Guest Anonymous Posted April 29, 2002 Share Posted April 29, 2002 is the ls1 super expensive to build? i can get a 00 ls1 block for $550, but dont want to jump in over my head. also, i have to change bellhousing on my lt1 t56 right? please advise. thanks nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted April 29, 2002 Share Posted April 29, 2002 Starting from a block? Not advisable unless you have a closet full of money. Buy either a crate LS1 from GM or a used motor. Or buy one from one of the many LS1 performance shops. Your LT1 T56 will not work. Different shaft sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 29, 2002 Share Posted April 29, 2002 The input shafts are diffent sized? I didn't know that. I know the LS1 has an extra bolt hole hence the LT1 T56 wouldn't work, wasn't sure if a bellhousing change would do it. Hmmm, learn something new everyday... Regards, Lone Ps: I agree, I'm guessing here, but due to the lower numbers of LS1's (and therefore less demand for a huge number of parts), I'm sure it would be much more costly to build up than say a LT1 or older SBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 29, 2002 Share Posted April 29, 2002 well after browsing tru summit catalog, i couldnt find any stuff for ls1. so i guess ill scrap that plan.thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maichor Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Originally posted by dominic:well after browsing tru summit catalog, i couldnt find any stuff for ls1. so i guess ill scrap that plan.thanks guys DON'T SCRAP THE PROJECT YET! Just don't start from the block. True, LS1 stuff is expensive. However, hunt ebay or auctions and get a complete motor and mated trans. I saw and rode ine Lone's car. ZOOOOOOM! Awesome! Save your pennies. I bought a totalled WS6 Trans Am. It was a 2001 with less than 9000 miles. I paid $4500, parted out many things, and so far my cost is down to $3000. Soon to be $2500. Good luck! The swap is not easy, but I'm having a blast dreaming of solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 the ls1 wont bolt to my lt-1 t56 will it? im not willing to scrap that trans just for the ls1. i could build enuf power from any sbc chev to give an ls1 a go right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 Originally posted by dominic:the ls1 wont bolt to my lt-1 t56 will it? No it won't.....not without some conversion piece that we haven't been made aware of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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