Conversions & Swaps LSX Engines in Non-LSX Vehicles
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

LS1 into a Fox body?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 31, 2002 | 11:18 AM
  #1  
RyebreadZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
20 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
From: Colonia, NJ
Default LS1 into a Fox body?

Just... curious on whether it can be done or not <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2002 | 12:47 AM
  #2  
RacerX's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 322
Likes: 1
From: Webster, Tx, USA
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

I put an SBC into one for some one else. It will fit I think. Exhuast gets tight around the steering shaft.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 12:34 AM
  #3  
RyebreadZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
20 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
From: Colonia, NJ
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

Hmm.. Thanks for the info!
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2002 | 06:49 PM
  #4  
LS1astro's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: Haulin Asstro in MN
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

Keep in mind though that an LS1 is way wider then a SBC 350
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2002 | 06:50 PM
  #5  
LS1astro's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: Haulin Asstro in MN
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

Keep in mind though that an LS1 is way wider then a SBC 350, I learned this the hard way!!
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 10:27 AM
  #6  
StangManWithLS1Dreams's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: Colonia New Jersey
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

Love to see it done ryan.....gimmie a call some time

Pete
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2002 | 10:03 PM
  #7  
slow's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 6,150
Likes: 7
From: Orlando
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by WILWAXU:
<strong>Hehe.. I'm looking at a 4 cyl Coupe right now.. LS1 in a car that weigh's 2800lbs <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">would be sweet. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

I would rather see it in a RX7, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> but you cant get 93 RX7's for $1000.

I joke about this swap daily, as my neighbor has a 93 LX coupe which is parked next to my ta.

Ryan.
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2002 | 12:31 AM
  #8  
WILWAXU's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,378
Likes: 1
From: League City, TX
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

Hehe.. I'm looking at a 4 cyl Coupe right now.. LS1 in a car that weigh's 2800lbs <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 22, 2002 | 07:06 PM
  #9  
gtracn's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: dora,al
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

i have a beautiful, stock suspension, fully race ready 86 coupe. the painless wiring and computer in the car and the 2000 ls1 engine assembled and the powerglide trans ready. fixing to work out the mounts this week. i have done 2 sbc conversions so it is time for the ls1. i am sure if a bbc will go in a fox body a ls1 will make it.
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2002 | 07:17 PM
  #10  
WILWAXU's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,378
Likes: 1
From: League City, TX
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by gtracn:
<strong>i have a beautiful, stock suspension, fully race ready 86 coupe. the painless wiring and computer in the car and the 2000 ls1 engine assembled and the powerglide trans ready. fixing to work out the mounts this week. i have done 2 sbc conversions so it is time for the ls1. i am sure if a bbc will go in a fox body a ls1 will make it.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds like a neat car!! Keep us up to date!!
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2002 | 12:15 AM
  #11  
trackbird's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,102
Likes: 3
From: OH
Default Re: LS1 into a Fox body?

Have Sawzall (corded and cordless)....will travel!!!!!!
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 05:05 PM
  #12  
ratnow's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Sequim, Wa.
Default

Help! Has anyone put a Chevy small or big-block with a MANUAL transmission into a Fox body and used the Mustang clutch cable to activate the Chevy clutch throwout arm ??? If so, what bellhousing, throwout arm, and throwout bearing were used ?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:05 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE