LS1 Conversion Manual

JungleJim · 07-16-2008, 10:28 AM

I paid for and recieved a refund from Scott Hamlin the guy at the link below. Does anyone know why he is'nt selling the maual anymore?

Also, does anyone want to sell their copy?

http://ls1blazer.tripod.com/lid1.html

01blzxtreme · 07-16-2008, 07:12 PM

i also wanted that book,
i sent him an email and he told me he wasnt selling them anymore
but he didnt say why he wasnt

91sonomast · 07-16-2008, 07:25 PM

cause someone came on here bitching about it and i THINK he MIGHT be redoing it but im not sure. but im pretty sure the main reason is because someone was bitching and calling it a BS book

ExtCab96S_Dime · 07-16-2008, 07:36 PM

That's stupid, why were they calling it BS? Something wrong with it? I've only heard good things about that book.

01blzxtreme · 07-17-2008, 04:32 AM

anyone got one of those books they wanna get rid of...
ill buy it just pm me....no missing pages plz

sorry dont mean to steal the thread

s10-den · 07-17-2008, 08:08 AM

He answer that for ya...lol

jinusow · 07-17-2008, 05:17 PM

I've got it from him on a disc in pdf. I think it's become out of date. Nothing wrong with the way it says how to do the swap just there are lots of different parts and ways to go about the swap now. I think for many they wanted lots of info but this book just goes about doing the swap one way and pretty quickly. When I got the thing there wasn't much talk about the lsx swaps so it was helpful. Now this site has a special forum, ls1tech has a huge conversion section, and current performance is common name. I don't know where the disc is but if found I'll let you know.

Booregardy2 · 07-18-2008, 04:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 01blzxtreme

anyone got one of those books they wanna get rid of...
ill buy it just pm me....no missing pages plz
sorry dont mean to steal the thread

I have got the cd of the "Z06" S10. It didn't really help me. Pictures weren't really clear. I bought it for wiring and it said he just bought a painless harness and turned the key. Still struggling with my install! really pissing me off.

Firetruck1 · 07-18-2008, 09:23 AM

I understand that people he sold it to were copying it with out his authorization and he says that was what stopped him.

poconojoe · 07-18-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Firetruck1

I understand that people he sold it to were copying it with out his authorization and he says that was what stopped him.

I have a copy and from my conversation with him, since he burned each copy individually he coded and would know who's copy was being copied. He seemed more concerned that somebody would post it on a server someplace. I bought it back when people were trashing it on the forum. It covers the swap he did, not every possiable variation. Its a good starting point, but a lot of things have changed since he did his swap. It was worth the money.

JungleJim · 07-19-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 01blzxtreme

anyone got one of those books they wanna get rid of...
ill buy it just pm me....no missing pages plz
sorry dont mean to steal the thread

Saying "sorry don't mean to steal the thread" does'nt make it any less rude

I did'nt realize all this before hand or I would'nt have ordered the book....I'm guess he still post here? I still think it would be cool to have more pics and info but, after reading most of the threads here on the LS swap, I think I know what I'm up against....the only thing I have left to decide is...do I want to spend the money it'll take to do this?

***SweetS10V8*** · 07-19-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JungleJim

the only thing I have left to decide is...do I want to spend the money it'll take to do this?

The way the things are looking right now, I dont know if I would do it again. I would rather have another 10K-15K still in savings.

JungleJim · 07-19-2008, 09:48 PM

Has anyone ever post a rough estimate for the swap?

Seems like I read one could be iinstalled for about $3-3500 provided you have the engine and do the work yourself...does this sound accurate?

After reading about the ZZ4.3 I've even been thinking about spending the money on my 4.3. If I want to go real fast I still have a 10 sec. street legal 70 Chevelle SS to drive. I'd love to add another 100 dependable hp to my extreme's 4.3 as well...

***SweetS10V8*** · 07-20-2008, 01:32 AM

Everyone plans for 4-5k and ends up in the 8-11k range.

