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Topic: Engine swap

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Engine swap

Posted: 10/7/08 5:49am Message 1 of 9
Dynasty
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Hey guys, newbie here!
 
I am looking at buying a c3 vette (some what obvious from the forum), but I was wondering how feasible it is to do an engine swap. I am looking at an ls1, lq4 or if I need to, an lt1. What should I keep in mind? Is it an expensive conversion. Any of you guys have an success stories?
 
Thanks.



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Engine swap

Posted: 10/7/08 7:32am Message 2 of 9
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Vette(s): 1972 corvette stingray convertible 2007 coupe
pretty easy swap depending on the year of the car. Most all the LS1, LT1,or any of the crate motors will go in.The year of your vette will make a difference on the mods needed to do this,older the car more mods needed.



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Engine swap

Posted: 10/7/08 8:08am Message 3 of 9
Dynasty
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Thank you very much!

Any personal knowledge of a sucessful transplant with a lq4 or lq9 motor? They can be had much cheaper than the ls1, and are a similar size. I am hoping this would fit as well.



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Posted: 10/7/08 9:05am Message 4 of 9
KeBo
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Kendall Park, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
The guys over at Cartek in NJ are putting all the new LS motors in C3s. I know theres a lot of fabrication to do but I saw there swaps.  It is doable and looks great.  Personally, I'd do a zz4 to keep it simple..


Engine swap

Posted: 10/7/08 9:13am Message 5 of 9
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DUNEDIN, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
http://vettetube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=edb4c1692db67c510f65
 
Eddie70 is a member. he has done the swap. check it out. you can give him  a PM. he installed an LS6
VETTERBOB2008-10-07 09:13:58


Engine swap

Posted: 10/8/08 7:35am Message 6 of 9
Dynasty
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Thanks guys!


Engine swap

Posted: 10/9/08 8:32pm Message 7 of 9
VetteSpecialties
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
To elaborate... All engines up to the LS series will bolt right in, big block or small.  Even LT1s bolt right in , with only a little concern for coolant routing and computer placement.  But the LS engines have a different motor mount location, and everything else is different, too.  So it is a lot more work, but pretty cool if you care to do it.

For power per dollar, it is hard to argue with the ZZ4 swap.

Larry



Engine swap

Posted: 10/10/08 8:28am Message 8 of 9
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Vette(s): 1978 L-82 Silver Anniversary hotrod. /////////////
KISS!! ZZ-4 with HOT cam if355 HP isn't enough...

Dave


Engine swap

Posted: 10/13/08 7:09am Message 9 of 9
mikepthree
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Baldwinsville, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 78 Silver L48 4Spd, dual exhaust, GM vortec head, Edelbrock intake, Crane 210/216 degree x .420/.454 lift, 180 thermostat, MSD street fire
You might want to review your local laws on what will pass inspection for your year car.


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