04 mach 1 ls swap
04 mach 1 ls swap ok so im starting to consider the swap. i went from a 02 stalled TA to a 04 mach 1 with a bad motor...well long story short im looking to do a ls1 or 5.3 swap i have a harness from a auto 02 car and 4l60e that i plan on building before install but my question is what else will i need other than whats listed..
5.3 or ls1
wiring harness
transmission
swap k member
THINGS NEEDED:
Headers (which do i need)
Trans brace( Which one )
driveshaft (need help on which one)
Thanks for your help
5.3 or ls1
wiring harness
transmission
swap k member
THINGS NEEDED:
Headers (which do i need)
Trans brace( Which one )
driveshaft (need help on which one)
Thanks for your help
I would say the motor choice comes down to availability and price.
The headers can be accomplished by ordering a set of custom units (high dollar) or getting a set of 351 Ford headers and reflanging them with ls flanges. This is the route im going and its def doable and much cheaper.
I reccomend speaking with John at PSI conversions for your harness and computer, he is super cool and very knowledgeable.
AJE makes a real nice K member and cross member for the LSX to Mustang combo's. The drive shaft can be made custom or I hear mixed things that a mustang shaft can be used with Precision U-joint 353, and strange U1661 yoke. I will be able to tell you soon if this is true. I will be approaching that part of my build soon.
The headers can be accomplished by ordering a set of custom units (high dollar) or getting a set of 351 Ford headers and reflanging them with ls flanges. This is the route im going and its def doable and much cheaper.
I reccomend speaking with John at PSI conversions for your harness and computer, he is super cool and very knowledgeable.
AJE makes a real nice K member and cross member for the LSX to Mustang combo's. The drive shaft can be made custom or I hear mixed things that a mustang shaft can be used with Precision U-joint 353, and strange U1661 yoke. I will be able to tell you soon if this is true. I will be approaching that part of my build soon.
Last edited by snipes; Mar 4, 2013 at 03:11 PM.
well the car has a team z k member and ive seen where the 4.6 mounts work so im going to try it with either the 5.3 or 6.0 and 4l80e let me know on the drive shaft though ill def like to know on it
Just have a driveshaft built, measure and take it to a local shop. Mine cost 270 with solid trunions. I useddynatech headers an Aje k with ls mounts. No fitment issues, better than what was in there actually. I modified my stock trans mount. My harness was built by bpautomotive. Oh and I have a ls1 but the 5.3 can be had for a lot cheaper and then throw a single turbo on it and have fun. I'm all motor so I want to be as light *** possible.
Last edited by LsoneGT; Mar 5, 2013 at 07:12 AM.
