408/TH400 in a 93-97 fbody?
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408/TH400 in a 93-97 fbody? I am thinking about getting a cheap V6 Fbody 93-97 and making a good street car.Main things will be Moser m9 with 3.73s/ Th400 with 3600 stall and a callies stuffed LQ9 408. I know this has been done before I was just hoping people could tell me what the main pita's are and any surprises that I might not be aware of. Thanks, John
With the LS1 k-member you will also need a new power steering rack. The 93-97 will not work with the LS1. Let me know if you need one, I have a brand new LS1 rack for sale.
You will need all the LS1 F-body accessories, PS pump, alternator, water pump etc..
The early cars have a return style fuel system, you will have to upgrade your LS1 with a regulator and rails, or make the car into a returnless system. Probably want to upgrade the fuel pump while you are it.
The wiring shouldn't be too bad.
For the TH400 I used a 93-97 T56 trans crossmember, with the Spohn shim and poly mount, worked out perfect, reused the stock shifter for now.
You will need all the LS1 F-body accessories, PS pump, alternator, water pump etc..
The early cars have a return style fuel system, you will have to upgrade your LS1 with a regulator and rails, or make the car into a returnless system. Probably want to upgrade the fuel pump while you are it.
The wiring shouldn't be too bad.
For the TH400 I used a 93-97 T56 trans crossmember, with the Spohn shim and poly mount, worked out perfect, reused the stock shifter for now.
John it really wont be that hard..... Half of the stuff you will be replacing anyway. Let me know when you wanna do it... I might be interested in selling my car if you are interested. PM me and we can talk further.
