LS2 in a 98 F-body
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LS2 in a 98 F-body Folks,
I just changed oil in the TA to find some metal flakes in the filter. Long story short I am thinking of a LS2 based engine (probably like a 402) in the car. I have a few questions to ask about:
1. Will a 98-harness work and what modifications will I have to make to connect to the new locations of the sensors?
2. Who makes a budget LS2 reliable long block? I want 500RWHP but I cannot afford to be rebuilding it again anytime in the next few years.
3. Accessories... Will the 98 Alt., A/C and Power steering all bolt up with out modifying?
4. Will tranny bolt up with out problems?
5. Any other info, write-ups, or websites is much appreciated.
Thanks for all of your help in advance.
Tom
I just changed oil in the TA to find some metal flakes in the filter. Long story short I am thinking of a LS2 based engine (probably like a 402) in the car. I have a few questions to ask about:
1. Will a 98-harness work and what modifications will I have to make to connect to the new locations of the sensors?
2. Who makes a budget LS2 reliable long block? I want 500RWHP but I cannot afford to be rebuilding it again anytime in the next few years.
3. Accessories... Will the 98 Alt., A/C and Power steering all bolt up with out modifying?
4. Will tranny bolt up with out problems?
5. Any other info, write-ups, or websites is much appreciated.
Thanks for all of your help in advance.
Tom
Originally Posted by BlackWS6LS1
Folks,
I just changed oil in the TA to find some metal flakes in the filter. Long story short I am thinking of a LS2 based engine (probably like a 402) in the car. I have a few questions to ask about:
1. Will a 98-harness work and what modifications will I have to make to connect to the new locations of the sensors?
2. Who makes a budget LS2 reliable long block? I want 500RWHP but I cannot afford to be rebuilding it again anytime in the next few years.
3. Accessories... Will the 98 Alt., A/C and Power steering all bolt up with out modifying?
4. Will tranny bolt up with out problems?
5. Any other info, write-ups, or websites is much appreciated.
Thanks for all of your help in advance.
Tom
I just changed oil in the TA to find some metal flakes in the filter. Long story short I am thinking of a LS2 based engine (probably like a 402) in the car. I have a few questions to ask about:
1. Will a 98-harness work and what modifications will I have to make to connect to the new locations of the sensors?
2. Who makes a budget LS2 reliable long block? I want 500RWHP but I cannot afford to be rebuilding it again anytime in the next few years.
3. Accessories... Will the 98 Alt., A/C and Power steering all bolt up with out modifying?
4. Will tranny bolt up with out problems?
5. Any other info, write-ups, or websites is much appreciated.
Thanks for all of your help in advance.
Tom
1. Yes, we have adapter harnesses to take care of that
2. We are working on a budget LS2 427 short block
3. Yes
4. Yes
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Originally Posted by Katech
1. Yes, we have adapter harnesses to take care of that
2. We are working on a budget LS2 427 short block
3. Yes
4. Yes
2. We are working on a budget LS2 427 short block
3. Yes
4. Yes
Anyone else? Keep my options coming.
Tom
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Originally Posted by 98Z28CobraKiller
Explain BUDGET.
Tom
katech, do you reccomend that the stock ls2 knock sensor positions retapped from m8 to m10 is the best spot for ls1 knock sensors, or do you think using any of the extra m10 positions on the blocks sides is acceptable?
thanks
thanks
Originally Posted by BlackWS6LS1
Like less than this? http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=44 Is this a quality product? I haven't been keeping up on the LS2 stuff thinking my engine wouldn't spew at 57,000 miles.
Tom
Tom
Yes
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
katech, do you reccomend that the stock ls2 knock sensor positions retapped from m8 to m10 is the best spot for ls1 knock sensors, or do you think using any of the extra m10 positions on the blocks sides is acceptable?
thanks
thanks
The extra M10 positions are acceptable however it can be tight to the header. Retapping the M8 positions would be ideal.
Katech,
You mentioned having a harness for the 98. Will you still be able to use the stock 98 gage cluster? Will all the indicators ECT, Oil Pressure, Fuel, etc be functional without further modification other than your harness? Newer fuel tank?
You mentioned having a harness for the 98. Will you still be able to use the stock 98 gage cluster? Will all the indicators ECT, Oil Pressure, Fuel, etc be functional without further modification other than your harness? Newer fuel tank?
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
all you have to do is extend your cam and knock sensor wires, provided you get an ls1 wheel put on the crank