Pretty much Im going to have around 6K to spend on my car

Im selling the DSM

The problem? Its auto and I really have always wanted a 6speed

Secound the car is stock, and its been sitting for 2 years

Im broke, so this will be done on a budget my goal?

To make the TA as fast as the DSM that I poured all this time and money into...


DSM is a deep 12 sec car the way it sits, and this is going to be my daily driver, so Im looking for deep 12s on motor or 11.9s..........
Im looking to break 400whp


I know this is alot of ask but am I dumb for wanting to do a LS1 swap?


You guys will decide, and help me out!

 

Ill add the car as it sits needs a new motor and trans


Trans blew, and ive been told the motor needs work possably

 

You don't want to do a swap if you are broke. The hidden costs will multiply and hit you in the face.

It would be much cheaper to sell your car and use that plus the other cash you have to buy an ls1.

Only do a swap if:

1. money is not an issue
2. you have more of a sentimental value in your current car and don't want to sell it for an ls1 for whatever reason
3. you are very mechanically inclined or know someone that is who will be doing it
4. you have a lot of patience

 

5. You have a donor.

Personaly, id do it. If you can find a dirt cheap Donor Lsx/t56 snag it up.

Tony.

 

**** ya I would do it... or sell that car and get a LSX car

 

I would sell but since you state that you want an 11sec car. have a 383/396 built or build 1 your self. If you really want 6 speed this is the best time to do the swap since you will be replacing the motor. a low to mid 11 sec 383/396 would probably run around 5-6K so thats probably out of the question. So look at a regular LT1 with a really good H&C plus boltons, and the advantage of a 6-speed 11sec is possible and at a price range you probably can afford since you really wont have to replace that many things just the basics.

 

same thing i have been contemplating lol cept for me its a iron 408 procharged or turbo, i want to do it with my lt1 car cause of its sentimental value to me its the first car i bought with my money so it holds a special place for me

my plan is still a few years down the road though lol

 

rebuild the LT1 with stock Rods/crank, forged lower compression pistons,(nothing to fancy just a basic rebuild)
drop in the T56 you want
then get a used supercharger kit or ported heads/cam (with around 11 to 1 compression)

 

My LT1 has only 70K and it was my 1st real performace car so it has alot of value to me!


The car needs a Motor and a Trans, thats the only reason im thinking about a LS1 swap

Thanks for the imput guys, it helps

 

cc503 cam, stall, gears, tune, full bolt on's, 12 bolt, suspension, high 11's all day long

 

Hmmmmm...what to do, I have a 94 TA and $6k

I would buy this car...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-members/608357-fs-1998-red-z28-a4-tx.html

Sell the 94 TA for $4-5k
12 bolt $2000
3200 Stall $500
Nitro Daves Plate Kit w/acc. $1000
Slicks/DR and wheels $500-$1000


running 11's all day....priceless

 

sell it or build the lt1 for the price of the swap you could build a low 11's lt1

 

arn't the truck engines about the same as the ls1's? not to mention cheaper as far as ebay goes. and larger.

i really wanted an ls1 car but i really dont like what they did with the nose on the birds (though my whole rear clip is from a 1999 WS6) and i am strictly Pontiac. except for Corvette, and i dont have THAT kind of money.