As many of you may know, I have been working on swapping an LS1/TH400 into my Z. I figure it is time to start a thread as I approach completion of the project in the next couple weeks.

To start I want to say that I cannot tell anyone how much this swap cost. I did 100% of the custom work myself and used parts that may not be the same as someone considering this swap would want. I also choose the LS1 because I was able to find one I was comfortable purchasing. I also choose the Th400 over the six speed for ease of installation and I because I live near a drag strip.

Parts Breakdown:
1) 2001 5.7L LS1
2) TCI Built TH400 w/Valve Body
3) TCI Torque Converter w/3600 rpm Stall
4) TCI Flexplate
5) Driveshaft Shop Custom Driveshaft
6) B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter
7) Electromotive TEC GT Standalone ECM
8) Electromotive Standalone Direct Fire Ignition Units
9) Derale Transmission Cooler
10) Howe Custom Double Pass Radiator
11) Summit Racing Crank Dampner
12) Moroso Coolant Expansion Tank
13) Canton Modified Oil Pan
14) Jantzer Performance Throttle Body
15) FAST fuel rails
16) Speedhut Tachometer
17) 350z Factory Alternator/Power Steering Pump/Sensors
18) Summit X-Pipe
19) Moroso Spiral Flow Mufflers
20) Custom Headers
21) Magnecor Ignition Wires

As of right now I am not doing any internal to the motor. Over winter I am looking to do a cam and an intake manifold. Now on to pictures!





























Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKH-OgzLGQM

 

nice...how much did it cost?














hahha joking!!

 

Looks fantastic Quaman, are you doing the headers yourself? How do you plan on "finishing" around the shifter, Modding the stock leather boot?

 

I would have just done the cam and intake already. Simple job on that motor with it out... But anyway in for sick results.

 

Doing the headers myself. I am water jet cutting an aluminum plate that will fit perfectly aroung the shifter hole. Would have used the stock boot but it would look weird with the reverse lockout.

 

I agree but just got married so that explains it a bit

Anyways I have amazing access to everything on my car. The LS1 is further back than the stock VQ35DE

 

Prop's to you for doing it all yourself and i'll bet it comes out pretty sweet in the end.

 

Great work going on here, I look forward to see the results!

 

Finally Quamen!!! I get to see more pics!! Can't wait for you to fire up this beast!! Oh and congrats on getting married!!

 

Finished the driver side header but will only be able to get about half way on the passenger side since I'm short on tubing and bends. I will post pictures later of the driver side header. I'm really glad I got the hard one out of the way first. It will make the passenger side header seem like a breeze.

Going to switch over to finishing up my intake, wiring and mounting the alternator in the mean time while I wait for the tubing to come in.

 

sweet! cant wait to see the EMS solution.

I've been playing with the TH400 idea. Be interesting to see how you like it for normal driving.

 

Have you ever driven a TH400 under boost? By far the most amazing feeling ever having traction in 1st gear to over 60mph . With the power you have you won't have traction but it will still be awesome.

Luckily I don't really normal drive my car so I'm sure I won't car to much.

 

^doubled the mileage on your old motor today.

She now has 80 miles while in my car.

My passenger side coolant pipe had 2 leaks! Guilt tripping ya man!

Good to see you finally posting some progress pics.

 

Driver side header is completely tacked together and ready for weld!

 

Very nice on the long tubes. Is that a burns collector?

 

It is a Howe Racing collector. 1.75" to 3".

 

Looking very nice, I cant wait for more.

 

Those collectors are very nicely priced. Too bad they dont have much v6 options

 

Yeah they are really well made and priced but no V6 options :-(.

 

damn ry that ***** insane. im gonna have to swing over and see this thing once its all together