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Old 05-21-2006, 11:11 PM   #101
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Re: beating this question to death! LT1/4L60E

Great thread guys. Sounds like the work involved in this conversion is mind boggling, but I'm sure it's worth it. A reliable engine with 300hp and decent fuel consumption too!!

I've driven the LT1/4L60E police package for many years (when they still made them) and they kick some serious a$$!! They take a licking and keep on tickin' too.

Keep at it guys, don't lose the faith. Please update on your progress. I'll be checking this post often.
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Old 05-21-2006, 11:21 PM   #102
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hey wootdog, will that work with "red" coolant?
Why can't you use the factory radiator?

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Old 05-22-2006, 07:41 AM   #103
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Yes it will work with red coolant. I have been running that setup for over a year. I do have a electric fan setup with a electrical thermostat for the fan. Wootdog
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Old 05-22-2006, 07:48 AM   #104
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Re: beating this question to death! LT1/4L60E

The reason I didnt use the factory C-10 radiator was because of radiator inlet and outlet sizes. You have to Jerry rig the hoses. There is also a steam pipe setup for the back of the heads. If you use the camaro setup, the hoses fit correctly and one of them actually has another smaller hose coming off of it for the connection to the rear of the engine. Wootdog.
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Old 05-22-2006, 12:30 PM   #105
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Re: beating this question to death! LT1/4L60E

damn...wootdog beat me to it. the c10 radiator is IIRC 1 1/2" while the LT1 has the 1 1/4" or 1" inlet/outlet.

wootdog...did you use the 3 row brackets?
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Old 06-11-2006, 11:58 AM   #106
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Here is a website where you can get the ac relocation brackets for the lt1's. I used this setup with out notching the frame. www.bowersrodshop.com/info_pulley.htm
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Old 07-31-2006, 09:23 PM   #107
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Are you sending out your harness to get done?
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Old 08-01-2006, 03:54 PM   #108
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Are you sending out your harness to get done?
I sent my harness about a 1 1/2 years ago. It works great!
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Old 08-01-2006, 05:15 PM   #109
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Where did you send your harness pdr?

Shifty, I could use the part #s for that fuel reg and filter if you still have them handy. Also, im going with a poly tank and external pump for $$$ reasons...any suggestions?
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Old 08-01-2006, 08:36 PM   #110
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Where did you send your harness pdr?

Shifty, I could use the part #s for that fuel reg and filter if you still have them handy. Also, im going with a poly tank and external pump for $$$ reasons...any suggestions?
I sent my harness to Lt1 wiring (www.lt1350.com)
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Old 02-23-2007, 01:26 AM   #111
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What is everyone using for headers with the LT1 swap?
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Old 02-23-2007, 02:21 AM   #112
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Im running andersons cc11dp headers.
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Old 02-23-2007, 11:02 AM   #113
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I used Hedman shorties for our trucks. Worked great!
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Old 02-23-2007, 11:32 AM   #114
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I used Hedman shorties for our trucks. Worked great!
Right on, any idea on a model number? I will be looking in the meantime. Thx!
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Old 02-23-2007, 04:09 PM   #115
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What is everyone using for headers with the LT1 swap?
I am using Street & Performance headers

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Old 02-23-2007, 07:41 PM   #116
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What is everyone using for headers with the LT1 swap?
I am using the Hooker Super Comps.
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Old 02-23-2007, 09:20 PM   #117
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I am using Street & Performance headers
Dang Fast...now ive got a severe case of engine envy! Makes my LT1 look like a soup sandwich. Do you have a list of all the stuff you got from S&P with part numbers?
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Old 02-27-2007, 05:55 PM   #118
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I just bought my lt1.
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Old 03-09-2007, 11:07 AM   #119
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Ok, im running out of funds for the LT1 project so I am going low cost on the harness and PCM work. I just dropped $285 with Jeff from PCMAmerica. Ive heard mixed reviews but he seems like a good fella so im going to give him a try and let you guys know how it works out.

If I can scrape together the funds my next purchase is going to be headers. My only problem is all the ones I see in the catalogs are for the F or Y bodies and only 2 or 3 are listed for Impala/Caprice which is what I have. I would think that any D-port headers would suffice but im having problems find them for under $350. There is no way I can afford ceramic coated versions so im going plain Jane painted headers.

Whats the difference between long/mid/short tube headers? Is one better than the others?
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Old 03-09-2007, 01:01 PM   #120
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Long tube are the best for performance and short are the best for fit most of the time. You can use any small block headers, you will just have to weld in bungs for the O2 sensors.
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Old 03-09-2007, 04:23 PM   #121
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This is great info...I just bought my 72 C-10 over the weekend and am excited to get it started. I checked out your website minibike and the pics are great. Fortunatley, My father-in-Law has a police edition caprice with the LT1. I can basically have it. I have an I6 in it right now that has been overhauled. It has triple carbs, I thought that was cool, hadn't seen them before. The 6 will make it move...it's amazing. I can't wait to get the LT1 in though. I can't wait to get started with my new project. Any initial words of wisdom from anyone as I get started?
Thanks!

Only one word of wisdom from me. It is always best whendoing a project like that to take before and after pictures, and any other info you have and send it to JoeFrus@americanthunderbike.org May not make the job go well, but it could help me when I do the swap myself.

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Old 03-09-2007, 05:22 PM   #122
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I just realized this thread has been going on since 2003.
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Old 03-12-2007, 04:10 AM   #123
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How did most of your guys resolved the AC Hitting the frame problem?
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Old 03-12-2007, 12:25 PM   #124
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Well I think there are 3 options...relocate the comp with the corvette setup, delete the A/C and run the delete pulley OR notch the frame for the belt. Since I live in the south and cant afford the vette setup im going to be notching.
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Old 03-12-2007, 01:35 PM   #125
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When running the AC delete does the frame still has too be nontch? How much has to be notch? any body has pics?
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