LS 350z engine swap
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Fine- but unless you have the requisite mechanical skills (not to mention the tools and a garage), some professional help will get the car up and running a lot faster than you trying to figure it out. We've had quite a few wannbes on here who've had threads like this and disappeared for months as they realized they were in over their heads.
Fine- but unless you have the requisite mechanical skills (not to mention the tools and a garage), some professional help will get the car up and running a lot faster than you trying to figure it out. We've had quite a few wannbes on here who've had threads like this and disappeared for months as they realized they were in over their heads.
but the actual mechanical skills learned have been priceless.. not something for the average bear though, nor someone who actually wants to drive the car again somewhat soon.
spot on.. i got way over my head.. but.. I still got it to the home stretch now at least though.. learned a lot.. like what its like to spend 40k i didnt have, and what its like to have a car on jack stands for three years.. again lol.
but the actual mechanical skills learned have been priceless.. not something for the average bear though, nor someone who actually wants to drive the car again somewhat soon.
but the actual mechanical skills learned have been priceless.. not something for the average bear though, nor someone who actually wants to drive the car again somewhat soon.
And I agree on the ‘what you learn’ aspect of it - ‘The journey is the reward’
I have a similar themed story (which continues) that I dont know I would trade for anything …
These types of builds are for people who enjoy the ‘process’ of a build … the planning, the budgeting, the compiling of parts, the building, the trips to the machine shop, the ‘fed ex just delivered your XYZ, the installing, the shake-down, the breaking stuff, the fixing stuff, and eventually the joy of success…
If you are someone who just wants a fast car than absolutely, unequivocally, do not do this … In the world of instant gratification, instant results, flash-bang of social media this is not for you…
These are not ‘microwave’ builds, they are the ‘slow-cooker’ of slow cookers …
Your best bet is to do what DK Mura suggests and find a professional to drop in replacement engine from a salvaged car.
You may have gotten in over your head on quite possibly the nicest LS swap I’ve ever seen … You may have dropped $40 on it but it looks like $80 …
And I agree on the ‘what you learn’ aspect of it - ‘The journey is the reward’
I have a similar themed story (which continues) that I dont know I would trade for anything …
These types of builds are for people who enjoy the ‘process’ of a build … the planning, the budgeting, the compiling of parts, the building, the trips to the machine shop, the ‘fed ex just delivered your XYZ, the installing, the shake-down, the breaking stuff, the fixing stuff, and eventually the joy of success…
If you are someone who just wants a fast car than absolutely, unequivocally, do not do this … In the world of instant gratification, instant results, flash-bang of social media this is not for you…
These are not ‘microwave’ builds, they are the ‘slow-cooker’ of slow cookers …
Your best bet is to do what DK Mura suggests and find a professional to drop in replacement engine from a salvaged car.
And I agree on the ‘what you learn’ aspect of it - ‘The journey is the reward’
I have a similar themed story (which continues) that I dont know I would trade for anything …
These types of builds are for people who enjoy the ‘process’ of a build … the planning, the budgeting, the compiling of parts, the building, the trips to the machine shop, the ‘fed ex just delivered your XYZ, the installing, the shake-down, the breaking stuff, the fixing stuff, and eventually the joy of success…
If you are someone who just wants a fast car than absolutely, unequivocally, do not do this … In the world of instant gratification, instant results, flash-bang of social media this is not for you…
These are not ‘microwave’ builds, they are the ‘slow-cooker’ of slow cookers …
Your best bet is to do what DK Mura suggests and find a professional to drop in replacement engine from a salvaged car.
According to GM, the LT is an "LS family" engine.
I do appreciate the guys that put the time, effort, and money into LS swapping but it seems like most (not all) LS swaps come out looking like **** … disorganized, wires everywhere, only half the interior works, oil/fluid leaks, intake pipes that look like junk, etc…
I’ve really only riden in a few and obviously the torque comes earlier and hits a little harder but you have to shift earlier and it seems like all you do is shift gears between short bursts of torque??
Ehhhh…no thanks, not for me … turbo it and wring it out to 6500 to 7000rpm…
but more power to the people that like the LS swap… just not for me…
I’ve really only riden in a few and obviously the torque comes earlier and hits a little harder but you have to shift earlier and it seems like all you do is shift gears between short bursts of torque??
Ehhhh…no thanks, not for me … turbo it and wring it out to 6500 to 7000rpm…
but more power to the people that like the LS swap… just not for me…
T56 trememc only imo
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