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Old 06-14-2006, 08:05 AM
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No of course I haven't done a 510 before, only three other LS1 conversions.
As for the steering box just yank that crap out and put a e21 BMW rack or a Mustang II R&P that's what I did on the E12 conversion.
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I am a glad to see that I am not the only one who wants to put an LS1 into their 510. I have a 1972 2 door that has a 350 beater motor in it now. I have been driving it with that motor for the last 4 summers and it has been a blast to drive. I look forward to the weight savings in the front of the car but it is not too bad with the engine set back. I am currently running a 700R4 with a R200 diff with 3:54 rear gears. The best thing to do with the steering box is to unbolt it and toss it, I am using a rack from a Firefly and it works great. The manual tranny that they originally came with was a tiny 4 speed that was light compared to the automatic that my car came with. I have pics of my car if anyone is interested
Old 06-14-2006, 01:23 PM
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yea man ..im interested in any pics you may have ....mines not running right now it has a swapped 2.0 l carb motor in it with i think a t-5 ......needs the suspension gone through and some wiring ....what motor mounts did you use ? crossmember ?
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I want a late 70's 4 door with the LS1 and a 6 speed that will put everyone to sleep and carry me, my wife, and 3 year old .
Old 06-15-2006, 10:51 AM
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send me a pm with your email and I will send you some pics. I am using the stock chevy motor mounts and the stock Datsun crossmember after I removed the factory mounts that welded to it.
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ca18 was pretty straightfoward. i used a mount kit from maddatmotorsports.com, from australia.

consisted of a reversed crossmember, mounts for the motor, trans crossmember, custome bent sway bar, and some other misc. parts.

had to cut a hole in the trans tunnel for the new shifter location, right behind the old shifter.

it was a good time, but i want to try something bigger next.
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how fast was it brewster ? 1/4 mile times ? raced anyone ? redline on that motor is what 9k ? thats the other option i wanna go ..ca18det hehe
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Bringing this back from the dead, are they're any pictures? Iam interested in seeing some pics.
Old 09-19-2008, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkRabbit
Bringing this back from the dead, are they're any pictures? Iam interested in seeing some pics.
Yeah you are lol.

Probably didn't end up doing it
Old 09-20-2008, 01:05 PM
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Brutal, anyone else now of one being done? My father has a good friend with one with a 305 and some auto tranny 700R4 perhaps, iam not to sure. The way i see it is, if he can stick a iron block and headed 305 in there, why wont a LSx work?

Or is there something iam missing? Iam new at LSx conversions.
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any 510 is going to require* fire wall modification for a v8 swap. i have a v6 in mine and its tiiiiiight. the engine bay is small. some one needs to put a FI lsX engine in a 510.. people have been doing 350's, but a built ls motor would be nasty. full cage, sub fram conectors, sway bars, huge breaks in all 4 courners are going to be needed
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I know this tech in Queens NY that put a 4.3/V6 chevy and T5 in his 510 way back in the early 90's. It had a 280Z rack, rear end and brakes and it was set up for raod racing and he just massaged the firewall a little but there was alot of room in front when he was done so an LS1 shouldn't be a problem and I know its lighter than that iron V6 he had in there. The thing was a beast.
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Look here. We are putting a turbo LS1 in a 74 610. You will definatly need to open up the tunnel. if you go N/A you won't need firewall mod. oil pan is the issue. i have it stripped now and have taken measurments. Ready for fab work. G

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Old 01-19-2009, 03:17 PM
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just do it i have one that im thinking doing a ls swap here but its way down on the list
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twin turbo v6 close enough?

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yes

Old 05-14-2009, 11:47 PM
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Default L33 in 510

I picked up a L33 and took out the 350. should have it running in a month or so. Here are a few pics of the test fit
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Originally Posted by LS1-510
I picked up a L33 and took out the 350. should have it running in a month or so. Here are a few pics of the test fit
Is the firewall moved back at all?
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Hell yes!!!!!!! That will rock!!!


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