LT1 to standarts SBC
2 things make the LT1 special:
1) No coolant flows through the intake manifold. That makes it tough to just stick it on to a regular SBC motor.
2) The LT1 PCM needs the optispark reluctor wheel for timing reference.
If you run an SBC, you could get a TPI harness/ECM/distributor (90-92 F-body, for example), run a Miniram style intake manifold, and it'd look pretty close to an LT1 motor. Though you'll need to run a low profile distributor, and probably have to install the motor from the bottom with the distributor already in the motor.
I think it can be done, but IMO it's probably not worth the effort.
1) No coolant flows through the intake manifold. That makes it tough to just stick it on to a regular SBC motor.
2) The LT1 PCM needs the optispark reluctor wheel for timing reference.
If you run an SBC, you could get a TPI harness/ECM/distributor (90-92 F-body, for example), run a Miniram style intake manifold, and it'd look pretty close to an LT1 motor. Though you'll need to run a low profile distributor, and probably have to install the motor from the bottom with the distributor already in the motor.
I think it can be done, but IMO it's probably not worth the effort.
