Guest 95cam1 Posted May 15, 2002 Report Share Posted May 15, 2002 i'm swapping out my v6 for an lt1 out of my camaro.. about to pull motor out and put in the lt1.. i know i need to change everything from radiator back.. what should i do to the motor before i put it in.. i got right around 8 grand to spend. also does anyone know any shops around columbus that would be able to point me into the right direction as to what i should do to it.. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mericet Posted May 15, 2002 Report Share Posted May 15, 2002 I suggest you also post at www.cofba.org for more info. I know on 3rdgen swaps you will also need to upgrade your front suspension. Not sure about 4thgens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevil Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 Do anything to the motor that will be a PITA later, money permitting. At least get a cam in there, those are relatively cheap. If it was me, I'd do cam, heads, maybe more cubes, depends on cash. Or maybe do stuff to prepare for future power adders or nitrous, depends on what your goal is. Are you getting a used LT1, or new? Is it rebuilt? If you want anything painted, powdercoated, chromed, etc. you could do that, like your block. ------------------------- http://stevil.easy48.com/images/columbusracing/pontiac.gifhttp://stevil.easy48.com/images/dumb/headbang.gifhttp://stevil.easy48.com/images/dumb/crossbonesgif.gif http://stevil.easy48.com/images/columbusracing/burn_rubber.gif http://stevil.easy48.com/images/dumb/crossbonesgif.gifhttp://stevil.easy48.com/images/dumb/headbang.gifhttp://stevil.easy48.com/images/columbusracing/pontiac.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamZman Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 You have 8 grand for the total project? If you spent 8 grand on the engine you could have a nice 396, with a nice set of heads and cam. Otherwise you should atleast change the heads and cam before you install it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 Buy my car for $8k, sell yours, and take the money from the V6 to make my LT1 pretty damned fast smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 exactly change the heads and put a cam in it and you will be good to go and you will be very happy. i have never seen anyone change suspension on third gens because of this motor install... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted May 18, 2002 Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 Why are you putting a lt1 in there, why would you not put a ls1 in there. Just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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