ggoodling

I am trying to figure out how to compare buying a crate engine to a entire used drop out. I have never purchased a crate engine before. I have done about 30 minutes of searching and haven't found a clear answer. What will I need in addition to the crate motor? I know that I will need an intake, throttle body, fuel rail, injectors, coil packs, headers, and an ecu. Of course a clutch. What other basics am I over looking (water pump, starter, alternator?), then what little odds and ends? Sorry for the newbie questions but I can't find a straight forward answer. I'm just getting into the LS1 world. Graduating up to American muscle. I would love to see a spread sheet from someone who has done a swap. Thanks, George

teke184

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kindda need to know what its going into.

i mean...is it going in a 69 camaro or a 240SX?

also depends on what kind of "crate motor" you're getting. some of them come with the intake, tb and ECM, some don't have any of that.

2000KnightRider

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Short block
http://www.sdparts.com/catalog/lsgen...kAssembly.aspx


Long block
http://www.sdparts.com/product/12498...OilPanKit.aspx


Crate engine
http://www.sdparts.com/product/17801...reHarness.aspx

ls1leadfoot

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dude.....get a 6.0 and rebuild it.....save 2500 bucks and be a lot happier...no matter what vehicle it goes in

ggoodling

Going into a e30 BMW. Weight is a big issue so it's going to be an LS1/6 5.7l

Thanks for the input and models. Best Place to buy a clutch that can take 600 HP?

teke184

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hell you can go to summit and get a crate ls2 ready to go...maybe stab in a bigger cam and you're all set.

spec 3+ should handle it....as would the spec 4

smokinponcho73

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im happy with the textrailia and heard its good atleast to 520 wheel