Heavychevy2382

I'm trying to swap an ls in my 82 caprice and want to know if it better to use a truck or car motor and what's the difference

JC316

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I am in the same boat, planning a swap on my 94 Impala SS. Since I am planning the 6 speed swap as well, I am likely going for an Fbody donor car, but I like the idea of the LQ9's torque to get her big *** moving. Basically the truck motor will be cheaper, but weigh more and not make as much power as it's car brother.

Heavychevy2382

I was lookinh for a donor gto for the whole drive train but I was told that it wouldn't fit

JC316

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Any LS swap is going to require notching of the cross member and massaging of the trans tunnel. The GTO does use a front sump oil pan, so that would have to be changed. All of the LS engines use the same external dimensions, just different oil pans and front accessories.

abbas461

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wow in same boat ! tomorrow going to ls swap 91 caprice !
i have both ls1 and 5.3 was planning to use 5.3 for boost i will go with ls1 cuz i remove it from running car! and that 5.3 need rebuild
4l60e , modified truck oil pan , 1" set back , aeromtive 360 fuel pump , 660" BTR springs

KW Baraka

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MuscleRods 70-81 Camaro LS Conversion Kit (brphotrods.com)

KW

G Atsma

Meanwhile.... FOUR years later....

Jimbo1367

lol. I always forget you ARE the thread cops. LOL