FC->LT1 - What's Necessary, what's not?
I'm definitely doing a piston conversion this summer, as I'm sure I'll be bored and I'll have plenty of spare time. However, I do not have the greatest amount of money (about $4000) to spend on this piston swap. I shopped around and I can pull a good-condition LT1 with a T56 for about $1900.
My question is: Exactly what is necessary? I was thinking of buying from Hinson Supercars, but thats seems like an awful lot to pay... Is the fuel system necessary for all V8 conversions? Do I NEED the radiator (I will be autocrossing the car)? How off is the speedometer, and is this necessary? I was just wondering how much or how little I can do for the swap, so I can determine just how much money I need. |
Re: FC->LT1 - What's Necessary, what's not?
Originally posted by snub disphenoid I'm definitely doing a piston conversion this summer, as I'm sure I'll be bored and I'll have plenty of spare time. However, I do not have the greatest amount of money (about $4000) to spend on this piston swap. I shopped around and I can pull a good-condition LT1 with a T56 for about $1900. My question is: Exactly what is necessary? I was thinking of buying from Hinson Supercars, but thats seems like an awful lot to pay... Is the fuel system necessary for all V8 conversions? Do I NEED the radiator (I will be autocrossing the car)? How off is the speedometer, and is this necessary? I was just wondering how much or how little I can do for the swap, so I can determine just how much money I need. |
Which supplier would you guys buy from, Granny's or Hinson Supercars? I've been throwing around prices and Hinson's stuff is about $500 more expensive in total...
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Originally posted by snub disphenoid Which supplier would you guys buy from, Granny's or Hinson Supercars? I've been throwing around prices and Hinson's stuff is about $500 more expensive in total... |
Yeah, because I read that sticky, I'm now pretty set on getting the kit and parts that I need from Hinson, as opposed to Granny's. In my opinion, it's worth the extra dollars.
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You can go to www.torquecentral.com for all the info you need about the swap.
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