Anyone know of an install guide for a torque convertor? How complicated is the install really? I know you have to drop the tranny. I'm just asking cause I got my Vig 3200, but I'm a tad short on cash to pay ~$200 to get it installed for now. I've never dropped a tranny before, so I'm not sure what's involved. If anyone has a guide with pics and all I'd appreciate it.

 

check www.ls1howto.com

if its not there
ask stik6shift93
he did troque on converter on his old 97z

its not that hard tho

 

This is the one I used, very helpfull. It is still one of my bookmarks.

http://modernmusclecars.net/articles...all/index.html

 

yeah what stik6shift98 said is true

 

If you have any questions you can aim me at Brad97z or just email me.

 

..a 97 LT1 and an LS1 install is different guys...trust me I did both and very much different...the LS1 top main bolts are a pain in ***...and you have to put the TC on the tranny then the tranny with the TC on the fly wheel...the hardest part is that you have to hand turn the motor to rotate the flywheel to tighten the bolts...also, do you have proper TC bolts? the stock one's won't work on your aftermarket one..there to long...any questions just pm me...I can pretty much guide you through it..

Good luck..and make sure you have lots of friends helping...also make sure you fill the TC with tranny oil.

 

Other than the top bolt and the different torque converter bolts it seems quite similar.

 

it is very similar.....you cant say lt1 and ls1 anything u do on either will be the similar work

 

..have you don't both install's? Well I have and trust me it the same concept like any other TC but LT1's and LS1's are slightly different...the biggest thing is in an LT1 the 4L60E has a plastic lower main so you can get the TC bolts with ease....like I said with an LS1 you have to hand turn the motor and tighten the bolts through where the starter goes...you have about 4 inches to play with...

 

i agree but its still not all that differnt.....its not like a whole new ball game......

 

...I just want someone to go do it under the advice of someone who doesn't know what there talking about...LT1's are easy..LS1's take more effort and time...

 

i understnd but dont make it sound like its 200 times harder...yes its a bit harder...agreed

 

Ive done this install on a LT1 lying on my back in the driveway and it took 8 hrs to do (first timer)
First and foremost you have to get the car high enough and small jackstands wont cut it.
I am about to have a 2800 stall put in my LS1 and I will not attempt it from the driveway.Im getting my bud to lend me his lift at the shop and help me on this one.
Life is also alot easier with a tranny jack too.
If you are planning this expedition in your driveway without the proper tools or knowledgable help then God be with you.

After said and done you will wish you would have saved for the $200 install.You may want to shop around because I know 3 people right now that will do it locally in Charlotte for $150.

Later
Mike

 

With the right tools and jacks... they are no sweat... In a driveway trying to manipulate it by hand with no air.... have a blast. It isn't all that fun. Like he said, a shop will do it for 100-200. So unless your just in a big hurry and not worried about being out of a car if somthing goes wrong, have at it. I will tell you, it will give you a

 

but save the money

go to a friends house who has some nice tools and stuff...