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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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MY first post goes a little like this. Right now I have a ka-t pushing 311hp/278tq. Right now I have a pretty decent deal on a LS1 with tranny. I would like to make the switch to the V8 world. I been doing a lot of reading/searching and trying to gather as much info before purchasing my engine. I have one question though. Say I get the engine, 5speed, ecu, and misc parts from a totaled ws6 for $3k. How much more do you think it will cost to get the car up and running? I have the tools to build an exhaust and mounts. I'm a big DIY person. LEt me know what you guys think.

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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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first of all if its a ws6 manual is a m6 t56 6 speed not 5 speed. also depends on how far into motor you get . i replaced the oil pump with ported cnc ls6 oil pump redid some gaskets , gto oil pan, custom drivline, mounts, custum headers, custom power steering lines, its just 1 thing after another some people say they have les that 6k total. i think im in the 7s with my swap. mufflers gauges radiator fans it all adds up. if you have a koyo for a ka already that will work on the ls1, just got to by the right hoses and reducers. also if you get stock harness modified to stand alone or buy a standalone harness or do it yourself. depends also on the price. do more research and you will get a acurate number.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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its pritty safe to say that a ls1 240sx either diy or kit . your gonna spend 6k-8k on the swap. if a shop does it like mikespeeds shop 10-11k for a turn key clean azz install.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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heres what i got in mine. ist number by item is what i gave for them. 2nd number is just a "QUICK GUESS" for shoping around for deals/diy for the basics. but if you can do it for less then 5k. cookie for you.


motor, tranny, harness, pcm, shifter 3800 3000
volt, oil, water temp, gauges 176.26 0
oil pan 355 150
hsc nissan mod master cylinder 79 60
hsc new ss clutch line 83.5 40
shiping 18.5 0
steering wheel and plate 51.87 0
hsc headers plus shiping 896.63 400
hsc cooling package and shiping 667.58 200
cpu vats and rear o2 removel 125 60
j30 rear end 253 0
4" exhaust tip 24.99 25
18" or 3" exhaust pipe 5.99 6
new thermstat ,houseing, gasket 38.27 38.27
plugs for gauges, hood pins, toggle switch 30.62 0
12' of battery cbale,battery top post, more wire stuff 53.93 0
6' of 3" exhaust 18 18
18" of 3" exhaust pipe 5.99 6
6' of 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 angle iron 21 21
more wire stuff, toggle switch 16.47 0
main battery fuse 54.49 0
intake clamps, k&n filter, new check rngine light 65.67 65.67
heater hose, clamps 15.84 15.84
new steel drive shaft 275.32 275.32
misc exhaust 17.53 17.53
fuel system, dip stick, intake 90 618.85 300




7769.3 4698.63

maybe give you a idea. but doing it for $4698 will be tough.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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gotta sell that ka-t first

you could always just buy the already built ls13 on here for sale.

i say diy. make mounts,headers

you have exhaust,radiator,gauges etc (right?)

that'll save you some money
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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