Anybody in Houston with a LT1 swap into 70-78 Z?

[Guest Mark N(Houston)]

I'm thinking about doing this and would like to talk with someone locally about the swap. Maybe try to get together sometime and see the car?

 

Let me know...

 

Thanks!

[Guest the_dj]

The only LT1 Nissan I know around here is a 240SX. However, you won't learn anything from him (he had someone else do it) and he seems highly ignorant and HIGHLY!!!!!!! full of himself. I was around him only one night and I can't stand him.

 

Good luck with the swap though :thumbup:

 

Another option is to build a SBC and get a converted LT1 intake or a mini-ram, or even a ported TPI like mine. Might make for an easier swap, and still tons of power to be had.

 

PS: Aftermarket LT1 parts are MUCH more expensive than their SBC counterparts. I know of a good 350 long block you can pick up from a guy I know for cheap cheap if you're interested.

[Guest Mark N(Houston)]

Thanks for the reply.

 

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of power are you putting down and what was the total ballpark cost of the engine/performance parts? What transmission are you using?

 

The reason I was leaning towards the LT1 is it seemed like a *fairly* straight forward swap with the T56 transmission.

 

I'm still researching, so any help you can provide would be appreciated!!!

 

Are you in Houston, or Austin?

 

Thanks!

[Danno74Z]

Mark,

 

Welcome to HybridZ. I bought my LT1 engine and T56 tranny from High Performance Salvage outside of San Antonio, TX (200 miles from Houston)and had the whole package shipped to CO. Mark Whitley, is the Proprietor of HPS and is an excellent source of information on the LT1 and LS1 engine swaps. Here is his website http://www.hpsalvage.com/ In addition, he has a lot of links and good information on putting these engines into older vehicles.

 

Here are a few other sites for you - ENJOY!

 

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/4955/camaro1.html

http://lt1powered85z.cz28.com/custom.html

http://home.tir.com/~steveher/lt4.html

http://www.vetteworksonline.com/LT1%20conversion.htm

 

The above sites should get you going and THIS site has a wealth of knowledge too just do a search and I guarantee you will find what your looking for.

 

Danno74Z

[Guest the_dj]

I'm in Houston (Katy) for the week. I hope to be putting down 300+ rwhp as of the end of this week. You ought to stop by.

 

I have a couple grand in the engine, through a T56 tranny.

[280Zone]

What did you have to pay for your LT1 and T56?

[Guest Your Car is Slow]

Got a quote from them on 1500 for the T56 alone...thats nuts :/

[Guest Mark N(Houston)]

Thanks everyone for the help! I hope to make the decision soon. I have a Twin Turbo Z, but it is just getting to be too much $$$ to modify!

 

Thanks!

[Guest Mark N(Houston)]

the_dj - will you be around at all this Saturday? That's probably the only day I would be able to make it out to Katy. If so, give me an email address I can contact you at and I'll get directions, etc...

 

Thanks...

[Guest the_dj]

20706 Morning Creek Dr.

 

Give me a call at (281) 578-5170 before you come. I should be around this Saturday. If I'm not there when you call, ask my parents and they should know how to reach me.

[Guest Mark N(Houston)]

the_dj - Thanks for the info! I'll try to make it over there early afternoon, unless something comes up. I live up in Kingwood, so it will be a little drive:)

[Guest the_dj]

Bah. Just so you know, I busted a brake line last night. I'll be out to get a new one at 8AM Sat morning. I have a power bleeder, so the install should take under 2 hours including the bleed. I hope it's working by the time you get here.

 

Sam

[Guest Mark N(Houston)]

Sounds good. I'll give you a call later Sat. morning and see what time works best. It looks like early afternoon 1 or 2pm is going to work out the best for me...

 

Thanks!