Bags or LS sawp? Opinions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bad_burb · 01-21-2009, 02:49 PM

I have a chance to pick up a ls2 and auto trans (GTO) for a very good price and have been wanting to do this swap for some time. On the other hand I have had the plans to bag the truck since I purchased it almost 2 years ago. I was looking in to buy bags and related supplies when talk of the LS2 came about, thus getting the gears turning in my head. I know in the end the LS swap will cost much more but the initial investment will be about the same as doing the bags.
I would like to hear what you guys would do and why (pros/cons). I realize that some don't like trucks that are baggged and some think that the motor isn't as important, but I would like to hear any and all opinions and/or suggestions. It will help me make my decision.

Thank you

flamingbig10 · 01-21-2009, 02:56 PM

I would go for the ls2, more power and better millage, by your avatar your truck looks slammed

silvereagle07 · 01-21-2009, 02:57 PM

I would like to do this also. I have an LS2 powered vehicle and man is it strong.

hotrodhomi · 01-21-2009, 03:00 PM

I think you should but the motor if its a good deal. When I bagged my truck I spent time finding new parts that people were selling after they sold their projects car/ trucks. I ended up getting most of my equipment at about half the price of new (even though it was all new). If you are patent and buy stuff when you find a deal, your project will be cheaper in the long run. go for the better deal and wait for the rest.

Tony_SS · 01-21-2009, 03:02 PM

You can always get bags... snag up the LS2 deal quick!

Ds86C10 · 01-21-2009, 03:03 PM

id go for the ls motor!

justpball · 01-21-2009, 04:41 PM

yea motor first, then you can buy bits and peices for the bags...

Conundrum · 01-21-2009, 05:04 PM

I agree, buy the ls2 first

thump16 · 01-21-2009, 08:04 PM

I would go LS2.

bad_burb · 01-21-2009, 09:20 PM

Wow! It's definatly an overwelming amount of ls votes. I guess I should have posted a poll. Let's keep'em comming. Thanks

jrsmith_2010 · 01-21-2009, 09:38 PM

i would go with the motor, then u can decide on bags later, it u bag it now, theres a limit on how fast it can go comfortably. and if u do the motor now, u can see how it handles

andrewmp6 · 01-21-2009, 09:49 PM

Yeah ls2 now its the bigger job and cost more.But you will love it once done.Take a look at http://www.brphotrods.com/Truck%20LS1.html

Damien · 01-22-2009, 03:36 PM

Ls2

Pyrotechnic · 01-22-2009, 03:44 PM

LS2! Drivetrains are only low mileage once! Bags can be bought at anytime.

silvereagle07 · 01-22-2009, 04:04 PM

Pyrotechnic I don't know if you have purchased an LS2 yet. Just saw one last night on ebay when I was searching for parts for my Trailblazer SS. It was an complete engine/trans combo with harness , ecm and tcm for a decent price. Claimed to have low miles and it's an 07 version just like mine.

silvereagle07 · 01-22-2009, 04:06 PM

I believe I read an article about this combo being used because the intake and tcm are different than the car version. Calibrated for torque.

thump16 · 01-22-2009, 04:12 PM

Bad Burb, Once you do the LS2 swap, you might want to redo your suspension according to your engine performance goals. Bags might not be the option you are looking for.
But if you want, I will buy some bags and you buy the motor and then we can swap parts even steven.

Site Moderators; I am only kidding. No sales transactions involved. Bad Burb can just give me the engine combo. Problem solved

crawdadfox · 01-22-2009, 04:54 PM

If the price is close....Dropmembers front and back!! You cant tell if it has an LS-2 when its laid out and the hood is shut!!

Besides the ol' ladys Trailblazer SS w/ LS-2 gets me speeding tickets all the time...more money in the long run!!

silvereagle07 · 01-22-2009, 05:34 PM

Besides the ol' ladys Trailblazer SS w/ LS-2 gets me speeding tickets all the time...more money in the long run!!

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Ain't that the truth!

bad_burb · 01-22-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thump16

Bad Burb, Once you do the LS2 swap, you might want to redo your suspension according to your engine performance goals. Bags might not be the option you are looking for.

Well If I go Ls2 I was thinking of ditching the bags idea for the Dropmember C4 w/ coilovers and something different for the rear.

Thank you all for your input!

thump16 · 01-22-2009, 06:17 PM

No problem. Just remember when you tire of the LS2; I will take it off your hands.

andrewmp6 · 01-22-2009, 10:25 PM

With a ls2 you'll have a hybrid truck it will burn rubber and gas.I wouldn't use a dropmember unless you want air bags.Progressive rate springs are great to have.

