LS1 into an LT1 car.
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LS1 into an LT1 car. Is there any list of parts needed for this swap? I am now being somewhat pressed for time on this.. What would be the better route, buying bare block/heads, and having it rebuilt with a cheaper 383 kit, or maybe just forged 350.. or buying running ****. I'm seeing bare blocks for around 300, and bare heads for as low as 200. How much would I be looking at(big range approximates are ok) to fill those up? I wont be able to build it myself, or install it. I can play with other **** though. Assuming I can find decent deals here on ls1tech, is it realistic to swap one in for 3,000 or less? I've also seen longblocks for around 900-1200 on occassion..
What are some of the more expensive items I will have to be buying for this swap?
So far I am understanding...
Block/heads(seeing for around 900-1200 sometimes)
Intake(75 for ls1, 300-350 for ls6)
PCM/harness(500?)
Fuel system(rails, pump, blah blah),
K-member(I think?)
Ignition(coilpacks, etc.)
Water pump
pullies, and bs..
TB
Well, I'm a moron, so any good write-ups on this? Or at least a good point in the right direction?
as you can see, I am quite lost.
What are some of the more expensive items I will have to be buying for this swap?
So far I am understanding...
Block/heads(seeing for around 900-1200 sometimes)
Intake(75 for ls1, 300-350 for ls6)
PCM/harness(500?)
Fuel system(rails, pump, blah blah),
K-member(I think?)
Ignition(coilpacks, etc.)
Water pump
pullies, and bs..
TB
Well, I'm a moron, so any good write-ups on this? Or at least a good point in the right direction?
as you can see, I am quite lost.
I bought my 5.3 out of a truck with computer, harness, and everything else to hook it up for $500. I have about $1300 in fuel stuff, just because I am going to a turbo 6.0 later and I didn't want to have to change that, but you should be fine with the stock fuel pump and lines. I bought a pro-fab tubular k-member with ls1 motor mounts and tubular a-arms for $475. BMR also makes a nice one. If I am not mistaken I think the stock ls1 k-member will bolt up into an lt1 car. So I think it is possible to swap it all in for under $3000.
