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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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I have a '00 V6 bird. I want an LS1 or LS2. I'm thinking about just using my T5 (probably rebuild it). Any of you guys have a ballpark figure for how much the whole thing would cost after I got all the necessary parts NOT including the engine or tranny? And approx. what would somebody charge to make the swap? Any help at all is appreciated. Thanks
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Would suggest to forget about the T5 if you switch to an LS1 or LS2. Complete used LS1/T56 combo w/ headers, ECU, wiring, ....etc. run around $3K to $10K depending on mileage & year. The swap labor could run from $1,800 to $3,000 including modifying the exhaust. If a new exhaust is needed, it will be more. Of course, these are ballpark figures. You may also consider selling the 2000 V6 Bird & buying a 00 V8 Bird. It may cost less. Good luck

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Old May 4, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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Would suggest to forget about the T5 if you switch to an LS1 or LS2. Complete used LS1/T56 combo w/ headers, ECU, wiring, ....etc. run around $3K to $10K depending on mileage & year. The swap labor could run from $1,800 to $3,000 including modifying the exhaust. If a new exhaust is needed, it will be more. Of course, these are ballpark figures. You may also consider selling the 2000 V6 Bird & buying a 00 V8 Bird. It may cost less. Good luck
And once your V-6 car is sold, you should have no problem finding & buying the LS1 car. Time is the issue here. Not to mention all the little items you will always be chasing. If the V-6 car is your primary transportation, you have to consider this as well.
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Yeah, I thought that would be the case. I just really wanted to keep my first car. I'll probably just buy a bike instead. Thanks for all the help guys.
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