ls1 in a 80 monte carlo

[kad5118]

if there are some pros out there that have done a ls1 swap imform me what i am in for .I have a ls1 engine to swap in a 1980 monte carlo ,what are the ends and outs pros and cons and the end result from the swap the car currently have a 3.1 turbo charge v6.i have a 700r4 transmission as well for the car thanks :idea:

 

[86Cutlass383SR]

There is an LSx section at MalibuRacing.com. Several guys have very detailed conversions.

 

[kad5118]

Is there anyone on here that has done this type of swap before

 

[Doober]

I think there are a couple, but like 86Cutlass383SR said there are several guys that've done the LS thing on MalibuRacing. I don't know who's done the swap on here. You can expect to spend at least $2,000 unless you find used parts at really good prices. The LS swap isn't for the faint of heart... or wallet for that matter, otherwise I would've already done it myself.

Is your car a factory turbo Monte? They're pretty uncommon.

 

[kad5118]

yes it i got it from the g-body store it not running in its current condition now but the body and interior is solid,yeah you are right the swap its self is exspensive i just had a 408 tpi swap done for my 1980 pontiac lemans its the car as the malibu just a little different and not as popular as the malibu

 

[Doober]

From where I see, it's not so much popularity as how common it is. The LeMans seems to be the least of any G-Body I see.

 

[kad5118]

yeah its the step child of the bunch but really all of the pontiac are really not mention that much i also have a grand prix 82 to be exact and when i drive it people normal ask me what kind of car is it oe that a different looking monte carlo until they see the red prism or down arrown that they have for a symble