LT1 to LS1 brakes
01-15-2006, 05:29 AM
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LT1 to LS1 brakes
I know this is a popular uprgrade and I have done searches on it but havent gotten the answers i was lookin for. Here we go. Is there a site that sells a complete conversions specifically for LT1's? If not should I buy them off a parted out car or buy them seperately on a website? If I buy them off a site what brands should I look for? How much is this swap looking to cost for any of the above? I got a basic idea of whats needed but can I get a list just in case someone might have forgot something? Any help is appreciated or if someone that has done this before direct me in the right path. I also noticed some sites selling complete upgrades for the LT1 (not LS1 brakes) and was wondering if these would perform just as good? Thanks.
01-15-2006, 11:55 PM
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Re: LT1 to LS1 brakes
this doesn't have the parts for sale, but i found it pretty informative. shows all the tools and parts needed, as well as the installation with pictures
http://www.fbody.com/tech/details.cgi?id=30
http://www.fbody.com/tech/details.cgi?id=30
01-17-2006, 03:55 PM
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Re: LT1 to LS1 brakes
Best place to get what you need is either from a parted out car, a junkyard, or Ebay. I bought mine from Ebay, paid about $150 shipped.
You will need LS1 spindles, calipers w/brackets, and rotors. It's also nice if you can get the bearing hubs, but you can swap them from your spindles if not.
You will need LS1 spindles, calipers w/brackets, and rotors. It's also nice if you can get the bearing hubs, but you can swap them from your spindles if not.
10-01-2006, 05:50 PM
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Re: LT1 to LS1 brakes
Originally Posted by RE AND CHERYL
Best place to get what you need is either from a parted out car, a junkyard, or Ebay. I bought mine from Ebay, paid about $150 shipped.
You will need LS1 spindles, calipers w/brackets, and rotors. It's also nice if you can get the bearing hubs, but you can swap them from your spindles if not.
You will need LS1 spindles, calipers w/brackets, and rotors. It's also nice if you can get the bearing hubs, but you can swap them from your spindles if not.
10-03-2006, 06:20 PM
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Re: LT1 to LS1 brakes
I tried the LT1 lines and didn't like the fit. I bought some Corvette lines and they are perfect. Buy brake lines for a '98-up LS1 Corvette. They are just the right length and bolt right up to the calipers. The bracket on the frame even fit with a tiny bit of grinding on the driver's side. It was the best solution I could find to the brake line problem on the swap.
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