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I put a LT-1 in my FB. The LS1 should fit the engine bay in a first gem is actually quite large. My concerns would be possibly having to modify the oil pan since its aluminum. I have not seen anyone else put a LT-1 in a FB much less a LS-1. Before someone quotes me on that just because I havnt seen it dosnt mean it hasnt happened. If you go with a Ls-1 you will need to have someone notch the pan and tig weld it back together. Other than that I cannot think of any issues except for the brake valve clearance which is easy to deal with. You will need to use stock manifolds and weld up a custom exhaust for either option or have custom headers made. IMHO custom headers would be a waste of $$ since you would already have more HP than you can use. With my LT-1 FB I can get wheelspin almost whenever I want. I would suggest a LT-1 just because its more than enough power and much cheaper,also Grannys steel pan fits it and its a bolt in deal. If you like pain and spending $$ then go with the LS-1. But I feel the LT-1 is a easier swap having done one and any extra money in the budget can go towards wider tires and rims which are much needed.
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If you meant NYC..absulutely not! I am not a city person. I would never drive my RX-7 in NYC traffic....I dont even park it in large parking lots. I like helping others with common interests. I am currently in the packing process and moving to NC. I keep meaning to post pictures but never seem to find the time. Your friend will be very happy with a LT-1 I really think the LS-1 is a beautiful engine but its just not needed in this situation. Theres some nice 7's in NYC already.....check out Romeo Allens red GSL-SE its a 3rd gen powered street legal race car that runs 9.64 quarters at 142 MPH!!!
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Originally Posted by custom13B
IMHO custom headers would be a waste of $$ since you would already have more HP than you can use.
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Originally Posted by custom13B
If you meant NYC..absulutely not! I am not a city person. I would never drive my RX-7 in NYC traffic....I dont even park it in large parking lots. I like helping others with common interests. I am currently in the packing process and moving to NC. I keep meaning to post pictures but never seem to find the time. Your friend will be very happy with a LT-1 I really think the LS-1 is a beautiful engine but its just not needed in this situation. Theres some nice 7's in NYC already.....check out Romeo Allens red GSL-SE its a 3rd gen powered street legal race car that runs 9.64 quarters at 142 MPH!!!
no no no New York International Race Park, its off the batavia exit we're from buffalo ny, so your a good 3 hrs away but the track is about 45 minutes east from buffalo.
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I understand. I havnt been to that particular track..I stick closer to home. I wont be racing much up north this summer as Im currently packing up and heading to N.C. where I can drive a sports car 9+ months of the year.
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