LT1 engine swap in an 84 regal

[1000MileStylez]

I have come across a 96 lt1 motor trans and computer for 1000 bucks, it has the yoke, i got a crossmember for a 4L60e or 700r4 for a g-body anythign else i should consider?

 

[trbo668bird]

You'll probably want to get the exhaust to the cats, get as much A/C plumbing (if you plan on running A/C), air intake, cooling fan etc.,etc. The more odds and ends you can get the better.
Don't forget to figure in getting the computer reflashed to get rid of all the OBD2 nonsense.
And as always take the dollar amount you are planning on spending and triple it and you'll be getting close

 

[RBE17]

Let me know if there are any odds and ends you might need. I have plenty of LT1 parts lying around.

Later,



Steve.

 

[Bawls]

What headers can we go with if we do the swap in our gbodies?

 

[1000MileStylez]

flowtech

 

[tjthorson]

I would add a few things - you will have the VATS to contend with correct? I know my 95 Cutlass has it. So, if you don't have all the pieces for that (including the steering column ignition lock part) you will have to make/have made a computer to bypass the VATS.

Also - I had an 83 Regal that I put an SBC in. Even with 3.42 gears, I just wasn't happy with the performance or fuel economy, compared to a REAL turbo buick. Just remember that when deciding to go down this road of expenses. Trbo 668 is right - triple your estimates and prepare to pay that. This swap WILL nickel and dime you to death....