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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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i know somone giving away a 3rd gen maro with a blown engine and i want to put a LS1 in it, will this work?
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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YEP Have to buy right mounts, just Google it
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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ok, and i was lookin on line and i seen a site that had engines nd it said it will fit the 4th gen maros, but it did not say 3rd gen, thats a LS1 right? and it was going for about 1900$ does that sound right?
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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ok, and i was lookin on line and i seen a site that had engines nd it said it will fit the 4th gen maros, but it did not say 3rd gen, thats a LS1 right? and it was going for about 1900$ does that sound right?
which engine and fuel delivery is presently in the vehicle?

Is there a reason that you want to install an LS1 engine?
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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the engine is currently a stock Z28, i dont think he changed anything, and i want an LS because arnt they faster than the LT's?
U said u have started many LS projects? have u tried a maro ls swap? how much do u think the total will be ? i am going to sell me 01 maro bubt its a v6 =/ so i want to upgrade, tired of GT's punkin me haha, wont the gto engines cost more?
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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o and it is a stick shift, will the tranny b an issue?
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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I know a guy who has an LS1 in his 3rd gen. I can get you in touch with him if you want.
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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YES PLZ!!! can u just get some basic info, on price, what he needed to change nd etc
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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o and it is a stick shift, will the tranny b an issue?
Get a T56 then that is the 6spd manual used in Vettes, Camaros, and Vipers
 
Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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do u know the price on that? and will i have to do any adjustments to the car so it will fit
 



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