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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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Has anyone replaced the LS1 with a big block? A buddy and I are wondering if the 502 motor (carb version) would fit in a 4th gen F-body without cutting up the car too much. I know GM did it with the ZL1, but I do not know what was modified to make it fit.
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 09:52 AM
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It'll fit but will be tight.

The F LT1 uses unique motors mounts; I don't imagine those mounts will bolt up anywhere on a Rat block; older SBC mounts bolt right up to a Rat.

Cutting up the car isn't the issue; figuring out mounts is.

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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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That would be pretty kick *** to have a 502 in a 4th gen though. Can you imagine a turbo'd 502 in a 4th gen? That would be very cool. Very expensive, I'm sure, but very cool.
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