Manovox

Hello guys

I have a 350 TBI and after reading on LS1 I am considering the swap but need to know where from can I buy this combo and shipped to Europe!!

Just lost 1 from England from a salvage and its hard to find another 1 here!!

Any help is appreciated

I also wish to know what exactly I need to buy for the swap??

the importat things ?? and what driveshaft should I use? is the 4th gen shaft good or must be shorthened??

Thanks

five7kid

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The eBay seller I got mine from said they shipped to Europe.

Manovox

any hint of the seller and for how much you baught it??

any pics of urs in the car??

any answer for the drive shaft?

thanks

five7kid

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I'll have to look up the seller information.

I don't have the swap finished. The project got put on hold over the summer.

You can use either a 3rd or 4th gen driveshaft. They are the same length.

Manovox

ok but after you put the engine on the spohn mounts as far as i know the gearlever goes 1 inch to the back and wish toknow if the shaft must be shortened or not?

SheldonZ28

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Where'd you hear that?

The spohn mounts make it so the motor is in teh stock position and does not require a custom driveshaft.

Do a

Orr89RocZ

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yeah but with a T56 the shifter location may move back alittle and you have to modify the center console...atleast thats what you have to do with LT1/L98 motors with a T56 swap

Manovox

thats nice

wasn't sure about it! and wanted to hear it to be sure! so will use mine or the aluminium 1 of the donor car!!

007BALT

I would go for a 07 6.0 VVT engine out of a truck, and just change the acc drive to LS2 and your done.

if you can go with the 6 speed 6L90E with that engine, Real cheap i got my engine/tranny for about 2.5k

Tranny is a direct bolt in for the 700R4, and with the Spohn K-Member you should get it done right the first time. This setup up should put you in the high 12's, and plus with the 4.02 first gear on the tranny you can run 3.23's in the back, dont need a stall converter,And get about 30mpg+ on overdrive. Plus if you want you can go with the Tap up Tap down feature with a aftermarket steering wheel.



Im currently doing this swap.

Speartech harness, Spohn stuff, and some band aid, a case of beer, and one retarded friend to guid you on the setup. You should be ok.


call 518-587-0129 ask for Joyce for the engine and tranny, also make sure you get the ECM that came with the engine out of the same truck is for a 6 speed if you want to go that route.

five7kid

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Would that be your recommendation if you lived on the island of Malta???

007BALT

Def, one of a kind status.


Ill help him out as much as i can since im doing the same swap.

Manovox

yjanks five 7kid

i think he doesnt know waht a big hassel is to import parts and especiall big shipping rates and duty

what is $ dollar in usa for me its x3 times as mmuch!!!

thanks d same

007BALT

I know what a big hassle it is, but your saving big on truck engine. Thats what im trying to tell you. Shipping a LS1 or a LS2 or a truck engine is going to be the same. The math is down their. Im trying to give you the cheapest alternative.

Truck VS LS2 prices.

Truck Engine tranny combo. $2800 for 6.0/6 speed auto 4rth gen block

plus about 1k to convert it to LS2. Total $3800 for engine tranny.


LS2 Engine tranny combo. $6400 for 6.0/T56

Or you dont have to convert the acc drive and just mod the hood with a 6 inch cowl scoop. Thats another 1k in savings right their.

Flip 2

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www.fpartssalvage.com
They do whole kits from 4th gen cars. It is not the cheapest way, but my guess is they are one of the most complete. They take everything from the car.
I got a great deal on an LS1, but like most deals, there is a lot more work to be done. From Florida, it's fun, and a bit of an adventure. From Malta, I imagine it would be a royal pain in the butt.

drknow90rs_ss@y

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www.ls1tech.com is a good place to look for ls engines/trannys.