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06-08-2011, 03:15 AM
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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
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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. |
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06-08-2011, 11:40 AM
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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
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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
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Re: LS2 Swap
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06-08-2011, 01:54 PM
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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 $300ish...
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06-09-2011, 11:04 AM
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06-09-2011, 11:23 AM
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06-09-2011, 11:43 AM
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I have bought 2 set ups for under 3k with decent mileage. 2001 motors, both had t56 trannies, Spec 3 clutch, McCleoud (sp) cylinder, full harness, accessories etc... If you are wanting brand new crate engine, brand new tranny, then yes, you will be in it for around 7k...
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06-09-2011, 12:15 PM
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06-09-2011, 05:24 PM
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Location: Thompsons Station, TN
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Re: LS2 Swap
Just picked up a lq4/4l80e w/ 60k miles, harness and computer for 1700.
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06-09-2011, 05:26 PM
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Re: LS2 Swap
Kinda new. Overlook my double post.
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06-09-2011, 05:42 PM
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Re: LS2 Swap
for compairison, you can get a brand new 6.2L LS3, e rod engine. comes fully loaded, gas pedal, maf, harness, computer, fuel pump, exhaust manifolds with cats and o2s for about 7500$ 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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06-09-2011, 08:36 PM
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Re: LS2 Swap
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06-09-2011, 11:39 PM
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Has more rust than truck...
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Location: Ivanhoe, MN
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Re: LS2 Swap
Right now I have right at $2200 in my swap right now and still need exhaust and gauges. $800 of that was my 30k mile 4.8/4L80e with everything but the TAC. This includes parts to convert to auto, power steering with tilt and hydroboost.
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06-10-2011, 01:42 AM
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Re: LS2 Swap
If your looking to save some money, use an iron block. They weigh about 100 lbs more and cost half as much.
I like the 4.8 as well. It likes to spin and with an easy mild cam swap (GM's Hotcam for example) they make 324hp. Then if you must have more, throw crank, rods and pistons (they are all plentiful and cheap) and voila.... 5.3. Bore it and you could have an iron 5.7 LS1... So many choices....... Last edited by 5150.4.67; 06-10-2011 at 02:00 AM. |
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06-10-2011, 01:57 AM
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Re: LS2 Swap
BTW, I have an Iron LQ4 bored to 370....
Engine on craigslist (80K) with water damage to cylinders (engine fire) $400 Machine work (bore, polish crank, and check rods) $250 New bearings, gaskets etc, $390 243 heads $500 New valves $200 LS6 valve springs $70 Cam $350 Pushrods $100 Pistons $400 Roller rockers (unnecessary) $400 4l80e $400 (bought with engine) = about $3500 I already had a harness and CPU, but one can be had for under $200. |
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06-10-2011, 02:05 AM
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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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