SUPERPOWERS

Ok I have been thinking of doing this for awhile. This will help those thinking about doing this swap. Please just copy the list when you post, and just fill in your info. This will allow others to get a good idea of what is working and who has done it. Feel free to ad categories if you need some.

Here is a discussion thread where you can find pretty much any answer you are looking for.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-their-c3.html

Year of Corvette:

Engine:

Engine Mounts:

Engine Accessories:

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket:

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire:

Transmission:

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket):

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers:

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket):

Radiatior/Fan:

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank:

Steering System:

Misc info:

Contact info:

SUPERPOWERS

Year of Corvette: 1982

Engine: LS1

Engine Mounts: Vetteworks

Engine Accessories: F-body/Custom Image Corvettes

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual Throttle

Waterpump: Custom Image Corvettes modified stock

Transmission: F-body T56

Clutch Master Cylinder: Custom Image Corvettes C3 T56 Hydraulic

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Modified stock

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: 4th Gen F-body

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech modified my stock harness

Radiatior/Fan: 3" Griffin, Flex-a-lite 220 Dual

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Custom Fuel cell, External Walbro 255, -6an Stainless Braided

Steering System: Stock with power assist

Misc info: The F-body headers are a decent fit but the driverside header collector kicks out to the side but it could be overcome. It also just barely touches the steering gear box.

Contact info: Josh-Custom Image Corvettes, Superpowers1980@yahoo.com, PM

SUPERPOWERS

Year of Corvette: 1982

Engine: LS3

Engine Mounts: Speedhound, w/ poly motor mounts

Engine Accessories: F-body/Custom Image Corvettes

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual Throttle, modified stock throttle cable

Waterpump: Custom Image Corvettes modified stock

Transmission: F-body T56

Clutch Master Cylinder: Custom Image Corvettes C3 T56 Hydraulic

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Bowtie Overdrives 2004R, that I welded the perch onto

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Speedhound C3 LSx headers

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech Modified Harness

Radiatior/Fan: 3" Griffin, Flex-a-lite 220 Dual

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Custom Fuel cell, External Walbro 255, -6an stainless braided power flex hose w/ ss fittings

Steering System: Steeroids power rack-n-pinion

Brakes: Crossdrilled/slotted rotors, VBP Calipers, Hydroboost, Line Lock, SS hardlines, SS Braided soft lines

Contact info: Josh-Custom Image Corvettes, Superpowers1980@yahoo.com, PM

SUPERPOWERS

Year of Corvette: 1978

Engine: Kenny Duttweiler Warhawk 440 (LS based)

Engine Mounts: Custom Image Corvettes, Dual Position

Engine Accessories: F-body/Custom Image Corvettes

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual Throttle

Waterpump: Custom Image Corvettes modified stock

Transmission: Carl Rossler 4L60E

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Bowte Overderives 2004R w/ adjustable tranny mount

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Speedhound C3 LSx Headers

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech

Radiatior/Fan:

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Stainless Tank, Bosch 044 (380 LB HR), Vetterworks F-body fuel sending unit and tank adapter

Steering System: Stock

Rear End: Tom's 12 Bolt

Contact info: Josh-Custom Image Corvettes, Superpowers1980@yahoo.com, PM

72LS1Vette

Year of Corvette: 1972

Engine: 2001 LS1 - LS6 block & intake.

Engine Mounts: Car Shop Inc. (I think) from ebay

Engine Accessories: F-body

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual

Transmission: F-body T56, factory Hurst shifter.

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock auto trans, modified mount.

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Hooker LS1 shorty headers.

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Modified stock

Radiatior/Fan: Dewitt's/SPAL fan

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Stock tank; External Walbro 255; C5 filter/regulator; 3/8" steel line on driver side; AN-6 braided line from hard line to engine.

Steering System: Stock P/S for now.

Misc info: Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust P/N 16841. Designed for 72 BB engine. All stainless, x-pipe, polished mufflers w/dual round tips on each side.

