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pimp my ride
03-30-2006, 12:16 PM
yea yea, i know everyone hates these threads, about people asking how they can put an LS1 in their car, ect.

well, i was wondering, would it be hard to put a regular SBC 350 in there?

Im not sure how alike the LS1 and a regular SBC are, and i have never seen anyone ask this question (other than a 454 BBC)

so, is it hard, or is it the same as the LS1?
...rallyred
03-30-2006, 12:19 PM
they are not alike at all.

i think it would be easier if you were building a race car but harder if you want the car to be your DD.
pimp my ride
03-30-2006, 12:27 PM
they are not alike at all.

i think it would be easier if you were building a race car but harder if you want the car to be your DD.

humm, what all would i have to do?
...rallyred
03-30-2006, 12:40 PM
probably have to revert back to a fully hydraulic transmission, no ABS, new gauges, new cooling system, new fuel system, new fuel tank and pump, among other things... it would be a lot of work for sure, which is why i say it wouldn't be worth it for a daily.
KAMAKAZI
03-30-2006, 12:41 PM
i have done this to an 86 camaro, im not sure about the blocks, but im sure the engine mounts and mounting is the same. you should only need an engine and tranny. you will have to change the motor mounts to sbc mounts because the v6 mounts will push the engine too close to the fire wall, and you will have tranny and engine clearance issues. do you plan on making it fuel injected? if so a stand alone would be pretty simple, a kit from sdsefi.com is cheap and easy to install, thats what i run on my GTO. if you want to run a carb, it is also not too much of a problem. If you want any more info just pm me. I did the swap, and even ran a borg warner super T10.
KAMAKAZI
03-30-2006, 12:43 PM
rally is right i wouldnt do it on a daily driver, but fuel pump, u can run a mechanical, you can change to a ls1 radiator, or just make some new hoses(not recommended as the v6 has the inlet and outlet on the opposite top and bottom) and you could install a 700r4 tranny
pimp my ride
03-30-2006, 01:46 PM
yea, i probably wolnt do it. it is alot easier leaving the engine in the car it is already in ;)
KAMAKAZI
03-30-2006, 01:47 PM
hate to chance ruinin a good car, especially if its worth as much as urs
pimp my ride
03-30-2006, 01:58 PM
hate to chance ruinin a good car, especially if its worth as much as urs


true, maby when my car is shot i can do it, but my 3800 still has alot left in it.

plus, i plan on keeping the car for at least 10 years more... if it will last that long