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Z28_Jay
07-20-2017, 01:16 PM
Well I was lucky enough to get a gen 5 LT4 block, and I'm going to take my time gathering parts for a conversion to drop it in my 94. I've been searching for a parts list, but everything is so limited at the time. Any help would be greatly appreciated in the process.

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popo8
07-20-2017, 02:51 PM
Subscribed!!!

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

383z
07-21-2017, 01:31 AM
I've been wanting to see this done!!

What kind of plans do you have and parts do you want to use?

Z28_Jay
07-21-2017, 02:06 AM
Well as for right now the most difficult part is mounting everything. May need to go with a custom K-member, I know I can get some custom motor mounts done and there is a retro fit painless wiring harness with the ecm and fuse box. I've seen people use that on some of the A-body early model Chevys "'67-'72". But I'd still have to figure out how to run the fuel system and what kind of transmission I can pair with it. And of course a set of headers to clear the 4th gen fbody. It's definitely going to take me a while. What I may end up doing is running a conservative twin turbo setup with custom turbo headers. That'll cure one issue, and I'll try to keep it around 700-750 rwhp. That'll be plenty to get started.

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fullforce
07-21-2017, 07:16 AM
In for this

Brandon++S
07-21-2017, 09:31 AM
Also subscribed.

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Camaro96
07-22-2017, 06:01 PM
Nice to see the conversion starting

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tjqiroc
08-25-2017, 01:58 PM
Any updates on this? I'm doing a Gen V into a 3rd gen camaro and I, too, am finding out the hard way that it will be tough. My engine will be a 2017 Camaro LT1 with a TR6060 transmission. Gonna be fun.

Z28_Jay
08-25-2017, 02:42 PM
Unfortunately I'm at a standstill right now, I'm in a tough financial spot at the moment. But I'm not going to abandon the project, I just have to balance a few things out right now. And if there's anything I can help you with, feel free to ask. Hopefully I can shed some light on your situation.

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tjqiroc
08-25-2017, 03:42 PM
So far, I have the engine, trans, Holley swap oil pan and dipstick.
I bought the holley swap LS trans crossmember which I will assume will need modifying
I bought the Hawks swap shifter that definately will need modifying
Holley front accessory kit is on order.
Dirty Dingo ECM mount on order
Need:
Engine mount adapters
Headers
Either modified engine harness or a standalone unit
Reprogrammed ECU
Clutch line
Clutch master cylinder
Trans oil cooler and lines
Engine oil cooler and lines, or a blockoff kit
Driveshaft
rear
front and rear brakes
Radiator
Dash gauges
Gas tank
fuel pump

Need to figure out what to do with the headers. I know the LS headers will not fit the Gen v but is it just the bolt patter or is the exhaust ports different. I spent $10 and ordered a exhaust manifold gasket for both LS3 and LT1. Possibly order flanges and cut/weld on LS headers?

Fuel:PWM, gotta figure out how to use that

etc etc etc