LS1 Engine in 57 Chevy with Morrison frame
12-08-2008, 11:43 PM
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LS1 Engine in 57 Chevy with Morrison frame Hi all,
I am new here, and I need some help and direction.
I have a 57 Chevy convertible body up at Glenn Vaughn's in Idaho and decided instead of making it a trailer queen to make it a street car. I want it to be a touring car (Morrison said he could do this) and be fairly comfortable to drive. I want it to get awesome gas milage (I was told a tuned-down LS1 could get upwards of 28 miles per gallon) but want it to move out when you put your foot in it. Was thinking of a 4E60 tranny.
Where do I start? I know ALOT about the old small block Chevy, but want this to drive like newer cars. No carbueretor! I would need the computer, sensors, etc. The car is still having its steel worked on, so modification of the engine compartment is possible before paint. I am also very computer literate, so I can reprogram the engine computer with the proper kit. But I have no clue which LS1 engine to get or whatever, or a good guide for the swap.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance!
Bill B.
aka Steed (like John Steed, of the Avengers!)
I am new here, and I need some help and direction.
I have a 57 Chevy convertible body up at Glenn Vaughn's in Idaho and decided instead of making it a trailer queen to make it a street car. I want it to be a touring car (Morrison said he could do this) and be fairly comfortable to drive. I want it to get awesome gas milage (I was told a tuned-down LS1 could get upwards of 28 miles per gallon) but want it to move out when you put your foot in it. Was thinking of a 4E60 tranny.
Where do I start? I know ALOT about the old small block Chevy, but want this to drive like newer cars. No carbueretor! I would need the computer, sensors, etc. The car is still having its steel worked on, so modification of the engine compartment is possible before paint. I am also very computer literate, so I can reprogram the engine computer with the proper kit. But I have no clue which LS1 engine to get or whatever, or a good guide for the swap.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance!
Bill B.
aka Steed (like John Steed, of the Avengers!)
12-11-2008, 11:57 AM
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Hello Bill B.
A friend of mine did one. LS6 /4L60E I think / Morrison. You can see it here at www.snyderstreetrods.com. look in the Gallery section. Or call Mike at 402-463-1940.
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A friend of mine did one. LS6 /4L60E I think / Morrison. You can see it here at www.snyderstreetrods.com. look in the Gallery section. Or call Mike at 402-463-1940.
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12-11-2008, 03:30 PM
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Welcome to LS1 tech, interesting project you have! I think you'd find your most help in the Conversion forums.
As for a transmission, have you looked into the 4l80e? The large amount of weight you are gonna be pulling around i'd say the 4l80e is a much better choice.
4l60e's just can't hold as much for extended periods.
As for a transmission, have you looked into the 4l80e? The large amount of weight you are gonna be pulling around i'd say the 4l80e is a much better choice.
4l60e's just can't hold as much for extended periods.
