LS1 + T-56 in a '72 Firebird
LS1 + T-56 in a '72 Firebird Not much here yet, but I thought I'd start a thread of my progress, for anyone else who might be looking at doing this.
What I have is a roller '72 Firebird. It has an added OEM formula Ram Air hood and a roll cage that were added by the previous owner. It has power steering, Power brakes with disc/drums, 3.55 Posi, and was an A/C car.
I also have a '98 LS1 w/ T-56, Painless extended harness, and S&P headers.
My plan is to do this car right, no cutting corners or hack jobs, so this might be a slow process as I have lots of other things going on.
What I have is a roller '72 Firebird. It has an added OEM formula Ram Air hood and a roll cage that were added by the previous owner. It has power steering, Power brakes with disc/drums, 3.55 Posi, and was an A/C car.
I also have a '98 LS1 w/ T-56, Painless extended harness, and S&P headers.
My plan is to do this car right, no cutting corners or hack jobs, so this might be a slow process as I have lots of other things going on.
Welcome to the Forum..
Anything you want to know about, just ask away or do the search.. as it is either been done or has been talked about.
What adapter plates are you going to be using ?
Keep us all posted... we like pictures LOL..
Anything you want to know about, just ask away or do the search.. as it is either been done or has been talked about.
What adapter plates are you going to be using ?
Keep us all posted... we like pictures LOL..
I'm going to start with the Transdapt plates. See how it fits. I'd love to keep the Ac in the original location, but the more I read it looks like nobody's kits will do that without some notching. I have quite a few tools at my disposal, so I'm going to give it a try and make mounts or add to the transdapt ones to see if I can squeeze the A/C in.
most likely I'll notch the subframe.
most likely I'll notch the subframe.
If your trying to keep the OEM AC compressure, then you shuold look into the BRPHotRod.com, Phil has been making kits that keep the OEM Compressure in place, some of the older kits required notching and some of the newer kit don't.
I talked to phil, but he said that his kit still requires a notch for the A/C. There's another post on here where it says that the compressor fits, but you have to notch for the lines.. If this is not true, then I am all for the BRP stuff. but I'f i'm going to have to notch it either way, I might as well start with $50 plates.
Gear.. just make sure you do all of your frame mod's (notching, welding, etc)1st before painting or Powder Coating. Do all of the mock up's on the engine and all of the bolt ons.. not like us dummy's who did the finishing 1st (yeah, I'm one of them !).
I and many have just fab'd up the plates from either 1/4" or 3/8" steel. The Template can be found in the FAQ area for both the S&P and BRP style, most other plate are based on these first two styles. Some mount them upside down, some move the engine mounts 1" to 1 1/2" (using S&P style).
I and many have just fab'd up the plates from either 1/4" or 3/8" steel. The Template can be found in the FAQ area for both the S&P and BRP style, most other plate are based on these first two styles. Some mount them upside down, some move the engine mounts 1" to 1 1/2" (using S&P style).
