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JAC_KiLLa B
08-17-2006, 08:30 AM
ok i know this is all V6 stuff here, and i do currently have a V6 in my car but im wondering if anyone knows where (besides ebay) that i can find a used LS1 to drop in my 3rd Gen firebird.
1fastcamarosss11
08-17-2006, 09:06 AM
i got a short block here. also try clevelandpickapart.com they can help.
i'm in lakewood. 15 west of downtown.
bigboykilroy
08-17-2006, 11:33 AM
I just dealt with Cleveland Pick a part and did a v6 to LS1 in my 98 firebird. Ask for Rick JR. He can totally help you out.
JAC_KiLLa B
08-17-2006, 06:01 PM
awesome. thanks
Terrance
08-17-2006, 06:21 PM
:cuss: buy a Z or an SS i hate non factory V-8s.
bigboykilroy
08-18-2006, 05:27 AM
you may hate non factory V-8's but i loved driving my 6 around, then when the time was right i did my 8v swap, to all his own.
MegaMan
08-18-2006, 06:24 AM
Yea, I guess to each his own. Some people just don't like modding cars...

You may want to check out Trans Am Creations. They have a decently informative site.
bigboykilroy
08-18-2006, 06:38 AM
it was great doing the swap, i was able to install MAC headers while the engine was out. re rout some lines, ls6 intake. much easier then installed in the car.

Transam creations are a good source aw well, i did get a few parts from americancamaroand firebrd. They were excellent to deal with.
JAC_KiLLa B
08-20-2006, 11:02 AM
well originally i bought the car just so i could do an LS1 swap. because the 3rd gen body (in my opinion) is the coolest bodystyle of all. and who wouldnt want a more advanced 4th gen engine in such a stylish looking 3rd gen?
bigboykilroy
08-23-2006, 06:18 AM
if you wan to put a ls1 engine into a 3rd gen body style you will need the whole 4gen wiring harness, engine wiring harness, front body relay harness and the complete interior harness. your best bet is to get a 4th gen doner car you can take the comlete harness out of. then do the engine swap.
bigboykilroy
08-23-2006, 06:19 AM
i almost forgot the 98 harnesses are different then the 99 -02
bigboykilroy
08-23-2006, 06:20 AM
you also have to make sure of the options. there is a harness for traction controlled f-bodies and ones that are for non traction control.
JAC_KiLLa B
08-24-2006, 07:18 PM
well its in a donor car right now and the guy im buying it off of is a friend of mine so im sure that if i just told him that i need all the wiring with the engine i dont think he'd charge me anymore than he is