lsa blower swap?
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lsa blower swap?
Hi ive being really looking into doing a lsa blower swap in a 6.0 and I finally found a company that makes the brackets to make it work. But was wondering if anyone on here is also running this setup id like to know a couple of things like what pcm you running also if its speed density setup or maf still. Also a couple of other lil things but those two where my main priority since I dont know if the newerr cars use a whole different pcm or not.
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Building several currently
All 24x engines using the standard 0411 LS1 PCM. I wire all my harnesses for a MAF, but most FI builds go SD in the end, so the IAT is divorced. Id rather have a connector and tuck it away unneeded than to need it and not have it. Trying my best to keep DBC without a custom snout, but the throttle cam travel is very close to the blower belt. Flipping the TB interferes with most FEAD brackets Ive tried. Ideally, Id like to turn it 90* like my techco with the cam on top, but that'd require a custom snout
FEAD isnt hard. LSA balancer and pass side bracketry for the SC belt. Use any FEAD on the corvette spacing for the main accessories. Any corvette spacing low mount AC comp will fit
Ive seen it passed around that the LSA uses truck spacing for the blower. Sort of...
The SC belt is 8 rib and the middle 6 ribs line up perfectly with truck balancers. That blower will shred a 6 rib without much effort, so you'll need to spacer the blower pulley off .135" and run a truck 8 rib pulley setup to go that route. 6 to 8/10 rib pulley conversions ALWAYS add ribs to the FRONT of the pulleys, so a simple 8 rib truck upgrade will not line up. Also the truck WP pulley has zero room rearward for the belt
Its not a hard conversion from an electronics perspective, just a few items to consider
All 24x engines using the standard 0411 LS1 PCM. I wire all my harnesses for a MAF, but most FI builds go SD in the end, so the IAT is divorced. Id rather have a connector and tuck it away unneeded than to need it and not have it. Trying my best to keep DBC without a custom snout, but the throttle cam travel is very close to the blower belt. Flipping the TB interferes with most FEAD brackets Ive tried. Ideally, Id like to turn it 90* like my techco with the cam on top, but that'd require a custom snout
FEAD isnt hard. LSA balancer and pass side bracketry for the SC belt. Use any FEAD on the corvette spacing for the main accessories. Any corvette spacing low mount AC comp will fit
Ive seen it passed around that the LSA uses truck spacing for the blower. Sort of...
The SC belt is 8 rib and the middle 6 ribs line up perfectly with truck balancers. That blower will shred a 6 rib without much effort, so you'll need to spacer the blower pulley off .135" and run a truck 8 rib pulley setup to go that route. 6 to 8/10 rib pulley conversions ALWAYS add ribs to the FRONT of the pulleys, so a simple 8 rib truck upgrade will not line up. Also the truck WP pulley has zero room rearward for the belt
Its not a hard conversion from an electronics perspective, just a few items to consider
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Um, why? Why not swap to a TVS2300 like most LSA owners want to. I don't know why you'd want to go with the smaller blower unless you're getting a steal. And even then, I'd just sell it for profit and get the bigger blower. Do it right the first time.
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LSA blowers are very attractive because a complete kit can be pieced together for under $3k and arent had to push a motor +600hp
Dont bother buying an expensive bracket kit just for the LSA. The SC drive components are very inexpensive new from GM and any accessory on the corvette spacing will work with it
Heres the first of 5 I bought, just ordered the lids, rails, SC brackets. Stock LSA balancer, ebay corvette accessory bracket. JY S10 alt, Fbody 3800 PS pump. Rock auto WP
Dont bother buying an expensive bracket kit just for the LSA. The SC drive components are very inexpensive new from GM and any accessory on the corvette spacing will work with it
Heres the first of 5 I bought, just ordered the lids, rails, SC brackets. Stock LSA balancer, ebay corvette accessory bracket. JY S10 alt, Fbody 3800 PS pump. Rock auto WP
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Hmmm. Interesting swap. Does this work with a VVT truck engine?
What are you guys doing about internals? Looks like the LSA may have some special parts to handle the boost. Here is a blurb from GMPP's LSA crate engine description.
"The Cadillac CTS-V’s 6.2L supercharged LSA engine delivers 556 horsepower with refinement that is rare in the world of high performance. It is smooth, quiet, and well-balanced — all while delivering breathtaking power.
A unique aluminum cylinder block casting houses a forged-steel crankshaft and super-tough reciprocating parts, integrated piston-cooling oil jets, and high-flow cylinder heads that support the airflow enabled by a 1.9L, sixth-generation supercharger with four-lobe, high-twist rotors"
What are you guys doing about internals? Looks like the LSA may have some special parts to handle the boost. Here is a blurb from GMPP's LSA crate engine description.
"The Cadillac CTS-V’s 6.2L supercharged LSA engine delivers 556 horsepower with refinement that is rare in the world of high performance. It is smooth, quiet, and well-balanced — all while delivering breathtaking power.
A unique aluminum cylinder block casting houses a forged-steel crankshaft and super-tough reciprocating parts, integrated piston-cooling oil jets, and high-flow cylinder heads that support the airflow enabled by a 1.9L, sixth-generation supercharger with four-lobe, high-twist rotors"
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LSA blowers are very attractive because a complete kit can be pieced together for under $3k and arent had to push a motor +600hp
Dont bother buying an expensive bracket kit just for the LSA. The SC drive components are very inexpensive new from GM and any accessory on the corvette spacing will work with it
Heres the first of 5 I bought, just ordered the lids, rails, SC brackets. Stock LSA balancer, ebay corvette accessory bracket. JY S10 alt, Fbody 3800 PS pump. Rock auto WP
Dont bother buying an expensive bracket kit just for the LSA. The SC drive components are very inexpensive new from GM and any accessory on the corvette spacing will work with it
Heres the first of 5 I bought, just ordered the lids, rails, SC brackets. Stock LSA balancer, ebay corvette accessory bracket. JY S10 alt, Fbody 3800 PS pump. Rock auto WP
http://www.briantooleyracing.com/che...-12605222.html
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Well the brackets I found are $500 and id be able to use truck accessories only con is that it would have to be stock boost and uses on belt for everything.
Hmmm. Interesting swap. Does this work with a VVT truck engine?
What are you guys doing about internals? Looks like the LSA may have some special parts to handle the boost. Here is a blurb from GMPP's LSA crate engine description.
What are you guys doing about internals? Looks like the LSA may have some special parts to handle the boost. Here is a blurb from GMPP's LSA crate engine description.
The LSA is basically a LS3 with upgrades. Ive pushed lesser engines farther so not having these small details doesnt scare me
Thanks for the link, his pricing is even better
Pocket. Are you planning on using the boost solenoid on your LSA?
Also removing the BARO sensor for the same reason