Called around for shops looking to perform the infamous LS swap into my 1989 Camaro and surprisingly, not many would. Finally got a snag and someone referred me here. Talked to Miguel who not only said it can be done but broke down everything for me and priced it out.
It was on from there! The 5.7L LS1 came from a 2001 Trans Am which was being used as the donor car. It was a pretty straightforward swap and anything that had to be custom made, velocity customs came through and did everything in-house. The engine, trans, differential, gas tank, driveshaft, and all 4 disc brakes were used as well. I also told the shop anything that can still be used, to make it work and that I want it to be as original as possible. That came into play with the wiring and the plumbing. In addition, I also upgraded my suspension and many other parts which the shop installed for me.
In the end, the engine was rebuilt and upgraded through a machine shop they outsource (they did a great job). The wiring was done all in-house and personally by a gentleman named Diego. And let me say, he had a handful. He merged both wiring harnesses and adapted cruise control and AC. Kudos to you Diego! Fantastic job. And then all the other parts were installed and now the car is a true beast.
The guys here at the shop called me on any issue that popped up to keep me informed and they had no problem listening to what I wanted done to the car even though it might have been annoying. They cut no corners and I am truly happy with the result. Highly recommend this shop to anyone ESPECIALLY if you're doing LS swaps. The guys there know them best and like doing them too! read more