convertible transmission crossmember question
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convertible transmission crossmember question I am parting out a 96 Firebird convertible that has a V6 and a automatic transmission. I noticed what appears to be a frame or body support directly under the car that is shaped like a "X" and is attached to the body and crossmember. Will this support work in my car? It is a 96 Firebird Formula with a LT1 and a 6 speed tranny. I looked under the LT1 car and the crossmember does not look like the one that I took out of the convertible. I guess I am just wondering if the setup out of the automatic V6 car will bolt directly into the LT1 6 speed car without any modifications to help give it strength thanks for any help J
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I am working on getting the pics posted and if it works I will have them on tonight,,I do have a interesting question,, my car is a 96 Firebird Formula with the LT1 and a 6 speed. Is it possible to yank out the LT1 and put in a LS3,, I have been crunching the numbers and for what I would want to do to a LT1 I can buy a crate LS3. What all issues would I run into,, will the wireing work, will the motor bolt in without modifications, will my 6 speed bolt up to it, I know headers will need to be changed, Will the computer need recurved,,?? does anyone offer a swap kit or is there a list of issues I will need to take car of. I am considdering doing this but want to make it as simple as possible,, I will be using a friends lift and dont want to hog up his shop for any long period of time.. everyone tells me to go and buy a T/A that has a LS1 in it and then do the swap but my car is already paid for and I think if this can be done it would be a absolute sleeper, I want to thank everyone for there help and offerings J
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I think the only thing you can keep is the trans with a bellhousing change. The computer and everything else has to be changed. The motor will drop in no problem though. PM the_merv (heh sorry Merv, I tell everyone to PM you since you did such a great job) about doing the swap. He will probably save you a few thousand by going an different motor route and still having an LS motor 
Had I the money, I'd mirror what Merv did in a heart beat.
Had I the money, I'd mirror what Merv did in a heart beat.
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Verdad Gallardo Yea, PM me your number bro and I'll give you a call.. the Gen III and Gen IV Engines have some differences with wiring them as well..even on top of what you have to do to get it in a LT1 Car.
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well I tried to post pics but they were too large for the website to accept so i will take new ones tomorrow Mr the_merv I sent you a message I hope you got it Mr formula350 thanks for all the help it means a ton to me I am glad to make new friends J
