my buddy has a LT1 vette motor he is willing to give me. but how much work will it be to do all of this

 

a lot...you need far more than just the engine. Why is he giving you this engine?

 

Engine, tranny, lt1 electrical components, cooling system, frame rail supports, etc

 

Gah, why do people always say 'Corvette Motor'. That LT1 the same motor that's in the F bodies of the same year haha. The only difference is not all F bodies received four bolt mains. The Corvette had everything from a 235 I6 to a 454 V8, so be happy you at least specified 'LT1', or you'd be in big trouble...

To answer your question, It's a lot of work. New motor mounts (standard 350 mounts will work, but they need to be for a jeep). You'll also need a 700r-4 or better yet, a 4L series (4L60-E, 4L80-E) transmission. Very few people make adapter plates for the AW4 to SBC bell housing, and you wouldn't want to run an AW4 behind an LT1 for long. Even if the motor is free, you're looking at another 1 to 2 thousand for everything.

 

Because it was introduces in 92 in a vette, a year before the f body. F body got 2 bolt mains.

 

well he is giving me transmission this LT1 is coming out of a 95 caprice classic wagon it has the LT1 and the 700r4 im getting both but i am gonna rebulid everything to make shore everything is right i no im speding alot of money you guys think its worth it

 

youll spend alot no matter what, you still need all electrical components, driveshaft, cooling system, laddered frame rail, etc

 

If you got the money and want to spend it on an engine swap it is worth it. Before you start you need to figure out how you're planning on handling electronics changes and the heat build up in the V8 engine and the transmission.

 

IMO your better off turbo charging your motor and making a stroker, im sure it will be cheaper if you diy and more likely to get done right.

 

turbocharging never heard of that in a jeep

 

Wouldn't a stroked, messaged Jeep motor make about (maybe more) the same hp/torque as a stock genII sb chevy motor and easier to do? What's 'vette about that LT1?

 

Convert to Carb = easy.. by a intake, can run same dist or swap to old style... they make adapter stuf for all this stuf in jegs and summit raceing....

Nice big radiator.... and some welding on frame...Its been done enough that with some research you can find all the pics you need of pretty much how everyone ended up doing it...

IMHO if you got the money and the engine for free... go for it...

 

U can run an old style distributor in a LT1?

 

I think the only one who can tell you if it's worth it is going to be you. I think the question that you're going to want to ask is "How much would this cost me?"

As far as keeping it fuel injected I believe there are a couple manufactures that make fuel injection kits that will 'bolt-up' to the LT1 motor. Call Advance Adapters and inquire with them about what you are trying to do, if they don't have the parts they may still be able to direct you to who does. And as you're looking for the componets to complete the swap (such as radiator, motor mounts, frame strengthing, drivetrain, etc.) go overboard. You'll only want to do this once so make sure everything else can handle what ever you build the motor to do.

No matter what, you're going to be spending thousands of dollars and to the average person it will far exceed the value of the vehicle with an LT1 motor in it. It will be a toy and not a pratical vehicle to drive around in very much, in my opinion. And that all that is, an opinion. Toys are fun to have if you can afford them.

 

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