Has anyone put a LS1 engine in a C4 Corvette?
10-08-2009, 03:17 PM
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Unless you plan to make your own accessories mounts you may need those. I used the corvette accessories because I don't think the camero or truck ones would fit.
Have you tried to drive without the ps....I recommend you rethink that one. I got my ps pump off of an lt1 camero I think...was like $10. Then reused all the original plumbing...had to cut and weld a little here and there but it was well worth it.
I also opted for a straight thermo housing, but depending on how you get the engine to sit in there you might be able to use the original. I made my own engine mounts (originally bought the "conversion mounts" but didn't like where that was going), so I got my engine a bit more here and there than if you use the swap mounts, therefore a straight thermo housing may be required. **Keep in mind that those swap mounts are not straight bolt ins. They put the mounts slightly wider than the originals and require the factory mounts to be wallered out a bit.
I can't help you on what you'll need for the trans I used a T56.
Have you tried to drive without the ps....I recommend you rethink that one. I got my ps pump off of an lt1 camero I think...was like $10. Then reused all the original plumbing...had to cut and weld a little here and there but it was well worth it.
I also opted for a straight thermo housing, but depending on how you get the engine to sit in there you might be able to use the original. I made my own engine mounts (originally bought the "conversion mounts" but didn't like where that was going), so I got my engine a bit more here and there than if you use the swap mounts, therefore a straight thermo housing may be required. **Keep in mind that those swap mounts are not straight bolt ins. They put the mounts slightly wider than the originals and require the factory mounts to be wallered out a bit.
I can't help you on what you'll need for the trans I used a T56.
