The Official LS Swap Info/Questions Thread
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What do you have in your LS2? I heard they rotating assembly problems after 450whp. How built is your block? Are you still using the drive by wire or did you cable swap you throttle. What mount kit or custom? Who did your wiring? Are you using a piggyback on the nissan ecm, what GM ecu are you running? You have any detailed literature about your build? I've been racking my Effin brain over which block to go with. I want to go ls1/6 but are the ls2 blocks that much better? Any and all info will be very helpful. this "which engine should I start with" is slowing down my build by months...
Thanks,
Dustin
Thanks,
Dustin
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First off... that vid may be better than ****
Please post details of your setup.
TehkMob, IMO if you are going to machine the block it really doesn't much matter what you start with. If you are just ungrading internals than the LS2 will give you a bit more displacement, but at slightly higher cost. If you are doing internals and F/I it doesn't matter what block you start with, you will stomp a mudhole in just about anything that crosses your path.
Please post details of your setup.
TehkMob, IMO if you are going to machine the block it really doesn't much matter what you start with. If you are just ungrading internals than the LS2 will give you a bit more displacement, but at slightly higher cost. If you are doing internals and F/I it doesn't matter what block you start with, you will stomp a mudhole in just about anything that crosses your path.
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and the z is almost running, waiting on my wiring to get back, and figure out the turbo plumbing then shes ready to rip
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- When I was @ Blouch yesterday dropping of my old turbos to get rebuilt they said they would swing me a deal on a nice GT42 or larger turbo when I am ready.
I'm almost done selling the old setup parts and then its full speed ahead. Still thinking I will just put the basic setup in first, get the bugs worked out, and then find the iron block to start building on the side. Stuff is so cheap its redonkulous
I'm almost done selling the old setup parts and then its full speed ahead. Still thinking I will just put the basic setup in first, get the bugs worked out, and then find the iron block to start building on the side. Stuff is so cheap its redonkulous
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So from all the info and post alot of previous TT z's are considering going to this set up because of reliability/turn key performance/ just over all bad *** ness..?
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BBS,
good job on the pics bro that will help out a lot for people... car is looking sick by the way..
CMyTailsBlink,
OMG that just sounds sick.. we need more info on the build. I do plan on doing Twin Turbo later so this will help..
Okay boys and girls since we are posting pics here is my motor so far.. It has a MS4 cam, upgraded valve springs, rocker arms, rods, ARP head bolts, FAST 102 intake, FAST 102 TB, KRC drift power steering pump, and the list goes on..
Car is heading to the shop soon to start on my front tube chassis and cage work. I should start build thread right after that.. In the build thread I will post from me building the block to wiring. I will also include pricing for everything..
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good job on the pics bro that will help out a lot for people... car is looking sick by the way..
CMyTailsBlink,
OMG that just sounds sick.. we need more info on the build. I do plan on doing Twin Turbo later so this will help..
Okay boys and girls since we are posting pics here is my motor so far.. It has a MS4 cam, upgraded valve springs, rocker arms, rods, ARP head bolts, FAST 102 intake, FAST 102 TB, KRC drift power steering pump, and the list goes on..
Car is heading to the shop soon to start on my front tube chassis and cage work. I should start build thread right after that.. In the build thread I will post from me building the block to wiring. I will also include pricing for everything..
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Some quick pictures of my LS1/TH400 Swap
Note that I am actually using the stock 350z power steering pump and alternator that I retro-fitted to the LS motor. Works flawlessly and IMO look cleaner than the stock LS components do. Also important to note that I am using a TH400 rather than a T56 transmission and I personally build all the components on my car rather than purchasing a kit.
Finally, the kicker picture for bbs ;-)
Note that I am actually using the stock 350z power steering pump and alternator that I retro-fitted to the LS motor. Works flawlessly and IMO look cleaner than the stock LS components do. Also important to note that I am using a TH400 rather than a T56 transmission and I personally build all the components on my car rather than purchasing a kit.
Finally, the kicker picture for bbs ;-)