LSx Swap Parts Database

[motorheadmike]

I would say its safe to assume to adding the tensioner/damper is a good upgrade, expecially for boosted applications.

The tensioner is good for maintaining proper valvetrain events and cam timing (there is a sensor there tracking it for many purposes); the damper is only good for keeping the chain from becoming bungled and whipping itself off and into an early grave. In short: chain stretch bad.

 

[Injectedcutty]

Does anybody have the part# fir the windage tray that comes with the gm pan kit? I have the pan and pickup tube, but no tray. I've spent alot of time trying to locate the correct part#, searched different forums, etc with conflicting results. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Injectedcutty]

Well....i ended up answering my own question while on the quest to locate the correct windage tray for the GM LH8 oil pan. After reading many threads on LS1tech, i called the dealer and got the info i needed.

That being said, if anybody doing an LS swap has the hummer pan, but no windage tray, its readily available. I got mine from summit since i was ordering other stuff anyway. Attached is the part #, and the description clearly states the application. Hope this helps guys.

 

[dotheshuffle]

I've been looking for that myself. Good Info! Thanks!

 

[smiths86cutlass]

Any opinion on S10 header fitment such as these?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9EAZPQ/?tag=gbody-20

 

[doood]

Has anybody managed to use the Z-bar and fork clutch with the LS swap? I've gotten a quote from "american powertrain" for using TKK or T56 that was wildly expensive and used hydraulic clutch. I've read other users like Streetbu having trouble with their hydraulic clutch equipment (pedal geometry wrong, difficulty bleeding the hydraulics, etc.) - makes me want to investigate the old-school z-bar setup that Texas82GP used with his SBC. I don't have any parts in hand (14037657 bell housing, Lakewood 15020) or know what flexplate, clutch, etc. to use because I'm just starting the investigation.

Does anybody know of a thread where a 4 speed munci or T56 was mated to a Gen3/4/5 LS v8?

I found this Motortrend article stating: "It is possible to build a Z-bar mount for a manual clutch, but it requires a fair amount of fabrication and guesswork. The alternative is to convert to a hydraulic release bearing like the one we picked up from American Powertrain." https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/mate-muncie-four-speed-ls-engine/

If I want to make this easy, the way to do it is to stick with the SBC, right? I guess I could be happy with a Holley EFI on a Vortec 350 although I'd honestly prefer to use a junkyard 4.8L since I've done the LS swap before.

 

[Streetbu]

From talking to many that have used different pedals and kits, it seems as though it is a crapshoot as to whether you're good to go, or have issues. :/

 

[Built6spdMCSS]

Does anybody know of a thread where a 4 speed munci or T56 was mated to a Gen3/4/5 LS v8?

My SS.

1984 Monte Carlo SS 6.0l & T56 Swap Build

I did the initial build on this car in Dec 2010, and in the last couple weeks overhauled the car installing new parts and modifying others to make the build more refined. This is what the car currently looks like, has come a long ways in 9 years since I bought it. MOD LIST: 1984 Monte...

gbodyforum.com

The T56 Swap details..

T56 6spd Manual Transmission install into a Gbody

Someone asked me if there was info about this so I figure this would help some people out. Putting a T56 6spd into a Gbody is pretty simple and straighforward, not much to it, just like installing any other Transmission pretty much. It's good to start with getting all the parts: T56 6spd...

gbodyforum.com

Built it 12+ years ago with a T56 6spd, used factory LS1 Fbody Clutch Hydraulics, built my own Pedal. Speed Bleeder on the Slave Cyl, which is a must.

Aftermarket stuff out there now.

 

[clean8485]

I'm kind of at the same point. I have an '82 Cutlass that I'd like to do an LS swap with a manual transmission, but I don't see any way of using the original style mechanical linkage (short of some fabrication, & trial and error). Most SBC blocks have the threaded boss at the back of the block on the driver's side, where the pivot ball for the Z bar is attached, but nothing like that on the LS block. And, has already been pointed out, hydraulic clutch options can get pricey. A hydraulic clutch does allow more room for exhaust routing on the left side of the engine though.

 

[Built6spdMCSS]

Here is a parts list to look into..

LS7 Clutch Kit
LS1 Fbody Hydraulics
Speed Bleeder
Pedal Kit, or make your own

SSM Pedal Kit is good, that's a good piece. LS7 Clutch Kit is good to about 500hp in one of these cars. I run a Monster Stage 3 now, I smoked the LS7 Kit..🤣