ZR1 motor in a 94 Firebird
05-13-2004, 01:34 PM
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ZR1 motor in a 94 Firebird has anyone heard of this being done? i just picked up a zr1 (lt5) dirt cheap and im hoping that someone will know something. ive never done a swap before so anything that anyone can tell me will be appreciated. thanks in advance
05-13-2004, 02:04 PM
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Nice engine. Best of luck getting it in a 4th gen. - its huge. For tech info on the motor I'd start with www.zr1.net and/or www.corvetteactioncenter.com
05-13-2004, 04:38 PM
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i say it can be done. I've seen pictures of BBC in 4th gen. I'm sure it will take a lot of fabrication to get it done, but it will be cool. Post up some pictures and results when you're finished.
On a side note, and LS6 would be much easier and has almost the same power in stock form, and can probably be made to have more power a lot easier (don't know for sure on the aftermarket parts for the LT5, but i'm sure its limited and expensive)
One thing though, it will be unique
On a side note, and LS6 would be much easier and has almost the same power in stock form, and can probably be made to have more power a lot easier (don't know for sure on the aftermarket parts for the LT5, but i'm sure its limited and expensive)
One thing though, it will be unique
05-13-2004, 04:47 PM
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I hope you have a fat wallet for this project.The LT5 engine is badass in stock form but if you start modding you looking at HUGE $$$$$$$$$.I think LPE was selling 415 cube stroker LT5's for $40,000.00 complete.
05-13-2004, 07:38 PM
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My main concern would be the height of the intake plenum. The LT1 is a good deal shorter than the LT5 and clearance under the cowl is already tight. I imagine that some form of custom intake could be fabbed and the engine could be made to sit lower in the chassis, but it would be big $$. Plus with all the **** under the plenum on the LT5's a low-profile intake is hardly a straightforward proposition. IMO, its a neat idea, but unless you have lots of time, money, and skill, it could turn into a chasing your tail exercise really quick.
05-13-2004, 07:53 PM
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its been done more then once before...
do a search or to on google... you will find them
infact you will also find a certain celebrity that put on in a impala ss
do a search or to on google... you will find them
infact you will also find a certain celebrity that put on in a impala ss
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05-13-2004, 08:29 PM
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hmmmm... sorry... i am having trouble finding it too...
dont know why.? a few weeks back a efa member was going to buy a camaro with a lt5 in it...
i looked back then and found 2-3 people that had done it b4... dont know why i cant find it now
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again really sorry...
i will keep looking.
dont know why.? a few weeks back a efa member was going to buy a camaro with a lt5 in it...
i looked back then and found 2-3 people that had done it b4... dont know why i cant find it now
...again really sorry...
i will keep looking.
05-15-2004, 01:27 PM
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So what exactly is cheap when buying an LT5? I have never seen one cheaper (engine only) than $15k. If it was real cheap be careful. I owned one before and they are $$$$ to fix and find parts for. As for the transplant Chevrolet actually put one in a third gen back around '91 and hit the show circuit with it. The thing about a 4th gen that would concern me is how it would fit under the cowl. Those motors are very wide on top. Take some measurements in that area before going too far. If $$ are no problem then anything can be done. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by transamman400
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Originally Posted by ram-it
So what exactly is cheap when buying an LT5? I have never seen one cheaper (engine only) than $15k. If it was real cheap be careful. I owned one before and they are $$$$ to fix and find parts for. As for the transplant Chevrolet actually put one in a third gen back around '91 and hit the show circuit with it. The thing about a 4th gen that would concern me is how it would fit under the cowl. Those motors are very wide on top. Take some measurements in that area before going too far. If $$ are no problem then anything can be done. Good luck.
05-17-2004, 07:17 PM
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well after seeing what everyone has posted, im now thinking about doing an ls1 into the 94, and picking up a 3rd gen for the lt5. the reason i was considering it was a buddy of mine has one for 1400 with a tranny. his dads a cop and he grabbed it fron a chop shop they hit and got paperwork for it too. it only has 30,000 on it so its a STEAL
