waztted Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 gday everyone, just wanted to know if anyone on this forum has done a ls1 conversion using a stock 5 speed z32 transmission?. im keen to dump a ls1 into my zed but for roadworthy issues in our state cutting the firewall isnt allowed and would require a complete engineering approval.. anyone done this before?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshull Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Things you need: adapter plate + bolts flywheel spacer custom machined flywheel bolts (M11, blah) shifter bracket + shorter linkage mounts (plenty of universal kits to weld yourself) top of the core support and part of the hood will have to be cut if you use the stock radiator radiator hoses electric fan moroso oil pan + pickup windage tray (for pan) oil filter relocation kit (moroso pan requires it) custom headers or C6 LS2 stock cast ones C5 alt/bracket/water pump, I think a Trail Blazer SS pump with the slim pulley will work too, or a similar setup that sits close to the block correct sized belt You may have to cut the trans tunnel and rebox an area 8cm x 16cm rewire harness to work with stock Z stuff, bypass fuel pump controller shorten driveshaft (I have a 2 + 2, can't remember off the top of my head how much I had it shortened) rework stock transmission mount custom midpipes cat backs should bolt right up vette fuel filter/regulator odds and ends (misc bolts, vac caps, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waztted Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 thanks for the info any pictures of the adaptor plates required. i assume you would run a 300zx flywheel and clutch. with the flywheel redrilled to bolt up to the ls1.. Things you need: adapter plate + bolts flywheel spacer custom machined flywheel bolts (M11, blah) shifter bracket + shorter linkage mounts (plenty of universal kits to weld yourself) top of the core support and part of the hood will have to be cut if you use the stock radiator radiator hoses electric fan moroso oil pan + pickup windage tray (for pan) oil filter relocation kit (moroso pan requires it) custom headers or C6 LS2 stock cast ones C5 alt/bracket/water pump, I think a Trail Blazer SS pump with the slim pulley will work too, or a similar setup that sits close to the block correct sized belt You may have to cut the trans tunnel and rebox an area 8cm x 16cm rewire harness to work with stock Z stuff, bypass fuel pump controller shorten driveshaft (I have a 2 + 2, can't remember off the top of my head how much I had it shortened) rework stock transmission mount custom midpipes cat backs should bolt right up vette fuel filter/regulator odds and ends (misc bolts, vac caps, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshull Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 For the flywheel you will need the ring gear from the Z32 and have a LS1 flywheel turned down for it to fit. With it like this you use a clutch for an NA or TT, mine is drilled for both all I have to do is have the dowels moved. (my ring gear came from a TT flywheel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockSC300 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hey I can make the Adapter plate and the Flywheel adapter if this is something you guys think people would be into?? I've already did the engineering for the adapter plate, let me know what you guys think.. Here's a pic of the adapter plate in the computer, I've done adapters for a bunch of different combinations so let me know if you have questions.. I haven't done the flywheel adapter in the computer but if you're going to turn down a stock LS1 flywheel then I could make it to that.. Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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