LS7 in a C3?

[try2pas]

I have heard of LS 1,2,3,and 6 being put in a shark. Has anyone out there actually put a LS7 in a shark and if so how did it fit? And where did you put the oil reservoir? Does anyone know if the 1,2,3 & 6 would be a way easier install?

 

[Evolution1980]

I have heard of LS 1,2,3,and 6 being put in a shark. Has anyone out there actually put a LS7 in a shark and if so how did it fit? And where did you put the oil reservoir? Does anyone know if the 1,2,3 & 6 would be a way easier install?

While it's not exactly a LS6-into-a-C3 conversion, it is one badass conversion nonetheless! :BOW

78Vette-SA's "Frankensport" :cool

 

[73shark]

Does it have the wings on the oil pan? I read somewhere the other day that you'd have to use a regular pan due to interference.

 

[KANE]

Does it have the wings on the oil pan? I read somewhere the other day that you'd have to use a regular pan due to interference.

I've seen the wings and they'd hit. The easiest LSx swaps use non Vette oil pans and non-drive by wire TBs.

 

[78Vette-SA]

Too Kind!

An F-Body pan is a bolt-on and fits no problem. The "V" pans are no good for these swaps.

I run an LS6 but you can drop an LS7 in there and do it without the Oil Tank if you want to change from a Dry Sump to Wet Sump and set it up like any LS engine. Several out there make conversion kits. If you are going to keep the oil tank it can be done but will take a little extra work. Especially if you keep the A/C evap housing. But anything is possible.

You can save lots of cash by picking up a good LS2 from a GTO (and the pan fits as well as many of the accessories), slap a set of heads and a cam in there with some headers, and rock-n-roll. Get some Speed Hound Engine Mounts and Headers and a Dewitts converted radiator with dual electric fans and you are on your way and about half the cost of an LS7.

 

[corvettelars]

c3 with ls7

I have heard of LS 1,2,3,and 6 being put in a shark. Has anyone out there actually put a LS7 in a shark and if so how did it fit? And where did you put the oil reservoir? Does anyone know if the 1,2,3 & 6 would be a way easier install?

Yes there is some car out there with LS7 not many.
The price is stiff, but the engine is outrageous!!
I did the swap 2 years ago on my -72 coupe
I hawe also built the hole car new.

It works with dry sump, and the swap tok the winter on and of.
The hardest thing was that i had heard of no one do it before me, so i had to make some parts my self.
No you can by everything.

I live in Norway, and im the only one that i know of in hole scandinavia that drive C3 with LS7.
The car with modifyed engine, new tremec tko 600, lakewoodbell housing, hydrauliccluch, ssbc force 10 brakes all around,18" foose wheels,michelin pilot sport tiers, be cool radiator electric fan ........... and much more.
I keep up with c5 z06 on track

lars

 

[Evolution1980]

Yes there is some car out there with LS7 not many.
The price is stiff, but the engine is outrageous!!
I did the swap 2 years ago on my -72 coupe

Lars,

Please start a new thread and tell us about your car. We'd love to see pictures!
Also, stop into the New Member Introduction forum and say hello to everyone!

 

[corvettelars]

Lars,

Please start a new thread and tell us about your car. We'd love to see pictures!
Also, stop into the New Member Introduction forum and say hello to everyone!

look at the new tread my son has put in here, 1972 with ls7 many pictures.

hope you like it!!
lars