http://msperformanceonline.com/54102.html

 

Thanks for the links.. and I know that FAST makes the unit, just didn't know if anyone had done it before. I'm not trying to expand boundries here, just want a car that runs.

Good info in the other links... wish I wasn't hammered on IPA Dogfish Head 90 minute.. I do my best Ebay bidding when hammered

I will try and get this GTO dropout LS2 and then document the entire process and costs involved to help others that are considering this swap since I truly believe (even before the last engine failed) that the future of this platform is going to be LS swaps and large single turbos.

 

Im finding this swap very intriguing and interesting in how cost effective it is. Its kinda funny that you could sell your FI setup and motor and fund a huge chunk of the project with that. I always feared boosting my vq for reliability issues, this seems like a good solution. Keep the knowledge flowing. Great thread

 

cass so ur getting a dropout local

 

I'm sold on this swap as well. I'm hoping Cass sticks with the ViPec. I want to see if the ViPec or the ProEFI will allow you to keep the stock gauges. I want mine to look as factory as can be, but just a different drive train.

And is anyone with this swap running Coilovers? What spring rates did you change to?

 

From what I've seen reading here and elsewhere, the LS-based engine/T56 combo is about the same weight gain you'd get with a twin-turbo setup with FMIC.

I would throw out an educated guess that suspension setups intended for the added weight of a TT addition would likely do well with an LS-based swap.

Of course, since I don't personally own an LS-based Z (yet), obviously my educated guess won't be as accurate or as good as firsthand info.

 

With that said, I should be fine with the spring rates I got for my coils now. I could be wrong, but I don't know of any FI guys needing heavier springs. Hopefully someone corrects me on that........

 

I have that TB for my FAST 102,,, that thing is massive..

And this is my pedal setup that I am going to be using.... And I will be doing a in-depth write up on my build so it will answer every thing..

http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/60...-XBAG-6148.jpg

http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/TCB-40LS1K/10002/-1

 

I won my auction... I am the new owner of a GTO LS2/T56... and so it begins

 

Nice, so you are conveting the DBW to the cable setup correct?

Thanks for the links... and get up on that build and thread so its easy for the rest of us

 

Congrats Cass.

 

TY my former F/I brother

I only hope you don't get 5 deep like me.

 

FYI it is fairly easy to convert the stock Z throttle pedal to cable if you are going that route. It converted mine in about two hours.

 

I'm on my 3rd built engine and not to forget the stock one, I'm on my way to break your record


edited: I almost forgot, I blew a rental car engine too (2010 Hyundai Accent) a couple of months ago.

 

I suppose I will see if the ViPEC can control the DBW setup on the LS2, my tuner says it will, but I want to be cost effective and I think that limits my TB to the 90mm. Any idea how much the TB will affect HP?

 

Any pics on your pedal?

 

Congrats!!



A new chapter starts for you!!

 

https://my350z.com/forum/members/586...19001238a.html

Just had to cut some of the stock pedal assembly and weld a piece of u-channel to it to attach the cable to. I have since extended the channel further up to get a perfect cable alignment.

 

WTF! I have shared more info on the LS swap then any one person on this forum and I get this after stating my own opinion? As far as technical information is concerned I've never posted any incorrect information. As far as the cost of the swap I've given a realistic figure based on what it cost me and others I've spoken to. How many people on this forum or any other have even done this swap to where I'm the only one labeled as a "****"?
When people were still trying to figure out how to get a working tach in the dash, I posted the directions for how I made mine work with links and photos. You're welcome.
1. The LS swap isn't something NEW and I didn't invent it.
2. I don't think of it as some exclusive club for the rich snobs of the world.
3. I'm not trying to be a "****" by sharing what I think and why I think it and attacking me because I don't share your thoughts and opinions is childish.

I'm gonna say it once more for those who missed it.

I will share any information I can that will serve to help anyone serious about this swap. Post your questions on this thread or send me a PM and I'll answer it the best I can even if it's not exactly what you wanna hear.

On the other hand if you wanna believe "bigcloud's" hate mongering of me about how big of a "****" I have that's fine too.

 

real badass, looks pretty expensive