Hello all...............My name is Drew and I am from good ol' Gainesville, FL! (GO GATORS) I have been a avid motorsports enthusiast for about 6 years now and my love of automobiles continues to grow.

A shared fleet with my dad currently includes

1. 1967 SS Camaro (DAD)
355, 456 gears, 700r4 swap
2. 1995 Honda Civic Hatch
Forgerd b16, t3/t4 (15lbs)
3. 1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
Completely gutted, 18lbs, 12.4@110, stock everything cept fuel pump
4. 2001 S10 LS
4.3, 4L60e, bone stock 'cept intake

My new goal is a semi-built LS1 with a built trans in my s10.........hence the reason i am here. I

If interested in my fleet pictures of all available at MySpace.com - DREW - 22 - Male - GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - www.myspace.com/mountaindrew01

OK...........feel free to just post links to similar threads if you dont feel like answering. ( I wasnt having much luck with my search)

I understand a LS1 will bolt up to my stock trans.

What (if any) accesories (alt, PW steer, AC) from my 4.3 can be retained during swap?

I also understand the weak link in LS1s are the rod bolts. I was told with rod bolts, agressive cam, and a set of heads 450+ WHP is possible (Reliably)

Is it necessary to forge internals? Stock holds what kind of power?

A basic parts list of what is needed.

Since my truck is 2001 I believe I dont need to purchase software. My local tuner has it and it is basically plug and play.

Do most folks used column shifter or change to a Slap shift (floor) of some sort?

Recommendations of where to look for motor. (besides Ebay)

Already have the trans figured out. Friends with local tranny shop.