how much $$ to convert a 3.4 to a LT1??
#12
08-20-2008, 01:13 PM
RE: how much $$ to convert a 3.4 to a LT1??
but if i buy a crashed z28, i should have no worries, right??
#15
08-20-2008, 07:53 PM
RE: how much $$ to convert a 3.4 to a LT1??
Yes. 
I think I have only heard of a few to actually do this. Most that ask about it are teens that their parents bought the car, and think it will be easy to swap engines...
I think I have only heard of a few to actually do this. Most that ask about it are teens that their parents bought the car, and think it will be easy to swap engines...
#16
08-21-2008, 07:55 AM
RE: how much $$ to convert a 3.4 to a LT1??
well i traded a dodge pickup for this car, the body is great, interior is flawless, exept the classic cracked dash...
but its just not strong enough... i got it from a 16 year old kid, so i kind of expected it to be a little rough, but its not at all...
i had a 97 z28 for a couple of weeks, and really enjoyed it, so im kinda tryin to get that back.
i tried for a while to trade my truck or my SVT focus off for a F body, but to no avail...lol
but its just not strong enough... i got it from a 16 year old kid, so i kind of expected it to be a little rough, but its not at all...
i had a 97 z28 for a couple of weeks, and really enjoyed it, so im kinda tryin to get that back.
i tried for a while to trade my truck or my SVT focus off for a F body, but to no avail...lol
#17
08-21-2008, 09:01 AM
RE: how much $$ to convert a 3.4 to a LT1??
no you cant use your trans, and 69 bignics prices are not out of line. if you can find a LT1 under 1k its junk. if you need help with a swap let me know, ive done it.
#18
08-21-2008, 10:49 AM
RE: how much $$ to convert a 3.4 to a LT1??
ORIGINAL: 6v49der
You dont need a new rear end or new tranny. The 4L60E was used in both v6 cars and v8 cars, the bellhousing will be a bit different, and I think you'll need a new torque converter, but seeing how you stated you wanted it to be a 6 speed Im guessing you already know you need a new tranny.
Guys, honestly I think we need to be a little nicer to people wanting to swap. Ive seen alot of wrecked z-28s and trans ams in my area and an LT1 with a full wiring harness can be had for about 750$. Its a more viable option to some, and it certain instances can be cheaper if you can find a wrecked donor car.
Im just sayin....
You dont need a new rear end or new tranny. The 4L60E was used in both v6 cars and v8 cars, the bellhousing will be a bit different, and I think you'll need a new torque converter, but seeing how you stated you wanted it to be a 6 speed Im guessing you already know you need a new tranny.
Guys, honestly I think we need to be a little nicer to people wanting to swap. Ive seen alot of wrecked z-28s and trans ams in my area and an LT1 with a full wiring harness can be had for about 750$. Its a more viable option to some, and it certain instances can be cheaper if you can find a wrecked donor car.
Im just sayin....
#19
08-22-2008, 08:46 AM
RE: how much $$ to convert a 3.4 to a LT1??
hey, thanks man, i appreciate it!!
about how much did you have to sink to do the swap??
about how much did you have to sink to do the swap??