01-21-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	Bags or LS sawp? Opinions I have a chance to pick up a ls2 and auto trans (GTO) for a very good price and have been wanting to do this swap for some time. On the other hand I have had the plans to bag the truck since I purchased it almost 2 years ago. I was looking in to buy bags and related supplies when talk of the LS2 came about, thus getting the gears turning in my head. I know in the end the LS swap will cost much more but the initial investment will be about the same as doing the bags. I would like to hear what you guys would do and why (pros/cons). I realize that some don't like trucks that are baggged and some think that the motor isn't as important, but I would like to hear any and all opinions and/or suggestions. It will help me make my decision. Thank you __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)

01-21-2009, 02:56 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions I would go for the ls2, more power and better millage, by your avatar your truck looks slammed __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-21-2009, 02:57 PM	#3
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions I would like to do this also. I have an LS2 powered vehicle and man is it strong. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-21-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions I think you should but the motor if its a good deal. When I bagged my truck I spent time finding new parts that people were selling after they sold their projects car/ trucks. I ended up getting most of my equipment at about half the price of new (even though it was all new). If you are patent and buy stuff when you find a deal, your project will be cheaper in the long run. go for the better deal and wait for the rest. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-21-2009, 03:02 PM	#5
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions You can always get bags... snag up the LS2 deal quick!

01-21-2009, 03:03 PM	#6
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions id go for the ls motor! __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

01-21-2009, 04:41 PM	#7
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions yea motor first, then you can buy bits and peices for the bags... __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

01-21-2009, 05:04 PM	#8
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions I agree, buy the ls2 first __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

01-21-2009, 08:04 PM	#9
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions I would go LS2.

01-21-2009, 09:20 PM	#10
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions Wow! It's definatly an overwelming amount of ls votes. I guess I should have posted a poll. Let's keep'em comming. Thanks __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)

01-21-2009, 09:38 PM	#11
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions i would go with the motor, then u can decide on bags later, it u bag it now, theres a limit on how fast it can go comfortably. and if u do the motor now, u can see how it handles __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-21-2009, 09:49 PM	#12
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions Yeah ls2 now its the bigger job and cost more.But you will love it once done.Take a look at http://www.brphotrods.com/Truck%20LS1.html

01-22-2009, 03:36 PM	#13
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions Ls2 __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

01-22-2009, 03:44 PM	#14
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions LS2! Drivetrains are only low mileage once! Bags can be bought at anytime. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 01-22-2009 at 03:44 PM.

01-22-2009, 04:04 PM	#15
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions Pyrotechnic I don't know if you have purchased an LS2 yet. Just saw one last night on ebay when I was searching for parts for my Trailblazer SS. It was an complete engine/trans combo with harness , ecm and tcm for a decent price. Claimed to have low miles and it's an 07 version just like mine. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT



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01-22-2009, 04:06 PM	#16
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions I believe I read an article about this combo being used because the intake and tcm are different than the car version. Calibrated for torque. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-22-2009, 04:12 PM	#17
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions Bad Burb, Once you do the LS2 swap, you might want to redo your suspension according to your engine performance goals. Bags might not be the option you are looking for. But if you want, I will buy some bags and you buy the motor and then we can swap parts even steven. Site Moderators; I am only kidding. No sales transactions involved. Bad Burb can just give me the engine combo. Problem solved Last edited by thump16; 01-22-2009 at 04:19 PM.

01-22-2009, 04:54 PM	#18
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions If the price is close....Dropmembers front and back!! You cant tell if it has an LS-2 when its laid out and the hood is shut!! Besides the ol' ladys Trailblazer SS w/ LS-2 gets me speeding tickets all the time...more money in the long run!!

01-22-2009, 05:34 PM	#19
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions Besides the ol' ladys Trailblazer SS w/ LS-2 gets me speeding tickets all the time...more money in the long run!![/QUOTE] Ain't that the truth! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-22-2009, 06:17 PM	#21
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions No problem. Just remember when you tire of the LS2; I will take it off your hands.

01-22-2009, 10:25 PM	#22
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Bags or LS sawp? Opinions With a ls2 you'll have a hybrid truck it will burn rubber and gas.I wouldn't use a dropmember unless you want air bags.Progressive rate springs are great to have.

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