Bmw ls1
05-22-2011, 10:48 PM
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Bmw ls1 Hey guys, im looking to purchase my engine/tranny combo here pretty soon and had a couple questions..I have a 2 door bmw i want to put an lsx in it with a t-56 and was looking to spend the least amount of money..so i was looking at a 5.3 or 6.0 truck engine..would the t-56 mount up without a conversion kit? what heads can i put on the 5.3 or 6.0 block? id like to eventually put aluminum heads on it and build the engine, but as of now i just want a cheap (but good base)...Thanks in advanced!
05-22-2011, 10:52 PM
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If you get a 98-02 F-Body, 04-06 GTO, or CTS-V T56 then it will bolt right up to any 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2, etc...
The 5.3 would probably be the cheapest and if you get one from 01+ then they came with aluminum heads.
The 5.3 would probably be the cheapest and if you get one from 01+ then they came with aluminum heads.
05-26-2011, 08:29 PM
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5.3s can make tons of power when built correctly. They use the same parts as other gen 3/4 GM v8s with the exception of the smaller bore the 5.3 /4.8 engines have, leading to valve clearance issues with valves over 2.000 inches.
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you would have to re-sleve a 5.3 to a 5.7 (someone correct me if im wrong) but i think 5.3s only make 30 less hp than a 5.7. you can also put a set of ls1 (241) or ls6 heads (243) and a big cam and make some good power. if your on a budget id buy a 5.3, ls1 241 heads, and an ls6 intake.
