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y5mgisi · 10-10-2012, 01:36 AM

Anyone else not as interested in other motor builds after they have learned about and/or worked on an LS motor? Suddenly, talk of TBI upgrades and TPI swaps have me thinking, "why?" Instead of previously thinking "Sweet!". Anyone else feel the same?

Nitschke · 10-10-2012, 02:37 AM

YES!

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mcmlxix · 10-10-2012, 05:32 AM

I barely started my LSx swap and I think the same way.. I was trying to convince my friend to so a 5.3L swap too....

Wasted Income · 10-10-2012, 09:21 AM

Haha, at car shows....unless it's got an LS, or boost....I no care.

But I'm kinda biased...I have done like 5 LS swaps, and have 4 spare 5.3s and 6.0s sitting around the shop

ls1nova71 · 10-10-2012, 09:27 AM

I'm probably not the norm, but LS swaps to ma are almost boring now. Don't get me wrong, I still like them, but they aren't as awe inspiring as they used to be. Guess I've just been them too long. But yeah, an old small block does nothing at all for me anymore.

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Indian113 · 10-10-2012, 10:19 AM

I'm still working on my 5.3 in my S10,but I'll never do a carb motor rebuild again! I'm even thinking strong on a Ls for my Model A someday.

nacho55 · 10-10-2012, 10:27 AM

I love my 5.3 swap and woundnt want anything other than a bigblock with a big blower.. but they are starting to saturate the car shows and mags.
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19seventeeCustom · 10-10-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

I'm probably not the norm, but LS swaps to ma are almost boring now. Don't get me wrong, I still like them, but they aren't as awe inspiring as they used to be. Guess I've just been them too long. But yeah, an old small block does nothing at all for me anymore.

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lol I'm the same way. finally got my swap done and then
I'm like, is this it!!? but I've been into ls mills for 10 years,comes
with the territory I guess........although I have no interest in small
blocks at ALL anymore. don't care what car/truck it is.
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BR3W CITY · 10-10-2012, 12:54 PM

An lsx swap is like being with your new girlfriend when your in high school....Second base isn't nearly as important once you've gone to third....and when you steal home, you forget you even ran the bases.

Daaaanz67 · 10-10-2012, 03:10 PM

Love my ls swap can't wait to do my 70 chevelle that I've owned for last 25 years
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y5mgisi · 10-10-2012, 04:23 PM

Well then safe to say I'm not the only one! What started all this was a guy on another forum doing a huge overhaul to his tbi 350. Cost him like $3500. And I'm just thinking, dude! For the same price you could have done an ls and been way happier! Oh well. I have to say my heart is still with my first love which is a qjet topped stock 350. That's what started my love and thats got to be my favorite motor. But, for something that you want power, economy, and driveabilty from, ls is the best in ky opinion.
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Jdubs71 · 10-10-2012, 09:34 PM

I was initially going to go with an LT1 swap, had the motor for over a year and talked myself out of it for an LSx swap thanks to many of you on the forum. Sold the LT1 long block for twice as much as I paid for my 5.3. Although I have a long way to go with my build I'm glad I changed my mind. I love this forum!
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Wasted Income · 10-11-2012, 09:59 AM

Once you swap an LS into something...you want to swap it into EVERYTHING.

Here's a jet boat I built a few year ago with a healthy 6.0L in it. Want to swap the BBC out of my big boat, and put a boosted LS in that too....ugh. haha.

Was even featured by LSxTV

http://www.lsxtv.com/news/swap-insan...ered-jet-boat/

Super73 · 10-11-2012, 02:35 PM

I hate my slow LS based motor. I keep having to change my ET goals. Now it is 9's naturally aspirated. Stupid money pit

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jimmydean · 10-11-2012, 08:05 PM

Don't say that. I am pulling the LT1 out of my Vette for my truck so I can put an LS in the Vette.

I don't want to spend the money for 2 Ls's.

BigDan3131 · 10-12-2012, 02:50 AM

I'll be putting a 6.0L in my 64 but I still love Big Block Chevy's. Its hard to beat the massive torque you can get out of one so easily. That and being able to build one as large as 1000 CID if you can afford it.

whitels1 · 10-14-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Once you swap an LS into something...you want to swap it into EVERYTHING.

Here's a jet boat I built a few year ago with a healthy 6.0L in it. Want to swap the BBC out of my big boat, and put a boosted LS in that too....ugh. haha.

Was even featured by LSxTV

http://www.lsxtv.com/news/swap-insan...ered-jet-boat/

Bad ass boat and your right I want to swap an LS into everything I see. I walked by a Nissan Hard body this morning and it crossed my mind

LOL

High ho silverado · 10-15-2012, 05:16 PM

I'm still in the middle of my swap but like artic blaze said I wana do one in everything now! My next swap is going to be a s-10 extreme if I can find one for the rite price, those things are expensive even for a wrecked one.
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clinebarger · 10-15-2012, 07:22 PM

Not really, Im into Diesel swaps & LT1 swaps also, Got to have variety

68GMCCustom · 10-15-2012, 07:57 PM

Both my toys are LSx powered...wouldn't have it any other way!

