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closet Ford fan trying to convert to GM team

 
frankensteingta frankensteingta
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 02/28/08
09:40 AM

A few years ago i bought a 89 GTA at a yard sale for $3500. It was the T-tops that did it. Plus the car was in great shape body and interior wise. Little did i know what a nightmare is was in store for with all the driveability issues. I've dumped over a grand into the engine just to make it driveable (no mods) and now it's latest malfunction is low oil pressure plus it won't idle and backfires terribly.

I've decided to cut my losses and install a LT1 out of a 93 police cruiser. I'm 2/3 of the way of having it rebuilt. Does anyone out there know the name of the GM High Tech Performance article which covers the step by step procedure for doing this swap? Remember, i'm taking out a L98 and hoping to install a LT1.

I'm appealing to all you Hard Core GM fans out there.
I haven't given up on GM yet, but i'm starting to feel the "Stang withdrawls" coming on.
GM fan wannabe  

 
GMpowered GMpowered
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 02/28/08
01:50 PM

The best source for a TPI to LT1 swap is probobly camaroz28.com There are alot of good guys on there willing to answer any question,(the search button is your freind) many have done this swap aswell. Good luck  

 
ScottGMHTP ScottGMHTP
Moderator | Posts: 40 | Joined: 07/06
Posted: 04/15/08
10:36 AM

Project Snowball

3/04  Part I: Swapping a Hot-Cammed LT1 into a Third Gen

7/04  Part II: Header and oil pan modifications

9/04  Part III: Modifying the LT1's fuel system for Third Gen use

11/04 Part IV: Wiring & Ignition Mods

1/05  Part V: Bomb-proofing the steering gear