Rick Speed

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From my experience it would actually be easier to swap in a LS1 then to swap in a Hemi.. getting rid of all the mopar computers will help alot. Just ask pick-a-part they've done Hemi swaps and its a real bitch to get them to work perfect.

Palomba

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Insurance would be a lot cheaper with a LSX swapped into the v6 car rather than the SRT8 version.. Would be original. But if you do it do it right. I believe you would need to run a new DBW pedal setup that would work with the throttle body on the LS motors. LQ9's can be had for pretty cheap and modifying LS motors is a lot cheaper than the HEMI and more options out there. But it wont be cheap to do. Wiring will be your pain in the ***. A stand alone harness would be the way to go and find where to spice in for your gauges and such, or run a custom cluster.


As far as the e-brake goes, if its just a straight cable you could pull the hand brake assembly from a car and bolt it in, and hook up your cable.. adjust the length to where you need it and i would think you should be good to go.

LS1LOL

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I have an '06 2.7 Charger with 190k on the clock. When it lays down, I intend on swapping in a 6.0/4l80e. It'll be paid off in a few years and resale value with this many miles is crap, so I might as well keep it and have fun with it. The cars themselves are awesome, tons of room front and back, huge trunk, and plenty of room under the hood.

LS1LOL

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I'm assuming the pedal e brake is a concern since you're planning on running a six speed? I'm staying automatic with a stall. The motor will have a cam and maybe heads, nothing over the top since it will be daily driven. A car my wife could jump in and go to the store in. Thinking a stock axle back from a gen 5 Camaro would keep things quiet, with cut outs of course

WeeWolf

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Cluster and a/c run off the CAN bus so that would be my concern is how to incorporate the two electrical systems.

tonytone4143

was this swap ever done?

the_merv

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I'm curious aswell..haha..this is an old thread.

s/clsxmagnum

Here is mine. Yes it is possible. The gauges are aftermarket stock sucked any way.

fastbird02

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omg, that thing is a beast!!! nice swap! have a build thread??

kevin99hoss

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sick magnum swap, i was wondering a few days ago if this swap has ever been done to one or a crossfire.

retardedpenguin

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Craigslist ls1 Camaro $2,000
Fuel system $300
Custom mounts $150
Wiring and tune $300
Hoses $100
Driveshaft $250
Random **** $500.

So you have like $3500 into it. Part out the car and make $1000 back. This list is literally all you need. Swap the 4l60 in too.

Why wouldn't it be reliable? The engines are standalone they will run as long as there is constant and ignition. The wiring would be a little tricky for the gauges, but with a gauge pod and the speedometer app on your phone it would run just fine with a simple swap.

HO99Vertz28

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You're a ******* moron, seriously. Let's see...Dodge's JUNK 6.4 puts out 470hp...Gm's junk new direct injected turd only does 450...


And the HEMI bs, is just marketing. Go learn something, then come back.

s/clsxmagnum

Thanks! No build thread. Just a quick drive way build!

BrianAg 707

im also thinking on doing a ls1 swap on a magnum, were could I find a correct motor mount, nd how did you get the gas pedal to function

aknovaman

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This is a great thread, almost 4k views and zero pictures of an actual build :-(

. Anybody gonna build and document one of these other than a fuzzy video in the dark.

s/clsxmagnum

I used trans adapt motor mounts then built aluminium adapters to stock location. I used 1/2 x3 aluminium plate to make trans crossmember. i modified stock truck manifolds. drive shaft was built and adapter for rear diff.

Dlake7

I have a 2009 Dodge Charger RT 5.7. Im looking to do a LSX swap. What all will I need and cost with parts/labor? Thanks!

AnotherWs6

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9 year old goggling???

Dlake7

Do you have any info on a Hemi to Ls swap?

G Atsma

If you have to ask, you better keep the 5.7 Hemi....