SN95 to ls1 swap how much??
05-21-2008, 09:30 PM
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SN95 to ls1 swap how much?? Ballpark figures please!! Donor car is 95gt auto. I want to do a ls1 conversion all motor H/C/I. What are the real world changes and $$ i need to make, engine harness, subframe, exhaust, gauges, fuel system, whatever comes to mind. I want to stay fuel injected with a 6 speed if that's possible. Just a thought i'm playing with, i love the way these cars look and love that ls1 power and reliability. Please keep it as simple as possible. Thanks for your comments!!
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05-23-2008, 09:02 AM
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$10k at minimum if you do it the right way.
$1200 for AJE subframe, trans xmember, a-arms, coilovers.
$200 for front shocks, assume you will want new.
$900 in guages, full autometer indash setup
$3500 for stock swap
$2500 for head/cam package
$400 for flaming river steering shaft
$750 for Kooks headers made for this swap
$450 to have stock harness reworked
$125 walbro 255 pump
$??? injectors
$??? engine management
$??? for a clutch master cylinder and line for the t56 (sn95's are cable driven clutches.)
Lots of misc parts, hoses, fittings, wiring blah blah.
Probly missed some stuff, just a quick rough estimate.
$1200 for AJE subframe, trans xmember, a-arms, coilovers.
$200 for front shocks, assume you will want new.
$900 in guages, full autometer indash setup
$3500 for stock swap
$2500 for head/cam package
$400 for flaming river steering shaft
$750 for Kooks headers made for this swap
$450 to have stock harness reworked
$125 walbro 255 pump
$??? injectors
$??? engine management
$??? for a clutch master cylinder and line for the t56 (sn95's are cable driven clutches.)
Lots of misc parts, hoses, fittings, wiring blah blah.
Probly missed some stuff, just a quick rough estimate.
05-23-2008, 09:37 AM
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I gave 600 for 6.0, and Im giving 300 a 5.3, so swaps can be done cheaper, depends what you want to do. I have an sn96cyl car for a grand.... deals are out there on used parts, look
05-23-2008, 12:27 PM
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re-work your own harness and save $450.
You can find a 5.3L engine and 4l60 trans for $1500-2000 + shipping. I found a LQ4 + 4l80E for $2780 shipped.
You dont need new A-arms with the k-member (saves you $300)
You can use factory springs with the AJE k-member (saves you another $250 for coil overs).
You can use a GTO or truck cluster for gauges ($100-200 on ebay)
For heads and cam find an Lq9 engine, put LS6 heads on it and your at 10.9:1 compression with good flow. Add a good cam and your in good shape.
You can find a 5.3L engine and 4l60 trans for $1500-2000 + shipping. I found a LQ4 + 4l80E for $2780 shipped.
You dont need new A-arms with the k-member (saves you $300)
You can use factory springs with the AJE k-member (saves you another $250 for coil overs).
You can use a GTO or truck cluster for gauges ($100-200 on ebay)
For heads and cam find an Lq9 engine, put LS6 heads on it and your at 10.9:1 compression with good flow. Add a good cam and your in good shape.
05-24-2008, 06:36 PM
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depends on how crazy you want to get.........
if you use the stock 4.6 kmember, there is a bunch of money you can save right there....even if not, there is a bunch of kmembers that are cheaper than the aje one......
you could use manifolds or mod some 351w swap headers and save a bunch right there too....
i think 3500 is pretty high for a swap myself too.....depends on how much power you want i think and if you want an aluminum block or not....
i defenitly would suggest not buying a aftermarket harness......really easy to mod the factory one.....
bunches of places to save money, just have to do some research and plan carefully....
if you use the stock 4.6 kmember, there is a bunch of money you can save right there....even if not, there is a bunch of kmembers that are cheaper than the aje one......
you could use manifolds or mod some 351w swap headers and save a bunch right there too....
i think 3500 is pretty high for a swap myself too.....depends on how much power you want i think and if you want an aluminum block or not....
i defenitly would suggest not buying a aftermarket harness......really easy to mod the factory one.....
bunches of places to save money, just have to do some research and plan carefully....
05-24-2008, 09:45 PM
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thanks guys, this gives me alot better idea on what to look for. It will be a budget build but i want to do it right so it looks clean and factory...somewhat. Thanks again
