Thread: LT1 Motor Swap
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Old 05-24-2013, 01:00 PM   #21
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Re: LT1 Motor Swap

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Originally Posted by bohmankid View Post
I had an LT1 Camaro and it ran great. They're cool motors, but not much room for tuning capabilities. I also thought about putting an LT1 in my truck, but ultimately swapped a 5.3 vortec. It's a very straightforward swap, cost me $2500 to finish.

Yeah I'm going to want it tuned to get some umpff! behind it and that's where I've been told that it's best to go to the vortec. I found a Vortec 6.0 for $1,500 of course right now I don't have that in my bank otherwise I would have me that motor lol
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