LS1 Engine installation in 87 El Camino Conquisa -- HELP

BuckeyeDave

Will a Chevy LS1 engine fit in a 1987 El Camino Conquista without making modifications? Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience in this area.

greywolf · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject:

You'll need to notch the front cross member to clear the oil pan. That's been done before, check other LS1 threads in this forum for info.
Also you'll need high pressure fuel pump and return line from the pressure regulator.
And you need to figure out how to supply power to the computer, and where to mount it. Computers are sensitive to voltage, so I used the ignition switch to control a relay to feed the computer instead of feeding it straight from the ignition switch.
I don't recall seeing anything in this forum about a radiator fan, but you'll need an electric one since the LS1 doesn't have a fan belt.

That's the main stuff, then there are a bunch of smaller bits. Browse the forum for info. Also try Ls1.com web site.

1BadElky · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

it may be possible to swap wiothout cutting the xmember. there are some production pans out there that may work. I know for a fact the alpha 5.3 Hummer pan works on s10's.

try ls1tech.com and hit up "g-body". I'm over there too.

edit: just to avoid confusion g-body is not me, I use this name.
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Andreas · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 2:24 pm Post subject:

caddy cts-v pan ....try lstech.com

juced211s · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

I believe that some of the LS setups used a self regulated pump so there was no need for a return line. Not sure if they are interchangable though. I have also read of nightmares with getting the factory accessories to clear the frame, I guess it depends what vehicle the engine is coming out of. Definitely would be a cool swap though.

Jon
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