LS1 swap into '70 Vette
#1
LS1 swap into '70 Vette
Hey fellas,
I sold my Mystic '95 Z28 on this board a couple of years ago (hey Mike) and now I'm back with a question... I need a motor in my 1970 Corvette coupe and was thinking of doing an LS1. There's a few guys who have done it, so it should be pretty straight forward. I'm looking for LS1/T56 packages on eBay and they're going for around $3k.
My questions is: What year is the "gotta have" motor? When did they change the intake, the cam, or anything else? Anyone have a motor and tranny for sale in Michigan?
Thanks alot.
-Matt
1970 Corvette - "The Black Beast"
www.kmmotorsports.com
I sold my Mystic '95 Z28 on this board a couple of years ago (hey Mike) and now I'm back with a question... I need a motor in my 1970 Corvette coupe and was thinking of doing an LS1. There's a few guys who have done it, so it should be pretty straight forward. I'm looking for LS1/T56 packages on eBay and they're going for around $3k.
My questions is: What year is the "gotta have" motor? When did they change the intake, the cam, or anything else? Anyone have a motor and tranny for sale in Michigan?
Thanks alot.
-Matt
1970 Corvette - "The Black Beast"
www.kmmotorsports.com
Last edited by Scooter70; 12-08-2003 at 10:37 AM.
#2
Why not go with an LS6/T56 combo? I wouldn't think that it would be that much more expensive. If you are planning doing a cam swap and head work, then go with an LS1 and use that as a base.
The
'01 & 02' engines came with the LS6 intake manifold while the 98-00 LS1's came with the regular LS1 manifold. Not sure of the cam specs on the earlier LS1's but they were a little higher than the later LS1's. I would go with an '01 and up LS1 if it is possible of you....or just an LS6 if that is feasable.
The
'01 & 02' engines came with the LS6 intake manifold while the 98-00 LS1's came with the regular LS1 manifold. Not sure of the cam specs on the earlier LS1's but they were a little higher than the later LS1's. I would go with an '01 and up LS1 if it is possible of you....or just an LS6 if that is feasable.
#3
Re: LS1 swap into '70 Vette
Originally posted by Scooter70
[B]I sold my Mystic '95 Z28 on this board a couple of years ago (hey Mike)
[B]I sold my Mystic '95 Z28 on this board a couple of years ago (hey Mike)
#4
Mike,
Thanks for the info. Looks like '99 is the one to find. I have a guy in Ft Worth who's calling around to see what he can find for me.
TH400?!?!?! I'm a roadracer, man. I like to shift it myself and turn both left and right.... none of this "floor it for 12 seconds, then hit the brakes" stuff.
Sounds like you're up on your LS1 stuff these days. If I need any help, I'll know who to call.
Later.
-Matt
Thanks for the info. Looks like '99 is the one to find. I have a guy in Ft Worth who's calling around to see what he can find for me.
TH400?!?!?! I'm a roadracer, man. I like to shift it myself and turn both left and right.... none of this "floor it for 12 seconds, then hit the brakes" stuff.
Sounds like you're up on your LS1 stuff these days. If I need any help, I'll know who to call.
Later.
-Matt
#7
www.ls1tech.com scroll down to the conversion/hybrid forum.
#8
There was a guy here in DFW who put a 00 LS1/T56 to a 74 Vette. I thnk he also has a couple of turbos waiting to be installed.
Not sure of the state of the car right now, because he moved back to Finland and is finishing up the car over there and getting parts etc. is a bit more difficult...
Keep us posted how your project comes along!
TS
Not sure of the state of the car right now, because he moved back to Finland and is finishing up the car over there and getting parts etc. is a bit more difficult...
Keep us posted how your project comes along!
TS
#9
Originally posted by Pro Stock John
www.ls1tech.com scroll down to the conversion/hybrid forum.
www.ls1tech.com scroll down to the conversion/hybrid forum.
#10
Just figured I'd do an update:
I bought a 2000 LS1 & T56 from someone on this board for $1600 without accessories, computer, or wiring harness. When it showed up, I started making a list of stuff that it needed: Computer, harness, coil packs, water pump, alternator, starter, TB, MAF, master and slave cylinders.... I think I have just about everything now with the exception of the PCM and harness.
The motor will be home from AP-Engineering this week. It went up there for a complete teardown, new rings, bearings, ported LS6 oil pump, Comp Cams adjustable timing set, and a TR224-112 cam. I have the heads ready to disassemble on my workbench, just as soon as I get the Comp 918 springs from Chris. Then they'll get bolted on.
The engine bay is cleaned up and some of it is getting some fresh paint. I have to make adapter plates to mount the standard small block motor mounts to, so that's tomorrow's job.
I have to order some things from Dal like a clutch, LS6 valley pan, valve seals, and a fuel filter. I'm still looking around for an LS6 intake under $300. With all of these people switching to the FAST, there's bound to be a few floating around eventually.
Well, that's my update for today. The project is well under way. Thanks for the help that you guys have given me so far.
-Matt
I bought a 2000 LS1 & T56 from someone on this board for $1600 without accessories, computer, or wiring harness. When it showed up, I started making a list of stuff that it needed: Computer, harness, coil packs, water pump, alternator, starter, TB, MAF, master and slave cylinders.... I think I have just about everything now with the exception of the PCM and harness.
The motor will be home from AP-Engineering this week. It went up there for a complete teardown, new rings, bearings, ported LS6 oil pump, Comp Cams adjustable timing set, and a TR224-112 cam. I have the heads ready to disassemble on my workbench, just as soon as I get the Comp 918 springs from Chris. Then they'll get bolted on.
The engine bay is cleaned up and some of it is getting some fresh paint. I have to make adapter plates to mount the standard small block motor mounts to, so that's tomorrow's job.
I have to order some things from Dal like a clutch, LS6 valley pan, valve seals, and a fuel filter. I'm still looking around for an LS6 intake under $300. With all of these people switching to the FAST, there's bound to be a few floating around eventually.
Well, that's my update for today. The project is well under way. Thanks for the help that you guys have given me so far.
-Matt
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