1964 Chevelle LS1 w/T56 build
 

Hey gang! I haven't been around much, but I have been enjoying my chevelle very much. The only problem I have is that I want to drive the car more and more and it's still not exactly a street friendly car.

Sooooooooooo

I've takin the plunge and decided to go LS this year. ;)

I picked up a 5.3 a couple weeks ago. I'm going to toss in a cam and ls6 intake for now and enjoy it.

I also found a LS based T-56 transmission in San Diego last weekend so I took the whole family on a 6 hour road trip. We spent the day on the beach and then picked up my new trans and drove home.

I will be sure to keep you all updated.

Here's a couple pics of the motor I picked and trans I just picked up. =)
http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...engine/ls4.jpg

And the trans I've been wanting for years! =)
http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/chevelle/t-56.jpg

That is going to make one very nice set up.

It's always nice when you can make a day with the family to pick up parts....it's like a little bribe.

Well plans have changed slightly. After flipping over the 5.3 and checking the casting number on the crank I discovered that it's a 4.8 motor. I re-listed the motor on craigslist and sold it as a 4.8. The good news is that I picked up a 2002 camaro LS1 complete that I will now be dropping into the car. Waving

Ooooo playing to my heart right there I have a 6.0 in my garage and a t56 ready to go in now

I've been busy :banana:

Say goodbye to the 383 sbc

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...nd%20383-1.jpg

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...e/DSCF1194.jpg

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...e/DSCF1196.jpg

And Hello my Darling! LOL

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...gine/ls1-1.jpg

First thing I had to do was strip off the harness, a/c compressor and alternator.

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...1/DSCF1197.jpg

I used a set of Dirty Dingo motor mount adapters.

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...go%20mount.jpg

And I dropped the motor into place to see what kind of issues I was going to have.

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...1/DSCF1200.jpg

The pan was hitting the crossmember on the corners and I could not get it to sit back at the correct angle so I pulled it back out and notched my crossmember and rewelded it.

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...1/DSCF1221.jpg

And now she sits in there beautifully with no problems.

http://www.allenitllc.com/hotrods/ch...1/DSCF1223.jpg

Next I will be test fitting the T-56

To be continued. =)

Wow ! You have been quite busy. Sounds like you are happy with the switch.

Yes I can't wait for the completion! 400hp and an average of 20mpg is going to be unbelievable. :D

Like the set up. Going to be one fast car when you are finished.