Lt1 swap in a 94 3.4 5 speed
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That wouldn't work. If they even could find a bellhousing to mate it up, I'm sure it wouldn't last long. He'll need a new K-Member for a V8, and I wouldn't doubt a new trans cross member for either the M6 or A4, depending on what he ends up using.
Just did this to my 1995 Firebird.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/879242-project-flyenlow-3-4-v6-t5-lt1-t56-swap.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/879242-project-flyenlow-3-4-v6-t5-lt1-t56-swap.html
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Verdad Gallardo Mechanically:
-Engine/transmission/driveshaft(as most pre-97's have 2 piece driveshafts)
-if swapping from T5 to T56 you'll need a lower shift boot. (~$35 at GM)
-most accessories/bracketry
-engine k-member
-I had drum brakes so I swapped to LS1's all around
-fuel pump
-exhaust components
Electronically:
-engine harness
-I used the 95 engine bay harness and have adapted it to connect to the interior harness and engine harness through the factory plug ins
-PCM
-most will say you need to swap steering colums due to vats but if you get a basic tune before start up you can just tune out vats.
That's the basic jist of things. If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me. It's been a long process and this is just what I can come up with in 5 minutes of sitting here.
I would also suggest replacing anything that you don't want to have to go in and replace later on. ie: motor mounts, oil sending unit, if you're doing headers etc...anything that will be easier to do now while it's out then later when you'll have to struggle. haha.
Personally I would just buy an LT1 car. That being said, I can definitely appreciate the work that goes into any project that big! tbird31, you're car came out awesome! Very nice work!
1BADAIR, good luck with your friend's project!
1BADAIR, good luck with your friend's project!
I work for a performance shop in Charlotte, NC. Zeus Performance.
Mechanically:
-Engine/transmission/driveshaft(as most pre-97's have 2 piece driveshafts)
-if swapping from T5 to T56 you'll need a lower shift boot. (~$35 at GM)
-most accessories/bracketry
-engine k-member
-I had drum brakes so I swapped to LS1's all around
-fuel pump
-exhaust components
Electronically:
-engine harness
-I used the 95 engine bay harness and have adapted it to connect to the interior harness and engine harness through the factory plug ins
-PCM
-most will say you need to swap steering colums due to vats but if you get a basic tune before start up you can just tune out vats.
That's the basic jist of things. If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me. It's been a long process and this is just what I can come up with in 5 minutes of sitting here.
I would also suggest replacing anything that you don't want to have to go in and replace later on. ie: motor mounts, oil sending unit, if you're doing headers etc...anything that will be easier to do now while it's out then later when you'll have to struggle. haha.
Mechanically:
-Engine/transmission/driveshaft(as most pre-97's have 2 piece driveshafts)
-if swapping from T5 to T56 you'll need a lower shift boot. (~$35 at GM)
-most accessories/bracketry
-engine k-member
-I had drum brakes so I swapped to LS1's all around
-fuel pump
-exhaust components
Electronically:
-engine harness
-I used the 95 engine bay harness and have adapted it to connect to the interior harness and engine harness through the factory plug ins
-PCM
-most will say you need to swap steering colums due to vats but if you get a basic tune before start up you can just tune out vats.
That's the basic jist of things. If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me. It's been a long process and this is just what I can come up with in 5 minutes of sitting here.
I would also suggest replacing anything that you don't want to have to go in and replace later on. ie: motor mounts, oil sending unit, if you're doing headers etc...anything that will be easier to do now while it's out then later when you'll have to struggle. haha.
