swapping in another LS1

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Apr 19, 2009 | 02:22 PM

JDECO

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swapping in another LS1

I have a 98 z28 with about 129k, engine needs to get pulled and another one swapped in. My question is can I use any 98-02 ls1 for the swap? and what is involved if I swap in one from another year?

Apr 20, 2009 | 12:43 PM

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anyone?

Apr 20, 2009 | 01:15 PM

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I believe it will have to be for a 98 as a few things are different with the ECM. I guess if you get the ECM with the new engine you should be good to go.

Apr 20, 2009 | 02:26 PM

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I also have hptuners, so i could tune if needed

Apr 20, 2009 | 07:53 PM

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Any motor will work.

Apr 20, 2009 | 08:23 PM

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you can use any LS motor. You may have to re-tune a little depending on which year motor.

Apr 20, 2009 | 08:26 PM

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just agreeing with the other guys any LS1 will work or LSx for that matter. some LSx engine have different reluctor wheels. pretty easy to swap those if the engine is out of the car. I got a spare LS1 out of a 99 C5 if your interested. I have a thread posted with pics if you are just search my Screenname.