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FL71C10 · 08-27-2011, 11:48 PM

I had someone offer to sell me a 95 Trans Am with an LT-1 motor in it. I'd like to put it in my 71 truck. Will I need a high hump trans tunnel for the 4L60E transmissions. What about the radiator. Will I need a new one, or can I use my stock one. Any help I can get would be appreciated.

Thanks!

FL71C10 · 08-28-2011, 07:05 AM

No one? I know some of you have done this swap.
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chevytruckluver · 08-28-2011, 01:23 PM

My brother has a 72 with an LT-1 when it was put in they used the radiator from the Camaro. They also used the electric fans from the Camaro. It looks nice and works great no overheating, even with A/C. The engine mounts were moved to the furthest back position also. I know you must want some pics, I will see if I can get some for you

briankk60 · 08-28-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

My brother has a 72 with an LT-1 when it was put in they used the radiator from the Camaro. They also used the electric fans from the Camaro. It looks nice and works great no overheating, even with A/C. The engine mounts were moved to the furthest back position also. I know you must want some pics, I will see if I can get some for you

Here is a pic of my 72 LT-1 swap. Its almost done but a few things left to do.

chevytruckluver · 08-28-2011, 02:41 PM

No need for a high hump tunnel. One other thing you will need to relocate the a/c compressor. The F body location is low on the pass side. It will hit the frame rail if left there, some guys have notched the frame but I would rather find another mount if your truck will have a/c.

FL71C10 · 08-28-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by briankk60

Here is a pic of my 72 LT-1 swap. Its almost done but a few things left to do.

Looks nice! What AC brackets did you use?

FL71C10 · 08-28-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

No need for a high hump tunnel. One other thing you will need to relocate the a/c compressor. The F body location is low on the pass side. It will hit the frame rail if left there, some guys have notched the frame but I would rather find another mount if your truck will have a/c.

Any suggestions on what AC brackets to use? Roadmaster or Impala maybe?

FL71C10 · 08-28-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

My brother has a 72 with an LT-1 when it was put in they used the radiator from the Camaro. They also used the electric fans from the Camaro. It looks nice and works great no overheating, even with A/C. The engine mounts were moved to the furthest back position also. I know you must want some pics, I will see if I can get some for you

Thanks for the info. Any pics you can find would be great!

6772owner · 08-28-2011, 06:24 PM

I love my LT1 swap, I used an older 700R4, but did not modify any of the firewall or trans tunnel on my truck. I have the high hump, but the trans is no where near it. I am using the Camaro radiator, fans, radiator hoses, p/s res, etc. Basically everything I could that came out of the donor car.

I believe that you need to use the Corvette accessory bracket to use A/C, the other models you mentioned may work (or be the same) if they put the A/C compressor up high on the Drivers side as in the photo above.

Here is mine....

chevytruckluver · 08-28-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Thanks for the info. Any pics you can find would be great!

Actually Brian is my brother, the pic he posted was right afer he bought the truck, Its even nicer now. It has the vette front brackets.
There is an aftermarket bracket system out there too.
here is a link http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo..._69000016.html

08-27-2011, 11:48 PM	#1
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	LT-1 swap questions I had someone offer to sell me a 95 Trans Am with an LT-1 motor in it. I'd like to put it in my 71 truck. Will I need a high hump trans tunnel for the 4L60E transmissions. What about the radiator. Will I need a new one, or can I use my stock one. Any help I can get would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

08-28-2011, 07:05 AM	#2
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: LT-1 swap questions No one? I know some of you have done this swap. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

08-28-2011, 01:23 PM	#3
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: LT-1 swap questions My brother has a 72 with an LT-1 when it was put in they used the radiator from the Camaro. They also used the electric fans from the Camaro. It looks nice and works great no overheating, even with A/C. The engine mounts were moved to the furthest back position also. I know you must want some pics, I will see if I can get some for you __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

08-28-2011, 02:41 PM	#5
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: LT-1 swap questions No need for a high hump tunnel. One other thing you will need to relocate the a/c compressor. The F body location is low on the pass side. It will hit the frame rail if left there, some guys have notched the frame but I would rather find another mount if your truck will have a/c. __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

08-28-2011, 06:24 PM	#9
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: LT-1 swap questions I love my LT1 swap, I used an older 700R4, but did not modify any of the firewall or trans tunnel on my truck. I have the high hump, but the trans is no where near it. I am using the Camaro radiator, fans, radiator hoses, p/s res, etc. Basically everything I could that came out of the donor car. I believe that you need to use the Corvette accessory bracket to use A/C, the other models you mentioned may work (or be the same) if they put the A/C compressor up high on the Drivers side as in the photo above. Here is mine.... __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644



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