Tin_Man

hey, im in high school and looking into possibly getting an LS1. i have a 1998 pontiac firebird that i purchased for $3,500. it came with the L36 motor which is a v6. if i were to do an engine swap for an LS1, would the same mounts work? and would i have to replace the tranny too or the rear end?

Stocktonz28

You would need new almost everything really... not worth the time and money when you could have got a 98 LS1 Camaro for like 7,000

Tin_Man

yeah i realize that i could just get a whole new car but part of it is that i want to go through the actual process of the swap. time for me is definitely not an issue, money isn't so bad either, its just something that i would like to do. and when u say new everything, could that be narrowed down at all?

Stocktonz28

welll ummm interior can stay.... you need exshust mounts tranny rear axle motor cpu drive shaft u joints wireing harnesses and alot more small ****

Wesmanw02

iTrader: (4)

The rear end will work just fine, its the same rear that the V8 cars have except yours is an open unit instead of a limited slip. So if you want any chance of hooking up you'll have to upgrade the carrier to a limited slip unit.

Is your trans automatic or manual?? It its an auto, it should be the same. if its a manual, its totally different, and I'm not sure of the 5 speed will bolt up to the LS1. Even if it did it would probably blow up anyway, so your best bet is to get a complete motor/trans assembly in that case.

Not sure on the motor mounts. They will be in the same location, but the LS1 uses clamshell mounts with rubber inserts, I'm not familiar with the V6 mounts, they might be the same though, you'd have to check that out.

Youl would also need the entire computer and wiring harness out of a donor car to replace your current system. Its a lot of work, but it can be done if you have time, money, and patience.

AgentLS1Z

^^^ what he said. it wouldnt be worth the swap. you probably would end up spending over $10k on everything.

krazy4

iTrader: (5)

I say find a LS1 parts car that was rear ended or something. Then you have a solid basis to begin the swap.

Wesmanw02

iTrader: (4)

Thats really the only way to do it without nickel and diming yourself to death.

Tin_Man

yeah its a stick so i guess i would need to get a new one, i can take a look at the mounts tomorrow, and ive seen a few motors that people are selling that are giving the whole computer system out with it

Tin_Man

okay thanks. yeah, i was worried about the small things stacking up, but if i could find an LS1 that took a small hit that may do it

kornboy

iTrader: (13)

Yes, You Need A Parts Car ! I Will Be Selling One In A Coulpe Of Weeks. You Should Look Me Up Then!!! It Will Have Everything Your Looking For!!!!!!! Good Luck With You Swap!!!!

00TurboTA

I live in the Twin Cites and you should just buy my Trans AM and save yourself the headaches...10000 its yours PM me if you want info.