79 Camaro with LS1
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I used Trans Dap motor mounts, stock trans cross member moved back about 2 inches, stock tank with sump, Aeromotive fuel pump, filters and regulator. I used factory electric fans from 2002 Camaro. Driveshaft shortened. I have to think about what else
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Originally Posted by 79camarols1
Yes #psm-70-2256 you need to weld the collector on an angle to shout it away from the frame . I sent them to a local powder coater
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Yeah, me and Schitzo are in the process of retrofitting 2nd gens with LS1's as well.
So far my parts list for the conversion is over $3500 ....it's crazy. That included a new crossmember for $400 which I doubt I'll be using since I have a 700R4 in there already.
I sent you a PM , maybe I could steal a moment of your time when you get a chance. I have a 1978 Camaro I'm putting a 2004 GTO LS1 / 4L60E, in fact last night I was swappin out the oil pan for an Fbody one and realized that the lower pan under the crankshaft doesn't accept the Fbody oil pickup tube without mods. Gotta try and get that back on tonight hopefully.
Did the Trans Dap motor mounts work perfectly or did they need modifications??
Post up a link for those if you can, because the only ones I know of at the moment that I've been told about is Street and Performance. Thanks bud.
Check your PM too. Maybe a pic of the underside of the engine so I can see your headers and how they worked out. So I know what to do....
Also, what radiator do you have there ?? I see an aluminum one that's pretty thick.
So far my parts list for the conversion is over $3500 ....it's crazy. That included a new crossmember for $400 which I doubt I'll be using since I have a 700R4 in there already.
I sent you a PM , maybe I could steal a moment of your time when you get a chance. I have a 1978 Camaro I'm putting a 2004 GTO LS1 / 4L60E, in fact last night I was swappin out the oil pan for an Fbody one and realized that the lower pan under the crankshaft doesn't accept the Fbody oil pickup tube without mods. Gotta try and get that back on tonight hopefully.
Did the Trans Dap motor mounts work perfectly or did they need modifications??
Post up a link for those if you can, because the only ones I know of at the moment that I've been told about is Street and Performance. Thanks bud.
Check your PM too. Maybe a pic of the underside of the engine so I can see your headers and how they worked out. So I know what to do....
Also, what radiator do you have there ?? I see an aluminum one that's pretty thick.
Last edited by Aceshigh; Mar 30, 2006 at 12:36 AM.
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The rad is a be cool direct replacment.Cut and weld the collectors i have ball style collectors that a friend made.No dents or dimple or dents or bending was needed on my car.Iwill see if i can get more shots tonight. Car is being prepped for paint.The trans Dap mounts worked perfectly i used the 79 rubber mount instead of the 60 style that came with them.# 969-4592 Jegs and summit sell them.
Thanks for posting the pictures up top. You answered my questions regarding motor mounts. I intend to use the stock camaro mounts, just the way you have, with plates, I'm thinking the S&P plates that move the motor back 1".
Again, thanks for answering all my questions with your pics.
Again, thanks for answering all my questions with your pics.
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Originally Posted by 79camarols1
The trans Dap mounts worked perfectly i used the 79 rubber mount instead of the 60 style that came with them.# 969-4592 Jegs and summit sell them.
Thanks, I'm getting these as well. Only $57 .....cheaper then S+P.
thanks for these great pics you put up. Can you answer a Q or 2. That steam line off the radiator, is that needed or can we just get by with using our old radiator. How did you have your brackets set up for the Alternator and Power steering.
thanks
Rich
thanks
Rich
Is that a milk jug you're using for coolant overflow? For shame! 
Such a nice project...
I put a fourth gen coolant tank/battery tray in my 79Z. Cut a hole in the flat part of the fenderwell, it fit perfectly. The filler neck is tucked up under the fender though, but I can still check it easy enough.
Such a nice project... I put a fourth gen coolant tank/battery tray in my 79Z. Cut a hole in the flat part of the fenderwell, it fit perfectly. The filler neck is tucked up under the fender though, but I can still check it easy enough.
