And so it begins ....
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On The Tree
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re: making the LS1 a 400 .... Hmmmm..... I'll have to think about that. It would be nice to make it so the "6.6 Liter" decal on the shaker was still accurate. 
It might not happen in the first round. I've already exceeded my original budget by an order of magnitude and I really want to save some $$ for the suspension and brakes. But hey, it's only money right? That's what a Silicon Valley engineer's salary is for ...
But I have to pass the CA smog referee when the conversion is done.
So I'll probably keep things as close to stock as possible until the ref passes it. Then I'll think about what additional fun I want to have.
It might not happen in the first round. I've already exceeded my original budget by an order of magnitude and I really want to save some $$ for the suspension and brakes. But hey, it's only money right? That's what a Silicon Valley engineer's salary is for ...
But I have to pass the CA smog referee when the conversion is done.
So I'll probably keep things as close to stock as possible until the ref passes it. Then I'll think about what additional fun I want to have. 
Teching In
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Hey nautiboy,
I live here in South San Francisco and have been hunting for an LS1 for my 59. We should talk about our projects....
Hit me up at raul@race.com or 415.994.9400
I live here in South San Francisco and have been hunting for an LS1 for my 59. We should talk about our projects....
Hit me up at raul@race.com or 415.994.9400
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Originally Posted by nautiboy
The restoration was completed last week and it just got off the transport here in sunny CA this morning. This was my first car - I bought it when I was 15 with my paper route money. 19 years later I still have it. She's gotten a face-lift and now it's time for the heart transplant.
Body:
New heart:
Let the games begin! <cue maniacal Dr Frankenstein laugh>
She's gotten a face-lift and now it's time for the heart transplant.Body:
New heart:
Let the games begin! <cue maniacal Dr Frankenstein laugh>
Originally Posted by Mark IXZD 150
Ooooh yeaaaa, I agree. Some Fikse FM/10 with gold anodized centers would be sweet and would keep with the T/A look!
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Originally Posted by Brains
Keep in mind a bone stock LS2 (402cid, still 6.6L) will pass CA smog with flying colors 
I think I'm going to just have to make do with what I have.
One thing I've realized is that reading these forums is very hazardous to your wallet.
Originally Posted by Brains
Keep in mind a bone stock LS2 (402cid, still 6.6L) will pass CA smog with flying colors
If you are concerned about scratching paint etc, pull the front sheet metal off while you do the swap and engine fitment. That's what I did. And, I love having the extra room to work.
Good luck with your project, I think it will turn out great!
Pat
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From: Pacifica, CA
Originally Posted by frcefed98
ONE WORD
BADASS
Pontiac nut approves of this engine swap....THE LS1 should be in EVERY CAR...except our 64 GTO
BADASS Pontiac nut approves of this engine swap....THE LS1 should be in EVERY CAR...except our 64 GTO
As you might imagine, I've gotten a number of comments about it being a crime to pull out the pontiac 400. I hope everything is done by summer. I can't wait to cruise highway 1 with the t-tops off, with the sounds of the ocean and the sounds of the LS1 battling it out.