JungleJim · 07-20-2008, 12:27 PM

8-11k... I'd just soon build my pump gas 496 with alum. heads. I could make an easy 600hp still spray a 250 shot

and paint my car to boot

***SweetS10V8*** · 07-20-2008, 03:02 PM

Then your decision is made......

jnoehl · 07-20-2008, 07:08 PM

it just doesn't really sound like your into your s10. personally i would drive my v8 s10 over a 70 chevelle, just personal choice, but you just gotta put the money into what interests you

the swap could be done with a 5.3/4l60e in 5-8k range i would say. 8-11 is on the high side, but its always better to expect more and spend less

JungleJim · 07-20-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jnoehl

it just doesn't really sound like your into your s10.

Quite the contrary....I am very much into my S10, my wife, my 3 kids, my 2 houses, my 3 horses, my Chevelle, my Big Tired Nova, my crewcab dually and other "black holes" I failed to mention

.

I would love to do the LS1 swap.... 350-400hp, F.I., Cruise, A/C , etc.. what's not to love? It's just that I can justify 3-4K for this project, not 8K+

I alway have waaaay more stuff going than I can ever complete...it's my nature. My S10 Xtreme is my daily driver and always will be so, it's gotta be right and dependable. Either I go "all the way" or "none at all"

Besides...the Chevelle is quite fun too.

s10-den · 07-21-2008, 08:08 AM

I seen 5.3 's go for $350,add a harness,say another $1000(if you dont do it yourself), tranny,exaust,mounts,cooling,it can be done for 3000-3500 easy!

JungleJim · 07-21-2008, 09:37 AM

Whoa....wait a sec.

My previous question might have been a bit mis-leading...

It should have said: Has anyone ever post a rough estimate for the swap if you already have a complete Corvette LS1?

Sleeper S10 · 07-21-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SweetS10V8

The way the things are looking right now, I dont know if I would do it again. I would rather have another 10K-15K still in savings.

Why you say that? Are there still a lot of bugs to work out cause I'm liking your truck and considering this swap for my S10.

Thx.

91sonomast · 07-21-2008, 08:51 PM

why a specific corvette LS1? why not find a 6.0 iron block or one out of an Escalade? Put better factory heads on, a LS6 intake(or keep the truck intake), a LS6 cam, and roller rockers?

jinusow · 07-21-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JungleJim

Whoa....wait a sec.

My previous question might have been a bit mis-leading...

It should have said: Has anyone ever post a rough estimate for the swap if you already have a complete Corvette LS1?

It's the same cause I have one. I put ruffly 10k in the swap. Hears the deal if you go the route of a true vette ls1 you won't take shortcuts. Anyways aren't true ls1 motors all grabbed up or in need of a rebuild. I mean there's no way I would stuff a 100+k motor into my vehicle without a look at the inside. Since then I put an additional 4k into it braking things.
Tranny 2.5k
- Clutch
- Flywheel
- Pressure plate
- slave cylinder
- master cylinder
- pilot bearing
- tailshaft
- rebuild
Driveshaft - 400
Auburn pro - 250
Tires - 400
Other stuff - whatevers left

Yeah, that's alot but you gotta show that the s10 is out there.

JungleJim · 07-25-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 91sonomast

why a specific corvette LS1? why not find a 6.0 iron block or one out of an Escalade? Put better factory heads on, a LS6 intake(or keep the truck intake), a LS6 cam, and roller rockers?

Because I have my hands only inches from a 1999 Corvette LS1.... just need the guy who I'm getting it from to finish his business so we can finish our business....

