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SupermanX24 05-15-2008 05:42 PM

LT1 vs. LS1 k-member
 
what's the difference? and why can't an LSx motor be put into an lt1 car without changing the k-member

deadtrend1 05-15-2008 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupermanX24 (Post 448537)
what's the difference? and why can't an LSx motor be put into an lt1 car without changing the k-member

the engine mounts are different

deadtrend1 05-15-2008 06:30 PM

Courtesy of umi's site .........

lt1
http://www.umiperformance.com/images/2325a.jpg

ls1
http://www.umiperformance.com/images/2320aa.jpg

sweetbmxrider 05-15-2008 08:57 PM

you can't run shorty headers on those k-members fyi. says it in the description

SupermanX24 05-16-2008 06:28 AM

well damn. My service manager told me he knows a guy that put an ls1 in an s-10 and it fit right in.

BonzoHansen 05-16-2008 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SupermanX24 (Post 448708)
well damn. My service manager told me he knows a guy that put an ls1 in an s-10 and it fit right in.

apples & oranges. you might be able to use yours if you want to fab stuff up, maybe modify the oil pan, etc (I don't know the true difference, just speaking in hypotheticals), or you could get the part GM made for you (or aftermarket equivalent). To put the LS1 in my 67, I will need engine adapter plates and a modified oil pan and special headers (at this point all of whicj I can make or buy). Sure it fits right in, but actually bolting it in and making it work are different.

I'll sell you a stock one cheap. LOL

SupermanX24 05-16-2008 04:38 PM

let me find a motor and trans first. I thought I had a steal from that totaled SS.


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