Front end conversion,HOW MUCH??????

[Albert87]

I have a 95 Trans Am i was wondering how much would it be if i were to change the front end to a 98 and up style???????????

[imflyn]

Here's a few links to similar threads:

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...ood+fender+gap

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...t=front+bumper

[Albert87]

Thanks alot that really helps

[Oldladykiller]

wow didnt know people did this. wonder if anyone has made the 98s+ look like the LT1. i actually like the LT1 with ram air front end better. if i actually currently had a bird right now i would probably have traded u the parts heh.

[gd1996]

I did mine, I sold all the old and basically spent about 550 total. That was for some brackets and the us exotics ws9 hood. Otherwise wouldnt have cost me a dime I did get one broken fender free and another cheap, however mine werent perfect, so didnt get top dollar for them when I sold them. Still got the stock hood, so maybe Ill get 50 for it.

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/GD1996/tanew+002.jpg

Not in paint yet, too busy with other cars, also did a quick spray of the red headlight lol! Yes it was a pain to get ti all lined up and I got fine tuning to do. Its an easy swap as far as bolting on parts and such, but expect to spend a good afternoon lining stuff up.

[ATCharming]

I did mine, I sold all the old and basically spent about 550 total. That was for some brackets and the us exotics ws9 hood. Otherwise wouldnt have cost me a dime I did get one broken fender free and another cheap, however mine werent perfect, so didnt get top dollar for them when I sold them. Still got the stock hood, so maybe Ill get 50 for it.

how bout somepics?

[Albert87]

Yea how bout sum pictures.

[ATCharming]

sorry sig now lol

looks great!!! its impossible to tell its an lt1 not an ls1 now. (minus the taillights)

[gd1996]

It has the honeycombs too! I believe 98+ ta's werent available as hard tops. But I already got the t-top conv parts too.

[ATCharming]

i like the idea of leavin the taillights lt1 style

think of it this way, they think u have an ls1, but once u spank them and theyre lookin at ur rear, they notice its really an lt1, and they feel even worse!

[ATCharming]

hey albert, thats one sick lookin z in your avatar. also is that your t.a. in your profile? that looks real nice too!

[gd1996]

I actually kind of liked the lt1 tails better, but mine werent in the best shape and these ones were perfect, so swapped them over and its growing on me. I do plan an ls1 conversion eventuall too lol! But no rush there, yes I know you should have bought an ls1. I have maybe 2k into the car as is. So another 2k or so minus what Id get for the lt1 and some other parts, would still be under 4k.

[ATCharming]

I actually kind of liked the lt1 tails better, but mine werent in the best shape and these ones were perfect, so swapped them over and its growing on me. I do plan an ls1 conversion eventuall too lol! But no rush there, yes I know you should have bought an ls1. I have maybe 2k into the car as is. So another 2k or so minus what Id get for the lt1 and some other parts, would still be under 4k.

i like alot about the lt1 birds better. this is how these cars rate with me

lt1 transam > ls1 transam
lt1 formula < ls1 formula
lt1 camaro < ls1 camaro

do u mean ls1 conversion like the engine? or just the rest of the ls1 styling?

[gd1996]

Complete swap, ls1 motor, but most likely would wait for a totaled ls1 ta, swap it all over... but times limited along with garage space, so probally wont happen. Only if I stumble accross a deal I cant pass up.

[2000T/A Guru]

how can you say ls1trans am<lt1 trans am when u want a 98+ front end ls1 owns lt1 in both performance and styling i have owned both so i do know.

[ATCharming]

how can you say ls1trans am<lt1 trans am when u want a 98+ front end ls1 owns lt1 in both performance and styling i have owned both so i do know.

nah i didnt want the 98+ front end.

i think its an awesome idea to convert it, and major props to everyone that does. but personally, i dont think i would, cuz i do like the lt1 ws6 look better. maybe if i bought an lt1 t/a, and i got sick of the front end i would switch it...

dont worry, im not ignorant. i understand ls1 owns lt1. u cant say one has a better style tho, cuz its personal preference.

[ls1bandit]

i did mine, i love the look of the 98+ ram air, mostly i did it so i can upgrade to an ls2 engine later on. Ive started saving and hopefully i can get enough in a couple years for an ls2 and a new paint job.

[Albert87]

hey albert, thats one sick lookin z in your avatar. also is that your t.a. in your profile? that looks real nice too!

Yea there both mine,u will probably see that trans am in another avatar,cuz my younger brother is usin it,oh yea and thanks 4 the comment

[ATCharming]

Yea there both mine,u will probably see that trans am in another avatar,cuz my younger brother is usin it,oh yea and thanks 4 the comment

ive never liked any vert fbodies that had the tan top, but on the red, that just looks awesome.