Another Silly LS Swap
11-10-2009, 11:42 PM
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Another Silly LS Swap
I'm slowly piecing together an LS swap. After scouring the forums/craigslist, I took a 3hr roadtrip to Kansas and took ownership of an LS6 for a deal. It's missing a few things that I need to pick up, but only has 28k on the clock. I'm still learning quite a bit about what all is needed to make everything work correctly, so it will probably be a while before everything is in and running.
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11-11-2009, 02:45 PM
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Major in.
Most of the LS swaps I see are complete engines. While obviously this is the easiest way to do it, it's also the most expensive.
Building one up by sourcing parts will be a big help in knowing which parts we need/want, since GM made a lot of different bits and pieces for the LS.
Looks like you've got the long block, intake manifold, and TB... is that all so far?
Most of the LS swaps I see are complete engines. While obviously this is the easiest way to do it, it's also the most expensive.
Building one up by sourcing parts will be a big help in knowing which parts we need/want, since GM made a lot of different bits and pieces for the LS.
Looks like you've got the long block, intake manifold, and TB... is that all so far?
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11-11-2009, 05:28 PM
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Don't get too giddy just yet. Like I mentioned this is probably going to be take a while to source everything/have enough money to buy said sourced parts. But I'm hoping to offset the cost of everything by selling my drivetrain when I get to the point of putting the big guy in there.
Honestly I got really lucky finding this motor for the price I did. The motor is mostly complete, just missing some odds and ends (sensors, clutch,flywheel, few fasteners, different TB, etc.) It's also going to be getting a new cam/springs/pushrods. Still trying to decide what I want to put in it. Hoping to lay down 425ish.
Hustler- Ya we really do. To be honest I haven't been in quite some time. I will be up in the city at a PCA autox on Sunday though. There more cost effective IMO.
Thanks for the support guys, I'm sure I'll need it as this continues.
Michael
Honestly I got really lucky finding this motor for the price I did. The motor is mostly complete, just missing some odds and ends (sensors, clutch,flywheel, few fasteners, different TB, etc.) It's also going to be getting a new cam/springs/pushrods. Still trying to decide what I want to put in it. Hoping to lay down 425ish.
Hustler- Ya we really do. To be honest I haven't been in quite some time. I will be up in the city at a PCA autox on Sunday though. There more cost effective IMO.
Thanks for the support guys, I'm sure I'll need it as this continues.
Michael
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11-11-2009, 06:46 PM
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Don't get too giddy just yet. Like I mentioned this is probably going to be take a while to source everything/have enough money to buy said sourced parts. But I'm hoping to offset the cost of everything by selling my drivetrain when I get to the point of putting the big guy in there.
Honestly I got really lucky finding this motor for the price I did. The motor is mostly complete, just missing some odds and ends (sensors, clutch,flywheel, few fasteners, different TB, etc.) It's also going to be getting a new cam/springs/pushrods. Still trying to decide what I want to put in it. Hoping to lay down 425ish.
Hustler- Ya we really do. To be honest I haven't been in quite some time. I will be up in the city at a PCA autox on Sunday though. There more cost effective IMO.
Thanks for the support guys, I'm sure I'll need it as this continues.
Michael
Honestly I got really lucky finding this motor for the price I did. The motor is mostly complete, just missing some odds and ends (sensors, clutch,flywheel, few fasteners, different TB, etc.) It's also going to be getting a new cam/springs/pushrods. Still trying to decide what I want to put in it. Hoping to lay down 425ish.
Hustler- Ya we really do. To be honest I haven't been in quite some time. I will be up in the city at a PCA autox on Sunday though. There more cost effective IMO.
Thanks for the support guys, I'm sure I'll need it as this continues.
Michael
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12-05-2009, 06:16 PM
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Well not much has changed since the last time. I picked up a stock fuel rail, ECU, and a throttle body. I'm also supposed to be getting a wiring harness, another ECU, valve covers, all the sensors, and a T-56 in a week or so. He is a guy out of Houston named Mario who may be a really good source for LS1/T-56 combos. He has a hobby of buying F-body's at auctions and gutting them and selling the drivetrain. Real good prices! If anyone is interested let me know and I will def forward you his information.
I'll post of some pics of the throttle body. I've been porting it and getting it prettied up so I can paint it along with the intake and valve covers over the holidays.
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I'll post of some pics of the throttle body. I've been porting it and getting it prettied up so I can paint it along with the intake and valve covers over the holidays.
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