Contact info: blair.richard@comcast.net

Garys 68

Year of Corvette:1968

Engine:02 Escalade LQ9, 6.0l, LS1 intake/fuel rail/injectors, Winged vette oil pan

Engine Mounts: 1" setback

Engine Accessories: F body water pump, Truck pulley, home made alternator/Vintage Air

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: 02 LQ9 DBW

Transmission: Richmond 6 speed, mechanical clutch linkage

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock with home-made plate mount

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: 02 Z06 vette

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Engine: modified truck harness, Car: Aftermarket generic

Radiatior/Fan: Griffin radiator, Fan:02 Truck mechanical, aftermarket electric (actuated by AC compressor or engine temp)

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: external walbro/vette regulator, aluminum line on passenger side.

Steering System:68 manual

Misc info:

gatorbcn

I hope to add my information later this year.

70 LS1

Year of Corvette: 1970

Engine: LS1 (99 F-body)

Engine Mounts: Custom 1/4" steel

Engine Accessories: Custom alternator only

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock - modified heater attachments

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual, stock F-body throttle cable.

Transmission: F-body T56

Driveshaft: Shortened stock.

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock with adapter plate welded to the bottom.

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Driver side C5, Pass side F-body, Mid America chambered undercar exhaust.

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Modified stock

Radiatior/Fan: stock radiator, modified surround for intake tubing / 3rd Gen F-body dual speed dual fan using stock F-body PCM control

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Walbro GSL-392 inline fuel pump, 99 C5 regulator / aluminum, steel and rubber lines / stock 1970 tank.

Steering System: stock manual

Misc info: My conversion was finished in early 2002. Just about everything is custom. Total cost $6000.

Contact info: baconjb @ comcast.net

78Vette-SA

Year of Corvette: 1981

Engine: LS6

Engine Mounts: Street & Performance

Engine Accessories: Street & Performance

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Drive By Cable/Manual

Transmission: T56 from a 2002 Camaro

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Aftermarket

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Stainless Works Headers and Sidepipes

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Aftermarket

Radiatior/Fan: Dewitts with Dual Spal Fans and Relays

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Custom Built with Braided Stainless and Aeromotive EFI Pump

Steering System: C4 Rack & Pinion

Misc info: SRIII Motorports Tube Frame, C4 Front Suspension / C4 Dana 44 Narrowed Rear with 3:90 Gears, Hydroboost Brake System, SuperCharged, Heads, and Cam.

Contact info: joe@vettetech.com

Buildup Website

mikey

Year of Corvette: 1964 convertible 4spd (originally 327ci)

Engine: LS2 (2005 Trailblazer all aluminum w/F-body oil pan)

Intake: LS6 w/LS1 fuel rails & LS2 coil packs

Engine Mounts: Speedhound adapters w/modified chevy350 mounts

Engine Accessories: LS1 Corvette Alternator & Water Pump

A/C: Vintage Air w/upper passenger side mounting

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: DBW

Transmission: TKO-600 5 speed (0.64 OD)

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): modified (removable)

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Custom modified Hooker Headers and sidepipes

Wiring Harness / Computer (modified stock/aftermarket): Current Performance computer and custom engine harness (built to customer spec)

Gauges: modified stock C2 gauges (electric tach, volt, oil)

Radiatior/Fan: Custom Aluminum w/flex-a-lite fan & shroud

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: '99-up Corvette, custom lines, modified stock tank

Steering System: Steeroids manual rack and pinion

Misc info: Vansteel front & rear suspension, adapted '86 C4 disc brakes

Website: coming soon!

