Anyone done a non-LS1 gen III sbc swap in their f-body?
12-19-2004, 06:12 PM
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Anyone done a non-LS1 gen III sbc swap in their f-body? If this is the 
I apologize
I'm doing some research on either the LM7 or LQ4 swapped into my '98 V6 camaro. I would go LS1 but this seems so much cheaper. I was wondering if anyone here has done a similar swap.
Gathering information, I'm making a list of what I would need.
K-member and crossmember
Engine and transmission
wiring harness
radiator, hoses
V8 springs
Any input is appreciated.
I apologizeI'm doing some research on either the LM7 or LQ4 swapped into my '98 V6 camaro. I would go LS1 but this seems so much cheaper. I was wondering if anyone here has done a similar swap.
Gathering information, I'm making a list of what I would need.
K-member and crossmember
Engine and transmission
wiring harness
radiator, hoses
V8 springs
Any input is appreciated.
12-19-2004, 06:27 PM
#2
Fuel pump and regulator to get the right pressure.
I assume that you meant to include it with wiring harness, but if not: correct PCM
Motor mounts
Different alternator/mounting
Different AC components/mounting
And much much more
Also, the springs were the same on the 8 and the 6 in the rear from 98-02, so only front springs.
Consider a used LS1/4l60e or LS1/t56 combo. You can pick up an engine and trans combo like that for around $2500 almost always either on here or on other sites and ebay.
I assume that you meant to include it with wiring harness, but if not: correct PCM
Motor mounts
Different alternator/mounting
Different AC components/mounting
And much much more
Also, the springs were the same on the 8 and the 6 in the rear from 98-02, so only front springs.
Consider a used LS1/4l60e or LS1/t56 combo. You can pick up an engine and trans combo like that for around $2500 almost always either on here or on other sites and ebay.
12-19-2004, 06:44 PM
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Yes, it should be cheaper to do a LS1 A4 swap. You will need.
98 LS1 and A4 complete $2500 80k miles
Base LS1 K-Member $75
Radiator $125
Fuel pump assembly and fuel lines $100
V8 spring and struts $40
Posi 3.23 rear end $150
Hoses, from AutoZone around $60
These are the prices above are what we have in stock. You might do a little better, and a lot worse. The wiring harness will not be a issue since everything is a 98 if you go 99-02 you will just about have to rewire the complete car. You woukd be looking at about $3200 including shipping for everything.
Thanks Scott
98 LS1 and A4 complete $2500 80k miles
Base LS1 K-Member $75
Radiator $125
Fuel pump assembly and fuel lines $100
V8 spring and struts $40
Posi 3.23 rear end $150
Hoses, from AutoZone around $60
These are the prices above are what we have in stock. You might do a little better, and a lot worse. The wiring harness will not be a issue since everything is a 98 if you go 99-02 you will just about have to rewire the complete car. You woukd be looking at about $3200 including shipping for everything.
Thanks Scott
12-20-2004, 12:50 AM
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Thanks Scott, that is a great offer and definetely something I'm looking into. Do you know off hand if I would need a new crossmember for the tranny, or are the V6 and V8 the same? Also, I would not be needing the 3.23 posi, I already have 3.42 with posi rear. I'm going to do a little more research, and I'll send you an e-mail in a few days. Would you ship to a residential address?
Thanks, Brady
Thanks, Brady
