79 Camaro with LS1
im using brp mounts and pacesetters. no oil pan mods. moved driver side collecter. alt clearance good to headers and steering box. headers clear of steering column. will notch and box frame for a/c(next). heads and coils clear a/c box on firewall. then its paint for the subframe/ firewall
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Originally Posted by LS1Bandit
Which motor mounts? The 2 guys I talked to that used S&P-style mounts needed modified oil pans. The only one I've heard of that didn't need a modified pan used the BRP style mounts.
I do post routinely on www.nastyz28.com where several members have made this conversion and not 1 of them needed the modified oil pan from S+P.
I'm going to use the Trans Dapt ones that this guy used.
Aces is right.....of all the second gen guys I have talked to or had a chance to see their swaps, there is only one guy who decided to notch his pan. That was because he felt the clearance btw the Xmember and the pan was too close.
I am doing the swap on a 71 and I believe I have done as much research as I need and nothing has led me to believe that I will need to notch my pan.....well...I guess I will find that out this coming week coz I start mounting shiet on Tuesday.
I am doing the swap on a 71 and I believe I have done as much research as I need and nothing has led me to believe that I will need to notch my pan.....well...I guess I will find that out this coming week coz I start mounting shiet on Tuesday.
I have started on my 71 camaro. I used the s&p motor plates. They did not line up with the stands on the frame. I had to move the stands and drill new holes. I also moved them back about one inch, could not go any further cause alternator was getting close to crossmember. The oil pan clears with no problem.
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Launching!
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Can you post a link to the exact pacesetter headers that you used so I can purchase them ?? Thanks.
2 quick questions.....
You did say they fit with minimal adjustments. ??
Also, can you remove these while the engine is in the bay ??
Wondering because I can upgrade to them AFTER my install to save cash for now. I need a new exhaust system anyways might as well do it all at once.
Give us your Cardomain ID # so I can see the larger pics if you can.
Thanks for the pics Mjls1
2 quick questions.....
You did say they fit with minimal adjustments. ??
Also, can you remove these while the engine is in the bay ??
Wondering because I can upgrade to them AFTER my install to save cash for now. I need a new exhaust system anyways might as well do it all at once.
Give us your Cardomain ID # so I can see the larger pics if you can.
Thanks for the pics Mjls1
Last edited by Aceshigh; Apr 10, 2006 at 02:45 PM.
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I used part# PSM-70-2256 from summit.All i had to do is weld the collector on an angle no other adjustmants.Iinstalled with motor in car,starter had to come out. ID#79 camaro ls1.
Last edited by 79camarols1; Apr 10, 2006 at 06:00 PM.
Motor and brackets are a 04 gto. The "hot" wire on alternator is about a 1/2 inch away from front of crossmember. What are you using for a throttle cable? I see it not lokar. Car looks awsome!
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Hey Guys, Im doing this same swap into my 79 trans am. Im trying to figure out what to do about a center console. It looks like some people are putting in the center console out of the new camaro/trans ams that the engines came out of??? Any recommendations here as to what works best and looks good? Also does anyone know of a good gauge cluster i can buy? Im looking to go with electric auto meter gauges but Im wondering if anyone makes a gauge cluster bezel or something to put these gauges in.
Thanks!
Thanks!
