LS1 Conversion cost?

[ertoys]

So "REALISTICALLY" IF you already had a good LS1/T56 combo, (without the wiring harness) what do you think you can install it for soup to nuts doing the majority of the work yourself? I am looking for a realistic range.

I am asking this question because I was just getting ready to order the ZZ383 and by the time it was all said and done, I would be spending roughly $6,000.

Then I just found a KILLER price on a LS1/T56 combo for $1500.00 do you think I could get this thing going in my 67 camaro for $4,500.00????? if I do the work?

[ilovefirstgens]

well heres the thing, while that is technically possible the same reason you went with a ls1 (trick motor, lots of power, etc) will probably also make you want to do more than a bare bones swap.

about 6 months ago i was in your same place and said wow this isnt that bad...

i dont even want to know how much ive got in it, not so much the motor itself but things like, oh its easier to clear headers with a rack and pinion so i might as well put one of those in, so on and so fourth, ive got damn near $15k in parts in this session of modifying but with all the knowledge i have now and with good fabricating skills it COULD easily be done for under $3k on top of the engine cost.

there is a sticky on ls1tech.com in the conversions and hybrids section about specificly swapping ls1s into first gens check it out.

[Lowend]

Assuming that you are having someone else do the labor... I wouldn't go at this one with less than $15K in the bank AFTER buying the motor

[ertoys]

Thank you for the input I will look at that sticky, I do not have $15,000 more to throw at the car rite now.

[Nine Ball]

If you can do the work yourself, its not too bad. It all depends on the amount you spend on the engine/tranny themselves.

engine/tranny
exhaust manifolds or headers
custom driveshaft
engine mounts
computer/harness
modified oil pan to clear steering
electric fuel pump & regulator, lines
custom computer tuning
electric fan(s) for radiator

[69Myway]

Then I just found a KILLER price on a LS1/T56 combo for $1500.00 do you think I could get this thing going in my 67 camaro for $4,500.00????? if I do the work?

Yes

[phoenixdawg]

I think if you look at the cost of doing the swap

$200 for oil pan
$450 reworked harness(Speartech)
$300 reprogram pcm(Speartech)
$800 stainless steel tank with internal fuel pump
$40-125 for motor mounts
$rad/ fan set up $600-1200
$tranny cross member $100
drive shaft shorten$?