alright, my 13b just lost an apex seal and while im thinking of a rebuild i figured id ask about a ls1 swap.


for a complete swap how much money am i looking at? i will do the install my self, i <3 wiring for somereason just cant do any fabrication ect.


so how much money am i looking at? any complete kits?

just let me know what there is to know about a ls1 swap.


thanks.

 

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Figure $8-$10K if you turn the wrenches yourself. Less if you can find good deals here and there. if you have to pay for labor you're screwed.

 

8-10k is accurate if you buy a lot of prefabbed stuff.

If you can build your own radiator brackets, make your own braided lines, and source things well, you could probably accomplish it for 6K, and have a good running clean swap.

If you REALLLY watch for deals, it can be done for a lot less, or if you say, buy a wrecked F-Body and part it out. Maybe 3-4K total. That's being very resourceful though. If you're not already a "car guy" and know what to look for and what works where (and have patience) that option isn't particularly viable.

Like Drew said, if you want a shop to do it, take your worst fears and double it. Also keep in mind, that little **** will kick you when you're down on these swaps, and that little stuff adds up QUICK. I'm over 10K into just the swap portion on my car, and I have fabbed everything myself but the motor mounts and half the exhaust.

 

i bought a 99 trans am hit in rear but drivable for $4000. i sold everything but the motor and tranny for $4000 by parting it out. so i got the ls1 and t56 for free. work it

 

^holy ****!

 

here is my build up list... there was a bunch of things I had friends help me with (welding exhaust, reinforcing the subframe for the diff mount, etc) and I did a lot of things you dont need to get an LS1FC on the road (widebody, coilovers, etc) plus I did all of the work myself and got some good deals... plsu there are more ways to save money on the fuel system, radiator and driveshaft, but here it is... plain and simple... I kept it under 11k TOTAL!

1987 Sport:
2720 pounds as it sits now with 5-lug setup, Manual crank windows, P/S, A/C, No sunroof, widebody setup and Tein Coilovers

$650 - '87 FC in VA and $300 for travel and tow dolly
$40 - Aluminum OEM hood in OH and $60 for travel
$375 - S4 T2 lsd and halfshafts
$320 - WS6 aluminum driveshaft and modify for LS1FC
$160 - Full aluminum radiator
$275 - Fuel/cooling parts - Summit
$475 - Mount kit, clutch cylinder - Hinson
$1500 - LS1 motor ('98 w/40k) in NJ and $60 for travel
$925 - T56 transmission ('00 with 30k)
$60 - Solid differential mount
$175 - Corvette Z06 clutch, bearing
$1025 - Tein Flex coilovers with camber plates
$790 - Reprogram LS1 computer, Modify LS1 wiring harness
$285 - Warlbro 255 lph fuel pump, fuel lines and fittings
$365 - LS1 mounts, T56 poly mount, Chassis poly bushings, toe eliminators, camber link, tower bar
$80 - Battery with 650 C.C.A. and small size
$68 - Metal for seat mount, radiator brackets, cat flange and emissions block-off plates
$77 - Cold Air Intake piping, 90 degree bend, coupler and K&N filter
$75 - Coolant hoses for radiator and heater core
$170 - Exhaust piping, bends, glasspacks and X-pipe
$40 - T56 clutch line and modify for LS1FC
$17 - Redline 75w90 w/lsd additive for diff (2 qts)
$72 - O2 sensor, oil filter, intake air temp sensor, cat-header gaskets
$55 - Dexron 3 atf (4 qts), Synthetic 5w30 oil (6 qts), Prestone/distilled water (3 gal each)
$20 - Serpentine belt - 522K6, 52" 6-rib belt
$50 - Battery leads and exhaust clamps
$55 - Autometer water temp gauge and dash pod
$250 - Sparco Ultra fiberglass bucket seat
$380 - Momo steering wheel, hub adapter and quick release
$750 - Wheels - 5zigen FNO1-Rc 17x10 +12F/+25R
$120 - Shifter boot and surround and Carbon Fiber radio surround / blockoff
$680 - Tripoint front fenders, m sports rear fenders
$580 - Kumho MX 275/40R17, 285/40R17
$150 - Front wheel bearings from mazdatrix
$28 - 5/16 and 7/16 spacers for front wheels
$0 - Newer weather seals, black interior and tint-free glass from '90 GTU parts car
$30 - Mount and balance tires
$70 - Tie rod ends and balljoints