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Batman · 01-25-2007, 06:26 AM

http://www.fbodymotorsports.com/ls1_conversion_parts
http://spohn.net/category.cfm?categoryid=1191

FWIW

I also know you won't be able to keep the stock LS1 A/C compressor unless you chop up the K-member, but the first link has a bracket kit to mount your stock 3rd Gen Compressor on an LS1. It's alot of work and alot of money to swap in an LS1 on a 3rd Gen, my personal advice would be go for an LT1/LT4 with a traditional distributor set-up (dump the Opti!). It bolts right in and then you just need wiring and a few nick-nacks. All your accessories will bolt in the original place and you will probably get it all done for $2500-$3000 less then an LS1. Or get yourself a nice 350 and have even more coin in your pocket. It doesn't take much modification to make a Gen 1 350 run with a stock LS1 and the TPI set-up can be re-used on it or upgrade to a stealth ram or some other big power intake. The only real gain you are going to get with the LS1 is fuel mileage.

01-25-2007, 06:26 AM	#11
Batman 11 Second Club Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 1,278 iTrader: (1)	http://www.fbodymotorsports.com/ls1_conversion_parts http://spohn.net/category.cfm?categoryid=1191 FWIW I also know you won't be able to keep the stock LS1 A/C compressor unless you chop up the K-member, but the first link has a bracket kit to mount your stock 3rd Gen Compressor on an LS1. It's alot of work and alot of money to swap in an LS1 on a 3rd Gen, my personal advice would be go for an LT1/LT4 with a traditional distributor set-up (dump the Opti!). It bolts right in and then you just need wiring and a few nick-nacks. All your accessories will bolt in the original place and you will probably get it all done for $2500-$3000 less then an LS1. Or get yourself a nice 350 and have even more coin in your pocket. It doesn't take much modification to make a Gen 1 350 run with a stock LS1 and the TPI set-up can be re-used on it or upgrade to a stealth ram or some other big power intake. The only real gain you are going to get with the LS1 is fuel mileage. __________________ -Nick 9/11/01- Never Forget 2002 Pontiac Trans-Am WS6 # 206 Chasing 10's 469RWH/437RWTQ 11.05 @ 123 Last edited by Batman; 01-25-2007 at 06:35 AM.