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« on: December 05, 2015, 03:04:02 PM »
I'm having a clean up some thinks have to go
I have an Ls1 that I used to test fit for a C3 conversion
It's been  sitting at least 5 years 
Comes with standard  exhaust manifolds and a set of shorty headers .
PM Me if interested.
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Re: Ls1
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2015, 07:30:42 PM »
Oh, a clean up hey bro????? I'm wonder what you have coming that needs you to do a clean up  :grin:

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Re: Ls1
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2015, 09:33:21 PM »
So tempted for the HSV Manta, but I've got old school lumpy v8!!!

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Re: Ls1
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2015, 09:26:42 AM »
Engine will also come with a 4L60E
engine and gear box.
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Re: Ls1
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2015, 11:39:04 AM »
Oh, a clean up hey bro????? I'm wonder what you have coming that needs you to do a clean up  :grin:
mate I have to make room to get a 280Z out of the shed
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Re: Ls1
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2015, 08:54:43 PM »
what the fook  :tears: horse shoe the LS1 into it bobby  :grin:

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Re: Ls1
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2015, 10:21:50 PM »
I offered but my son said no.
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Re: Ls1
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2015, 10:35:01 PM »
I offered but my son said no.
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Re: Ls1
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2015, 08:38:41 AM »
That combo would go great in my 71 fairlane.  Pity I'm time poor and need it running to drive to work.

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Re: Ls1
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2016, 09:49:26 AM »
Dropped an LS1 into my 1980 daily driver, never looked back, goes like stink!

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Re: Ls1
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2016, 03:34:07 PM »
When you say "dropped in" - with what box and how much other work required ?
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Re: Ls1
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2016, 12:26:54 AM »
When you say "dropped in" - with what box and how much other work required ?

Hi Vettech, read my Facebook community page, it has quite a lot of the trials and strains of doing this conversion, it does literally 'drop' in except for.....

Making my own engine mount plates
Modifying the water pump outlets
Acquiring Camaro headers
Custom making an OTR fibreglass air box
Using Hooker accessory brackets for A/C, PWR Steering pump and Alternator (see comment below)
modifying the tranny mount point.
custom making an electric fan shroud.

If I did it again I would set the tranny support further back, cut the prop shaft down around 4 inches which would allow the engine to sit further back giving a lot more front clearance for air box options, you can also then use the stock LS1 accessory bracket for the alternator sitting at the bottom of the engine so saving money also.