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Old 12-03-2010, 10:25 AM
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Old 12-03-2010, 01:53 PM
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Making me want to do this swap more & more! It will be nice having 400rwhp or more with boltons n/a. The Z looks with ls2 power is a win win! Good job!
Old 12-04-2010, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Quamen
Are you using the stock power steering line that goes to the top of the rack? It looks like it is not installed in the above pictures.
We have a power steering line kit in stock for this. Makes it pretty simple.
Very similar to this one

http://www.sikky.com/view_item.php?id=10&catid=13

Same price for the 350/G35 kit $129.00
Old 12-04-2010, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lgear080
Sikky - Really ambitious and totally amazing setup.

I would like to understand how you go about interfacing ecu and such.

What range of ls motors works with the swap?
Any ls1 or ls2 works, ls6 as well. Ls3 has different pump/front cover, but we are developing a setup for these as well. Basically most ls series engines will work.

We are testing several setups for the electronics, and have not decided which one will be our recommended method yet. Most have just replaced OEM tach with aftermarket, the rest of the gauges work. It's really pretty simple and there are many people running this setup on the street now with no issues. CA people will probably run in to the usual emissions issues, but that is to be expected. We will give more info on this when we have made our decision.
Old 12-08-2010, 10:17 AM
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No worries on the missed phone stuff. Businesses get busy; I'm certainly not offended.
Old 12-08-2010, 11:11 AM
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Any plans or thoughts on doing this for a Nissan V8, (4.5 or 5.6)? I ask only because swaps like this are illegal in my area however the swaps that are legal are the ones with engines from the same manufacturer. Chevy in Nissan is a no-no but Nissan in Nissan is yes-yes.
Old 12-08-2010, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ZJoe
Any plans or thoughts on doing this for a Nissan V8, (4.5 or 5.6)? I ask only because swaps like this are illegal in my area however the swaps that are legal are the ones with engines from the same manufacturer. Chevy in Nissan is a no-no but Nissan in Nissan is yes-yes.
In the works!
Old 12-08-2010, 04:07 PM
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Nice work Sikky

I just want to say ... that I recently purchased Sikky headers and the fitment is way better than other company that makes the LS headers, which I had.

Keep up the good work
Old 12-09-2010, 01:37 AM
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Old 12-28-2010, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by aalzuhair
Nice work Sikky

I just want to say ... that I recently purchased Sikky headers and the fitment is way better than other company that makes the LS headers, which I had.

Keep up the good work
thanks! glad your happy with our products.
Old 12-28-2010, 09:00 AM
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nice works

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Old 01-05-2011, 02:32 PM
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Any updates on electronics? Could you just forgo the nissan ecu by using something like a racepak?

Seems like the best option is to run a standalone.
Old 01-05-2011, 09:45 PM
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I'm currently converting my Z with an LSX engine. These guys are great to deal with. The only issue I'm having is the price of the headers. If the headers were stainless for the price they are offering then they would be worth the money but for mild steel not to fund of that. I would like to know if the Hinson SS headers will work with Sikky's set up? If so I'm all over those headers instead.
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Originally Posted by LSX-PWR
I'm currently converting my Z with an LSX engine. These guys are great to deal with. The only issue I'm having is the price of the headers. If the headers were stainless for the price they are offering then they would be worth the money but for mild steel not to fund of that. I would like to know if the Hinson SS headers will work with Sikky's set up? If so I'm all over those headers instead.
The Hinson headers are $1470.00 and the only way to find out if they'll fit or NOT is to buy them and try it for yourself. If you're lucky you might have just discovered another header option if we ever were to need one in the future. On the other hand if your luck sucks you could find yourself begging Brian (Hinsons) for a return on those headers minus the 10%+ restocking fee.

Hinsons headers are a "Special order part" and Hinson Return Policy says...

"All custom parts sales through Hinson Motorsports, Inc (HinsonSuperCars.com) are considered final. Warranty exchanges for defective parts are allowed within sixty days.
Special order parts are non-returnable. Non-special order parts from other manufacturers have a thirty day return period.
All returns must be pre-approved. Delivery of products without pre-approval will be refused."

You might just end up with a nice set of tig welded custom stainless steel headers that you can't do anything with.



Just get the Sikky headers ceramic coated.
Old 01-06-2011, 01:15 AM
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I got both and I would go with Sikky
Old 01-06-2011, 01:34 PM
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Thanks for the info guys. I'll just order from Sikky then.
Old 01-06-2011, 01:51 PM
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Damn, I need a turnkey service in Texas.... :/

Nice Job all....
Old 01-06-2011, 02:24 PM
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Kustomz Unlimited has a turnkey service, they are in Garland.
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Originally Posted by Jackus
Kustomz Unlimited has a turnkey service, they are in Garland.
I don't have any experience with them, but nothing about their website says "trust me with you LS swap" to me..... maybe if I wanted to bagg my ride, Haa.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep an eye out. I may hit up some local shops that specialize in LS's or check the LS1tech boards.
Old 01-07-2011, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ColecatZ
I don't have any experience with them, but nothing about their website says "trust me with you LS swap" to me..... maybe if I wanted to bagg my ride, Haa.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep an eye out. I may hit up some local shops that specialize in LS's or check the LS1tech boards.
I would definetly check the LS1Tech.com boards. Tons of information over there and the forums are extremely active unlike this forum. Don't just go with a shop that says they can do the swap. You can butcher your car yourself ...no need to pay someone else to do it. With that in mind definetly go with a shop that is clearly competent enough to do such a swap, as it already seems you are trying.


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