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Nov 30, 2006 | 07:41 PM

SSR039266

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Any body know? LS1 install

I got a 1966 gto and i wanna put my LS1 and T56 into it but i dont know where to get parts like engine mounts tranny cross members etc.. or am i going to have to fab them myself. if any body knows a website or catalog i would appreciate it

Nov 30, 2006 | 07:45 PM

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THere are quite a number of folks making mounts, and there are quite a few people on the site here doing GM A Body swaps, including GTOs. You may have to change your frame mounts to the Chevelle version. Read the Stickys at the top of the page. There is info on mounts in there. Companies that sell them include Street & Performance (www.hotrodlane.cc) Hooker, Transdapt, and several others. There are also adapter plates for sale on EBay that match the S&P mounts for about 1/2 the price. Also use the search feature to search for GTO and Chevelle. Lots of good info already here on the site. Good luck

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Nov 30, 2006 | 07:51 PM

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thank you

Nov 30, 2006 | 10:17 PM

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getting it physicaly in is always the simpleist and cheapest part of a swap.

Dec 1, 2006 | 01:08 AM

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The other manufactor of LS1 swap kits is BRP (brphotrod.com). Either of the S&P or BRP style mounts can be built with hand tools (drill, grinder, etc) as I and many othere have with 1/4" steel.

You can either buy the mount and x-member or built it youself. Just search for the A-Body swap for information.

Have fun.

Dec 2, 2006 | 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SSR039266

do a search in the forums and you can get a lot of information my swap is complete. warning i have a full shop and we have experience in doing swaps and fabrications. this is not a project for the average wrench. getting ready to reingineer two more cars now because people dream and buy parts but get in over their heads.
note : this should not be called a swap, it is not a swap. calling it a swap is misleading with what is involved.
good luck

Dec 4, 2006 | 09:32 PM

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Are the websites the same for wiring kits and computers? [QUOTE The other manufactor of LS1 swap kits is BRP (brphotrod.com). ] [QUOTE Companies that sell them include Street & Performance (www.hotrodlane.cc) Hooker, Transdapt, and several others. ]