Contact info: michael.d.ellis@us.army.mil

Eddie 70

Year of Corvette: 1970 Convertble

Engine:2002 Camaro SS LS1

Engine Mounts: Vetteworks-1 inch offset

Engine Accessories: Stock Camaro

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock with brass fittings for heater hoses and steam pipe

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Stock Camaro Ported Throttle Body with Lokar Throttle Cable and Lokar Mount

Transmission: Keisler 5 speed

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Speedhound C3 LSX Coated

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Modified Stock

Radiatior/Fan: DeWitts Reproduction with 16 inch Spal

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Walbro GSL-392 inline fuel pump, 02 corvette fuel filter with built in pressure regulator, Russell Pro Flow fuel line pump to fuel rail, stock tank

Steering System: Speed Direct Steeroids

Misc info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH9bRMOpD-0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUUcSAAWkFk


Contact info: eddiengerry@comcast dot net

holley505

Year of Corvette: 1977

Engine:346 01 corvette

Engine Mounts: S&P

Engine Accessories: F-body alt power & power steering

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock f-body

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: HOLLEY CARB

Transmission: TH350 and 3000 stall

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: C5 Z06 Manifolds

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): MSD/Edelbrock Controller with pills

Radiatior/Fan: F-body LT1 dual fans

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Holley Blue Pump with regular 5lbs

Steering System: LS1 pump, factory steering rack with 1/4 spacers

Misc info: YES its a CARB... and YES is goes fast on the CHEAP !!! 12.03@114 with a comp cam 224/224 .581/.581 114lsa

Contact info: here !!

NEW SETUP THE REMIX

Year of Corvette: 1977

Engine:418-TSP(or 416) 08 LS3 stroker AFR 205 Heads

Engine Mounts: S&P

Engine Accessories: F-body alt power & power steering

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock f-body

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: HOLLEY CARB VIC JR INTAKE

Transmission: TH350 and 3500 stall

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Coated SPEED HOUND HEADERS

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): MSD-6010 Controller with step retard, rev control, vacuum advance

Radiatior/Fan: Dewitts A77a and F-body LT1 dual fans

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Holley Blue Pump with regular 5lbs

Steering System: LS1 pump, factory steering rack with 1/4 spacers

Misc info: YES its STILL a CARB... I blew my 346 in the Garage...not running NO2 and I am running a TSP/comp cam 240/246 .608/.612 112 LSA

PICS and INFO: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...lsx-remix.html

Van Steel

This a great thread and will be very helpful to a ton of people. Great idea.

corvette74

Year of Corvette: 1974

Engine: LS2 (06 GTO)

Engine Mounts: Speedhound

Engine Accessories: March (STILL TO BE ORDERED)

Waterpump:

Manual Throttle: Drive by Wire

Transmission: 4l65e

Driveshaft: Not ordered yet

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): G-Force crossmember for a 700R modified to fit

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Speedhound headers
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket):

Radiatior/Fan: Dewitts with duel spals
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: In tank pump with new stainless fuel Tk from Rock valley auto
Steering System: Steeroids

Misc info:
Contact info: Dale - dg_douglas@tnt21.com

martinsw

Year of Corvette: 1979

Engine: LS1 (01 C5)

Engine Mounts: ebay (similar to S&P)

Engine Accessories: f-body

Waterpump: stock

Manual Throttle: ported, cabled f-body TB

Transmission: f-body T56 w/85 GMC truck hydraulic master cylinder
Driveshaft: stock, shortened and balanced

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): modified stock C3 (auto removable)

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: early C5 double walled, C5 cats, custom 2.5" dual pipes w/x pipe
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): moldified 1999 firebird

Radiatior/Fan: dual 11" fans, alum rad, custom al shroud
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: external Walbro 255 w/vette filt/reg
Steering System: stock 79 power assit ram

Misc info: LED tailights, C6Z06 Crystal Red Metallic paint, VDO gauges, C5 Z06 seats, CA smog legal
Contact info: martin.steve.w@gmail.com

SuprJames

Year of Corvette: 1972

Engine: LS1 out of '03 Vette

Oil Pan: Batwing oil pan was retained and will fit easily on a rack and pinon car.

