modded lt1 with t56 swap in 06 silverado
08-06-2013, 08:34 PM
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the midshaft will work, but If you already have the 5 speed hole, you will just need to trim it back a little further and the t56 stock shifter location will be fine. I think it needed to be trimmed back like 2-3 inches but I did mine years ago
08-06-2013, 08:41 PM
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The transmission will mount in the same location as my nv3500. I have all the wiring harness for engine and trans. I was getting 700 because of the cost of labor to install it. I have rebuilt my trans and done a lot of other things but I don't want to take the risk and mess something up when installing the midshift. This was a project my dad and I started about 6 months ago and he pasted away due to cancer. I want to finish this swap for him.
Might just want to swap in a console and forget about keeping the seat , just a suggestion .
09-13-2013, 05:09 AM
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Thank you! I'm going to switch out the seat for the center console. My next question. How about rear gear ratio. I have the fbody t56 which is out of a 95z28. Should I go with 4.56 or 4.88? Or something else. I want to run about 1900 rpm at 70 on the interstate. Lol
01-04-2014, 09:18 AM
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Ive had a couple lt1 cars (97 30th anniversary z28 m6 and a 96 collectors edition lt4 m6 corvette) and i would consider getting another one but i would never swap ls to lt1. To me that is like going from fuel injection back to a carb. lol. it would be very unique but there is a reason why nobody eles does it. I agree you need to get that 4.3 out of there but if i were you i would sell all the lt stuff and build a ls motor they are really cheap.
03-04-2014, 10:35 AM
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Dont listen to the naysayers, that LT1 will have days more torque where you need it than any LS motor. LSs are nice, but theres not a thing wrong with an LT1 that a TPI manifold and Vortec distributor wont fix.
LT1 in a 1997 K1500 Conversion
LT1 in a 1997 K1500 Conversion
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