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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Default LS7 in a 68 Camaro RS Help

I am looking for help on a install of a 09 LS7 into a 68 Camaro, I have the engine and a 96 T56. Can I run the Original Turbo 350 for now? Also what do I look for for wiring hook up, Motor mounts, Ring gear. Please help. We are to try to install this engine in two days, I am kinda on the spot it's a customers car.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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My recently completed 2nd Gen Lexus GS with LS1 FD Sonoma... here's some pics from hellaflush.com






2004 GTO LS1 w/ T56 via DGR Fabrication LS motor mount kit for Lexus
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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[QUOTE=LSLEX;12123964]My recently completed 2nd Gen Lexus GS with LS1 FD Sonoma... here's some pics from hellaflush.com

That thing is BAD ***! I live in san rafael, love to see it in person. Do you bring it to any of the events at sears point?
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Talking TVR Tuscan race car, LS3, TKO600

In the process of doing. For Hill climb and sprint use in UK. Road legal

Mat Oakley
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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73 Datsun 240Z (finalizing LS install)
02 SS LS1 with T56 custom dual 2.5" ss exhaust
build history: http://www.nexustech.ca/240z

custom build still in progress
still flipping on power plant
pics http://www.nexustech.ca/chimaera
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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67 chevelle. 2007 Lq4 with 4l80e.
car shop 1 inch set back plates. Modified 98 camaro shorty ebay headers.
Champ oil pan. B&M sport shifter. Had to cut trans tunnel to get the correct driveshaft angle.

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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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85 GMC Sierra Classic 2wb short bed. 2006 5.3L/4L60E.

Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350986




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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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1955 belair

2002 5.3 w/ t-56

21 mpg on the hwy
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Default 71 chevelle ss getting ls1 swap/6speed

I have a 71 chevelle ss that had a big block 454 and tuo tranny in it. Im 28 and have had the car since i was 13. it has been in my family since i was 7-8 yrs old. it has been sitting for 10 years and now is getting a frame off (finally) and a 99 z28 ls1 with a ported and polished throttle body, tuned, is backed by a viper upgraded 6 speed and a short throw b&m shifter. Please look at my pics here, and leave comments:

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Talking Ls6 into a 1968 impala fastback

Picking up the motor this weekend, already found a 4L60e for a good price but having trouble with a conversion kit or anything like that. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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1962 Impala Wagon receiveing a 5.3 LS 4l60E trans
Just a nice cruiser.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 03:59 AM
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ls1 & t56 into my 79 corvette


(the one on the left)

although i'll be around asking for a bit of help once i actually get down to it
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Planning stages...
1) '89 Mustang coupe OR '82 Fairmont Futura (I'm leaning toward the Fairmont)
2) wanting LS1, or '02-up LQ9, or '02-up LQ4 and T56
3) pics soon, right now the Fairmont is "manilla envelope" biege over "brown packing tape" brown, with vintage aluminum slots! How's THAT for sleeper?!
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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1995 BMW M3

2002 LS1 w/ MS3 cam, Patriot Stage II heads, LT's with a T56

I've got a few pics, but not on this comp. I'll try to get some up tonight
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Default 49 Hudson Hornet

In the First stages right now pics soon installing 6.0 with a 4l80e tranny
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II
2002 5.3 block
1998 LS1 Intake,injectors,fuel rail and throttle body
Texas Speed Torquer II cam
Comp Cam 918 valve springs
2000 Camaro SS T-56
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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2000 'bird LS1/T56 into a L48, 4 speed '75 corvette. This is a budget build, or as much as it can be. Still in the early stages. The swap parts are mostly gathered, tune up items bought, old engine and trans out, and slowly making progress in my driveway.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Default 99 obs 2 door tahoe

LY6 and 4L80E with Mast VVT cam and ECM. Gonna ditch the pig of a 350 vortec. and the 3rd 4L60.

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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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- 1990 Ford Mustang GT (swapping exterior to LX)

- LQ4 6.0L and T56 F-body trans

- Link to complete build thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-t56-swap.html

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