Im2gq4u

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The build started in early april. I chose to use an LQ9 6.0 engine out of a 2002 Cadillac Escalade and a 4L80E transmission out of a 2001 work truck. I decided before I modified to fit my needs, I would complete the build in stock form and run out my warranty on the engine/trans. The build started due to the motor constantly wanting to overheat which caused the engine to run only with the fuel pump turned off after being pressurized.
Eventually this was fixed, but I was already in the mood for a swap of some sort and realized it was time to get out of the four cam world if I wanted to stay NA and have gobs of torque.

The motor was easily mounted using Mustang Fox to LSX swap mounts and flipping the factory trans mount (modified of course). The Factory MMX driveshaft worked perfectly with a new yoke on it for the GM trans, custom AC lines and power steering were fabricated and headers for an LSX into 2nd gen camaro were utilized with a little BFH clearancing.


And the running video

http://imageshack.us/clip/my-videos/577/8mb.mp4/

Currently I have an LSXRT 90mm intake, LS3 injectors, Racetronix Fuel Pump, EPS 228/230 .598/.600 113+4 cam, Texas Speed LS6 ported heads, Jo-Bilt 3800 converter and misc safety/longevity(boring) stuff waiting to go on. I am being held up by factory gauge wiring and might have to run a RacePak digital dash, but whatever. The car does run, drive and it does so amazingly. There are so many custom parts that went into this build to make a lot of this possible I dont even know where to start...maybe ill get the shop that helped fab/build this project chime in.

Chrome_Rust

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To make the factory gauges work should be simple. I am only going to use factory gauges in my 93 (swaped in a 2001 dash). Let me do some research for you. I will be glad to help. Also nice to see another Panther Owner here. I drive a 2002 P71 Crown Vic daily.

Im2gq4u

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The factory marauder gauges on the dash go
Through the ecm and have no specific output range I
could find.

Chrome_Rust

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You are going to use the factory senders in the respective locations on the LS engine. You will have to use the factory engine harness and remove the unneeded wires. and then just plug it back in to the bulkhead connector under the brake booster. just with the other wires removed.
For the Tach, you can tap into pin 48 from the factory ECU and give it a V8 tach signal.
For the Speedo, use the factory trans harness, install a Dakota Digital SGI-5 universal speedo corrector. Tap into the VSS from your rear sensor from your 4L80.

Chrome_Rust

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John, nice talking to you. Proud to meet you!


Charlie

Im2gq4u

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Charles, thanks for the help! I appreciate the advice and direction, I'd have never figured out what to do with the gauges. Good talking to ya!

bonecrrusher

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Nice swap - and I think the engine mounts line up pretty good for a straight swap into this chassis.

Question - will the 4.6L Terminator cobra not drop in?

Im2gq4u

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The termi motor will but the pulley bridge will hit the frame rails(full frame car). The marauder guys have come up with a bracket system that flips the alternator
And spaces out some other stuff to use stock accessories and the blower with the factory termi intake. Heads are the same on marauder/mach 1/termi.


I owned an ls car at one point and even though it's a hard pill to swallow, the LS motor is the most simplistic high output late model engine that I have been around. For the power I wanted, the reliability and parts/work availability in my area the LS was the solid choice. I love the car and could not see getting rid of it so it was a no-brained swap.

Im2gq4u

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http://youtu.be/om74uM_iFKw

Got it all together. needs a wideband tune and some little things, but it drives out nice and im dailying it right now.

HitmanLS1

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Nice Build Man... 1st dibbs when you get ready to sale it...

Im2gq4u

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Oh Id sell it as it sits right now...or trade it for a WS6 or C5...CTSV maybe.

96gt4.6

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Thanks for sharing this build!

I too am working on a similar project:







I apologize in advance for the dirty engine bay/parts. No point in painting it up all nice till all the hardcore fab work is done tho.

1997 Vic
2006 6.0L LQ4
76MM Turbo
Built 4L80E

My last turbo build:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...5-3-mpt70.html