Engine Mounts: Transdapt

Engine Accessories: modified F-bod to fit C5 supercharger, S&P AC mount

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual 90MM UMI Throttle

Waterpump: Stock

Transmission: F-body T56 with LS6 clutch

Clutch Master Cylinder: modified '85 1 ton truck master clutch master cylinder

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Modified stock

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: modified SS Hooker sidepipes with LS1 flanges

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech custom length harness puts computer in rear compartment

Radiatior/Fan: Be Cool with dual Spal fans

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Rock Valley SS tank with in-tank pump

Steering System: Steeroids rack and pinion

Brakes: 14" slotted rotors with 6 piston aluminum Wilwood calipers in front and four piston aluminum Wilwoods on stock sized slotted rotor in rear with proportioning valve. Hydroboost assists in the braking.

Misc info: C5 Magnuson supercharger, LS6 heads and cam. If you decide to go with a roots blower, make sure you get a hot rod style as it will make the installation much easier. The Maggies will fit under a L88 hood. Also, highly recommend Speartech for your wiring harness. Asked all the right questions and I ended up with a harness that fit perfectly into the car. Finally, a 700R4 automatic tranny mount will bolt up to a T56.

Contact info: SuprJames@aol.com or PM me here

Video of car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n0kVNdr8bE

Budman68

Year of Corvette: 1978 Coupe

Engine: 2001 LS6 Block, LS1 heads, and LS6 intake.

Engine Mounts: Custom fab'ed from my own template.

Engine Accessories: Stock F-body, no A/C

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock with plugged heater outlets

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual ported, Lokar throttle cable, Thunder racing MAF.

Transmission: T-56 with Pro 5.0 Shifter. CenterForce Clutch and stock F-Body throw out and slave cylinder. Custom bracket for slave cylinder and reserve.

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock, sectioned and plated with 5/16 steel.

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: GM Flanges with Speedway Motor big block chevy header kit.

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech repaired. Reprogrammed PCM by one of Scooter70's friends.

Radiatior/Fan: Stock radiator with 2000 F-Body fans.

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Stock 78 tank with 82 corvette sending unit and a 90's LT1 pump. Stock lines with 99 corvette fuel filter/reg combo.

Steering System: GM Grand Am rack with Speedway Motors tie rods and heim joints. Adapted to 2001 stock F-Body pump

Misc info: Best Quarter mile 12.8, best 60 foot was 1.9 on 275/60 BFG's. Best dyno was 319 RWHP. Proud to be one of the 3 first conversions thanks to Jeff and Matt.

Contact info: budman78@sbcglobal.net

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Car is now sold and it the hands of a new owner.

corvetteronw

Just got the April '09 issue of Corvette Enthusiast today. They have a feature on a new book called: "How to Swap GM LS-Series Engines Into Almost Anything".
The article says it is a 144 page book by Jefferson Bryant with 375 color photos. Price is $24.95 and is available at www.cartechbooks.com or call 800-551-4754.

vettedan

Year of Corvette:1968

Engine:99 LS1

Engine Mounts:Vetteworks

Engine Accessories: LS2 Manifold (modified), P.T.M. 92mm Throttle Body ,Comp Cams -Gross Valve Lift Intake: .598 Exhaust .605, Duration @ .050 Intake 234 Exhaust 238, Lobe Separation 115.0.

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket:Stock modified

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire:Manual

Transmission:4L60E

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Modified,Vetteworks

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers:Stock C5

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Vetteworks

Radiatior/Fan:F-body Fans

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank:Vetteworks F-body pump adaptor

Steering System:Steerroids

Misc info:HP programer

Contact infoan 253-223-4968, www.vetteworksonline.com

Najania

Year of Corvette: 1971

Engine: LS2

Engine Mounts: Speedhound

Engine Accessories: 05 vette

Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock

Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: DBW

Transmission: 4L65E

Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock modified

Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Stock

Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): GMPP controller kit

Radiatior/Fan: Griffin c3 radiator with single fan

Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Walbro,c5regulator stock tank and fuel lines

Steering System: Stock

Misc info: Alot faster than you'd expect from a 400hp engine. 0-60 in 4.17 and 12.34 1/4mile Contact info: ingvorsen_tim@hotmail.com