Budget LS1 swaps

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LS1GN

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FWIW if you have a "truck" LS engine, despite what a lot of people say, the truck oil pan DOES fit nicely in a G body and the truck accessories DO work (minus A/C) and fit under the hood.

I've got this exact setup in my 87 Regal.
 

307 Regal

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I would also be interested in seeing this.
 

G-Body_Vet

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I eventually want to do a 5.3 swap into something too. I'd like details about the mounts, which trans, the wiring harness, which manifolds you used, oil pan details, which ECU and why not a/c.

I've read a few different threads about this swap and from what I've seen a "budget" LS swap usually results in the $3k range with a 4l60E trans.
 

oldiejams

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G-Body_Vet said:
I eventually want to do a 5.3 swap into something too. I'd like details about the mounts, which trans, the wiring harness, which manifolds you used, oil pan details, which ECU and why not a/c.

I've read a few different threads about this swap and from what I've seen a "budget" LS swap usually results in the $3k range with a 4l60E trans.

i was thinking at this particular time there is no budget ls swap.
 

LSCustoms

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I dont know about the truck acc fitting under the hood! seems to be hit and miss for some reason... you would have to elaborate on mounts etc...
 

LS1GN

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I was SHOCKED that the alternator, in its stock location cleared, but here is proof.

I used Trans-Dapt mounts for an LS1 into an S-10 ($69)
 

LS1GN

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I posted my car on here a couple months ago, posted the time slip too - runs 12s
 
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