5.3 into a 95 z

[Z28lt1]

So I got what I thought was a decent deal on a low mile 5.3. I want to more than likely swap it into my 95 z28. What am I all gonna need for it? I have read numerous places that you need a ls k member for it and some places your just need the motor mounts. Could anyone help me out

[popo8]

Formula218

[Formula218]

K-member
oil pan & pickup
dip stick & tube
LS engine harness
intake manifold & fuel rails
water pump
Power steering pump
f-body/GTO crank pulley (and a new bolt)
convert trans (it it's a T56 i can list those parts too)
headers (or stock manifolds)
steering rack and linkage


that's all i can think of off the top of my head. if you have questions feel free to ask. i'm finishing my swap up right now so I've had to buy it all lol. it sounds like a lot of stuff but you can sell most of the LT stuff, some of it for more than the LS counterpart will cost you.

[popo8]

Thanku man... i knew u were the right guy...

[Formula218]

i should also add that the swap itself is very simple, almost 100% bolt in. no mods to the body, and you have to tap one hole in the block for the alt. if you have all the parts you need and don't end up needing to order something i think it could easily be done in a weekend, maybe even a day. i couldn't find a good list of parts needed so we just tore into is and bought stuff as we realized it was needed.

total after selling all my LT parts i have about $1500-1700 into my whole swap, $350 of that being my 5.3/harness/ecu.

[Z28lt1]

So I will need the k memeber. And my plan is To do the almighty low budget turbo 5.3

[Formula218]

yup. a stock LS k-member can be had for pretty cheap. i went with a MWC tubular one to lose some weight.

[harner]

Is a K member required? The third gen guys just buy the $10 SBC to LS mount adapters. A K member would definitely be the easiest route, though. And the only reason why I didn't pony up the dough for one in my car yet.

[Formula218]

i'm not sure about swap mounts, i wanted a tubular so i didn't do much research on any other options.

[popo8]

... And the only reason why I didn't pony up the dough for one in my car yet.


U mean, because ur staying LT right?









(Seriously, Im assuming u meant for ur iroc)

[harner]

U mean, because ur staying LT right?









(Seriously, Im assuming u meant for ur iroc)


I'm staying LT for now, but who knows what the future will unfold lol. The LT motor I have has perfect compression for FI, but if anything happens to it, I probably will be looking at the LS route.

I will most likely do a K in the IROC with the LS mounts already on there. It opens up the option to run an fbody oil pan or C5/C6. More options is a good thing lol. I'm not sure if the same holds true for the 4th gens.
Formula218 - what pan are you running? Fbody and how much? They want an arm and a leg for stock ls1 oil pans. More than what I paid for my aftermarket 7qt oil pan from a member on here.

[popo8]

I'm staying LT for now, but who knows what the future will unfold lol. ....


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[Formula218]

I'm staying LT for now, but who knows what the future will unfold lol. The LT motor I have has perfect compression for FI, but if anything happens to it, I probably will be looking at the LS route.

I will most likely do a K in the IROC with the LS mounts already on there. It opens up the option to run an fbody oil pan or C5/C6. More options is a good thing lol. I'm not sure if the same holds true for the 4th gens.
@Formula218 (http://ltxtech.com/forums/member.php?u=5455) - what pan are you running? Fbody and how much? They want an arm and a leg for stock ls1 oil pans. More than what I paid for my aftermarket 7qt oil pan from a member on here.

i got all this from http://www.superchevyperformance.com (http://www.superchevyperformance.com/)



12628771
P/N 12628771 LS1 F-Body Oil Pan Camaro Firebird

1
$198.50
$198.50


12558251
P/N 12558251 LS1 F-Body Oil Pan Pikcup Tube

1
$34.18
$34.18


12558253
12558253 LS Windage Tray

1
$18.15
$18.15


89017524
P/N 89017524 PF48 Oil Filter

1
$4.65
$4.65


12551581
12551581 Oil Level Indicator (Dipstick)

1
$13.44
$13.44


12551577
12551577 Oil Indicator Tube (Dipstick Tube)

1
$8.63
$8.63




i think my dipstick might be wrong though, i put in 5qts (after reading that it should take 6 on LS1tech, and it's way over the full lines. like a few inches over it lol

[harner]

I have this exact parts list in a spreadsheet for the IROC haha. That comes with new hardware too, right?

[Formula218]

yup

[Z28lt1]

Well plans changed very quickly over the weekend. Raced my buddys r6 and almost had him at the end "hes a puss and wont launch his bike. And raced my buddys cammed 6.0 gto that was the race of the day only lost buy a fender so im gonna hang on to my opti spark

[popo8]

Well plans changed very quickly over the weekend. Raced my buddys r6 and almost had him at the end "hes a puss and wont launch his bike. And raced my buddys cammed 6.0 gto that was the race of the day only lost buy a fender so im gonna hang on to my opti spark
Nice!