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gmc67swb · 03-26-2005, 08:14 PM

Looking for info on an Lt-1 swap into an 87 chevy truck...

us111 · 03-27-2005, 12:53 AM

there is a site about the swap that i thought i had the link but guess i lost it,,,do a web search,,it was a good information site,,or jump over to the engine/drivetrain board...lot's of knowledge there too.....hope that help's a little..

7T7 · 03-27-2005, 01:01 AM

http://www.hotrodlane.cc/PDFFILES/83chevyLT1install.pdf
Here's a pretty good link to Street and Performance install of an LT1 into a 83.
We are doing a LT1 into an S-10 right now and it is fairly simple process.
So far the headers and steering shaft have been our only tuff spot. But with a fullsize 87 chevy like yours that shouldn't be an issue.

87 Shortwide · 03-27-2005, 01:52 PM

I just did the swap in a malibu, so if you have any questions along the way, don't hesitate to ask. I can't guaruntee I will have an answer for them, but I may.

bigarmzz · 03-27-2005, 11:52 PM

i clicked on to the link.....man...maybe i'm not as mechanically inclined as i once thought....

that looks like a nighmare!

that just gave me a headache lookin at that....what a wiring pain in the butt

(sure would be cool though)

87 Shortwide · 03-28-2005, 12:36 AM

It really isn't as bad as it looks. I thought the same things that you are thinking. I look back and laugh at myself now

03-26-2005, 08:14 PM	#1
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	who's done the LT-1 swap? Looking for info on an Lt-1 swap into an 87 chevy truck... __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

03-27-2005, 12:53 AM	#2
us111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ashland oh Posts: 660	swap there is a site about the swap that i thought i had the link but guess i lost it,,,do a web search,,it was a good information site,,or jump over to the engine/drivetrain board...lot's of knowledge there too.....hope that help's a little..

03-27-2005, 01:01 AM	#3
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	http://www.hotrodlane.cc/PDFFILES/83chevyLT1install.pdf Here's a pretty good link to Street and Performance install of an LT1 into a 83. We are doing a LT1 into an S-10 right now and it is fairly simple process. So far the headers and steering shaft have been our only tuff spot. But with a fullsize 87 chevy like yours that shouldn't be an issue. __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

03-27-2005, 01:52 PM	#4
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	I just did the swap in a malibu, so if you have any questions along the way, don't hesitate to ask. I can't guaruntee I will have an answer for them, but I may. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

03-27-2005, 11:52 PM	#5
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	i clicked on to the link.....man...maybe i'm not as mechanically inclined as i once thought.... that looks like a nighmare! that just gave me a headache lookin at that....what a wiring pain in the butt (sure would be cool though) __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

03-28-2005, 12:36 AM	#6
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	It really isn't as bad as it looks. I thought the same things that you are thinking. I look back and laugh at myself now __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

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