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10-19-2016, 04:08 PM | #1 |
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Change of plans I think - Time to go LS
Hey all,
So in my build I have been putting together kind of a frankenmotor, which is a Gen 1 SBC, but with LS-tech via sequetion FI and spark, coil packs, etc. Well the wife and I have been discussing and eventual move to a big city in a few years, where I won't have a garage. I'm feeling like I should move up my LS plans, so that I build something that's easier to maintain, and perhaps more reliable. As fun and unique as the frankenmotor would be, it just wouldn't be as practical as having a tried and true LS swap. So some questions: Any good sources for a nice LS2/LS3? I haven't decided if I'm building one myself, or going turn key on a crate motor (or somewhere inbetween). Any preferences on motor mounts (ECE?). Headers that are known to fit an LS2/LS3 and clear our frames? I'll start doing some digging through build threads, but if anyone has some easy pointers, I'm all ears! Cheers all |
10-19-2016, 07:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Change of plans I think - Time to go LS
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10-19-2016, 08:42 PM | #3 |
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Re: Change of plans I think - Time to go LS
Thanks Clyde!
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10-19-2016, 10:35 PM | #4 |
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Re: Change of plans I think - Time to go LS
Here's an LS2 in Portland https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ptd/5794398435.html
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10-20-2016, 11:28 AM | #5 |
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Re: Change of plans I think - Time to go LS
Parts compatibility is critical. Try to get everything from the same donor vehicle, especially the ECU and the DBW throttle modules.
I used ECE motor mounts with great success. Doug Thorley make headers that fit to a tee with the ECE motor mounts. I can attest to this because they used my truck to make the prototype. |
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10-21-2016, 07:10 PM | #7 |
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Re: Change of plans I think - Time to go LS
So I already have some CPP engine perches:
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...6772LS1-RK.jpg Anyone know if I could combine them with these: http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...s/LS1-KU-P.htm Or am I better off selling the perches and going for a known entity altogether? |
10-21-2016, 07:13 PM | #8 |
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Re: Change of plans I think - Time to go LS
Or perhaps the Dirty dingo mounts attached to the CPP brackets. Just not sure if the Doug T headers would clear . . . http://dirtydingo.com/shop/pages.php?pID=9&CDpath=3
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10-21-2016, 09:18 PM | #9 |
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Re: Change of plans I think - Time to go LS
I used stock stands, $30.00 ICT Billet eBay adapters with 1 7/8 Speed Engineering long tubes. The stands are in the stock location, everything fits fine.
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