Gbody guys?
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Gbody guys? 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?
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. 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.
. 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. Thread Starter
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Originally Posted by LS1MCSS
There are a few in here. I have a 2000 LS1/T56 in mine.
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/
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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
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
Originally Posted by John B
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.
And he does a really good job... Thread Starter
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Originally Posted by 5.3 racer
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...
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 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...
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 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.
Originally Posted by Gbodypower
What did everyone do for fuel tank and pump/pumps?
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
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.
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