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romit1 · 06-08-2011, 03:15 AM

Anybody here ever do a LS2 swap? If so how much did it cost? What is all need to something like this

Ackattack · 06-08-2011, 09:18 AM

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.

DjS71 · 06-08-2011, 11:40 AM

Also, there is a sub-forum in engine for this sort of deal, here you go.

vasquezmrysvll · 06-08-2011, 11:56 AM

comb the salvage yards for a totaled gto.

*Fitz* · 06-08-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by romit1

Anybody here ever do a LS2 swap? If so how much did it cost? What is all need to something like this

I am in the middle of an LS2 swap but not into a pickup. I found a 22,000 mile dropout from a 2006 GTO at LKQ online but Cleveland Pick a Part also shops dropouts. Engine complete with computer, wiring harness, complete front accessory drive, clutch, T56 6 speed trans delivered into my garage was $7200.00.

**GMC-YA68** · 06-08-2011, 01:54 PM

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...

*Fitz* · 06-09-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GMC-YA68

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...

Do you actually think you can source a complete LSx motor, clutch, trans, ecm and harness for less than $7000?

Ackattack · 06-09-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Do you actually think you can source a complete LSx motor, clutch, trans, ecm and harness for less than $7000?

absolutely

**GMC-YA68** · 06-09-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Do you actually think you can source a complete LSx motor, clutch, trans, ecm and harness for less than $7000?

You can probably find 2 complete set ups for that price. They are getting easier to find also.

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...

**N2TRUX** · 06-09-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Do you actually think you can source a complete LSx motor, clutch, trans, ecm and harness for less than $7000?

All day long. I paid 3k for a low mile LS1, transmission, harness, computer, driveshaft, etc. That was 8 years ago.....

shearjs · 06-09-2011, 05:24 PM

Just picked up a lq4/4l80e w/ 60k miles, harness and computer for 1700.

matthew79 · 06-09-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shearjs

Just picked up a lq4/4l80e w/ 60k miles, harness and computer for 1700.

Nice, now find a used procharger for 2k and have a wicked fast truck for cheap!!
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shearjs · 06-09-2011, 05:26 PM

Kinda new. Overlook my double post.

68 short step · 06-09-2011, 05:42 PM

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..

VA72C10 · 06-10-2011, 02:05 AM

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

06-08-2011, 03:15 AM	#1
romit1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bonney lake, wa. Posts: 10	LS2 Swap Anybody here ever do a LS2 swap? If so how much did it cost? What is all need to something like this

06-08-2011, 09:18 AM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	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. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-08-2011, 11:40 AM	#3
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	Re: LS2 Swap Also, there is a sub-forum in engine for this sort of deal, here you go. __________________ 1971 C10 Short/Fleet 307-2BBL/3OTT 1999 Silverado 2500 ECSB 6.0/4L80

06-08-2011, 11:56 AM	#4
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: LS2 Swap comb the salvage yards for a totaled gto. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

06-08-2011, 01:54 PM	#6
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	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... __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

06-09-2011, 05:24 PM	#11
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: LS2 Swap Just picked up a lq4/4l80e w/ 60k miles, harness and computer for 1700.

06-09-2011, 05:26 PM	#13
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: LS2 Swap Kinda new. Overlook my double post. Last edited by shearjs; 06-09-2011 at 05:28 PM.

06-09-2011, 05:42 PM	#14
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	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..

06-10-2011, 02:05 AM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	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 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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