LTX --> LSX Conversion Sticky
so far looks like im at $175 k member
$50 ls1 ecm
$375 engine harness
free ls1 heads rockers and valve covers
$30 john deere primer and blitz black enamel to paint the engine bay
plus $25 for 200 pounds of extra fine coal slag to sand blast the engine bay
jegs sells the ls1 oil pan for $160 so thats where im going for it...
$50 ls1 ecm
$375 engine harness
free ls1 heads rockers and valve covers
$30 john deere primer and blitz black enamel to paint the engine bay
plus $25 for 200 pounds of extra fine coal slag to sand blast the engine bayjegs sells the ls1 oil pan for $160 so thats where im going for it...
Prices are from summit racing, part numbers are from research I've done. When you check on summit, you'll need to search the exact part # as searching for brackets wont bring anything up.
Ive really been thinking about picking up a 5.3 so I can start a "just in case my motor blows" build.
I just want something reliable that makes around 350 HP that doesnt cost 5 grand.
I figure with a LS intake, headers, cam, and tune I should be close to my goal.
I just want something reliable that makes around 350 HP that doesnt cost 5 grand.
I figure with a LS intake, headers, cam, and tune I should be close to my goal.
Most prices are hit or miss i picked up a stock k-member for 100 shipped just got to post in the want section and wait for best prices there are people on here who want to make money then there are the people who plain out just want to get rid of the part
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Brett Foote a 327 just doesnt seem worth it, unless your lt1 has a rod stuck through the block... ls1 drop outs can be bought for same money, as well as for a little bit more you can buy a lq4 shortblock, go big or go home
5.3's are cheap and with a turbo can be nuts..I dont know where you are at but I can snag them for $500 with wiring.. LS1's arent that cheap.
Last edited by the_merv; May 18, 2012 at 01:53 PM.
LS1 - $1500
LS2 - $2000
L92 - $2800
LQ4/9 - $900
5.3 - $500
4.8 - $800
These are rounded prices from a local yard, none come with wiring as they cut the harness to pull the motors and leave the computers where they are. I'd have no problem running a 5.3 over an LS1 or LT1, as you can get around the same power.
I did an LS7 swap into my 1996 LT1.
These are the main components of the swap:
2000 LS1 Harness an PCM.
Engine built by GOLEN engine service 650 HP version.
KOOKS 1 7/8 SS LS1 headers
Bolted up to my 94 built 4L60E tranny (Non PWM TCC)
Using advance adapters KIT No 712500A
BMR LS1 Kmember - OEM 200 LS1 Engine Mounts
Corvette Fuel pressure regulator- mounted in stock position
2000 LS1 Power steering rack and shaft
LS1 heater lines.
Car is running now. Working on the tune right now.
Engine tranny combo-(my friend Luis working on the harness) :
Partial view of finished repinned and reworked harness:
Corvette Fuel pressure regulator installed in stock location:
Custom Throttle cable bracket mount using LS1 throttle bracket. (LS7 manifold intended for drive by wire TB-no provision for throttle cable) Cruise control hooked up.
Full engine bay view:
car as it sits now:
These are the main components of the swap:
2000 LS1 Harness an PCM.
Engine built by GOLEN engine service 650 HP version.
KOOKS 1 7/8 SS LS1 headers
Bolted up to my 94 built 4L60E tranny (Non PWM TCC)
Using advance adapters KIT No 712500A
BMR LS1 Kmember - OEM 200 LS1 Engine Mounts
Corvette Fuel pressure regulator- mounted in stock position
2000 LS1 Power steering rack and shaft
LS1 heater lines.
Car is running now. Working on the tune right now.
Engine tranny combo-(my friend Luis working on the harness) :
Partial view of finished repinned and reworked harness:
Corvette Fuel pressure regulator installed in stock location:
Custom Throttle cable bracket mount using LS1 throttle bracket. (LS7 manifold intended for drive by wire TB-no provision for throttle cable) Cruise control hooked up.
Full engine bay view:
car as it sits now:
Last edited by RGSS; Jul 20, 2011 at 01:18 PM.
I might attempt to try this myself.
good info guys! you gave me a confidence booster! still trying to figure out a tranny, i have my lt1 t56 (cant be used) and a th400 (no overdrive) if the car wasnt going to be a daily driver more than a strip car i would bolt the 400 up to it...
It started as a 1999 F-body Harness, I got rid of the junk, added what I needed to, and made it fit my Engine.