LS1 swap in a fullsize olds
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LS1 swap in a fullsize olds
Hey guys,
So right now I've got my 455 running and all, but at some point I'm likely going to swap it all for an LS1 with a 4L60E, and I wanted to get some input on a few things...
- How does the column shifter get to work with the new tranny?
- What are the options when it comes to dash gauges? New cars have all the digital stuff and my car has negative digital stuff.
- Is there any body work involved in fitting the engine + tranny or is it just a matter of adapting mounts to fit them?
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Dante
So right now I've got my 455 running and all, but at some point I'm likely going to swap it all for an LS1 with a 4L60E, and I wanted to get some input on a few things...
- How does the column shifter get to work with the new tranny?
- What are the options when it comes to dash gauges? New cars have all the digital stuff and my car has negative digital stuff.
- Is there any body work involved in fitting the engine + tranny or is it just a matter of adapting mounts to fit them?
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Dante
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From: Camdenton, MO
On the shifter, go check on the LS1tech conversions page. There are companies that make parts for that.
Gauges, you can use your original senders for temp, oil, etc. Speedo is a problem. There are modified trans tailstocks to run a mechanical speedo or a cable X module.
Given the size of a 455/th400, the LS/4L60 should fit easily, Mkight have to move the crossmember and change the driveshaft.
Gauges, you can use your original senders for temp, oil, etc. Speedo is a problem. There are modified trans tailstocks to run a mechanical speedo or a cable X module.
Given the size of a 455/th400, the LS/4L60 should fit easily, Mkight have to move the crossmember and change the driveshaft.
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