Price of a LS Swap

[FLDBRED]

With LS swaps getting more common every day,what do you think is a reasonable "guess" on the cost of the swap? Are there any shops doing this type of work or is it still mostly DIYS ?

[rob32472]

if done yourself i would say around 1500.00 - 2k for everything.....

[FLDBRED]

Originally Posted by rob32472

if done yourself i would say around 1500.00 - 2k for everything.....

REALLY...I would have thought it was much more than that!

[tinkerdad]

This is what I've got my eye on.

http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/E...8&key=packages

[FLDBRED]

That's really nice! A little pricey for me,but real nice!

[CHP c-10]

Hey FLDBRED,
I am in the process of doing an ls swap right now. I found a 5.3 with 4l60e (28k miles) complete drop out with computer and wiring for 1100. My local hot-rod mechanic projects the cost for all that I want done is 1500-2000 (and that includes some work on some extra stuff- vintage air, rewiring the whole truck,...) If you are looking at a new package I was very impressed with mastmotorsports.com the multiple time I spoke with them. They have info and chronicled their ls swap into one of our trucks, still $ but less than turnkey.

[FLDBRED]

Originally Posted by CHP c-10

Hey FLDBRED,
I am in the process of doing an ls swap right now. I found a 5.3 with 4l60e (28k miles) complete drop out with computer and wiring for 1100. My local hot-rod mechanic projects the cost for all that I want done is 1500-2000 (and that includes some work on some extra stuff- vintage air, rewiring the whole truck,...) If you are looking at a new package I was very impressed with mastmotorsports.com the multiple time I spoke with them. They have info and chronicled their ls swap into one of our trucks, still $ but less than turnkey.

Thanks...maybe a LS swap isn't as painful as I thought!

[usmcchevy]

If I come in under 2k I'll be happy. All I have so far is:
engine+trans 800
motor mounts 14
adapt plates 30
trans mount 48
auto trans X member 40

$932

[nesox]

The new issue of Hot Rod has a good rundown on cost and components, in the "tech" section. I found it informative. Quotes ran from 2k-5k.

[FLDBRED]

Thanks I just got that in the mail!

[Clyde65]

Dont be afraid to do it yourself, I did. It drops in there easily with the motor mounts and a new trans mount ( not always needed). My costs other than motor/trans is harness- @$600.00. PCM reflash-$300.00, mounts @$150.00..questions just ask, also look at Thealien's thread in the Engine/LSx section, lots of info there

[SactoJim]

Originally Posted by CHP c-10

Hey FLDBRED,
I am in the process of doing an ls swap right now. I found a 5.3 with 4l60e (28k miles) complete drop out with computer and wiring for 1100. My local hot-rod mechanic projects the cost for all that I want done is 1500-2000 (and that includes some work on some extra stuff- vintage air, rewiring the whole truck,...) If you are looking at a new package I was very impressed with mastmotorsports.com the multiple time I spoke with them. They have info and chronicled their ls swap into one of our trucks, still $ but less than turnkey.

That's a killer deal on a drop-out (especially in this area).......if you don't mind me asking, who was your source?....wrecking yard?......get lucky with Craigslist?....or...

[CHP c-10]

Hey Sactojim,
Yeah, I think I got lucky. I was searching for awhile and spotted this on ebay. It was in Stockton (1.5 hrs away+/-) so I drove down and bought it right away. He seemed like a stand up guy and he tested it while still in the truck before he bought it for his project, then decided to go another route.
It is being installed now, so I hope it turns out ok...

[tinkerdad]

This is another source I've researched. It is worth downloading their price as a parts guide

http://www.hotrodlane.cc/

[FLDBRED]

Originally Posted by tinkerdad

This is another source I've researched. It is worth downloading their price as a parts guide

http://www.hotrodlane.cc/

That's a great site! Thanks...remember before the computer how hard it was to get information?I think we are spoiled! LOL

[FLDBRED]

Does anyone know of a shop doing LS swaps in the NJ area? Thanks!