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06-08-2011, 03:15 AM | #1 |
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LS2 Swap
Anybody here ever do a LS2 swap? If so how much did it cost? What is all need to something like this
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06-08-2011, 09:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
It would be very similar to a 5.3L swap that a lot of us have done. The wiring on an LS2 is ever so slightly different (a few sensors are in diffent locations, but really makes no difference).
The LS2 is a spendy unit compared to a 5.3L or even a truck 6.0L. |
06-08-2011, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
Also, there is a sub-forum in engine for this sort of deal, here you go.
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06-08-2011, 11:56 AM | #4 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
comb the salvage yards for a totaled gto.
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06-08-2011, 12:01 PM | #5 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
I am in the middle of an LS2 swap but not into a pickup. I found a 22,000 mile dropout from a 2006 GTO at LKQ online but Cleveland Pick a Part also shops dropouts. Engine complete with computer, wiring harness, complete front accessory drive, clutch, T56 6 speed trans delivered into my garage was $7200.00.
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06-08-2011, 01:54 PM | #6 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
you can also cam a 6.0 or LSX and make great power for much cheaper than what the LS2s are going for. A full cam set up usually ends up costing me around $1100 for all the parts you would need. Then a tune of $300ish...
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06-09-2011, 11:04 AM | #7 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
Do you actually think you can source a complete LSx motor, clutch, trans, ecm and harness for less than $7000?
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06-09-2011, 11:23 AM | #8 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
absolutely
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06-09-2011, 11:43 AM | #9 | |
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Re: LS2 Swap
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I have bought 2 set ups for under 3k with decent mileage. 2001 motors, both had t56 trannies, Spec 3 clutch, McCleoud (sp) cylinder, full harness, accessories etc... If you are wanting brand new crate engine, brand new tranny, then yes, you will be in it for around 7k...
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06-09-2011, 12:15 PM | #10 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
All day long. I paid 3k for a low mile LS1, transmission, harness, computer, driveshaft, etc. That was 8 years ago.....
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06-09-2011, 05:24 PM | #11 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
Just picked up a lq4/4l80e w/ 60k miles, harness and computer for 1700.
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06-09-2011, 08:36 PM | #12 |
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06-09-2011, 05:26 PM | #13 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
Kinda new. Overlook my double post.
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06-09-2011, 05:42 PM | #14 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
for compairison, you can get a brand new 6.2L LS3, e rod engine. comes fully loaded, gas pedal, maf, harness, computer, fuel pump, exhaust manifolds with cats and o2s for about 7500$ and a create t56 is about 2700$...and thats dealers priceing...a good low mileage (less then 40xxx) ls2, t56 combo is typically in the 3000-5000 range..
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06-10-2011, 02:05 AM | #15 |
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Re: LS2 Swap
On the budget end also consider buying a salvaged vehicle. There is a build on here where the person bought an engine and a van came with it. For the price he got it for he basically could have had the engine/tranny/wiring for free after parting out the van and getting scrap prices for the rest. That is my plan when I have the right truck to put it in
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