Something im working on for the LS1 into LT1 F-Body guys.

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Apr 4, 2008 | 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike96z

its easy and cheaper than you think. got everything i needed for around $2,500 and already had the car.

That's where I'm at - I have the car. Scrounging for the LS parts is not that difficult or expensive.

Apr 4, 2008 | 10:47 AM

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No it isnt. I have a list of parts needed too. The top diagram isnt complete while the bottom one is but it just gives you an idea, so you could actually wire one up from that but most of the wires are the same and itll run an LS1 engine.

Apr 4, 2008 | 12:11 PM

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Great info Mike! I too have a lot invested in my '95, and have thought about selling it and getting a LS1 based car to drive daily..but a swap is much more cost effective. If I sold the car, I'd probably only get about $5-7k out of it with 100k miles. I know everything suspension wise is fairly new as I've had the car 11 years..I know what I've done..but its still a 100k mile car for a buyer...so with that said, spend around $2500 for an LS1 complete motor, maybe another $2k in some performance goodies for it and freshening it up and I have a good reliable and strong LS1 powered car....or spend an additional $10k to get a nice LS1 based vert...LS1 verts are not selling cheap right now unless they have an ungodly amount of miles on it..and I ain't buying one of those. And besides...I have yet to see an LS1 TA Vert that is red with white interior and white top....so at the current time, my '95 with that color combo is irreplacable!

Apr 4, 2008 | 01:50 PM

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If anyone knows a good place where i can host my pdf's for free that would help.

This is for a 1998 LS1 wired to a 96-97 F-Body

More of a finished product

Zoomed in 2 parts

And The connectors

Apr 4, 2008 | 02:19 PM

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I'd be glad to host your PDF's for free on zmydust.com.

Just email 'em to me and I can upload them for you... or i can create an FTP account for you if you'd like. Let me know.

Apr 4, 2008 | 03:28 PM

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wats your email?

Apr 4, 2008 | 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000GTP

Its debatable, some people can pick up their LT1s dirt cheap, a complete LS1 drivetrain can also be found for an affordable price too. Therefore, the cost of the conversion still comes out cheaper then buying a different car. Some people are the original owners of their LT1s, they don't want to get rid of the car, but want a fresher, more modern drivetrain. Other people just do the conversion just for the fun of it. There are lots of factors.

Some people also would just like the challenge of doing something different and interresting