07-16-2008, 10:28 AM	#1
JungleJim Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40 Location: LAFAYETTE, La. User is: OffLine	LS1 Conversion Manual I paid for and recieved a refund from Scott Hamlin the guy at the link below. Does anyone know why he is'nt selling the maual anymore? Also, does anyone want to sell their copy? http://ls1blazer.tripod.com/lid1.html
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07-16-2008, 07:12 PM	#2
01blzxtreme Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 105 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual i also wanted that book, i sent him an email and he told me he wasnt selling them anymore but he didnt say why he wasnt
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07-16-2008, 07:25 PM	#3
91sonomast Good Bye SonomaST Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,606 Location: Jacksonville, FL User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual cause someone came on here bitching about it and i THINK he MIGHT be redoing it but im not sure. but im pretty sure the main reason is because someone was bitching and calling it a BS book
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07-16-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
ExtCab96S_Dime Wannabe Dragger Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,205 Location: Neenah, Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual That's stupid, why were they calling it BS? Something wrong with it? I've only heard good things about that book.
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07-17-2008, 04:32 AM	#5
01blzxtreme Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 105 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual anyone got one of those books they wanna get rid of... ill buy it just pm me....no missing pages plz sorry dont mean to steal the thread
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07-17-2008, 08:08 AM	#6
s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 36 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,283 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual He answer that for ya...lol
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07-17-2008, 05:17 PM	#7
jinusow Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 150 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual I've got it from him on a disc in pdf. I think it's become out of date. Nothing wrong with the way it says how to do the swap just there are lots of different parts and ways to go about the swap now. I think for many they wanted lots of info but this book just goes about doing the swap one way and pretty quickly. When I got the thing there wasn't much talk about the lsx swaps so it was helpful. Now this site has a special forum, ls1tech has a huge conversion section, and current performance is common name. I don't know where the disc is but if found I'll let you know.
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07-18-2008, 04:34 AM	#8
Booregardy2 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 41 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Quote: Originally Posted by 01blzxtreme anyone got one of those books they wanna get rid of... ill buy it just pm me....no missing pages plz sorry dont mean to steal the thread I have got the cd of the "Z06" S10. It didn't really help me. Pictures weren't really clear. I bought it for wiring and it said he just bought a painless harness and turned the key. Still struggling with my install! really pissing me off.
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07-18-2008, 09:23 AM	#9
Firetruck1 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual I understand that people he sold it to were copying it with out his authorization and he says that was what stopped him.
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07-18-2008, 06:18 PM	#10
poconojoe Registered User Age: 55 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,152 Location: NEPA User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Quote: Originally Posted by Firetruck1 I understand that people he sold it to were copying it with out his authorization and he says that was what stopped him. I have a copy and from my conversation with him, since he burned each copy individually he coded and would know who's copy was being copied. He seemed more concerned that somebody would post it on a server someplace. I bought it back when people were trashing it on the forum. It covers the swap he did, not every possiable variation. Its a good starting point, but a lot of things have changed since he did his swap. It was worth the money.
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07-19-2008, 03:54 PM	#11
JungleJim Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40 Location: LAFAYETTE, La. User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Quote: Originally Posted by 01blzxtreme anyone got one of those books they wanna get rid of... ill buy it just pm me....no missing pages plz sorry dont mean to steal the thread Saying "sorry don't mean to steal the thread" does'nt make it any less rude I did'nt realize all this before hand or I would'nt have ordered the book....I'm guess he still post here? I still think it would be cool to have more pics and info but, after reading most of the threads here on the LS swap, I think I know what I'm up against....the only thing I have left to decide is...do I want to spend the money it'll take to do this?
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07-19-2008, 09:48 PM	#13
