3.4 to LS1 swap

[tbird31]

I didn't know exactly where to post this so I figured this would work.

I have decided to swap an LS1 into my 1995 Firebird. I love cars, wanting to eventually open up my own Performance shop and I feel this would be a good way and a fun way to test my skills.

Yes I know this will cost at or around about $5,000, I have done MUCH research. Please don't come into this thread and post comments like, mod your V6 or just sell and get a V8 car, I just would like to do this because I love my car and have too much blood and sweat into it. This is my decision.

The purpose of this thread is to see who all has done V6 to V8 swaps and see if they can post links and/or a tutorial of some kind or what they used to aid them in their swap.

Just looking for basic information such as wiring and such.

Thank you all in advance for your help.

Travis-tbird-

[FireBird_Fr3ak]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

CMBlack13 did it ask him about it...

[tbird31]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

CMBlack13 did it ask him about it...

i looked at his profile and checked out the list of threads he's posted and what not doesn't seem like he did it, but if you say so...

CMBlack13...post up bud. i'd really appreciate it.

[93threefour]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

i did this, swapped the whole car for a new one...but that is not what you want. even though I felt the same way, it has proved better this way IMO

GET A DONOR CAR that way you have everything you need to swap EVERYTHING over from. ill post up more later...

[UDLOSE98]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

i looked at his profile and checked out the list of threads he's posted and what not doesn't seem like he did it, but if you say so...

CMBlack13...post up bud. i'd really appreciate it.

cmblack didnt do a swap, he is done with his camaro for now

[loser]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

if you search ls1 swap your'll find plently. but i have some links saved, so here you go.

http://www.tacreationsusa.com/

http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/v8swap.htm

http://ls1swap.50megs.com/

[FireBird_Fr3ak]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

i mean fad2black..i always get the 2 mixed up...Sorry to both of you:o

[tbird31]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

i mean fad2black..i always get the 2 mixed up...Sorry to both of you:o

yea i know fad2black did it, but he's got a 3800. unfortunately i have a 3.4 :(

thanks for the links man! i appreciate it.

[FireBird_Fr3ak]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

yea i know fad2black did it, but he's got a 3800. unfortunately i have a 3.4 :(

thanks for the links man! i appreciate it.

it dosnt matter it will be the same process to swap in an LS1

[UDLOSE98]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

might be a little more trickey from going to no obd2, but maybe not

[tbird31]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

i know more people have done this...

[UDLOSE98]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

not many...and if so they are all on Ls1 tech.

[slow6]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

or camaroz28.com
that would make alot of sense, no?

[tbird31]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

yea i've posted on LS1tech. not on CamaroZ28 though, i honestly just frequent here, LS1tech and the local forum...

[FAD2BLK]

Re: 3.4 to LS1 swap

It will be different then my swap since you'll have to change out wireing and other stuff too. I will tell you this though, you're going to spend more then $5000 bud unless you get a great deal on motor/trans combo from an individual or donor car. If you go through a business so you know what you're getting is a good motor/trans you're going to spend more. I wouldn't say an outrageous amount though. Good luck with it, and you'll enjoy it. I heard all the "just buy a v8" and "mod your v6" all too, but was well worth what I did. I kept all the appearance mods done to the body, and added the power. It actually turned out to be about the same amount if I would have sold it, buy a v8, added all the appearance and so on.

BTW, transamcreations is EXCELLENT to work with. Top notch customer service!!!