04-13-2020, 02:50 AM | #1 |
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LT1 Swap
Crazy as it sounds I have a c4 corvette LT1 engine just sitting in my garage collecting dust. I gave it some thought and I’m curious is there anyone that has done an LT1 swap to frs/brz? I mean I got the engine I just need the adapters, engine bracket/swap kit and esc. I’ve tried doing some research and I can’t find and adapters for the LT1 engine to frs trans. Just curious if anyone has any knowledge on this.
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04-13-2020, 03:07 AM | #2 |
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You need a t56 transmission. Or other GM transmission. The frs/BRZ transmission is weak, and would need to be moved back towards the firewall.
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I had an LT1 in my 93 Vette. It was a real step up HP wise from the motor in my 85,, like 100HP more. Ran strong. As mentioned above,, T56 out of a 90's Camaro would be the way to go for a transmission. Also,, if you cant find a kit and someone who's done it, it can be a long road doing it all yourself.
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Iron block? Distributor?
I would sell the LT1 and buy an LS1/tranny/wirring/ecu from a Camaro. The price difference is probably negligible compared to the cost of the build.
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If you're talking new LT motor that would be pretty sweet.
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He said 93, so C4 lt1
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Do it right once. I used an LS2 and if I did it over, would have went LS3.
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Yes. DBW, CANBUS controlled AC, etc. Its just the LS2 is an oddball that is designed around the e40 ecu (doesnt have good canbus integration support), it can be modified (24/58 reluctor wheel) to use an e38, which is a more popular.
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