LSX swappers... how's it going?

[mjdwyer23]

Preface: This is not a thread to discuss whether or not removing the turbo 6 is "ruining" your GN. This is a thread to discuss projects/challenges/brainstorming.

To all those who are swapping LS-platform motors into their cars (turbo or not), how's everything coming along?

I am considering doing a LQ4/9/LM7 swap in the future along with a 4L80E or T56. There is a ton of community-based and aftermarket support for these motors, and I would like to find the best of both worlds between my favorite cars and the newest technology. I would probably start with an NA motor to get it running correctly before modding it. I think it would be really cool to have a stock-looking motor with a "stock location" turbo and frontmount to finish off the combo. Just thoughts on paper right now, we'll see where it goes!

 

[Louie L.]

Matt,
I dont think you are going to find anyone that not many have such a combination built. Cal Hartline has parted out his LS 1 GN . There is another member here that did it and was selling his car recently. He documented it well.

Ithink its a great swap and there is plenty of knowedgable and resourcefull members here to help you along.

 

[LSJM1]

Really? why doesn't Cal like LS power,He does'nt think they have that much potential or it's not what most of his customers run.

 

[Louie L.]

Thats not the case at all. I believe hes awaiting certain things to get lined up and Im sure he wll be back with LSX power.

 

[protracracing]

try looking here: The G-Body Swap Thread - LS1TECH

A lot of poeple have done that swap.

Dennis

 

[mjdwyer23]

Yep I'm very familiar with that thread! I feel like there has been a lot of buzz lately about doing this swap, so I was trying to see what everyone else had cooking!

ITSNOTAGN's car was definitely sweet, that thing cooked without trying! What about a 6 liter with a procharger?

 

[topher455]

Heres mine. I was gonna run the T-56 but decided on a nasty th-400 with a 3100 stall instead. I'll probably regret it later but for now the 400 is alot of fun. The car is running n/a right now while I work some issues out.

 

[topher455]

One more

 

[BetMinesFaster]

Did you buy or build your headers?

 

[mjdwyer23]

Did you buy or build your headers?

+1!

 

[topher455]

I built them. It was my first set and I couldn't be happier with them. All I used was a chop saw, 110 mig, die grinder and some basic hand tools. They are 16ga mild steel with 1/2" flanges and VHT 2000* header paint.

 

[mjdwyer23]

Great work!

 

[topher455]

thanks!

 

[BandAid]

more pics, like the color of the car....:smile: