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Old 05-05-2011, 12:16 AM
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Hello all, I have a 98 Z28 with a dead motor and looking to replace it. There is a local LS1 for sale for $2,000 with 50,000 miles pulled from a wrecked 2001 Corvette with no accessories.
1. Is that a good price
2. Will my 98 accessories bolt right on
3. will my 98 ECM and wire harness work as well
4. Is there anything that I am missing for a direct replacement

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The price seems to be not to bad, not that great. I think it all should bolt up but you would have to possibly use your current intake system or do what is needed to get rid of the EGR system 01 & 02's don't have an EGR on the LS6 intake. You may have to have it tuned since the cams would not be the same. I am not an expert just my opinion.
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LQ4\LQ9 swap ftw. if it was me id think cammed 6.0. everything will bolt right on and i think it would run the same price..worth the gains imo
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You will have to change out the harmonic balancer/pulley because they are different than the F body, you will also have to use your sensors and stuff because they changed styles in late 99. I think you have a good deal going because you are getting a stronger motor.
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I thought the Oil pan in a vette was different from that of an f-body?
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Originally Posted by omarrakeen
LQ4\LQ9 swap ftw. if it was me id think cammed 6.0. everything will bolt right on and i think it would run the same price..worth the gains imo
So all accessories should bolt right on, and I can use my wiring harness? I am trying to figure out the easiest way with out having to convert this and replace that. LQ4\LQ9 6.0 sounds good to me. Thanks for the info!
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Originally Posted by 98 StealthZ
You will have to change out the harmonic balancer/pulley because they are different than the F body, you will also have to use your sensors and stuff because they changed styles in late 99. I think you have a good deal going because you are getting a stronger motor.
If I use the 98 balancer on the 01 Vett LS1 will it throw off the balance of the engine? I know you need to get the rotating assembly balanced, May be a dumb question.

Thanks for your info!
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Originally Posted by LS1_Roger
If I use the 98 balancer on the 01 Vett LS1 will it throw off the balance of the engine? I know you need to get the rotating assembly balanced, May be a dumb question.

Thanks for your info!
NO! it will not throw off the balance..go buy you a lq9 6.0L block you can get them at the junkyard from $800 to $1200 complete and use your 98 oil pan and brakets/assesories..or just a short block for around $500 and use a ls6 heads and intake for $600..take the savings and get you a nice street cam..
here..
lq9 short block= $500
ls6 heads=$300
ls6 intake=$300
cam=$300
injectors=$200

total=$1600
guaranty 400hp+

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