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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by davidc212k
The following is the motor i bought and comes with all you see in the images.
I think you should have done your research first and used a calculator to add up what its gonna cost you. The only thing you can use from that motor is the longblock. By the time you buy all the other parts you might as well have bought an LS1 from an fbody and bolted it in.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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I think you should have done your research first and used a calculator to add up what its gonna cost you. The only thing you can use from that motor is the longblock. By the time you buy all the other parts you might as well have bought an LS1 from an fbody and bolted it in.
If i end up spending more then i need to, thats ok.
Dont plan on touching anything until i get me another Daily driver.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by flame
I think you should have done your research first and used a calculator to add up what its gonna cost you. The only thing you can use from that motor is the longblock. By the time you buy all the other parts you might as well have bought an LS1 from an fbody and bolted it in.
I wish i would have known how much it would cost me from the beginning
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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I have nearly 3k into my conversion and I only see another 1600 to go. I have these parts:
8k mile Lq9
Ls3 heads & intake
Custom LG cam(comp)
2000 complete harness
Plastic gas tank
Walbro 340
1-3/4 Longtubes
SLP crank pulley etc.
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No matter the cost although got some killer deals I would do it again. After riding in hi powered BiG cam Ls cars its very hard to match that not to mention the manners cruising at all speeds..... I love my Lt1 it has taken me a long way and shut many mouths!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 96lt1m6
I have nearly 3k into my conversion and I only see another 1600 to go. I have these parts:
8k mile Lq9
Ls3 heads & intake
Custom LG cam(comp)
2000 complete harness
Plastic gas tank
Walbro 340
1-3/4 Longtubes
SLP crank pulley etc.
Next parts to buy:
UMI k member
UMI a arms
Dyno tune
No matter the cost although got some killer deals I would do it again. After riding in hi powered BiG cam Ls cars its very hard to match that not to mention the manners cruising at all speeds..... I love my Lt1 it has taken me a long way and shut many mouths!
Not bad. I just bought it cuz its a 6.0. lol. yea i dont really care about the cost. it will be a long process and at the end it will be worth it, i hope.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Granted the swap can be done a lot cheaper than mine, but I'm aiming for a show quality mouth dropping swap. Not just a slap it together and go.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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I can assure you this, mine definitely is not going to be a slap together! My Lt1 gave me many years of reliable service, the mystical opti NEVER was a problem it was coming time for some upgrades and I want 450-460 hp at the tire and the Ls platform will give it to me.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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are the LQ4 fuel injectors compatible with the intake manifold for an LS1 or do i have to buy ls1 fuel injectors?
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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Truck injectors are shorter than the ls1 car injectors. The fuel rails are different aswell......
The truck intake is much taller than the car intake...
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 96lt1m6
Truck injectors are shorter than the ls1 car injectors. The fuel rails are different aswell......
The truck intake is much taller than the car intake...
with that said i have to buy and LS1 intake w/fuel rail and LS1 injectors?

im totally new to this process. just wanting a 2nd opinion.

about the LT1 to LS1 wire harness. im total clueless about.
i have checked the LS1 to LT1 car writing from Merv.
its wait to complicated for me..

Merv if you're in here please shine a light on me. lol
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by davidc212k
with that said i have to buy and LS1 intake w/fuel rail and LS1 injectors?

im totally new to this process. just wanting a 2nd opinion.

about the LT1 to LS1 wire harness. im total clueless about.
i have checked the LS1 to LT1 car writing from Merv.
its wait to complicated for me..

Merv if you're in here please shine a light on me. lol
You're in luck, 95's are his particular specialty, lol.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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It's easy..

I'm about to pass out..on my phone right now..lol

When I get on my computer tomorrow I can give you better answers.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:34 AM
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Got the right guy to help with your wiring for sure!
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Originally Posted by MattSapp95_T/A
Got the right guy to help with your wiring for sure!
Matt quit feeding his ego..........lol

Truth be told though, he can work wonders with a harness.

OP, both Merv and Matt would be 2 good people to ask about anything you'd like to as far as your swap. Turbo stuff, single plane manifolds, tuning, T56, TH350, etc., they've been there, done that, and have burn marks on their garage floor to prove it.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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Merv and Matt helped me a bunch, but they lost hope in my thread...

And Merv a detailed write up would be great
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by the_merv
It's easy..

I'm about to pass out..on my phone right now..lol

When I get on my computer tomorrow I can give you better answers.
Project wont start soon. maybe in 2 years

Would you be willing to mod the LS1 harness for me and il pay you? lol
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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In 2 years I'm sure there will be a new and better platform to build, if not I'm sure parts will be cheaper and more bountiful
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Originally Posted by 97badass
Merv and Matt helped me a bunch, but they lost hope in my thread...

And Merv a detailed write up would be great
What do you want a writeup of..I have several here..lol.

I didnt lose hope in your thread..I've been busy with the #1 priority..
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ve-spring.html

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Project wont start soon. maybe in 2 years

Would you be willing to mod the LS1 harness for me and il pay you? lol
We can work something out..
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Well maybe less then 2 years. Gota catch up and study for my MCITP and get a higher paying job. then get me another daily driver. but if i get my daily driver 1st then project would be underway.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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would i still pass emissions? even with longtube headers?

would i need to buy new coil packs or do the lq4 packs work?
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