I have a 98 Tahoe and currently wanting to put a ls1 in it. I have a ls1 engine with everything and the computer. I also have the k-member, transmission, converter, and driveshaft. Is this possible to make work? Any mods need to be done?

Philip

 

anybody??

 

I can see it happening you would probably need the LS1 fan, the 5.3's don't use a fan clutch do they? My 99 L31 5.7 has a fan clutch.

 

I have the radiator and the fans. I am mainly concerned if the motor will bolt up. And if the driveshaft will be correct with the trans and driveshatf from the ls1.

 

With enough time and money you could make just about anything work.My suggestion would be to sell everything except the engine and go find a good buy on a 2000-2001 tahoe and swap out the 5.3, i believe it would be cheaper in the long run and you wont have an abortion on your hands if you do get it to work.BTW the K member you must be planning some chopping and grafting to fit that in?If you dont like my advised let us know when your done if you would do it again.When do you figure you will have this on the road and dialed in?

 

Well you probably have to notch the frame to clear the LS1 accessories. A guy on FSC did when he swapped it into his C1500. You could try the Corvette or truck accessories and they might clear everything. Hopefully you are not 4wd or it would be even more complicated. You have to make custom engine mounts, but the transmission shouldn't be near as much trouble since they are basically the same.

 

I think Street & Performance makes a conversion kit. Check out www.tunedport.com

Also, a member here put a LS1 into his mid-90's truck. He goes by the name Farmtruck.

 

Hey if you do this and it all works out we will have to call you Doctor Phil

 

Here's a better link to the S&P site:

http://www.hotrodlane.cc/LS1-Installations.html

http://www.hotrodlane.cc/0101003l.html

<small>[ April 23, 2003, 08:26 AM: Message edited by: Neil 6.0 ]</small>

 

Thanks guys for all the help. I dont think it will be cheaper for me to trade it in as i have this tahoe paid off. I like doing projects and I will go ahead and give it a try. As for Doctor Phil, we will see i guess...lol