What specialty tools for an LS1 shortblock install?

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Jul 5, 2008 | 11:57 AM

chevroletfreak

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What specialty tools for an LS1 shortblock install?

I am temporarily in the States so now is the time to get any special tools I might need to install an LS1 SHORTblock in my 01SS.

I already have torque wrenches and a great standard tool setup. I am looking for anything else specific I may need.

Jul 5, 2008 | 02:16 PM

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Nothing specific that I can think of. Wobble sockets help to put the tranny bell housing on the block.

Jul 5, 2008 | 02:59 PM

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Nothing specific that I can think of. Wobble sockets help to put the tranny bell housing on the block.

I hear also that you need around 2ft of extensions to bolt the bellhousing up.

Jul 5, 2008 | 04:41 PM

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It all depends on what you are doing.. just a engine swap and no engine work?.. then just the normal tools and as Blazingz28 said.. a much of extensions. air tools would help.

Any Special tools would be related to engine building. So.. good luck and keep us posted..