95 LT1 TA going LQ9
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Thanks guys!! The harness was a little under 500 to my door plug n play all new wiring live tested and a warranty.. Guy steve knew exactly what I needed for the swap and uses oem grade wire.... Best of all I didn't have to buy an LS1 factory harness at all!!
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Its too bad you had problems with the LT but I'm looking forward to seeing how your build turns out. I think eventually I'll go down the same route....thats a badass looking T/A you got there Matt!
Whats the swap costing you in parts so far? Also what is needed to swap the engine in?
Whats the swap costing you in parts so far? Also what is needed to swap the engine in?
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I looked into the rod bolts and there is some that say you can change them out and others that say you can't without having the big end checked..
However from everything I have read after 2001 the rod bolts are very strong and will hold up no prob.. I'm still on the fence though..
Thanks for the compliment on the car!! I am fond of it myself.LOL
As for the new motor I have around 5K in it but I could have done it cheaper.. The fast intake is 900, throttle body 400, eps custom cam kit 850 etc... If you would like a full break down feel free to pm me and I can give you one..
As for swap parts you need...
Harness, pcm, k member, motor mounts, steering rack, steering shaft, ls1 car accesories, car intake and a couple other things... Adds up..lol
However from everything I have read after 2001 the rod bolts are very strong and will hold up no prob.. I'm still on the fence though..
Thanks for the compliment on the car!! I am fond of it myself.LOL
As for the new motor I have around 5K in it but I could have done it cheaper.. The fast intake is 900, throttle body 400, eps custom cam kit 850 etc... If you would like a full break down feel free to pm me and I can give you one..
As for swap parts you need...
Harness, pcm, k member, motor mounts, steering rack, steering shaft, ls1 car accesories, car intake and a couple other things... Adds up..lol
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Are those flattop / no valve relief pistons going to be alright with the LS3 heads and that cam?
I have a stock LS2 long block (same type pistons) and a set of L92 heads that I am going to mate with an aftermarket cam (undecided) as well as a Victor intake, Holley HP 950, and a MSD controller.
I have heard so many conflicting things on valve to piston clearance with that piston type and LS3/L92 heads and their larger valves.
BTW, none of the above has anything to do with my LT1 SS. lol
I have a stock LS2 long block (same type pistons) and a set of L92 heads that I am going to mate with an aftermarket cam (undecided) as well as a Victor intake, Holley HP 950, and a MSD controller.
I have heard so many conflicting things on valve to piston clearance with that piston type and LS3/L92 heads and their larger valves.
BTW, none of the above has anything to do with my LT1 SS. lol
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harness - 500-800 custom (250 ls1)
pcm -75-100
kmember (200/whole front end on ebay)
motor mounts (100)
steering rack/shaft (75-100)
accessories (300-500 depending on what you get)
car intake (100 ls to 900 fast etc...)
then pick your ls motor and get going
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Are those flattop / no valve relief pistons going to be alright with the LS3 heads and that cam?
I have a stock LS2 long block (same type pistons) and a set of L92 heads that I am going to mate with an aftermarket cam (undecided) as well as a Victor intake, Holley HP 950, and a MSD controller.
I have heard so many conflicting things on valve to piston clearance with that piston type and LS3/L92 heads and their larger valves.
BTW, none of the above has anything to do with my LT1 SS. lol
I have a stock LS2 long block (same type pistons) and a set of L92 heads that I am going to mate with an aftermarket cam (undecided) as well as a Victor intake, Holley HP 950, and a MSD controller.
I have heard so many conflicting things on valve to piston clearance with that piston type and LS3/L92 heads and their larger valves.
BTW, none of the above has anything to do with my LT1 SS. lol
harness - 500-800 custom (250 ls1) got mine for $460
pcm -75-100 mine was $75
kmember (200/whole front end on ebay) Bought my used tubular wit a arms for $600
motor mounts (100) Went aluminum cnc from umi for $125
steering rack/shaft (75-100) paid $125
accessories (300-500 depending on what you get) mine was high because of the EWP
car intake (100 ls to 900 fast etc...) spent $725 for lsxr 102 intake $200 for NW 90mm throttle body and $25 stock ls3 rails
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I can get a 98 SS automatic car that is almost a twin to my 97 SS (Sebring Silver, t-tops, leather) for $2,800.00. It has right at 50K miles on it. The only down sides are that the passenger quarter is damaged from the door pillar back to the taillamp. The door shuts fine and seals tight, but there is a noticeable gap in the body line. The taillamp has been replaced, but doesn't line up. The 3.23 rear has been replaced with a 3.42, and one of the chrome ZR1 wheels is gone, but he has the center cap.
He was going to sell me the whole car for $4, but has backed out and wants to keep the engine with acc. and the transmission. I would get to keep everything else including the pcm, harness, and even the exh manifolds.
I have an LS2 longblock that needs a minor repair. It has the coils, but I'd need accesories, intake, TB, plus whatever conversion stuff to make it work with the 24x pcm. I have a friend who will build me a 4L60e for cheap if I can find him an LS1 F-body core. (Will any others work?) I wish this was a t56 car like my 97.
He was going to sell me the whole car for $4, but has backed out and wants to keep the engine with acc. and the transmission. I would get to keep everything else including the pcm, harness, and even the exh manifolds.
I have an LS2 longblock that needs a minor repair. It has the coils, but I'd need accesories, intake, TB, plus whatever conversion stuff to make it work with the 24x pcm. I have a friend who will build me a 4L60e for cheap if I can find him an LS1 F-body core. (Will any others work?) I wish this was a t56 car like my 97.
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I can get a 98 SS automatic car that is almost a twin to my 97 SS (Sebring Silver, t-tops, leather) for $2,800.00. It has right at 50K miles on it. The only down sides are that the passenger quarter is damaged from the door pillar back to the taillamp. The door shuts fine and seals tight, but there is a noticeable gap in the body line. The taillamp has been replaced, but doesn't line up. The 3.23 rear has been replaced with a 3.42, and one of the chrome ZR1 wheels is gone, but he has the center cap.
He was going to sell me the whole car for $4, but has backed out and wants to keep the engine with acc. and the transmission. I would get to keep everything else including the pcm, harness, and even the exh manifolds.
I have an LS2 longblock that needs a minor repair. It has the coils, but I'd need accesories, intake, TB, plus whatever conversion stuff to make it work with the 24x pcm. I have a friend who will build me a 4L60e for cheap if I can find him an LS1 F-body core. (Will any others work?) I wish this was a t56 car like my 97.
He was going to sell me the whole car for $4, but has backed out and wants to keep the engine with acc. and the transmission. I would get to keep everything else including the pcm, harness, and even the exh manifolds.
I have an LS2 longblock that needs a minor repair. It has the coils, but I'd need accesories, intake, TB, plus whatever conversion stuff to make it work with the 24x pcm. I have a friend who will build me a 4L60e for cheap if I can find him an LS1 F-body core. (Will any others work?) I wish this was a t56 car like my 97.
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IDK.... that's a lot of $$$ to dump into a parts car, but it would go a long way towards doing everything I want cosmetically to both my camaros.
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He's parting it all out. Probably not that much left. Check out his listing in the classified section. (No charge Matt, since I kinda hi-jacked ya for a second up there^) lol
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