Ls swap

[Chevyluver57]

Do you plan on using a new radiator?
Would I be able to use the one I have in my car now?

 

[Garrett1982]

The inlet and outlet are different sizes on the Ls from a sbc so you would need reducers unless you get an Ls specific radiator. I am going with a Griffin Ls swap one, but an LS1 camaro unit could probably work.

 

[Chevyluver57]

If I do end up going with reducers, do they restrict the coolant enough to not cool the engine properly?

 

[Garrett1982]

They shouldn't. I think the Ls1 water pump has the smaller opennings.

 

[Chevyluver57]

So far from what I've been told on here and lstech what I'm going to need are
Engine mounts
Headers
Coolant reducers
Transmission crossmember
Ls style stall converter
Possible ac pump pulley

Can you think of anything else I'm going to need? If I go fuel injected will I need a new fuel pump?

 

[Garrett1982]

So far from what I've been told on here and lstech what I'm going to need are
Engine mounts
Headers
Coolant reducers
Transmission crossmember
Ls style stall converter
Possible ac pump pulley

Can you think of anything else I'm going to need? If I go fuel injected will I need a new fuel pump?

You will need a fuel tank from a fuel injected 4.3 v6 monte or an efi turbo 3.8 buick. Summit sells an efi Ls swap fuel system kit.

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/cmb-03-0260

 

[Chevyluver57]

I need a tank or the kit? Or do I need both?
Anything else you can think of

 

[Garrett1982]

I need a tank or the kit? Or do I need both?
Anything else you can think of

Both if you are going fuel injected.

 

[Garrett1982]

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/mobil...Google_&sourceId=PLGoP24151&k_clickid=3x24151

I recommend getting this book and going through it. I have it on my bedside table.

 

[Chevyluver57]

This is the first I am hearing of a actual tank replacement, From what i have seen so far is that a aftermarket fuel pump and filter will do the trick.
What is the purpose of a New tank?