Build a stout 350rwhp and keep it NA?
12-07-2004, 01:44 PM
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Ls1 motors can be found real cheap, people are starting to swap them in e36 bmw's. I heard you can get a low mileage ls1 motor with ecu for $1400, not to mention they seem to weigh less than the bmw straight 6's, not sure what our 3.5 weighs though??
12-07-2004, 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by bobS
Ls1 motors can be found real cheap, people are starting to swap them in e36 bmw's. I heard you can get a low mileage ls1 motor with ecu for $1400, not to mention they seem to weigh less than the bmw straight 6's, not sure what our 3.5 weighs though??
Ls1 motors can be found real cheap, people are starting to swap them in e36 bmw's. I heard you can get a low mileage ls1 motor with ecu for $1400, not to mention they seem to weigh less than the bmw straight 6's, not sure what our 3.5 weighs though??
12-18-2004, 06:10 PM
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Wow.. $1400 sounds way low, but if that is accurate, and you could do the swap for under $4k- you're looking at $5400 for an LS1 350Z.
Seems to cheap, but what if you could do the whole swap for under $6k... would that be worth it?
PS- you're only going to have between 290 and 310rwhp with out modding the ls1 engine.
Seems to cheap, but what if you could do the whole swap for under $6k... would that be worth it?
PS- you're only going to have between 290 and 310rwhp with out modding the ls1 engine.
12-19-2004, 04:56 AM
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I traded in a 2000 Ws6 Trans Am on my Z. I dynoed stock 308 rwhp, 321 rwtq. With a cam/ heads swap and long tube headers you can get very close to 400 rwhp. I wouldn't think the Ls1 motor would be much heavier then the Z's V6 as it is all aluminum. As for gas mileage, I averaged 21 mpg with my T/A 6mt. Weight wise, the Z is about 250 lbs lighter than my T/A was.
12-20-2004, 05:36 AM
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Keep an eye on this thread if you're interested in N/A power for our engine...
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....hreadid=102502
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....hreadid=102502
12-20-2004, 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by Zexy
350whp in our Z's will be as common as 200whp hondas are now.
It is DEFINATELY possible.
350whp in our Z's will be as common as 200whp hondas are now.
It is DEFINATELY possible.
12-20-2004, 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by Jun
i'm pretty sure it's possible...
of course, you gas mileage will be about 5miles to the gallon, so it wouldn't be practical.
i'm pretty sure it's possible...
of course, you gas mileage will be about 5miles to the gallon, so it wouldn't be practical.
12-20-2004, 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by BENJ-AMG
Why do you think the MPG would be so low? C5's get better mileage than I do now. Drop in the LS1, upgrade the fuel system and you should have a fun ride.
Why do you think the MPG would be so low? C5's get better mileage than I do now. Drop in the LS1, upgrade the fuel system and you should have a fun ride.
12-20-2004, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by jackie chan
i hate fbods, but the LS1 is one of the best engine designs for power, reliability, modding, and efficiency available today
i hate fbods, but the LS1 is one of the best engine designs for power, reliability, modding, and efficiency available today
12-20-2004, 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by BENJ-AMG
Yeah I think so too. If I had the option of going TT or swapping to the LS1 for the same $$ I would go with the Vette motor. I don't care that it would make the Z a bastard. It would be a reliable fast bastard.
Yeah I think so too. If I had the option of going TT or swapping to the LS1 for the same $$ I would go with the Vette motor. I don't care that it would make the Z a bastard. It would be a reliable fast bastard.
i would have to get a vette or at least a 56 bel air for the ls1(or ls6) to make a home in
12-20-2004, 03:41 PM
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Well, with no budget, I would keep the VQ and build it and get TT. LS1 would be much cheaper to tune and mod. Wouldn't be as impressive but I would still enjoy it. Maybe someone will do it soon and start an unpopular trend
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