Looking into a swap..

[Docta]

Can an LT1 be swapped into a 2000? More difficult than a S1? It's a complete car so I would have al the wiring and PCM... has 40k on the engine &tranqs.

[bigairboarder44]

Re: Looking into a swap..

F the LT1. Do this: http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...252/index.html

[Docta]

Re: Looking into a swap..

... speaking realistically.

[pace2006]

Re: Looking into a swap..

Possible? Yes. Probable? Not really. I think it would be an even bigger headache than swapping in an LS1 or equivalent. If you're wanting to swap to save money, I don't think you're going to save much if anything once it's all said and done.

[Docta]

Re: Looking into a swap..

I would he better off just having two complete Camaros huh..

[whitdog54]

Re: Looking into a swap..

dont do it

[Meemperor]

Re: Looking into a swap..

Better to just got turbo :excited:

[truekoa]

Re: Looking into a swap..

sell me some parts off that LT1 :D

[Darkshadow188]

Re: Looking into a swap..

LT1's have amazing low ends, but if it were me personally I'd do the LS1.. it's got way more potential, especially at the top end, and it's more compatible with the 2000 model FBody.

[96blackmaro]

Re: Looking into a swap..

It really wouldn't be all that bad, but with how cheap 5.3s are I think that would be the way to go.

[Docta]

Re: Looking into a swap..

I can get a complete, running 94 Z28 for 1200 with 40k on it. Just doesn't look too pretty.

[darkflare999]

Re: Looking into a swap..

wow i wish i found that kinda deal around here :mad:

[landj]

Re: Looking into a swap..

wow i wish i found that kinda deal around here :mad:

Ditto.

[Docta]

Re: Looking into a swap..

Knowing Tue owner since you were born has advantages... they're getting old and can't maintain it anymore.

[Need4Camaro]

Re: Looking into a swap..

F the LT1. Do this: http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...252/index.html

It really wouldn't be all that bad, but with how cheap 5.3s are I think that would be the way to go.

The 5.3L isn't realistically that cheap of an alternative to the LS1. I wanted to try that too.

The hotrod magazine, while true to the 594 HP foir $3.5k - won't apply to our F-Bodies. Know why? Most of the parts it uses are incompatible with our cars. The intake manifold sits too high for the cowl, the accessories won't work with our power steering units, alternator will hit the hood, oil pan won't fit, ect...

To make it work, you're going to have to replace everything with LS1 accessories and oil pan, that alone is going to cost an extra $1.5kish - bumping this up from $3,250 to $4,500... then you're going to have to get a transmission that can actually hold that kind of power - um another $2k? - $6,500 - plus the standard LSX swap equipment such as K-Member, suspension, fuel pump - $7,500...

There's alot more involved in swapping 5.3L's than the bare low cost engine... you have to have all the LS1 accessories and oil pan and PCM / Wiring Harness to make it all work because as they are, they won't even fit under the cowl.