Well MY V8 is in!!! (LS2)
Originally Posted by NoahzBurnt
With over 67,000 views I nominate this thread for a sticky!
I will be updating it by the end of this week/early next with some action videos and more pictures...i am excited as hell.
I will be updating it by the end of this week/early next with some action videos and more pictures...i am excited as hell.
MMMMMmmmmm a 350Z with the new LS3 is what I am thinking about!
Originally Posted by Netko350Z
+1 This should be KILLER!!!
MMMMMmmmmm a 350Z with the new LS3 is what I am thinking about!
MMMMMmmmmm a 350Z with the new LS3 is what I am thinking about!
I read a good article on GM Performance about the new LS3. The heads are very nice and really re-worked over the older LS6/LS2 heads. A good number of other changes as well. Looks to be a nice evolution of the LS engine series, good engine for a swap to be sure. Brand new, though. No junkyard specials on this one for a while.
Will
Originally Posted by Resolute
LOL, while I'm dreaming of a new LS3 to work on in the engine bay, I might as well dream of the corvette's rear mounted transaxle being squeezed out back in the Z. Perfect weight balance and sweet NA V8 power. That would be sweet.
I read a good article on GM Performance about the new LS3. The heads are very nice and really re-worked over the older LS6/LS2 heads. A good number of other changes as well. Looks to be a nice evolution of the LS engine series, good engine for a swap to be sure. Brand new, though. No junkyard specials on this one for a while.
Will
I read a good article on GM Performance about the new LS3. The heads are very nice and really re-worked over the older LS6/LS2 heads. A good number of other changes as well. Looks to be a nice evolution of the LS engine series, good engine for a swap to be sure. Brand new, though. No junkyard specials on this one for a while.
Will
Originally Posted by Netko350Z
Geeeez if you are going to do the engine swap and the Vette trannny.... why not just buy a Vettte then?
I don't plan on doing either, I rather prefer the VQ and would like to see Kwame's build push the NA envelope. I dig this LS swap, however, and the thought of a rear mounted transaxle to help offset the front weight gain would be quite a build and something to see.
Will
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Originally Posted by Abishop
The lsx? ummm......no. im just kiddin mang. Its just i see this thread every day!
Sadly this project has taken soooo much time that I have already started my new SEMA project car (only this time in my own garage with the help of some friends)....
LS9 + 1993 RX7 + widebody = PURE SEXINESSSSS!!!
Oh ohhhhh...
A recent trip to the Hinson website yielded this...
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Either they went out of business or they are updating their website.
A recent trip to the Hinson website yielded this...
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Either they went out of business or they are updating their website.
Almost the same as what I got
Originally Posted by J-ROZ33
Quarter mile takes no skill just deep pockets.
i've beaten cars much more expensive and that are supposed to much faster than my car, the reason i beat them is cause there IS skill involved
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well everybody the last finishing touches should be done by tomorrow. As soon as i get my car back i will take some nice rolling videos as well as post my overall review of the swap.
I can only assume that the only thing I will miss the sound of an SSQV.
Based on pricing I believe the labor (including parts) should be around $8k if hinson does the swap in house. Tack on the price of the motor and transmission you choose (from $2000-$skys the limit) and that should be what you expect to pay. Just remember that an LS2 with heads, cams and exhaust can achieve 550rwhp....N/A.
I can only assume that the only thing I will miss the sound of an SSQV.
Based on pricing I believe the labor (including parts) should be around $8k if hinson does the swap in house. Tack on the price of the motor and transmission you choose (from $2000-$skys the limit) and that should be what you expect to pay. Just remember that an LS2 with heads, cams and exhaust can achieve 550rwhp....N/A.
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$15k sould be about right for an LS2 and T56. Obviously you can add heads and cams at the time of install or later on and that would effectively change the pricing. I still think a 500rwhp N/A build on pump gas is the way to go in terms of reliability (altho the car might sound close to stalling at idle 
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The car is still at Hinson where should be finializing the test fitting of the production 3" dual X-Pipe exhaust on the car. I expect to have the car this weekend. I have a lot of things to do before I show it at HIN DC regarding the interior and what not. The shop is aware of my deadlines so I can only hope they meet them.
)The car is still at Hinson where should be finializing the test fitting of the production 3" dual X-Pipe exhaust on the car. I expect to have the car this weekend. I have a lot of things to do before I show it at HIN DC regarding the interior and what not. The shop is aware of my deadlines so I can only hope they meet them.