79 Camaro with LS1
Teching In
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From: Savannah, GA
VEEEEERY nice lookin' install ya got there. Do you ever post on www.nastyz28.com? I know some of these fools already in this post from there. 
Someday, I might get to the point of ditching my current set-up in favor of an LS1....the main reason I have been a member here for as long as I have without many posts. Anyways...looks great. Can't wait to see it with fresh paint!
Someday, I might get to the point of ditching my current set-up in favor of an LS1....the main reason I have been a member here for as long as I have without many posts. Anyways...looks great. Can't wait to see it with fresh paint! 
On The Tree
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I'm using a 74 camaro clip in my 59 Suburban. This info is very helpful. Anything you can write regarding the swap is music to my ears. I'm planning on a 5.3 LS with auto tranny. Trying to get my head around as many of the details as possible before I start.
Staging Lane
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From: Coral Springs FL
awsome project looks great man, im in the process of putting an ls1 in my 79 T.A and was wondering a few things... hope u can help me out, did u have to do any tweaking to the headers on the drivers side due to the steering or anything else? and did u have any problems with the accessories interfearing with anything due to these motor mounts? well thank you for any help more pics would be kool.
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Launching!
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From: Chicago Area
Originally Posted by 79camarols1
The hole deal was about $12,503 ,that is motor,tranny,fuel sys.comp.harness,gauges,driveshaft,brakes.That's just to get it running.
Why so damn much??? My current project LS1 / 4L60e install parts list is up around $3500 if I need a new crossmember, but without it, (already have a 700r4) then it's more like $3200 or so. What did you pay a shop to do ALL the work ??
How much just for the engine / trans install ?? I guess I should ask how much you paid for the drivetrain for starters to get a better idea of what was spent on labor and parts.
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Teching In
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From: Beverly NJ
NO SHOP! The price is for the complete project. Motor,tranny, and computer were $5,000. Harness-$895. Monts,headers- about $300. Custom dash with gages-$800. Drive shaft and rear disk brakes-$1,000. Aeromotive fuel pump,filter, regulator, steal braded line, and fittings are not cheap.Approximately $1,000. Not to menchin the shifter I installed, exhaust system, muffler, and all the little things that make the car run better.(IE..Becool radiator- $610., e-brake set up) COMPLETE PROJECT!! I don't do shabby work. When I do a job I do it right from the ground up.
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From: Lynnwood, WA (North of Seattle)
Originally Posted by 79camarols1
NO SHOP! The price is for the complete project. Motor,tranny, and computer were $5,000. Harness-$895. Monts,headers- about $300. Custom dash with gages-$800. Drive shaft and rear disk brakes-$1,000. Aeromotive fuel pump,filter, regulator, steal braded line, and fittings are not cheap.Approximately $1,000. Not to menchin the shifter I installed, exhaust system, muffler, and all the little things that make the car run better.(IE..Becool radiator- $610., e-brake set up) COMPLETE PROJECT!! I don't do shabby work. When I do a job I do it right from the ground up.
) but definitely worth it IMHO. 
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$$$$$$$$$$ WOW over 12 grand! I guess that's why I only drool over the conversion... I'ts very nice but I'll stick with the old fashioned Pontiac 400 (at least for now ;-) ...hmmm maybe after the kids grow up and move out... ;-)
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On The Tree
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From: Pacifica, CA
Originally Posted by Aceshigh
Yep, I have 2 shops that also just confirmed the stock Fbody pan works in the 2nd gens. Just got mine put on too.