LS2 into a Fbody?

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Apr 2, 2016 | 05:33 PM

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LS2 into a Fbody?

Does anyone make a swap kit for putting a LS2 or LS3 in a Fbody?

Apr 2, 2016 | 06:04 PM

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A LS2 is a genIII so you'll need knock and cam sensor harness extensions:

http://texas-speed.com/p-2247-racetr...t-harness.aspx

http://texas-speed.com/p-2248-racetr...t-harness.aspx

A LS3 is a genIV so you'll need more PLUS changing the crank reluctor:

http://texas-speed.com/p-4758-texas-...-vehicles.aspx

Apr 2, 2016 | 08:51 PM

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Would the LS1 headers fit the LS2?

Apr 2, 2016 | 08:58 PM

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Would the LS1 headers fit the LS2?

Look at the exhaust ports on the LS1 and LS2 cylinder heads, I believe they are both circle port so I don't see why not.

Apr 2, 2016 | 09:38 PM

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Would the LS1 headers fit the LS2?

yes they will. if you have heads theyll also swap over fine.

worthwhile upgrade imo.

Apr 2, 2016 | 09:56 PM

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Thanks, I wasn't sure if there was a difference in block height between the 2 engines.

Apr 2, 2016 | 11:27 PM

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Motor bolts right in. Finishing my LS3 install now. I'm running a Holley Dominator to control the motor and DBW though.

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May 13, 2016 | 03:23 PM

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Cranks are different reluctor wheels and crank sensor, but early ls2 have the right ones, or you can swap it out...

Or u can buy the Lingenfelter plug in box to use the newer crank and not change the reluctor

May 13, 2016 | 03:25 PM

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Or u can buy the Lingenfelter plug in box to use the newer crank and not change the reluctor

I heard they don't work that good.
It's not hard to change the reluctor ring.

May 13, 2016 | 04:04 PM

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I heard they don't work that good.
It's not hard to change the reluctor ring.

I was considering a GM crate LS3 until I heard the mixed reviews on the Lingenfelter unit's reliability/functionality.

If one is not an engine builder (or have those skills/facilites), or does not have friends in an engine shop, changing out the reluctor becomes a BIG $$$ nightmare, on top of an already expensive engine/ancillaries.