i have a 89 camaro and i want to put a ls1 engine can i just use the origanal motor mounts or do i have to change them so the engine would fit its a 305 engine want to swap it but i dont know if i could use the same motor mount.
Bitch'n swap. Around how much did you put into this? I have an LS1 from a Firebird that I'm going to rebuild and drop into a 3rd Gen as well, and any help would be awesome.
damn..nice work. im actually looking for an Ls1 for my 90 camaro rs too..where did you find that? ive been looking at junkyards but havent found anything worth my while
That cars nasty i have a third gen and a fourth gen with a ls1..the 305/350 where under powered unless built up. What a great way to enhance a thirg gen..you will see 315/320 to the wheels cuz there 305 flywheel HP stock dynod 285 wheel stock so ya
@netburnr With the cam being as small as it is, i would say about 425 RWHP. Right?? Mine with stock ported head and a much larger custom cam, made 462RWHP on a 2000 SS M6.
@netburnr 245Hp for a 91 350tpi, and with all the heads and cam swap plus the headers you should be above 400Hp but i wouldnt be surprised if it was a lot more than that.
@netburnr you should be close to 400 bhp easily with a head cam swap on an ls1, i bet that thing moves when you stick it. LS series of engines are some of the best out there.
How much of the wireing do you have to change i got the same car year and model camaro if you gotta change out all the wiring the never mind just be nice to have a newer motor that you can get really good HP out of
Wiring is one of the trickier parts. Technically there are 8 wires from the new wiring harness/ecm for the motor to run, but in my case there were a lot more wires since I wanted everything to work like stock. The only thing I don't have is the cruise control.
how many hours did it take to swap? im getting ready to swap out a v6 in my 98 camaro and wanting to put in a ls1. and is the wiring that hard of a task do complete?
Got them from hawksthirdgenparts dot com, they are made by stainless works specifically for LS1 third gen conversions. Pricey, but the only option unless you want to make your own
Man, that is one sweet ass swap. I just helped my buddy put a temporary T-5 in his car, and i know how much of a feeling of accomplishment you must be experiencing rigt now :)
i have a 89 camaro and i want to put a ls1 engine can i just use the origanal motor mounts or do i have to change them so the engine would fit its a 305 engine want to swap it but i dont know if i could use the same motor mount.
RCSMAXX 4 months ago
@RCSMAXX you need custom ls1 motor mounts, search the forums on thirdgen.org
netburnr 4 months ago
At hawksthirdgenparts the stock ls3 you can buy is rated at 430 horepower. This is the same setup i want for my 82 Z28!
thirdgen82 9 months ago
how much have you spent on the swap with parts,fabrication,and installation? i wanna do that swap on my 83 z28.
dharris156233 1 year ago
nice swap. How much did it run you? How much do you think an LS1 swap would cost with only the mods required to put it in a thirdgen?
Artyfil 1 year ago
Bitch'n swap. Around how much did you put into this? I have an LS1 from a Firebird that I'm going to rebuild and drop into a 3rd Gen as well, and any help would be awesome.
KoryuKid 1 year ago
Can't beat the LOOKS of the TPI motor, can't beat the PERFORMANCE of the LS motor! Well done, the TPI motor did look a ton better though, lol.
scidav87 1 year ago
i made two of those
phillipsgt94 2 years ago
im looking to do that myself
TheZipper2007 1 year ago
i have a 91 z28 also!
combatarmsmaniac 2 years ago
nice thats how it done, ive always wanted a 3rd gen but didnt like the motors, and the ls1 is def a fix to that, hell yeah
Bjorn37 2 years ago
nice job that is one nice project
666vic555 2 years ago
so fricken sexy
mtflyboy25 2 years ago
sir i want to shake your hand beautiful job i damn near cried it was so nice well not realy cry but damn i had a big ass grin
YAMASAKIZUKI 2 years ago 8
I'd drive it.
LonewolfG36C 2 years ago 5
this is soo bad ass..good job man
13slot28 2 years ago
What song is that? Its pretty addicting music :P
mitchtavio 2 years ago
damn..nice work. im actually looking for an Ls1 for my 90 camaro rs too..where did you find that? ive been looking at junkyards but havent found anything worth my while
1990camarorslover 3 years ago
check gm's performance website
zunetrav4 2 years ago
where did you buy those headers
camaroking16 3 years ago
I got most of the parts, including the headers at hawksthirdgenparts(dot)com
netburnr 3 years ago
intense is the word brother, idk if u've already answered this but were you able to get mounts for this swap or u fabbed something up .. nice work
salmanz8 3 years ago
what is the difference on hp in a ls1 an a 350
305gen 3 years ago
Stock 350TPI was about 245HP I think. I haven't dynoed this LS1, but I think stock its low 300s, so who knows with the head/cam swap.
netburnr 3 years ago
That cars nasty i have a third gen and a fourth gen with a ls1..the 305/350 where under powered unless built up. What a great way to enhance a thirg gen..you will see 315/320 to the wheels cuz there 305 flywheel HP stock dynod 285 wheel stock so ya
plane45036 2 years ago
@netburnr With the cam being as small as it is, i would say about 425 RWHP. Right?? Mine with stock ported head and a much larger custom cam, made 462RWHP on a 2000 SS M6.
scidav87 1 year ago
@netburnr 245Hp for a 91 350tpi, and with all the heads and cam swap plus the headers you should be above 400Hp but i wouldnt be surprised if it was a lot more than that.
mattingly50187 1 year ago
@netburnr you should be close to 400 bhp easily with a head cam swap on an ls1, i bet that thing moves when you stick it. LS series of engines are some of the best out there.
securedpartyflorida 1 year ago
How much of the wireing do you have to change i got the same car year and model camaro if you gotta change out all the wiring the never mind just be nice to have a newer motor that you can get really good HP out of
Trickedj9 3 years ago
Wiring is one of the trickier parts. Technically there are 8 wires from the new wiring harness/ecm for the motor to run, but in my case there were a lot more wires since I wanted everything to work like stock. The only thing I don't have is the cruise control.
netburnr 3 years ago
how many hours did it take to swap? im getting ready to swap out a v6 in my 98 camaro and wanting to put in a ls1. and is the wiring that hard of a task do complete?
150peacemaker 2 years ago
wow that sounds real bad ass you said the swap can be done for about 6 racks is that including new tranny
snakeeyes650 3 years ago
It can be done for 6k, I spent more than that. 3k for engine/tranny/wiring/ecm, another 3k in swap parts is easily doable
netburnr 3 years ago
idk if u answered this already but how muhc what it cost for a 3rd gen to get an ls1 swap.
liltaz1225 3 years ago
It can be done for as little as 6k and the sky is the limit. I spent about 8k on mine.
netburnr 3 years ago
ohhh man that sounds pretty fucking mean!
straightup671 4 years ago
Great Work!! LS1 Never Disappoints! PS: Whats the name of the song in the background??
Blackbeltjkm 4 years ago
I Want You (Las Vegas Edit) - Essential House. Its a great song. :)
netburnr 4 years ago
hey does ne one of a website or a place where i can get some t-tops 4 my third gen.
txdude21 4 years ago
hawksthirdgenparts(dot)com should have them. Check thirdgen(dot)org classifieds as well.
netburnr 4 years ago
Bad ass man. Whats the story with the headers? What did you have to do to make them fit?
turbined 4 years ago
Got them from hawksthirdgenparts dot com, they are made by stainless works specifically for LS1 third gen conversions. Pricey, but the only option unless you want to make your own
netburnr 4 years ago
nice, you'll enjoy that ls1, I know I do
greysteelM6ss 4 years ago
Yeah when you turn the key and it fires right up after all that work makes you nut in your pants!!! Awsome car.
deadbydawn421 4 years ago
you guys are nutzzzzzzzzzzz fucking awsome
michaeldonnas 4 years ago
Man, that is one sweet ass swap. I just helped my buddy put a temporary T-5 in his car, and i know how much of a feeling of accomplishment you must be experiencing rigt now :)
ZlatkoZ2006 5 years ago
bravo brother bravo
elitecamaroz28 5 years ago