LS1 swap question
02-06-2007, 07:33 PM
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LS1 swap question
Lately I've come accross a 2002 Firebird with an LS1/A4 combo with 27k on it for cheap. I'm planning on swapping the LS1 into my 94 Camaro when I install the 98+ front clip.
My question is... Where is the fuel pressure regulator??
I only see one line going to the fuel rail. Is it in the fuel tank? Is the LS1 fuel tank different than the LT1 tank? That suck if it is because the back of my parts car was torched by the punks that stold it (it's a theft recovery)
My question is... Where is the fuel pressure regulator??
I only see one line going to the fuel rail. Is it in the fuel tank? Is the LS1 fuel tank different than the LT1 tank? That suck if it is because the back of my parts car was torched by the punks that stold it (it's a theft recovery)
02-06-2007, 07:52 PM
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GL on this, but i really dont recommend it. My car has been f'd up for months now bc i did a ls1 swap into a 98v6... and i had my wrecked 00z for all the parts too...
if you do it, gl with it...
cory
if you do it, gl with it...
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02-06-2007, 08:47 PM
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what are you having problems with? im thinking of doing a similar swap cuz i have a 99 k member iwth front suspention and a LS1 with complete wiring harness and computer. other than the tranny issues, what other issues are you having?
02-06-2007, 09:23 PM
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Lately I've come accross a 2002 Firebird with an LS1/A4 combo with 27k on it for cheap. I'm planning on swapping the LS1 into my 94 Camaro when I install the 98+ front clip.
My question is... Where is the fuel pressure regulator?? I only see one line going to the fuel rail. Is it in the fuel tank? Is the LS1 fuel tank different than the LT1 tank? That suck if it is because the back of my parts car was torched by the punks that stold it (it's a theft recovery)
My question is... Where is the fuel pressure regulator??
I only see one line going to the fuel rail. Is it in the fuel tank? Is the LS1 fuel tank different than the LT1 tank? That suck if it is because the back of my parts car was torched by the punks that stold it (it's a theft recovery)
02-07-2007, 06:24 AM
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02-07-2007, 02:34 PM
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02-07-2007, 03:27 PM
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im considerin the same swap except into my 94 Z, i have the whole front cradle and suspention, computer, wiring harness, and motor. i know ill need to buy a tranny and now i guess a LS1 tank or a external regulator. do you have a site or does anyone know of a site that has more information on this?
02-09-2007, 06:30 AM
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#1 I don't care for firebirds.
#2 It's a theft recovery and after the punks had fun with it and put it in a ditch they tried to burn it. From the rear quarters back it's gutted rusty sheatmetal. Odly the front of the car is untouched.
I already have an LT! that runs 12.90s with just bolt on's. It would cost me a furtune in time and money to de mod the car and sell it. The LS1 was just an idea I've been kicking around if the price was right. I might be able to get the whole car for 3k, that sounds like the right price to me.
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#2 It's a theft recovery and after the punks had fun with it and put it in a ditch they tried to burn it. From the rear quarters back it's gutted rusty sheatmetal. Odly the front of the car is untouched.
and about 38929458923 things you dont even think of... not saying it impossible, but its hell. just buy a v8 man, dont mess with a swap.
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02-09-2007, 08:01 AM
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If you have these abilities and the time you'll be rewarded with a great experience.
If you don't have these abilities then pass on this wreck and by a high mileage LS1 Z28 for just a little more money and fix it up as you go. A friend of mine bought a high mileage 98 Formula that needed a little TLC which he's been applying for the last 8 or nine months. The car is really looking good and with a few (shorty headers and a lid) boltons is running 13 flat at 109mph in the 1/4.
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