Blue Meanie

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Hello all. My 94 Z28 is getting a little worn down, after my recent minor front end damage, I am swapping to a 98+ front end. Since I have had my 2002 SS, my LT1 just doesn't seem worth the effort anymore, I am tired of hunting down misses and opti problems. What is involved in the swap besides the motor, K-frame, and PCM. I have an unused LT1 Tubular K-frame I am going to swap to a LS1, and my A/C will be removed shortly. What problems will I run into? Is the fuel system useable from the LT1, I know that the fuel lines route differently. Will it be pretty straight forward? Thanks for the info and help.

<small>[ July 26, 2002, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: Blue Meanie ]</small>

ChrisB

transmission, wiring harness.

Plus the engine itself cost a good bit more than your LT1.

If you are sick of dealing with problems yourself you would probably be better off to find a good local shop and pay them for a motor rebuild, etc.

Chris

Blue Meanie

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I planned on buying Just the block, intake, fuel system, since I am doing a stroker anyway, everything else will be new including the LS6 heads. What problems are there with the tranny? I was told the 4L60E will bolt right up to an LS1, with only minor adjustments. Wiring harness shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Whistler

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Why have 2 of the same car? Swap a turbo Buick V6 in the red car... a guy that hangs out at my work's got one that would make that car fly.

Blue Meanie

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Ooooooooohhhhhhhhhh, tuuuuuuuuurbo, buuuuiiiick. YES! That would be sweet, and I thought about one day putting one in a firebird. I know nothing about them though, or their availability, maintenance, reliability, etc. It wuld be sweet though! <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

ChrisB

I am not sure on the 4l60e - on the t-56 the input shaft is a different length. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a neat idea. Personally if I were going to do a swap like that it would be to put in a 434 stroker smallblock instead - but to each their own!

Chris

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Put a carbed motor in it. <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> 540 would look nice in the engine bay, with no ac, etc....

99 Black Bird T/A

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I'd stick with the LT1 and do the stroker. Most of the sponsors seem to have moved on to LS1 and don't seem to do much LT1 stuff anymore.

An LT1/LT4 396 stroker can make excellent power with good heads!

Blue Meanie

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I am definately keeping it Fuel Injected. Right now it seems to be between a Turbo Buick or a stroker LS1. I am leaning towards the Turbo Buick just to be different, because when I finally got to working on my 2002 I would end up with two built LS1's. Besides I always wanted a GN or Turbo TA, why not a Turbo Z. I could imagine the responses I would get with a 94 Z28 with no Badges, a 98+ front end, Ultra Z hood, and V6 POWAA windshield banner, LOL! That would be a trip.

Jeremy Berman

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Whistler:
<strong>Why have 2 of the same car? Swap a turbo Buick V6 in the red car... a guy that hangs out at my work's got one that would make that car fly.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm with Whistler! Ever driven a modded GN? They feel so much better than any LS1. A stock GN with bolt-ons makes more low-end than an all bore 382. (450-480 torque at the wheels).

Of course if you don't like misses and wiring problems.. lol.. stay the hell away from a GN motor. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />