2nd gen and 4l80
Originally Posted by rocketrider93
do a search lots of guys are doing or have done the ls1 swap in a second gen. don't know about the 4l80e. do a search for 76ls1bird
I do thank you for trying to push me in the right direction though.
76ls1bird did a lot more than i am willing to do in my project.
I do not have a 4l80 to size up .. soooooooo if anyone out there has already take some measurements / installed or attemped to install one let me know.
It should fit without cutting up your tunnel. I believe the T56 is blockier (if there is such a word) than the 4l80E yet it fits fine. However, from what I have read, the 4L80E is a heavy trans and will need extra reinforcement on the trans Xmember
I am working on this now. I have a LQ9 engine and a 4l80e transmission. I am trying to figure out the best position to mount the engine and if I can retain the use of the front brackets for the ac, alt. and ps. I think the trans will fit fine. I am planning on using the 400 trans crossmember in my car. The car is a 1978 trans am. I also am going to try the pacesetter headers. I talked to BRP about their kit for this car and didn't like the price or cutting the trans tunnel. I should have the engine and trans installed in a couple of weeks. Send me a message if you want any pictures.
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Originally Posted by 76LQ9TA
I am working on this now. I have a LQ9 engine and a 4l80e transmission. I am trying to figure out the best position to mount the engine and if I can retain the use of the front brackets for the ac, alt. and ps. I think the trans will fit fine. I am planning on using the 400 trans crossmember in my car. The car is a 1978 trans am. I also am going to try the pacesetter headers. I talked to BRP about their kit for this car and didn't like the price or cutting the trans tunnel. I should have the engine and trans installed in a couple of weeks. Send me a message if you want any pictures.
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4l80e in a 2nd gen I am working on this now. I have a LQ9 engine and a 4l80e transmission. I am trying to figure out the best position to mount the engine and if I can retain the use of the front brackets for the ac, alt. and ps. I think the trans will fit fine. I am planning on using the 400 trans crossmember in my car. The car is a 1978 trans am. I also am going to try the pacesetter headers. I talked to BRP about their kit for this car and didn't like the price or cutting the trans tunnel. I should have the engine and trans installed in a couple of weeks. Send me a message if you want any pictures.
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docanderson@bellsouth.net
