Complete LQ9 swap to cutlass

[SuperCutlassGT406]

ok I know there's already a million threads started on this topic but I can't seem to find answers to my questions. I'm looking to swap a complete lq9/4l60 into my cutlass. As for right now I just want to get it in and running. I've heard the stock intake and accessories will fit depending on what mounts are used? Pros and cons to moving the engine forward or backwards? What headers to use when going forward or backward? What oil pan? Can I still use my 200r4 crossmember? Hopefully someone can show me the light cause all I am is confused right now....

 

[Garrett1982]

ok I know there's already a million threads started on this topic but I can't seem to find answers to my questions. I'm looking to swap a complete lq9/4l60 into my cutlass. As for right now I just want to get it in and running. I've heard the stock intake and accessories will fit depending on what mounts are used? Pros and cons to moving the engine forward or backwards? What headers to use when going forward or backward? What oil pan? Can I still use my 200r4 crossmember? Hopefully someone can show me the light cause all I am is confused right now....

You will most likely need a 700r4/4L60e crossmember.
From what I've heard the Holley motor mounts put it the lowest. I don't know what that means for accessory clearance. Holley and Brp have whole kits that include mounts, crossmembers, headers, etc. They should work well together in theory. The reason I bought 1" setback mounts was that I read that is what was needed when using an older style transmission. You shouldn't have that problem.
Header options are pacesetter 98-02 camaro long tubes, S10 swap shorties, or the pricier direct fit hedmans or hookers.

 

[SuperCutlassGT406]

I heard the 1in set backs were also so the truck accessories clear the steering box?

 

[Garrett1982]

I heard the 1in set backs were also so the truck accessories clear the steering box?

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ion-motor-mounts-1-inch-back-vs-standard.html

 

[GBodyscuffle]

I had to swap my ps pulley to a smaller one from dirty dingo. I used some custom ebay mounts.

 

[SuperCutlassGT406]

You used the truck accesories?

 

[SuperCutlassGT406]

My car has 2in drop spindles up front. Does the LH8 oil pan hang too low for this? Would fbody pan be a better choice or the rediculasly expensive ctsv pan? Lol

 

[SuperCutlassGT406]

What's everyone using for power steering lines?

 

[84_SS]

I'm running BRP engine mounts, I slightly modified a 200r4 crossmember to work (mind you I'm running a th400). As far as the BRP mounts go you cant run the truck accessories, have to run vette, gto or f body.

 

[SuperCutlassGT406]

Thanks for the info