my LS1 T56 swap
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Car: 91Firebird Formula
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my LS1 T56 swap
Hello all I just wanted to share my build so far with a link to an album as I don't have a build thread. The car is a 91 Firebird Formula that had a 5.0 TBI & an automatic that started out as a engine a transmission only swap that grew a lot. After seeing BADNBLK build thread it inspired me to go much further. See album for more, Pictures are always good. Enjoy!!
5.0 T.B.I waiting to come out
engine back in for final mock up
Here is a link to my album that will show much more.
https://www.thirdgen.org/g/album/7251487
5.0 T.B.I waiting to come out
engine back in for final mock up
Here is a link to my album that will show much more.
https://www.thirdgen.org/g/album/7251487
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Car: 91Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.0 TBI / Now LS1
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Car: '91 LS6/T56/9"
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Axle/Gears: Currie 9"/4.11, detroit truetrac
Re: my LS1 T56 swap
My LS1 is mocked up in the engine bay just like yours and I had to move the #8 coil to prevent it fron putting a hole in the AC box. Did you have that problem?
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...ml#post5901869
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Re: my LS1 T56 swap
I didn't have that problem as I used the Holly engine mounts and trans cross member which eliminates that problem. it is a great system and I highly recommend it. They also make a really nice set of swap headers and true duel exhaust system.
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Re: my LS1 T56 swap
Gettobird52, yes I painted the whole under side of the car and the engine bay as well. Thank you! I'm happy with the way it came out. If you look at the link to my album in the first post you will see most of what I did to the car.
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Sorry didn't realize I didn't have the link on the first post. it is there now.
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I finished installing my BMR sub frame connecters, rear sway bar and pbr breaks and rotors.
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