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    LT1 MOTORSWAP in my '98 Almost complete

    Well for those of you who didnt know I am putting in a '94 z28 LT1 into my '98 Camaro 3.8. It has been a bunch of work getting it in there but its almost done. I will reply with details soon as its complete. Could be a few days, I dont have access to a computer every day anymore.

    I have a '94 Lt1 with a 96 PCM so that it is still OBD2. I have also purchased some JET Hot Longtubes and a AZ Speed/marine CAI. Just giving it the finishing touches now.

    By the way, this has costed me a boat load of money. Had I known it would have been this expensive from the start there is no way I would have gone through with it. But Im in to deep to turn back now.

    Be back in a few days with details and pics.
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    Good luck with the install! Are you going to do a write up on all of it like you did with the cam? :D

    Good thing is you will be able to have many upgrade options with an LT1. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]
    Thanks, <br />JAM<p>02 Firebird GT

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    • #3
      how much is it costing ya so far? the only reason i went with my swap was cause i got the LS1/tranny/everything for $3100. i expect to pay a pretty penny for the install, and i will post how much that is when it is all done. i wouldnt be surprised if i paid 2 large for the whole installation. as a matter of fact i am expecting a $2000 bill from my mechanic.
      6s.......under the hood or under the belt, they just dont cut it.

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      • #4
        So I just feel the need to ask the question...

        Which is harder, LT1 into 98+ or LS1 into 93-97?
        Matt<br />2000 Firebird<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/index.php?\" target=\"_blank\">FullThrottleV6.com</a>

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        • #5
          I'd say they are equally as difficult.. Both need to be rewired completely.
          Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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          • #6
            my 2000 LS1 is replacing my 2000 L36. with $3100 in tacreations hands, all i needed afterwards was to get the radiator tank fixed (the tank was supplied), a k member, a gauge cluster, and a gas pedal.
            6s.......under the hood or under the belt, they just dont cut it.

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            • #7
              How complex is it to wire/switch the v8 speedo from our v6 speedo? and also for everything else (wiring, tubes, etc.)
              <i>00\' NBM Firebird~T-5<br />60\': <b>2.29 sec.</b><br />1/4: <b>14.7 @ 95.5 MPH<br />Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for me.</b></i>

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              • #8
                <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by BLUE:
                How complex is it to wire/switch the v8 speedo from our v6 speedo? and also for everything else (wiring, tubes, etc.)<hr></blockquote>

                You just swap gauge clusters for the speedo, its cake.
                2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
                Details: www.1lev6.com

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                • #9
                  LT1 cross member i purchased is bogus. I tried to install it and the bolt holes dont even line up. looks like its been in a bad wreck or something. its tweaked beyond repair. so I just purchased a PA RACING tubular k member. should be here in a few days. this is my only hold up.

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                  • #10
                    do you have any complete engine bay pics?
                    *MATT* <p>98 Camaro SS #1767 A4<br />Artic White<br />Not stock...<p>Former car:<br />96 Firebird Y87 A4<br />Bright Red<br />Wasn\'t stock...

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                    • #11
                      Preston, are you going to have to swap your tranny too? I'm thinking if anyone has a 5spd like me, then you will need a new tranny or an adapter plate and a beefed up tranny.
                      Thanks, <br />JAM<p>02 Firebird GT

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                      • #12
                        Pic of LT1 in my 98 Firebird...

                        V6 Swap for LT1
                        <b>98 Pontiac Firebird</b><br /><b>Mods:</b><br /><b>Exterior:</b> 19\" Konig Appeals Diamond Cut, Wings West Body Kit shaved and molded, shaved door handles, shaved gas tank, shaved rear spoiler, shaved license plate area, molded front and rear bumpers, shaved front and rear reflectors, removed PONTIAC from rear, shaved third break light, molded front firebird plate, custom yellow paint, relocated gas to trunk, 50lb door poppers, yellow udercar neons<br /><b>Suspension:</b> Custom fast bag setup, 4 valves w/ 3/8 line, V8 rear axle from a V6 one.<br /><b>Engine:</b> Motor swap to a LT1 Vette, computer prgrammed, custom dual exhaust. (Motor was swapped from a V6... Couldn\'t afford the LS1 so got the LT1)<br /><b>System:</b> 2 12\" Eclipse Titaniam DVC Subs, 1200Watt MMats Amp, 0 Gauge Wire<br /><b>Interior: </b> Full Yellow and Black Interior. All smooth with fiberglassed. Yellow and black seats wrapped. Black Carpet. Tribal Graphics. <a href=\"http://www.virtualpalmbeach.com/pcfirebird/pcbird8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.virtualpalmbeach.com/pcfirebird/pcbird8.jpg</a>

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                        • #13
                          <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by PC Firebird:
                          Pic of LT1 in my 98 Firebird...

                          V6 Swap for LT1                          <hr></blockquote>

                          nice

                          [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

                          only thing holding me up is i forgot to pick up the gas pedal when i picked up the radiator and now i have to wait till next week to get the gas pedal.

                          [ June 25, 2003: Message edited by: nino ]</p>
                          6s.......under the hood or under the belt, they just dont cut it.

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                          • #14
                            Whats the latest?
                            <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=401701\" target=\"_blank\">3.4L Red Firebird</a>

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                            • #15
                              "V6 Swap for LT1" that pic looks awsome. do you have any others?

                              Latest update is that im still waiting on the K member. I bought a tubular k member from PA RACING. Should be here monday and hopefully my car will be done by the weekend.

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