Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LT-5 Music · 05-17-2009

Planning to purchase an LT-5 to swap into a '69 Camaro. If anyone would like to pass along advice that could simplify and/or optimize the swap, I'd like to hear it. There is a fellow who is doing an LT-5 into a '67 Camaro that should make it to SEMA this year, so I have one person to get advice from so far. Below is the look the car will have when it's done.

Thanks,

Skip

Aurora40 · 05-17-2009

No advice, but keep us posted! Sounds like an awesome project!

secondchance · 05-17-2009

That should be an interesting project.
You might have traction problem without tubbing and super wide rear tires though.

LT-5 Music · 05-17-2009

You're right, so yes it will be mini-tubbed and get wider tires in back.

Z51JEFF · 05-18-2009

Dont forget the thermostat housing.From what I hear when somebody buys an LT5 for a project they always forget the housing,its separate from the motor.

phrogs · 05-18-2009

Ill cut you a Good deal on a low mile 90 LT5.
Car had under 19K miles when it was wrecked I parted it out.

Id like $6500 for the motor I just sold the transmission and it is happy in a ZR-1 in sweden!

LT-5 Music · 05-20-2009

Troy,

I really appreciate your offer of advice. IMO '69 Firebirds are one of the greatest styling jobs ever done by GM. Certainly on my wish list.

I didn't get into depth with the other fellow I mentioned above.

Here's the link to their LT-5 into a '67 Camaro project.

http://www.lateral-g.net/members/mitchell/

Since I haven't a purchased motor and trans yet, based on what you're going through, does it make more sense to use a different manual tranny?

Marq21 · 05-20-2009

I have seen the Mitchell Camaro and they did a nice job.

On the trans issue, from my research (and I am no expert) it seems nearly every "modern" trans is going to sit up high in the tunnel. The bigger issue I am having is the motor (when mounted in the stock position) is going me to modify the firewall somewhat.

Send me an email address and I will send you a couple of pictures that show you what I mean.

Troy

LT-5 Music · 05-24-2009

The sound, appearance and the legacy of the LT-5 are 3 of the 4 reasons I want to do this swap.

But if you guys didn't support this motor so much, and have such a passion for it, I probably would not do it.

That's reason #4.

8upZR1 · 05-28-2009

I dont know what "sound" you refer to but my LT5 always sounded the same, just like all other LT5's. Even after top end porting. Very gentle. I dont know anyone who has changed the firing order or cams for a really aggressive sound. Anyone got a LT5 that sounds REALLY nasty? Sound bite?

05-17-2009	#1
LT-5 Music Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 87	Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro Planning to purchase an LT-5 to swap into a '69 Camaro. If anyone would like to pass along advice that could simplify and/or optimize the swap, I'd like to hear it. There is a fellow who is doing an LT-5 into a '67 Camaro that should make it to SEMA this year, so I have one person to get advice from so far. Below is the look the car will have when it's done. Thanks, Skip Last edited by LT-5 Music; 05-22-2009 at 02:42 PM.

05-17-2009	#2
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro No advice, but keep us posted! Sounds like an awesome project! __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

05-17-2009	#3
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,724	Re: Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro That should be an interesting project. You might have traction problem without tubbing and super wide rear tires though.

05-18-2009	#5
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,080	Re: Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro Dont forget the thermostat housing.From what I hear when somebody buys an LT5 for a project they always forget the housing,its separate from the motor.

05-18-2009	#6
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,754	Re: Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro Ill cut you a Good deal on a low mile 90 LT5. Car had under 19K miles when it was wrecked I parted it out. Id like $6500 for the motor I just sold the transmission and it is happy in a ZR-1 in sweden! __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.

05-20-2009	#7
LT-5 Music Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 87	Re: Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro Troy, I really appreciate your offer of advice. IMO '69 Firebirds are one of the greatest styling jobs ever done by GM. Certainly on my wish list. I didn't get into depth with the other fellow I mentioned above. Here's the link to their LT-5 into a '67 Camaro project. http://www.lateral-g.net/members/mitchell/ Since I haven't a purchased motor and trans yet, based on what you're going through, does it make more sense to use a different manual tranny? __________________ Skip

05-20-2009	#8
Marq21 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 29	Re: Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro I have seen the Mitchell Camaro and they did a nice job. On the trans issue, from my research (and I am no expert) it seems nearly every "modern" trans is going to sit up high in the tunnel. The bigger issue I am having is the motor (when mounted in the stock position) is going me to modify the firewall somewhat. Send me an email address and I will send you a couple of pictures that show you what I mean. Troy

05-24-2009	#9
LT-5 Music Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 87	Re: Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro The sound, appearance and the legacy of the LT-5 are 3 of the 4 reasons I want to do this swap. But if you guys didn't support this motor so much, and have such a passion for it, I probably would not do it. That's reason #4. __________________ Skip

05-28-2009	#10
8upZR1 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Thunderbolt, Ga. Posts: 253	Re: Swapping the LT-5 into a '69 Camaro I dont know what "sound" you refer to but my LT5 always sounded the same, just like all other LT5's. Even after top end porting. Very gentle. I dont know anyone who has changed the firing order or cams for a really aggressive sound. Anyone got a LT5 that sounds REALLY nasty? Sound bite? __________________ IT IS THE FATE OF THE INNOCENT TO MEET WITH DEATH!!!

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