How tough to install LT1 into 98 3.8L camaro?

[jck312]

Well I just threw a crank bearing in my engine so instead of finding another 3.8L I'm debating about throwing in either an LS1 or LT1. I know what I would need to swap out for the LS1, but my question is how much different are the mounts, etc. for the LT1? I can get an LT1 for a LOT cheaper thats why I was wondering, or would it just be best to save up and wait for the LS1? Fortunately this is not my DD so it can be turned into a project car. Also thinking about going from A4 to M6 when I do this, with all these parts to swap do you think I am cheaper just to buy a donor car rather than pick them up individually as I go? Just looking for a little advice from those of you who have experience with this. Thanks!

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: How tough to install LT1 into 98 3.8L camaro?

if you search the board, you'll probably get your answers faster. Although i personally haven't done the swap, there are a few people on here that have, and they seem to agree that having a doner car is the way to go, and i can only assume an LS1 would be slightly easier to swap into your car, because they put the LS1s in the 98+ cars. since your also doing a manual swap, i think your best bet is to have a doner car.

[UDLOSE98]

Re: How tough to install LT1 into 98 3.8L camaro?

if you plan on draggin the car stick A4, Road Racing, M6

[CamaroRob97]

Re: How tough to install LT1 into 98 3.8L camaro?

LT1 = reverse cooled for one so you have to redo your cooling system. You might have to redo part of yoru fuel system, but maybe not I think the 98 still used the old fuel system? Your need the crossmeber and all that fun stuff.

Go with a ls1 it will be a much wiser choice.