Dropping LT5's into other Cars

[Bob Eyres]

I was just reading the other thread on used LT5's, and looking at the Ebay pic of that entire front end, (sans bodywork), for sale.
It got me thinking about what cars,or trucks, would be the best candidates for a ZR-1 front end under their ancient bodywork.
My favorite would be a pre- 55' Chevy of some kind, or an early Chevy truck.

I've driven an old split-window coupe with an LT5 in it. It was fun as hell, but no match for a real ZR-1.

So, what is the best example of this kind of vehicle you've seen, or thought about?

[XfireZ51]

Bob,

One of my BHAGs has been to do a 70-71 Camaro with modern drivetrain and an LT-5 in the engine bay.

[mike100]

I think that the LT5 would be a worthy replacement for an exotic car with an engine you can't get parts for like certain Maseratis.

[Moonlk]

At Barrett Jackson this year there was a C2 with an LT-5 power plant. Drool!!!!

[rkreigh]

At Barrett Jackson this year there was a C2 with an LT-5 power plant. Drool!!!!


yes, and the nice c2 at carlisle (split window 63) was a peach

engine is big and a bit heavy, but it's quite a nice swap

like more details on the raptor megasquirt

but if you don't need to integrate with the factory dash, lots of aftermarket options would work for the ECM

the plain ol megasquirt (microsquirt) is less than 500!! wiring is a bit trickey but not too bad.

great system

[Jagdpanzer]

Would love to put a LT5 in a 62 corvette with all the Newman stuff.

[USAFPILOT]

Fiero?

[XfireZ51]

Fiero?

Now that would be interesting. Would need to be a GT.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

My plan is to build a 54 Motorama fastback with C4 suspension custom chassis, LT5 and six spd. I have two Fastbacks in line before I can do my own though. Darn customers!!

[Blownrunner]

With all the Corvettes out there, seeing one at a car show or whatnot many times is not a big deal. But if you see a restomod with a corvette engine, steering, and suspension in it then people take notice.

[A26B]

Fiero?

It's been done. I think it was in the UK. Maybe in the Corvette Forum archives but quite awhile back.

[grahambehan]

Submarine anyone, DPG Project by Jim Contes!

[Bob Eyres]

What's that Graham? A Suburban?
I've got a white Suburban, but I don't have an "extra" LT5 :mad:

[grahambehan]

What's that Graham? A Suburban?
I've got a white Suburban, but I don't have an "extra" LT5 :mad:

Yes Bob, it was one of those "winter projects" at DPG.

Graham.

[FU]

Extra LT5 but no home.........

Now about those head's Graham.

[A26B]

Submarine anyone, DPG Project by Jim Contes!

SubMarine!! That's funny!

[A26B]

What's that Graham? A Suburban?
I've got a white Suburban, but I don't have an "extra" LT5 :mad:

Nobody has an "extra" LT5. You can never have enough![-X

[Paul Workman]

My dream would be a black 63 SWC, Newman suspension, LT5. Forget about me ever passing it on after I croak...I'd be buried in it!!:cheers:

[ZZZZZR1]

Submarine anyone, DPG Project by Jim Contes!

Graham

Can you put that in my 3500?

Wow never seem that suburban!! Very cool

:cheers:

David

[garyhugo]

Mid engine in a corvair corsa.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Nobody has an "extra" LT5. You can never have enough![-X

Jerry, I have two!!

[XfireZ51]

My dream would be a black 63 SWC, Newman suspension, LT5. Forget about me ever passing it on after I croak...I'd be buried in it!!:cheers:

One better Paul. A 2Gen Grand Sport w LT-5. Actually just give me the Indy concept car w LT-5.

[grahambehan]

SubMarine!! That's funny!
Thats how it was badged Jerry, really. This vehicle was at the museum during the legend lives event in 1995.

Graham.

[XfireZ51]

Submarine anyone, DPG Project by Jim Contes!

DUH! Just got it. Took a while.