Holley LS Swap 'Kit'

[redefined]

Here is what I've come up with:

Oil Pan – Holley Part # 302-2 (http://holley.com/302-2.asp)
Engine Mounts – Holley Part #12618HKR (http://holley.com/12618HKR.asp)
Transmission Crossmember – Part # 12626HKR (http://holley.com/12626HKR.asp)
Transmission Mount – Prothane 7-1604 (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ptp-7-1604-bl)

[Blake Foster]

Ff you can hang on a week or so we are just finishing out LS install kit up.
everything from trans mount, motor munts frame stands oil pan and tunnel mod will be done for First gen and 68-72 Novas.
We have the parts for a first gen Now just not finished the marketing and pricing on the KIT Nova we just have to test fit 1 piece next week and it will be ready to go as well.

[redefined]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

Ff you can hang on a week or so we are just finishing out LS install kit up.
everything from trans mount, motor munts frame stands oil pan and tunnel mod will be done for First gen and 68-72 Novas.
We have the parts for a first gen Now just not finished the marketing and pricing on the KIT Nova we just have to test fit 1 piece next week and it will be ready to go as well.

Interesting! I've put a parts list together so people can double check my picks. I'll for sure keep an eye out for yours. I'm in no rush to order and this will be a build I take my time with.

Thanks!

[toddoky]

Originally Posted by redefined

Interesting! I've put a parts list together so people can double check my picks. I'll for sure keep an eye out for yours. I'm in no rush to order and this will be a build I take my time with.

Thanks!

You're getting into your swap at a good time as you have many more choices in components/kits than others did just a year ago. You owe it to yourself to check out all your options pertaining to compatibility, fitment and price. If it's of any value to you, you do not have to do any tunnel mods when using the Hooker components to install an LS and T56 (or any GM automatic for that matter) into a 1st-gen F-body with the exception of cutting the hole for the shifter...the 3rd-gen Nova guys are not quite so lucky.

[redefined]

Originally Posted by toddoky

You're getting into your swap at a good time as you have many more choices in components/kits than others did just a year ago. You owe it to yourself to check out all your options pertaining to compatibility, fitment and price. If it's of any value to you, you do not have to do any tunnel mods to install an LS and T56 (or any GM automatic for that matter) into a 1st-gen F-body with the exception of cutting the hole for the shifter...the 3rd-gen Nova guys are not quite so lucky.

Yup I'm open to whatever quality parts are out there.

I already have a manual, I thought for the T56 swap as long as it's from an F-Body car no cutting was needed even for the shifter. Am I wrong here? I thought that was just for T56 that came out of other body styles.

There is also this kit that someone pointed me towards, anyone have experience with it? http://www.brphotrods.com/products/1...cts/index.html

[im4u2nvss]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

Ff you can hang on a week or so we are just finishing out LS install kit up.
everything from trans mount, motor munts frame stands oil pan and tunnel mod will be done for First gen and 68-72 Novas.
We have the parts for a first gen Now just not finished the marketing and pricing on the KIT Nova we just have to test fit 1 piece next week and it will be ready to go as well.

I am also interested in this "kit" when it is available. The Holley Kit has my attention. I do like having options!

[Carbo]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

Ff you can hang on a week or so we are just finishing out LS install kit up.
everything from trans mount, motor munts frame stands oil pan and tunnel mod will be done for First gen and 68-72 Novas.
We have the parts for a first gen Now just not finished the marketing and pricing on the KIT Nova we just have to test fit 1 piece next week and it will be ready to go as well.

Blake, I was on the website the other day and didn't see the kit out yet. Any idea when it's going to be released? BTW, It's for a 69 camaro.

[Nativefx]

Originally Posted by redefined

Here is what I've come up with:

Oil Pan – Holley Part # 302-2 (http://holley.com/302-2.asp)
Engine Mounts – Holley Part #12618HKR (http://holley.com/12618HKR.asp)
Transmission Crossmember – Part # 12626HKR (http://holley.com/12626HKR.asp)
Transmission Mount – Prothane 7-1604 (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ptp-7-1604-bl)

So has anyone utilized the Holley LS parts list for a first gen camaro/firebird? How did everything work out? Where you able to install the T56 without modifying the tunnel and still get the right angle for the driveshaft? I've heard a number of people say the Holley 302-2 oil pan doesn't work with the Ridetech Tru-Turn setup. Can anyone confirm if this is true?

thanks

[andrewb70]

Originally Posted by Nativefx

So has anyone utilized the Holley LS parts list for a first gen camaro/firebird? How did everything work out? Where you able to install the T56 without modifying the tunnel and still get the right angle for the driveshaft? I've heard a number of people say the Holley 302-2 oil pan doesn't work with the Ridetech Tru-Turn setup. Can anyone confirm if this is true?

thanks

There is info here:


http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...h-truturn.html

Andrew