vatechguy3

i see people have talked about going from an ls1 to the older lt1 style front end, but has anyone actually done it??

if so, any problems finding the needed brackets?

any hood clearance issues??

thanks
tony

vatechguy3

any comments?

thanks
tony

Honda Hunter

I'm pretty sure there would be a slight hood clearance issues. I wouldnt go with a stock hood if I did this conversion anyway. Actually i couldnt see myself going through the trouble. I'm sure it would be super easy to get the stuff needed.

Jun10rp

you could probably find someone with an lt1 front clip that would trade for an ls1

Honda Hunter

Wouldnt even have to look hard. I wouldve in a heartbeat.

Brangeta

Unfortunately the stock LT1 style hood will supposedly not clear the air intake box. I've heard that an Ultra Z hood "might" fix that problem, but as far as I'm concerned, that's an ugly hood.

vatechguy3

i agree, the ultra z hood is not very appealling.

so i will just have to buy an lt1 car if i want that front clip??

thanks
tony

GhostZ28

If theres a will there's a way... you could custom make an intake that would work, IF thats the only restriction.

Lt1 and Ls1

Out of all honesty, the money it would cost to do the conversion, you could buy a nice Lt1. Seriously there is one in the classifieds right now for 3K with only 98K miles

Honda Hunter

Why do you guys keep saying buy the lt1 car? That's crazy. He likes the style. Didnt say anything about wanting an extra car. And everyone that said it isnt worth it take a second and think. He could sell his complete front and find a LT1 front in a junkyard. He should end up with a profit. The hood issue isnt that serious.

Lt1 and Ls1

NOT really. I mean most of the conversions I have seen anyway just dont look right. I would much rather buy the LT1 then ruin a Ls1.

Honda Hunter

Most conversions I have seen look very right. Theyre the same car with different paneling so why shouldnt it look right?

Brangeta

The only part you need to replace is the air intake box as far as I know. That would be MUCH simpler than buying an LT1 Camaro, and you'd retain your much better LS1.

I've seen one where the guy relocated the box to feed from his '96-'97 style SS hood. I'm sure that there is probably an aftermarket kit out there to take care of that problem just like he did it. I sure as heck know I wouldn't want to do custom work to relocate the thing, and I doubt you do either.

Look for a part to change the configuration, just try websites like slponline.com, summitracing.com and others.

It might even be possible to put the air intake piece from a stock LT1 on the LS1 to make it fit, but I'm definitely not sure. You could even try a Callaway "honker" air intake for the LT1 Camaros that I know 100% for sure fits the LS1s and will relocate the air intake. I'm not sure how it fits, but you could ask the guy that did it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Calla...spagenameZWDVW

Bud M

If the intake is the only problem that should be easy to fix with a silicone elbow and an LT1 CAI.

Lt1 and Ls1

I am just saying the ones I have seen look like they have been wrecked.

BTW on dfwls1 there was a 02 ss that they put a Lt1 front on, and yeah it can be done but then he decided to sell the car and noone wanted to buy it!