LS2-Zx2

What kinda of setup should i use to LSx series my Zx2 (Ford). I know this is sacrilege to put a badass Chevy engine into a Ford but hey i think it sounds like fun. I fairly sure i wanna do a RWD setup so i'm gonna need to make a driveshaft tunnel. I know you can make a cheap 5.3 go like hell cheap but would it be easier to get a whole LS2 vette chassis and lay the ZX2 doghouse on it or what?

In a nutshell the questions are:
1. Keep it FWD or make it RWD?
2. What liter motor?

LS2-Zx2

If i got a whole package like this it might be the easiest way but its kind of expensive. For what it is its reasonable but its still costly

$10k

topher455

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There was a guy over on www.theturboforums.com that was putting a 32v cobra drivetrain in one. It was in the builds section.

supernova1972

There isnt gonna be a cheap way to do this at all.

LS2-Zx2

Rather use a LS2 like pictured above. although 32v Terminators are badass just the motor is 10k whereas the whole drivetrain/chassis (above) is there for 10k

topher455

iTrader: (6)

You misunderstood. I meant you could look at his build to get an idea how you may or may not want to do your build.

jfg455

iTrader: (5)

Supposedly there was a kit from Kugal performance products that made a crate 5.0 and a T5 blot into the chassis without any floor modifications. They did however switch the knuckles to a front steer set up with the rack up front. That being said, an LSX style motor and a T5 should slide into the car with =out cutting the tunnel or front floor. The took the bacl off the stock cradle and put mounts onto the sides fro the motor. They also use an 8.8 from a mustang with front wheel drive offset rims in the back without cutting the tubes down. You will have to relocate the fuel tank to behind the axle though. Do a search in car craft or hot rod for a V8 focus and you will find it.

look here for parts lists http://www.kugelkomponents.com/focus/focus.php

LS2-Zx2

ty to everyone. i appreciate any advice or help thats constructive =]

the "easiest" route would prolly be how the CiVette did it. Ive been thinking that would be how id do it and i checked his build and it gave me hope

digitalsolo

iTrader: (24)

I'm guessing you have some good fab skills?

If not, this will be EXPENSIVE. Even with skills, I'd expect 15-20k is not way out of line in costs.

Would be pretty neat if completed though. Have you every done any projects of this magnitude before?

topher455

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Yes this swap will definitely be expensive either way. But if or when you finish you will have a one of a kind vehicle on your hands.

LS2-Zx2

I have good fab skill and lots of friends with great fab skills (drag racers, Mini truckers, etc). im good with metal and good with electronics and i wanna tackle a big project but im still trying to get everything figured out b4 i start buying. first step is searching junk yards and trying to find a wrecked LS2 vette. I would settle for a wrecked LS2 GTO or even a LS1 vette if cheap enough and pretty much take everything from the donor and fab it on the Zx2.

TTLS1GP

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I did my RWD swap in the grand prix for $3k including the price of the car. I got some key parts for free or already had them but it's by no means 20k. If you don't to a whole lot of "while I'm here" stuff it can be done on a decent budget.

rotor vs. piston

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rotor vs. piston

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Pics of Grand Prix

How far are you on the RX7?

topher455

iTrader: (6)

Yes pics of the GP please.

Damn the "while Im there" stuff it gets me every time LOL

LS2-Zx2

i didnt know they had iron block LS2's unless you did alot of parts changing?

LS2-Zx2

I might be doing this project sooner than expected seeing as how i think my little 4 banger puked. have to pull some parts off and investigate. If its dead it may be time to head to the junk yard and find a wrecked 6.0 GTO lol

LS2-Zx2

NVM =[ i need to get a dd before i get to crazy. might just scrap this project and get a 99ish f-body w/ a LS1