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Mar 1, 2007 | 01:49 PM

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LSX into LT1

I'm sure this has been touched on but i searched and could not find a definative "checklist" to accomplish this.

car is 4th gen LT1, looking to drop an LS2 w/L92 heads.

What all is needed? specifically

Speartech Wiring harness
Computer
K-member
Fuel system
Tranny (Dont think the LT1 tranny bolts up to LSX)
LS1 steering rack

anything else? would really like to do this

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Mar 1, 2007 | 02:04 PM

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U need a LS1 steering rack, for header clearance.

Mar 1, 2007 | 02:07 PM

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U need a LS1 steering rack, for header clearance.

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Mar 1, 2007 | 03:28 PM

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lt1 t56's input shafts are too short and there bellhousings are different...u can swap these but it would be cheaper to just locate a good used t56 for an lsx IMO...

Mar 1, 2007 | 03:31 PM

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Forgot to mention I have the steering rack for ya $90 + shipping. I did this swap a few years back and I had Speartech do my harness. It was Flawless. Excellent work.

Mar 1, 2007 | 04:06 PM

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would love to see pics of your conversion

Mar 1, 2007 | 10:43 PM

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Hey here is a few pics of my old LS1 motor I converted in my 94' Z28. Also there is a pic of the inside of my custom gauge set-up that I did.

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Mar 2, 2007 | 01:31 PM

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Thanks..Wasn't to hard to install, just your basics, changing the cradle, steering rack, Changing fuel pump, put a fuel regulator on it. Got my harness done by Speartech (Plug-n-Play). I had to change pedals and fab up a Croosmember. Cause I went from a A4 to M6.

Mar 2, 2007 | 01:33 PM

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Not really any trouble spots. We tried to get all of our ducks in a row before we started this swap..

Mar 2, 2007 | 03:18 PM

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know of any good write ups for this?

Mar 2, 2007 | 04:02 PM

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I don't know of any good write ups. Maybe try a search on this forum.

Mar 4, 2007 | 12:29 AM

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I don't know of any good write ups. Maybe try a search on this forum.

havn trouble finding a definitive writeup for this swap. anywho, was the swap worth it to you? was the LS1 internally stock?

Mar 4, 2007 | 03:16 AM

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I am doing the same swap and was wondering what you did with the a/c lines. Will the original lt1 a/c lines work with the ls1 compressor? Thanks!

Mar 4, 2007 | 11:57 AM

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I put a cam and LS6 heads on. To me it was worth it. Night and day diff. of power. For the A/C lines. I used the LT1 radiator and condenser. On the radiator I had to block off the lower plug on the driver side. Only line I remember changing is the one to the compressor.

Mar 4, 2007 | 09:42 PM

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what line did you use for the compressor? what year car did it come off of? I have the ls1 compressor line but it does not work with the rest of the original lt1 a/c system.