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  • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

    Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
    Why not take back the tranny to the guy who sold it to you and get the proper tranny for it.
    Because he was misinformed and somehow believed I had an LT1 although I told him the years 98-02 ...he can't get the LS1 transmission in and even with a refund that will push me into December to complete the car. Its about to get wet and cold here in Seattle and I don't want to be on the bus when that happens.
    Last edited by Need4Camaro; 09-30-2012, 06:12 PM.
    1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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    • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

      Well, I got lucky. We found an LS1 Transmission, going to buy it for $200 - needs a rebuild but I will get it done free minus the rebuild kit - so $425 for a LS1 transmission and I'm selling my LT1 tranmission. Will probably push things back 2 - 3 weeks but atleast it will be perfect compatibility.
      1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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      • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

        I think your better off with the LS1 tranny.
        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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        • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

          Originally posted by Need4Camaro View Post
          Well, I got lucky. We found an LS1 Transmission, going to buy it for $200 - needs a rebuild but I will get it done free minus the rebuild kit - so $425 for a LS1 transmission and I'm selling my LT1 tranmission. Will probably push things back 2 - 3 weeks but atleast it will be perfect compatibility.
          That's a heck of a deal. LS T-56 cores are going for $900+. By the time I bought mine, did a stage III rebuild and put a scattershield on it I was out about $2300.

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          • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

            Originally posted by techsan23 View Post
            That's a heck of a deal. LS T-56 cores are going for $900+. By the time I bought mine, did a stage III rebuild and put a scattershield on it I was out about $2300.
            autos are much cheaper

            Abbott long tubes,homemade true duals,slp ram air,whisper lid,eibach springs,kyb shocks,BMR subframe connectors, BMR LCA reloc brackets,BMR LCAs. T-top/manual converted

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            • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

              Originally posted by Meatyshells View Post
              autos are much cheaper
              And less fun to drive...
              aka FreedStyle
              Chaddrich Freed

              (1 of 443) 2002 SLP Firebird GT #107 (244rwhp/254rwtq naturally aspirated)
              2008 Silverado Crew Cab 5.3L 4x4

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              • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
                I think your better off with the LS1 tranny.
                Yeah, I was thinking that too in the long run, was originally in a rush but I better bite the bullet and take care of this right here and now.

                Originally posted by techsan23 View Post
                That's a heck of a deal. LS T-56 cores are going for $900+. By the time I bought mine, did a stage III rebuild and put a scattershield on it I was out about $2300.
                Auto cores are usually between $200 - $300 - but I got a good deal on this because my Mechanics dad is going to rebuild it so all in all I will come out around the same price I paid for my original transmission and I'll just sell what I have to make the money back.

                Originally posted by Meatyshells View Post
                autos are much cheaper
                Yeah, for our cars they're almost $1k less.

                Originally posted by CFreed11 View Post
                And less fun to drive...
                I do too much stop and go driving to enjoy a 6 Speed here.
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                UPDATES!

                Old motor and transmission is now out the car. Any takes for a busted 3.8L (Parts?) and an 4L60E tranny that very occasionally slips between 1st and 2nd?

                New motor: Wiring harness is in, Headers are on, sitting on Kmember now.

                Remaining Parts:
                Starter.
                Transmission Fluid Filler Tube & Dipstick.
                Exhaust work.

                Down the road:
                Cruise control module.
                Black and Silver leather seats
                FAST or BBK Intake
                LS6 Cam
                Larger TB
                12 Bolt Rear End
                Racetronix Fuel Pump (yes lets try this again)
                383 Stroker Kit
                Procharger

                I'll calculate how much this costed me alittle later, I spent in the ballpark of $3,500 for LS based parts (this isn't including exhaust, also my car needs tires so my overall price is going to be alittle higher)

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                1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                  1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                    1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                    • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                      Looking good.
                      08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                      96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                      • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                        Looks great. Gah I want to do this.

                        What are you doing for rear end?
                        In America's Hat!

                        1997 Camaro 30th 'vert... GT1 cam/C6 wheels/Flowmaster/HIDs/Viper 2 way alarm/Alpine audio mods up the wazoo
                        2005 Equinox LT... mostly stock daily/Thule snowsports roof system/sound + interior mods

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                        • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                          Originally posted by 1997Canadian3.8 View Post
                          Looks great. Gah I want to do this.

                          What are you doing for rear end?
                          I have a Y87 car with 3.42's and a Posi so I'm fine there with the exception that it has 170k miles and is about to be mated to a 300 + HP motor ... just ganna be kind to her till I get my 12 Bolt.
                          1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                          • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                            Update:

                            New Starter Ordered, $55 (ebay bucks discount applied)
                            Trans Dipstick and Tube ordered $30
                            Transmission purchased - $200
                            Rebuilt Kit purchased - $250

                            --

                            Now to sell the old transmission.
                            1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                            • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                              Tallying Costs:

                              5.3L Engine - $900 (1,900 miles)
                              Transmission - $425 (Rebuilt 4L60E)
                              Transmission Dipstick - $30
                              Torque Converter - $50
                              Accessories - $300 (minus Alternator and bracket pulley)
                              Radiator | Hoses | Alternator | Gas Pedal Assembly - $280
                              Wiring Harness - $500 (Including harness, labor to rework, manual fan switch, electric w/p switch, interior neon switches, ect)
                              PCM - $230 (Tuned for V6 gauges, 3.42 gears, 160* thermo)
                              K-Member - $350 (Price shipped)
                              Tie Rods - $40
                              Long Tubes - $180
                              AIR / EGR Blockoffs - $25
                              LID - $100
                              Belts | Idler Pulley - $65

                              -- and I was dead on with my estimate, in parts I spent about $3,485 for LS Engine related equipment... So this swap can be done pretty cheap if you are patient and willing to look around for deals. - Keep in mind I'm also putting a 3" catback on so I'm spending a bit more than this.

                              High Flow Cats: $70
                              Muffler: $50
                              Exhaust Labor: $250

                              -- and I'm paying $1k for labor as well...anyhow, if you're capable of doing all the work yourself then $4k can net you a low mileage 5.3L / rebuilt trans and all the LS hardware to go ontop of it.
                              1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                              • Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                                Transmission rebuild kit is here and we are rebuilding the RIGHT transmission and selling the LT1 unit. I am expecting completion of car on October 20th
                                1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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