Z33Art V3.0-LS1/TH400 Swap
Armed Ferret do the LS swap!! I'm planning on doing this in my garage as well. We totally could help each other out in doing the swap!! Maybe do them both at the same time!!! I'm compiling information and will try and put together a step by step process when it comes to the accessories, and wiring. With the help of Quamen and hopefully other people we could have the support like the 240 guys have when they do their swaps.
Made my own back when I was turbo and was able to retrofit it to this motor with ease due to how I ran it.
Armed Ferret do the LS swap!! I'm planning on doing this in my garage as well. We totally could help each other out in doing the swap!! Maybe do them both at the same time!!! I'm compiling information and will try and put together a step by step process when it comes to the accessories, and wiring. With the help of Quamen and hopefully other people we could have the support like the 240 guys have when they do their swaps.
don't have a garage, and it'll be a few years before i'm ready to do whatever i do....whether it's an LS swap or a twin turbo setup. leaning much to the LS swap at this point, though.
just got my z this past spring....still plenty of driving to do in it before I decide on a new setup.
thanks for the info quamen...any pics of the fuel tank side of that return system by chance?
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Very nice work man. Love watching your transformations Deff. jealous of your skillz... Would you recommend this set-up over any other for a DD?
Chris
Deff. jealous of your skillz... Would you recommend this set-up over any other for a DD?Chris
The only reason I would not recommend it is that every shop I have seen do this swap has done an average job in my opinion. Those who I have talked to who had a shop do the swap for them have generally been less than pleased with the service and quailty they received. Not saying they don't love their cars because I am sure they do. It's just that the people I have talked with who have had swaps from Sikky or Hinson were not entirely pleased for one reason or another.
I personally was going to go with a Sikky kit but they failed to return my phone call numerous times so I said "F" it and made my own.
If you can afford it and don't look at the project as $X.XX=XXXwhp, I would totally recommend it. I spent a lot of money for 322whp, but now I can go spend $700 on valvetrain and a cam and make 50whp with ease. That is where the real payback is other than the looks people give you.
The only reason I would not recommend it is that every shop I have seen do this swap has done an average job in my opinion. Those who I have talked to who had a shop do the swap for them have generally been less than pleased with the service and quality they received. Not saying they don't love their cars because I am sure they do. It's just that the people I have talked with who have had swaps from Sikky or Hinson were not entirely pleased for one reason or another.
I personally was going to go with a Sikky kit but they failed to return my phone call numerous times so I said "F" it and made my own.
The only reason I would not recommend it is that every shop I have seen do this swap has done an average job in my opinion. Those who I have talked to who had a shop do the swap for them have generally been less than pleased with the service and quality they received. Not saying they don't love their cars because I am sure they do. It's just that the people I have talked with who have had swaps from Sikky or Hinson were not entirely pleased for one reason or another.
I personally was going to go with a Sikky kit but they failed to return my phone call numerous times so I said "F" it and made my own.
the Sikky 350z kit was still in the prototype and testing phase while my swap was being performed at JE Import Performance. JE was extremely professional throughout entire procedure and always kept me well informed as to the cost when they thought is might matter. It should also be noted that they absolutely stand behind their work.
I 100% agree with Quamen about being realistic with your goals. He spent a lot of time and money to get 322+hp (sure they'll be a lot more to come). If his goals were to simply make 4, 5, 600hp then he could have easily done that with the VQ for half the money and time. Now he can achieve the same power level from a more reliable platform for less money. Parts are way cheaper for the LS then they are for the VQ. Have you ever priced a set of CNC heads and cams for a VQ? Ever seen a Heads and Cam combo in a VQ make 100+rwhp?
Love the swap Quamen. You can be my wing-man anytime. LOL
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Florida
If you can afford it and don't look at the project as $X.XX=XXXwhp, I would totally recommend it. I spent a lot of money for 322whp, but now I can go spend $700 on valvetrain and a cam and make 50whp with ease. That is where the real payback is other than the looks people give you.
The only reason I would not recommend it is that every shop I have seen do this swap has done an average job in my opinion. Those who I have talked to who had a shop do the swap for them have generally been less than pleased with the service and quailty they received. Not saying they don't love their cars because I am sure they do. It's just that the people I have talked with who have had swaps from Sikky or Hinson were not entirely pleased for one reason or another.
I personally was going to go with a Sikky kit but they failed to return my phone call numerous times so I said "F" it and made my own.
The only reason I would not recommend it is that every shop I have seen do this swap has done an average job in my opinion. Those who I have talked to who had a shop do the swap for them have generally been less than pleased with the service and quailty they received. Not saying they don't love their cars because I am sure they do. It's just that the people I have talked with who have had swaps from Sikky or Hinson were not entirely pleased for one reason or another.
I personally was going to go with a Sikky kit but they failed to return my phone call numerous times so I said "F" it and made my own.
Very nice work again and wish you were closer
Chris
Started the winter drag build V3.1!
Goal is lighten the car and get it under 3000lbs wet without driver. I will also be adding some safety items and things like a differential brace in order to help improve my reliability and times at the track. Started in the back half by stripping the interior. Going to start removing the tar and sound deadening this weekend and then move onto under the dash and the front end.
I have some drag slicks and wheels on the way also. Seats and harnesses will be in along with a fuel cell and hopefully a 100-shot of nitrous soon!
Goal is lighten the car and get it under 3000lbs wet without driver. I will also be adding some safety items and things like a differential brace in order to help improve my reliability and times at the track. Started in the back half by stripping the interior. Going to start removing the tar and sound deadening this weekend and then move onto under the dash and the front end.
I have some drag slicks and wheels on the way also. Seats and harnesses will be in along with a fuel cell and hopefully a 100-shot of nitrous soon!
