78 Malibu LS1

[NM1999]

I am committed to building a LS1 78 malibu. This is my first build and I would greatly appreciate any advice or wisdom I could get.
Thanks alot.

 

[fleming442]

https://gbodyforum.com/forums/g-body-lsx-swap/

 

[motorheadmike]

11 years worth of effort on the subject: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/750522-g-body-swap-thread.html ;

Holley makes a complete kit; and

Facebook has a dedicated group.

 

[NM1999]

11 years worth of effort on the subject: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/750522-g-body-swap-thread.html ;

Holley makes a complete kit; and

Facebook has a dedicated group.

Thank you very much sir!

 

[GbodyL.Sguy]

Thats pretty dope what setup are you planning on running efi,carb, auto or manual do you plan on leaving the 7.5 10 bolt in or swapping it out

 

[NM1999]

Thats pretty dope what setup are you planning on running efi,carb, auto or manual do you plan on leaving the 7.5 10 bolt in or swapping it out

To be completely honest and I knkw this is a terrible thing to say but I would like to leave it Carbed but I wanna do EFI I just have no clue how EFI works, I wanna do a 4 spd manual Ls1 but I know an auto would be better in the long run in terms of resale value and all that. I had planned on leaving the 10 bolt in it

 

[fleming442]

I'd love to see a cost analysis of converting a junkyard LS with a wiring harness and computer to a carburetor.

 

[NM1999]

I'd love to see a cost analysis of converting a junkyard LS with a wiring harness and computer to a carburetor.

I have a friend who did that with his 69 nova and it was pretty pricey

 

[GbodyL.Sguy]

To be completely honest and I knkw this is a terrible thing to say but I would like to leave it Carbed but I wanna do EFI I just have no clue how EFI works, I wanna do a 4 spd manual Ls1 but I know an auto would be better in the long run in terms of resale value and all that. I had planned on leaving the 10 bolt in it

I'm not judging whichever route you go you'll enjoy it the carb setup is simple, efi well I'm with you its a head scratcher lol. The 4sp manual is so so I'd look for a t56 from a 99-02 LS1 fbody that way you can get all the parts for the motor and trans at the same time. If you get one from a GTO you have to use the GTO bellhousing, shifter and starter, the CTSv idk to much about. And honestly if you dont have to replace anything don't that 10 bolts holding up leave it until it breaks. I did a carb 5.3/350th and the oil pump went out sounded good had wires everywhere though lol.

 

[motorheadmike]

auto would be better in the long run in terms of resale value and all that.

LOL - You are in the wrong hobby if you are letting the resale value of G-body direct your decisions. Do what makes you happy and move on.