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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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LT1- Firebird Question

I know you can put an LS1 Front end on a LT1 Camaro but can you put an LS1 Front end on an LT1 Firebird?And if so has anyone does it?Anyone have any opinions on this?
I found a few 95's and 96's but I really dont like the bumpers...
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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Yes you can swap but you can't just do the bumper if thats all you want. You'd need to do hood, fenders, bumper and lights.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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every once in a while I think about doing it to mine, but I haven't done too much research, except to know it can be done.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:44 PM
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All the body parts + paint cost over $1000, then if you have someone else put it on add probly another $500 minimum. Thats why most people don't swap unless they've been in an accident.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kataklysm
All the body parts + paint cost over $1000, then if you have someone else put it on add probly another $500 minimum. Thats why most people don't swap unless they've been in an accident.
True that is how I got the LS1 tail lights Some idiot driving in flip-flops couldn't find the brake pedal! I have though about LS1 fron end but that is a later project and if for somereason I **** up the frontend then I know who will be paying for it.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Ya I dont care about cost I just didnt know if it could be done...Awesome,so how much work needs to be done to make everything fit?Is it a bolt in,gotta do some fitting?hows the hood go in?I think it will look cool,I just gotta decide weather or not I want Firehawk or Ws6 Hood?!?!
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Honestly, you'd be better off selling your car and saving up some money for an LS1. I don't know how easy it goes together.
Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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Re: LT1- Firebird Question

well I dont have one yet...But I like LT1's better,I respect Ls1's and the power the put out but I love LT1's I build a ton of them at my work and I just like them better...I dunno maybe I wont do it?!It was just a random late night thought!
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