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View Poll Results: Are you going to run an LSx engine package in your 67-69 F-body ??
Yes 210 39.18%
No 87 16.23%
346-365 46 8.58%
370-396 41 7.65%
408-415 30 5.60%
427-427+ 63 11.75%
NA 5 0.93%
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Old 07-16-2006, 08:07 PM
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We are about to do an LS1 in my neighbors 68 F-body. What issues will we have with install? Will the A/C compressor in the stock location clear the right frame rail? Any and all thoughts will be much appreciated.

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Engine mounts, transmission cross member, clutch hydraulics and the oil pan..... just for starters. The AC compressor will not fit unless you use engine mounts that shove the engine foward.... but that isnt the way to go about it either. There are a few different way to go about the AC compressor but there are some good ones and definately some bad ones........

There are a couple of ways to go about this but just about all the parts you are needing are available through ATS.
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What is the cost involved with this swap.

minus the engine/tranny:

A) what are the ancillary parts costs

B) can't think of a B right now
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Old 08-25-2006, 07:56 AM
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What is the cost involved with this swap.

minus the engine/tranny:

A) what are the ancillary parts costs

B) can't think of a B right now

harness work 300-500
pcm reprogram 100-300
or tuner software to program pcm yourself 500-1000
motor mounts 100-200
trany xmember 100-200
fuel tank efi replacement or conversion 500-1000
oil pan 200-500
new or shortened drive shaft 300-500

other possible needs:
o2 sensors &/or wideband for tuning
fuel regulator
fuel line
belt(s)
pullys/brackets
air filter
speedo d/a converter
raidator/fan

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Old 09-21-2006, 12:51 AM
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No, actually its simple if you have the right stuff. This just happends to be our specialty.......

Things you'll need:
  • Engine
  • Conversion engine mounts
  • Conversion oil pan
  • Headers and exhaust
  • Transmission
  • Transmission install kit to include a cross member, modified hydraulic slave and bracketry
  • Driveshaft - Either shorten what you have or have a custom one built to your specs
  • Computer/electronics - There are quite a few companies making drop in wiring harnesses into non EFI chassis nowadays
  • Fuel system and tank for EFI system

I know I have probably left some things off of the list, but this is these are the main necessities for a swap..... depending on your chassis being a manual or automatic transmission chassis.

If you have a chance to go to SEMA, stop by.... we'll have everything on display. If not, our catalog will be here shortly with a comprehensive laydown on everything about this subject.


I just wish I could leak you guys some pictures.......
Chicane:

What business do you have and how does someone get a catalog?
Anything LS2 oriented, I am interested in.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Old 09-21-2006, 01:04 AM
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Chicane:

What business do you have and how does someone get a catalog?
Anything LS2 oriented, I am interested in.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

tyoneal

I believe he works with ATS, and they have very cool products.

http://www.t56kit.com/

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Jody,

Did I see the Mal on a trailer headed South on I-5 today?
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Did I see the Mal on a trailer headed South on I-5 today?
I don't think so!

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Yes a LS7 in my 69 vert, just waiting on small parts to hear it run and hopefully drive it before snow.
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Yes a LS7 in my 69 vert, just waiting on small parts to hear it run and hopefully drive it before snow.




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Originally Posted by shanekennedy
harness work 300-500
pcm reprogram 100-300
or tuner software to program pcm yourself 500-1000
motor mounts 100-200
trany xmember 100-200
fuel tank efi replacement or conversion 500-1000
oil pan 200-500
new or shortened drive shaft 300-500

other possible needs:
o2 sensors &/or wideband for tuning
fuel regulator
fuel line
belt(s)
pullys/brackets
air filter
speedo d/a converter
raidator/fan
So, how does all this make installing a LSx less expensive than a conventional small block, again (not including headers and the air compressor issue)? Granted, you could install a SBC and still pony up all these cost with it, but you could also do it without a single one of these items depending on what you might already have.
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