Hey guys,

I was thinking about doing a LS1 swap into my Z and I've been doing some research on kits and I've only came upon JTR's kit and Johnscars kits. they both get hazy reviews and i haven't seen a bunch of people vouching that those kits are great. Does anyone know of a good place to go to get a kit, or does anyone have any experience with those two places?

-Thanks

I asked a similar question, half the people told me to stay stock, the other half pointed me out of this forum and into another one: hybridz.org.

If your really interested MSA (thezstore.com) sells a 350 v8 conversion kit and other items you might need with it but I'd go ahead and check out hybridz.org. Just giving you a little help.

The only viable option, that I am aware of is the John's Cars. JTR has been hesitating on the LS1 for more than two years. The motor mounts are significantly different from the LT1 and previous Chevy Small Blocks.

Only caveat, I stopped paying attention to LS1 about a year ago when my suppliers (friends in the business) could get me the engine, but not the six speed for a reasonable price (free). Most of the camaro's came with automaticf, so that's what is generally available. T56 runs the price up drastically from my stand point.

I am building a 5.0/T-5 installation in my 76 280, should be 300 - 325 RWHP.

By all means, check the Hybrid Z site, you will find everything you need on the LS1 swap.