LS1/LT1 Transplant Q

Cam9730 · 08-06-2004, 12:31 AM

Alright, so I have pretty much decided I am going with an LS1 or an LT1. Can they bolt up to the blazer 4L60-E Tranny or is the Camaro one any different? Also other that the engine what would be the approximated expense of transplanting an LS1 , would an LT1 be any cheaper/ easier to put in?

RedSpeck_09 · 08-06-2004, 12:51 AM

lt1 is cheaper and easier.

NewV8S10 · 08-06-2004, 02:07 AM

Yeah, the LT1 is the easier/less expensive swap of the two since you can pretty much use the normal SBC engine mounts and headers. The LT1 should bolt up to the 4L60E tranny in your blazer, but be careful that you don't break it. It may be a good idea to swap the 4L60E from an Fbody or one from a full size truck if you're running a 4x4. I'm pretty sure the trans won't bolt up to an LS1.

PEKO · 08-07-2004, 11:56 AM

I think the LS1 would mount up to but i believe you need to change the bellhousing. Dont quote me on that.

rivbluenoma · 08-07-2004, 09:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PEKO

I think the LS1 would mount up to but i believe you need to change the bellhousing. Dont quote me on that.

You cant change the bellhousing on 4l60e trannys or on gm automatic that I know of, for about the last 40 years anyways

Navecm · 08-08-2004, 12:04 PM

question is, how much are you willing to spend

Crew Cab Sonoma · 08-09-2004, 04:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rivbluenoma

You cant change the bellhousing on 4l60e trannys or on gm automatic that I know of, for about the last 40 years anyways

actually, you can with most 98-up 4L60E`s....they went to a bolt on bellhousing...

PEKO · 08-10-2004, 10:57 AM

TY Crew Cab

blk99xtreme · 08-10-2004, 11:05 AM

Since we're on the subject I was wondering, i have 95 caprice LT1 and i plan on using my 99 4L60e tranny, are the wiring components going to plug right in to the 99 tranny if i get the harness for a 95 LT1? And do you know if i'll need to change the bell housing? - Joe

08-06-2004, 12:31 AM	#1
Cam9730 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 83 Location: User is: OffLine	LS1/LT1 Transplant Q Alright, so I have pretty much decided I am going with an LS1 or an LT1. Can they bolt up to the blazer 4L60-E Tranny or is the Camaro one any different? Also other that the engine what would be the approximated expense of transplanting an LS1 , would an LT1 be any cheaper/ easier to put in?
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08-06-2004, 12:51 AM	#2
RedSpeck_09 weatherman Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,203 Location: pensacola/tallahassee User is: OffLine	Re: LS1/LT1 Transplant Q lt1 is cheaper and easier.
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08-06-2004, 02:07 AM	#3
NewV8S10 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,129 Location: Jacksonville, FL User is: OffLine	Re: LS1/LT1 Transplant Q Yeah, the LT1 is the easier/less expensive swap of the two since you can pretty much use the normal SBC engine mounts and headers. The LT1 should bolt up to the 4L60E tranny in your blazer, but be careful that you don't break it. It may be a good idea to swap the 4L60E from an Fbody or one from a full size truck if you're running a 4x4. I'm pretty sure the trans won't bolt up to an LS1.
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08-07-2004, 11:56 AM	#4
PEKO Strictly Domestic Age: 30 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,803 Location: Hudson Co, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: LS1/LT1 Transplant Q I think the LS1 would mount up to but i believe you need to change the bellhousing. Dont quote me on that.
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08-07-2004, 09:33 PM	#5
rivbluenoma Dead Project Truck Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 646 Location: KC User is: OffLine	Re: LS1/LT1 Transplant Q Quote: Originally Posted by PEKO I think the LS1 would mount up to but i believe you need to change the bellhousing. Dont quote me on that. You cant change the bellhousing on 4l60e trannys or on gm automatic that I know of, for about the last 40 years anyways
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08-08-2004, 12:04 PM	#6
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08-09-2004, 04:04 AM	#7
Crew Cab Sonoma not low, not gonna be... Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,417 Location: Chattanooga, TN User is: OffLine	Re: LS1/LT1 Transplant Q Quote: Originally Posted by rivbluenoma You cant change the bellhousing on 4l60e trannys or on gm automatic that I know of, for about the last 40 years anyways actually, you can with most 98-up 4L60E`s....they went to a bolt on bellhousing...
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PEKO Strictly Domestic Age: 30 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,803 Location: Hudson Co, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: LS1/LT1 Transplant Q TY Crew Cab
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08-10-2004, 11:05 AM	#9
blk99xtreme Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 548 Location: Buffalo, NY User is: OffLine	Re: LS1/LT1 Transplant Q Since we're on the subject I was wondering, i have 95 caprice LT1 and i plan on using my 99 4L60e tranny, are the wiring components going to plug right in to the 99 tranny if i get the harness for a 95 LT1? And do you know if i'll need to change the bell housing? - Joe
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