JungleJim Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40 Location: LAFAYETTE, La. User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Has anyone ever post a rough estimate for the swap? Seems like I read one could be iinstalled for about $3-3500 provided you have the engine and do the work yourself...does this sound accurate? After reading about the ZZ4.3 I've even been thinking about spending the money on my 4.3. If I want to go real fast I still have a 10 sec. street legal 70 Chevelle SS to drive. I'd love to add another 100 dependable hp to my extreme's 4.3 as well...
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07-20-2008, 12:27 PM	#15
JungleJim Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40 Location: LAFAYETTE, La. User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual 8-11k... I'd just soon build my pump gas 496 with alum. heads. I could make an easy 600hp still spray a 250 shot and paint my car to boot
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jnoehl Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 249 Location: New Orleans, La User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual it just doesn't really sound like your into your s10. personally i would drive my v8 s10 over a 70 chevelle, just personal choice, but you just gotta put the money into what interests you the swap could be done with a 5.3/4l60e in 5-8k range i would say. 8-11 is on the high side, but its always better to expect more and spend less
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07-20-2008, 09:55 PM	#18
JungleJim Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40 Location: LAFAYETTE, La. User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Quote: Originally Posted by jnoehl it just doesn't really sound like your into your s10. Quite the contrary....I am very much into my S10, my wife, my 3 kids, my 2 houses, my 3 horses, my Chevelle, my Big Tired Nova, my crewcab dually and other "black holes" I failed to mention . I would love to do the LS1 swap.... 350-400hp, F.I., Cruise, A/C , etc.. what's not to love? It's just that I can justify 3-4K for this project, not 8K+ I alway have waaaay more stuff going than I can ever complete...it's my nature. My S10 Xtreme is my daily driver and always will be so, it's gotta be right and dependable. Either I go "all the way" or "none at all" Besides...the Chevelle is quite fun too.
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s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 36 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,283 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual I seen 5.3 's go for $350,add a harness,say another $1000(if you dont do it yourself), tranny,exaust,mounts,cooling,it can be done for 3000-3500 easy!
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07-21-2008, 09:37 AM	#20
JungleJim Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40 Location: LAFAYETTE, La. User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Whoa....wait a sec. My previous question might have been a bit mis-leading... It should have said: Has anyone ever post a rough estimate for the swap if you already have a complete Corvette LS1?
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07-21-2008, 08:42 PM	#21
Sleeper S10 Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 794 Location: Toronto, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Quote: Originally Posted by SweetS10V8 The way the things are looking right now, I dont know if I would do it again. I would rather have another 10K-15K still in savings. Why you say that? Are there still a lot of bugs to work out cause I'm liking your truck and considering this swap for my S10. Thx.
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07-21-2008, 08:51 PM	#22
91sonomast Good Bye SonomaST Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,606 Location: Jacksonville, FL User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual why a specific corvette LS1? why not find a 6.0 iron block or one out of an Escalade? Put better factory heads on, a LS6 intake(or keep the truck intake), a LS6 cam, and roller rockers?
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07-21-2008, 11:32 PM	#23
jinusow Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 150 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Quote: Originally Posted by JungleJim Whoa....wait a sec. My previous question might have been a bit mis-leading... It should have said: Has anyone ever post a rough estimate for the swap if you already have a complete Corvette LS1? It's the same cause I have one. I put ruffly 10k in the swap. Hears the deal if you go the route of a true vette ls1 you won't take shortcuts. Anyways aren't true ls1 motors all grabbed up or in need of a rebuild. I mean there's no way I would stuff a 100+k motor into my vehicle without a look at the inside. Since then I put an additional 4k into it braking things. Tranny 2.5k - Clutch - Flywheel - Pressure plate - slave cylinder - master cylinder - pilot bearing - tailshaft - rebuild Driveshaft - 400 Auburn pro - 250 Tires - 400 Other stuff - whatevers left Yeah, that's alot but you gotta show that the s10 is out there.
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07-25-2008, 04:26 PM	#24
JungleJim Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40 Location: LAFAYETTE, La. User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 Conversion Manual Quote: Originally Posted by 91sonomast why a specific corvette LS1? why not find a 6.0 iron block or one out of an Escalade? Put better factory heads on, a LS6 intake(or keep the truck intake), a LS6 cam, and roller rockers? Because I have my hands only inches from a 1999 Corvette LS1.... just need the guy who I'm getting it from to finish his business so we can finish our business....
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