Advice needed for 350z ls1 project
11-09-2011, 01:48 PM
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Advice needed for 350z ls1 project I am in the process of looking at swaps for my 350z ls1 project. I'm debating if i should start off with a short block and build up from there gathering everything i need or if it would be easier to just buy a complete swap (engine + tranny) and mod it from there? I will be changing mounts, heads, cam, intake, throttle body, oil pan, headers, timing chain, and so forth for the project anyway. I'm worried a complete swap will be a waste of money, but then i'm worried that starting off with just a short block is gonna be a lot of work to gather every bit and piece i need to have a complete running engine and transmission ready to drop in. Could anyone give me some suggestions or what not on what they think would be better?
Another question, does ARP provide a bolt kit for nearly everything on an ls1? Its buying all the accessories, nuts, bolts and misc. things associated with the engine that scares me of starting out with just a short block.
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Another question, does ARP provide a bolt kit for nearly everything on an ls1? Its buying all the accessories, nuts, bolts and misc. things associated with the engine that scares me of starting out with just a short block.
Thanks Guys
11-09-2011, 02:09 PM
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you would need an alt, starter, trans, pcm and harness from a 99-02 camaro
https://www.texas-speed.com/p-148-ts...ort-block.aspx
https://www.texas-speed.com/p-148-ts...ort-block.aspx
11-09-2011, 02:47 PM
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Depends on what your goal is.. if it is very unique with many mod and parts.. then buying parts will be the best route. That way you get what you want, but more of a PITA and can be more costly..
If it is pretty normal of a swap. And using much of the OEM parts, getting a complete drop out with accessories, wiring, pcm, etc. would give a leg up on parts and cost if you can use most of the parts that came with the drop out.
The parts are out there. But can be costly to buy peice by peice.. You have to look at your budget and weight the time spend chasing down parts and mix/matching them.
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If it is pretty normal of a swap. And using much of the OEM parts, getting a complete drop out with accessories, wiring, pcm, etc. would give a leg up on parts and cost if you can use most of the parts that came with the drop out.
The parts are out there. But can be costly to buy peice by peice.. You have to look at your budget and weight the time spend chasing down parts and mix/matching them.
BC
