79 bird ls1 swap--noob

[firebird_freek]

Hello everyone, thanks for having me. I'm working on a 79 firebird, I want to put an Ls1 into it. Any tips that anyone has would be very helpful.

[firebird_freek]

thanks

[Lucky SOB]

Welcome!

I'm sure it's been done before, but don't personally know what it takes. Definitely motor mounts lol. What transmission are you going with? Also there are lots of LS_ platform engines out there, bigger and smaller displacements, aluminum and iron, lots to chose from if you're not dead set on the LS1.

Post some pics of your project!

[ktl711]

LIke Fred said, it's been done before, but I just don't have any personal knowledge of the process. I would either keep this thread towards the top of the stack for a a few days, by posting reminders that you are til looking for information, or I would try Googling it and see what comes up.

Good luck and welcome to MiFBody!

[hoogiesngrinderz]

It's not that bad! Actually it is quite fun and rewarding.

Let me know what is in it now as far as engine/trans and what transmission you plan on going with.

My current swap is a hybrid setup in a 1960 Impala. 5.3L LM7 with LS1 intake, L99 power steering pump, LS1 alternator bracket (not in picture, L99 bracket shown), stock truck water pump, LS1 oil pan. Holley A/C bracket will be added soon.
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[bri2203]

Its not hard but your smart to investigate what you are getting into. You can pick up a engine complete from $500+ and up but most LS1- will be $1500-3000. However there is more to it than just buying an engine.
-like Fred said motor mount adapter plates
-High pressure fuel lines, it is recommended to have a baffled fuel tank
-with a T56 will need to modify tail shaft or but an box to convert the speedometer if your using the stock gauge and you have to mount the hydraulic master cylinder.
-Exhaust will you use manifold or headers
-Cooling system- electric cooling fans would be best
-adapters for PS system
-shorten driveshaft
-throttle cable/drive by wire
-vehicle will be slightly higher in front because it will be ~100 lbs less

I have a 1999 LS1/T56 with wiring and computer for sale if you are interested.


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[2002Z4CSS]

Welcome. My son has a 1979 Camaro with a LS6 454 and would love to sell that engine for an LS based engine with a 6 speed. They fit fine in a second gen.

[meissen]

Welcome to the site!

[92conv]

Welkom to the site, enjoy!!