I recently inherited by Grandfather's '85 Pontiac Grand Prix, I noticed while driving it how many people like it. Got some thumbs up, I'm used to getting thumbs up in my C8 (sold), Thirdgen's, and other cars, but am surprised at the amount of love these G Bodies get. I love driving and cruising the Grand Prix and have decided to make this somewhat of a daily driver. But I live in the foothills and the 3.8 is a dog climbing in and out of canyons and climbing hills...sure drives nice though on flat land, but not inspiring by any means. I have a rebuilt '69 327 SBC and TH350 sitting in the garage that would have been a much simpler swap, but after I spec'd out Trick Flow Heads, Cam, Oil Pump, EFI sniper and headers, the SBC ends up costing as much as the LS1 I just picked up with 50K miles on it.
The LS1 I have is a complete drop out from an 04 Vette, I have purchased most of the swap parts from Holley (motor/transmission mounts, pan, etc.), but have not pulled the trigger on the Radiator, Gas Tank/Pump, and Accessory Mid Mount kit. I am just wondering before I buy anything else, if anybody knows whether the Vette accessories will work without notching the frame for the low mount AC pump? I have read on this forum some stating that Vette accessories will work, and other stating they will not. I need to have AC in this car as summers get over 100* and the wife has to have AC...even know I told her she could always roll down the window. I want to take this car on some road trips as it's very comfortable and I suppose she will have to go too....so I need AC.
Thanks
The LS1 I have is a complete drop out from an 04 Vette, I have purchased most of the swap parts from Holley (motor/transmission mounts, pan, etc.), but have not pulled the trigger on the Radiator, Gas Tank/Pump, and Accessory Mid Mount kit. I am just wondering before I buy anything else, if anybody knows whether the Vette accessories will work without notching the frame for the low mount AC pump? I have read on this forum some stating that Vette accessories will work, and other stating they will not. I need to have AC in this car as summers get over 100* and the wife has to have AC...even know I told her she could always roll down the window. I want to take this car on some road trips as it's very comfortable and I suppose she will have to go too....so I need AC.
Thanks