Conversions & Swaps LSX Engines in Non-LSX Vehicles
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

ls1 into a lt1 frame

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 02:16 AM
  #1  
stefan256's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
From: Tennessee
Default ls1 into a lt1 frame

well monday evening i wrecked my 00 camaro and the passenger frame rail and qt panel are pretty messed on 1 side no word on if it will be repairable have to get under it. I was wondering if anyone has done a ls1 swap into an lt1 frame / body? If so some problems you ran into what will i need to purchase to make this driveable any help would be appreciated
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 02:24 AM
  #2  
nesqwick_05's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Default

you shouldnt need to purchase anything as long as your k member is good... i believe the guys name is magnus who you need to do a search for, he did the swap into a v6 car, u need ls1 mounts, motor, ecm, harness(guna make it custom), steering rack, and i think thats it... i might have missed somthing...
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 02:29 AM
  #3  
stefan256's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
From: Tennessee
Default

i basically have a complete drop in tranny motor everything was perfect on the car and still is even after jumping a curve at around a 80-90 mphand taking out a few small trees =X i started it up several times and could been able to drive it home if it wasnt for the broken tire rod / rim so im hoping to find a cheap v6 body or even better a 98+ roller or donor car.
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2008 | 06:55 PM
  #4  
scott5586's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: New Orleans, LA
Default

the same thing happened to me last month. i wrecked my 01 ss. Totalled it. I was able to find a v6 that was in decent shaped but wasnt running for 500. I just stripped the v6 down and then just stripped the 01 and started swapping everything over. I swapped everything, gas tank, fuel lines, rear end, interior, all wiring. Everything bolted right up. The only things that didnt match is there is a plug behind the back seat driver side with some plugs for the rear end. you just have to open up the hole a little bit. and the other thing is the tranny cross member, you have to use the one off the v6 car. everything else bolted up with no problems. wrecked my car on dec 7, i got the v6 on dec 12 and i had the v6 up and running with the ls1 on jan 5. its a pretty simple and stright forward swap. feel free to pm me if you have any questions
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:34 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE