wasup guys...for a while now I have been thinking about transplanting an LS1/T56 combo into a 70-73 camaro. I plan on getting a 2nd gen camaro and making it into a daily driver. Since mpg is important to me and I cannot stand automatics ( no offence to auto freaks), I thought this is the best way to go. This plan is still in in its infancy but doesn't hurt to plan ahead. My question is, are there any second-geners out there who have done this conversion and what kinds of tribulations might lay ahead.Schitzo

Check LS1tech.com. They have a whole section for transplants, and tons of guys that know all there is to know about the LS1.

Its a GOOD idea :-)

had a 2000 Z, with 6-speed. You will like it.

MikeM79 is the man on this site for LS1 into a 2nd gen questions.

I personally approve of that drivetrain !!!

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2000 Corvette hardtop black, 6 speed, Halltech Tric cold air intake w/nylon MAF ends, Corsa Touring cat back exhaust w/pro tips, Taylor wires, 1/4 mile: 12.918 @ 111.29 mph on stock EMT's 330 rwhp, 342 rwt on MTI's dyno, 3075 lbs

79 Camaro 355 CID, Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock 600 cfm carb, Edelbrock performer 64 cc alum cyl heads, comp cams extreme energy 262 cam, erson roller rockers, hooker headers, Mallory Comp 9000, 3.42 posi, 700R4 rebuilt w/ B&M kit, 2400 stall converter w/ TCI lockup kit, energy suspension f.e. rebuild, 1-1/4 front sway bar, 5/8 rear bar

67 Camaro, 327 w/ a 'glide , waiting on "funding"

I have had a 02 camaro with LS1 and currently have an 02 Z06 vette. The motors are GREAT. WIth edelbrocks carb/ignition set-up, these will be the motor swaps of the future. The tourqe curve is great.
They're dang ugly though....

Here you go complete bolt in kit

http://www.brphotrods.com/parts.html

there was a company that built a 70 camaro with an LS1 for Classic industries. you have probablly seen it. the car was even in Hot Rod and had some articles about what they had to do to get it to drop in. that car is a very documented car as far as that transformation goes. i'll try and find the issue of Hot Rod and let ya know.

ahh haa found it!
it is the december of 2000 issue they feature the car that, i think, the comapny Hotchkis built in 30 days! it looks pretty bad ass. it has been a while since i read the article but i skimmed over it and saw that they just modified a Th400 cross member but then i casught something about notching the subframe????? if you can't get a copy of the issue i could possibly scan it and email it? iono how ell it would turn out though.

Here's some articles:

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/featuredvehicles/56518/
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/roadtests/32398/
http://www.superchevy-web.com/features/0104sc_techno/

I have the article scanned somewhere of the buildup. I will try and find it for you.




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1973 Type LT/RS
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