BR3W CITY · 10-15-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by High ho silverado

I'm still in the middle of my swap but like artic blaze said I wana do one in everything now! My next swap is going to be a s-10 extreme if I can find one for the rite price, those things are expensive even for a wrecked one.
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mcmlxix · 10-16-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by High ho silverado

I'm still in the middle of my swap but like artic blaze said I wana do one in everything now! My next swap is going to be a s-10 extreme if I can find one for the rite price, those things are expensive even for a wrecked one.
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High ho silverado · 10-16-2012, 02:30 AM

Wish I was closer to Vegas, and iv seen them a little cheaper, I'm hopin to score a slightly wrecked one or one with a bad motor, I love building my own projects, the 83 in my avatar was jus a cab sitting on a frame when I got it. Jus hate buying someone else's project, doesn't feel like mine, and this being my first ls swap I'm realy enjoying it. And yes a black on black extreme is what I'm looking for but my price is probly not even close to yours, lol.
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10-10-2012, 01:36 AM	#1
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Anyone else jaded by their LS? Anyone else not as interested in other motor builds after they have learned about and/or worked on an LS motor? Suddenly, talk of TBI upgrades and TPI swaps have me thinking, "why?" Instead of previously thinking "Sweet!". Anyone else feel the same? __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

10-10-2012, 02:37 AM	#2
Nitschke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 53	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? YES! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ~72 Chevy Truck~ Motor: LY6 6.0 Liter Trans: 6L80E Still under construction

10-10-2012, 05:32 AM	#3
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? I barely started my LSx swap and I think the same way.. I was trying to convince my friend to so a 5.3L swap too.... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-10-2012, 09:21 AM	#4
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? Haha, at car shows....unless it's got an LS, or boost....I no care. But I'm kinda biased...I have done like 5 LS swaps, and have 4 spare 5.3s and 6.0s sitting around the shop __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-10-2012, 09:27 AM	#5
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? I'm probably not the norm, but LS swaps to ma are almost boring now. Don't get me wrong, I still like them, but they aren't as awe inspiring as they used to be. Guess I've just been them too long. But yeah, an old small block does nothing at all for me anymore. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

10-10-2012, 10:19 AM	#6
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? I'm still working on my 5.3 in my S10,but I'll never do a carb motor rebuild again! I'm even thinking strong on a Ls for my Model A someday.

10-10-2012, 10:27 AM	#7
nacho55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: El Mirage AZ Posts: 169	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? I love my 5.3 swap and woundnt want anything other than a bigblock with a big blower.. but they are starting to saturate the car shows and mags. Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2012, 12:54 PM	#9
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? An lsx swap is like being with your new girlfriend when your in high school....Second base isn't nearly as important once you've gone to third....and when you steal home, you forget you even ran the bases. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

10-10-2012, 03:10 PM	#10
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? Love my ls swap can't wait to do my 70 chevelle that I've owned for last 25 years Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2012, 04:23 PM	#11
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? Well then safe to say I'm not the only one! What started all this was a guy on another forum doing a huge overhaul to his tbi 350. Cost him like $3500. And I'm just thinking, dude! For the same price you could have done an ls and been way happier! Oh well. I have to say my heart is still with my first love which is a qjet topped stock 350. That's what started my love and thats got to be my favorite motor. But, for something that you want power, economy, and driveabilty from, ls is the best in ky opinion. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

10-10-2012, 09:34 PM	#12
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? I was initially going to go with an LT1 swap, had the motor for over a year and talked myself out of it for an LSx swap thanks to many of you on the forum. Sold the LT1 long block for twice as much as I paid for my 5.3. Although I have a long way to go with my build I'm glad I changed my mind. I love this forum! Posted via Mobile Device

10-11-2012, 09:59 AM	#13
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? Once you swap an LS into something...you want to swap it into EVERYTHING. Here's a jet boat I built a few year ago with a healthy 6.0L in it. Want to swap the BBC out of my big boat, and put a boosted LS in that too....ugh. haha. Was even featured by LSxTV http://www.lsxtv.com/news/swap-insan...ered-jet-boat/ __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-11-2012, 02:35 PM	#14
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? I hate my slow LS based motor. I keep having to change my ET goals. Now it is 9's naturally aspirated. Stupid money pit Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-11-2012, 08:05 PM	#15
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? Don't say that. I am pulling the LT1 out of my Vette for my truck so I can put an LS in the Vette. I don't want to spend the money for 2 Ls's. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

10-12-2012, 02:50 AM	#16
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? I'll be putting a 6.0L in my 64 but I still love Big Block Chevy's. Its hard to beat the massive torque you can get out of one so easily. That and being able to build one as large as 1000 CID if you can afford it. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock



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10-15-2012, 05:16 PM	#18
High ho silverado Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clearmont mo. Posts: 75	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? I'm still in the middle of my swap but like artic blaze said I wana do one in everything now! My next swap is going to be a s-10 extreme if I can find one for the rite price, those things are expensive even for a wrecked one. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan G Lift it, fat chicks cant jump! 83 Chevy shortbed 4x4: 6.0 ls powered 97 Chevy 3/4 ton ex cab 454: work horse 00 Chevy camaro: daily driver 83 Chevy 3/4 ton: dads old rig

10-15-2012, 07:22 PM	#19
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? Not really, Im into Diesel swaps & LT1 swaps also, Got to have variety

10-15-2012, 07:57 PM	#20
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? Both my toys are LSx powered...wouldn't have it any other way! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

10-16-2012, 02:30 AM	#23
High ho silverado Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clearmont mo. Posts: 75	Re: Anyone else jaded by their LS? Wish I was closer to Vegas, and iv seen them a little cheaper, I'm hopin to score a slightly wrecked one or one with a bad motor, I love building my own projects, the 83 in my avatar was jus a cab sitting on a frame when I got it. Jus hate buying someone else's project, doesn't feel like mine, and this being my first ls swap I'm realy enjoying it. And yes a black on black extreme is what I'm looking for but my price is probly not even close to yours, lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan G Lift it, fat chicks cant jump! 83 Chevy shortbed 4x4: 6.0 ls powered 97 Chevy 3/4 ton ex cab 454: work horse 00 Chevy camaro: daily driver 83 Chevy 3/4 ton: dads old rig

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