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Old 10-21-2006, 01:54 AM   #1
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Default Fox body/LS1 conversion..

Dont know if this should go in this section or not, but i have a 88 LX fox and i am wanting to do something different. I want to do an ls1 swap in it, anyone here done it or know if anyone makes a conversion for it i don't want to have a fabricate a bunch of BS
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Old 10-21-2006, 01:57 AM   #2
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Try here www.ls1tech.com

Prolly get the same sarcastic comments there you'll get here. Kinda like cross breeding, just shouldn't be done!!
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Old 10-21-2006, 01:58 AM   #3
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sorry but why are you doing this to a stang?
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Old 10-21-2006, 01:59 AM   #4
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Old 10-21-2006, 01:59 AM   #5
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Old 10-21-2006, 02:00 AM   #6
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Default RE: Fox body/LS1 conversion..

I also have read a bit about it, you can go tubalar cross member or I think some
are using 4.6 crossmembers, have to do more research to be sure though.
Pro50 told you right thats the forum to check out for all things LS1.
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no i am just asking lol. talking about a camaro ls1 engine into a stang right? just making sure i am not thinking out of wack!
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Old 10-21-2006, 02:02 AM   #8
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no i am just asking lol. talking about a camaro ls1 engine into a stang right? just making sure i am not thinking out of wack!
No that's the other guy!! LOL
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Old 10-21-2006, 02:08 AM   #9
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I have seen a few that have been done. The hard part is the headers, your only choices are running factory manifolds or a custom header (= big $$). Your going to get flamed here because 99% of these guys are so closed minded it's not even funny. Personally an LS1 swap is the first thing I would do to a Fox. Forget all the Ford vs. Chevy BS, the swap just makes sense if you can score an engine, trans and harness for a decent price. The engine is light, powerfull and responds very well to simple mods. Think about how fast (and streetable) a light weight Notch with 400 rwhp would be. My car= 11.80's at a race weight of 3700 lbs, my combo in a 2800 notch would almost run 10's. I guess I am a racer first and not a brand loyalist. BTW, I am willing to bet that you will not get flamed on LS1tech about this subject.
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Old 10-21-2006, 02:10 AM   #10
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LOL^^^^ +1, i don't have anything against chevy but thats just something i don't think should be done just my .02
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