how many other Gbody guys are in here? I've got an '84 cutlass I love to death but the na 3.8 is a tad lacking in the oomph department. I'm scheming a LQ9 and 4l60/4l80 after I'm done with the bodywork, and eventually I'm hoping I'll have the cash for a blower. Any thoughts? Who else has a LS motor in there Gbody, and what did you use for the swap?

 

There are a few in here. I have a 2000 LS1/T56 in mine.

 

Me . I used a 2001 Tahoe engine with a 4l60e automatic. The engine should fit in relatively easy. If you do a search you will find a bunch of us. Try searching cutlass camino or look for posts by 5.3Racer he swapped a LQ4 into his cutlass and it fit without cutting.

 

Currently working on an LS2/4l60e in an 85 Monte SS here.

 

how hard was it to do the t56 conversion? I've thought about trying it, but I have serious doubts with my fabrication skills.

 

You will want to search John B's site. He put it a 6 speed himself and has some good info and pix on what is needed to make it work. On top of that, he's got the LS7 in it! Here's a link to his site. http://home.earthlink.net/~bzdel/

 

i had a 6.0 in an 86 4dr cutlass, if you have any questions shoot me an e-mail or pm me, i'd be glad to help...

 

I fabricate motor mounts, modify oil pans and fabricate hydraulic clutch pedals (for use with T56's) for a plug & play installation. PM me for details.

 

I used to be -- does that count?

I sold my '84 MCSS with a 406/5 speed to pay for my Vette, but it still turns my head when I see a nice one. I'm a big fan of your work, John, btw. You represent the breed well!

Brent

 

And he does a really good job...

 

to be perfectly honest, I've got a 4 door too. Most people laugh when I admit I've got 4 doors though, so I've gotten used to just omitting that part. I love it cuz it's mine and it's different, and it's the color I wanted. The 4 doors is definatly my secondary motivation for a motor swap. I'd be pissed if I got beat by something that used to be a grandma car, wouldn't you?

Been looking at John B's site.... holy **** that's a lot of info! it's definatly gonna take me a bit to get my head around all of it, if not just reading it lol. Lots of inspiration though!


What did everyone do for fuel tank and pump/pumps?

 

I used a fuel sender for a TBI equiped Monte Carlo and mounted a Walbro 255 intank pump on it. You won't get the fuel pump noise if you run an intank pump.

 

I also used an intake pump. Call Mike at Mike's Montes that’s where I got my sending unit from. I’m still using the original gas tank without the baffles, no problems here.

BTW
An LS1 in a G-body is the way to go. I’m sure most people here that have done the swap will agree...

 

I would have to agree also.

 

i just finished my 6.0 in a 84 regal ,i used a 700r4 with victor jr intake,750 holley dp and asa cam,i love it.attention to all ,schoenfeld headers now sells headers for ls1 in metric chassis(g-body) for a good price.look on their web site,www.schoenfeldheaders.com ,under street stock headers with ls1.they dont just drop in,well driver side does, but will fit with a little tlc.pics coming soon.

 

i went the budget route, i used the stock tank with an external walbro 255 pump and an SX bypass regulator i bought off of ebay. i mounted both to the underside of the trunk floor.

 

Hey john can you PM me your site, i need to locate a set of pedals and whatnot for a t-56. and as far as the swap. here is my home for a future LS1, My father and i have been through hell with this car, and usually came out on top. but after he died, i figured its time to do something special with it, so LS1 and T-56 it is, going from straight line to G-machine

 

I am in the early stages of putting an ls1 and t56 in my 79 malibu. And by early stages I mean I have bought the donor car

 

Im thinking about it again....

 

whats goin on i just joined this site and have a few g-body malibus. 2 wagons and 1 coupe. we are planning on putting an ls1 into the 79wagon for a daily. just need to locate and purchase one. the its all downhill from there. EDIT-i actaully just purchased an lt1/4l60e/harness today. can't wait.