LS7 in 04 ctsv?
08-05-2006, 11:29 PM
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LS7 in 04 ctsv? Thinking of putting a LS7 in an 04 CTSV. Original engine is a LS6 with a C5 style computer-24tooth reluctor. I think I am going to need the same parts needed to put a LS7 into a C5 vette. I have a few questions Hope yall can help!
I want to use the stock computer for tuneing- is it possible? I have HP tuners currently, and was planning on getting a look at a stock LS7 tune and copying it for my base line?
does the reluctor have to be swapped- or is there an interface"black box"?
if it hs to be swapped does the crank need to be re-ballanced? Is the reluctor teh biggest issue here- i hope so!!
I am going to get the extender harness for the cam sensor, does the new sensor "read" like the LS6 sensor? I have read the sprocket needs to be changed? is this true, and if it needs to be changed, changed to what?
Do i mount the ls6 knock sensors to the LS7 or just plug the harness into the LS7 sensors? what other harnesses will I need?
Currently I have Kooks 1 7/8 headers will i need custom headers or will these work. I plan on getting 3in exhaust to replace the 2 1/2 that I have.
I plan on mounting the oil tank where the battery is and moving the battery to the trunk- the oil lines should not be a problem>
Probably go with a big radiator so the cooling should be fine?
LS7 clutch assembly, with a spacer on the slave- no issues there, unless the new t56 has a different spline count?
I want to use the stock computer for tuneing- is it possible? I have HP tuners currently, and was planning on getting a look at a stock LS7 tune and copying it for my base line?
does the reluctor have to be swapped- or is there an interface"black box"?
if it hs to be swapped does the crank need to be re-ballanced? Is the reluctor teh biggest issue here- i hope so!!
I am going to get the extender harness for the cam sensor, does the new sensor "read" like the LS6 sensor? I have read the sprocket needs to be changed? is this true, and if it needs to be changed, changed to what?
Do i mount the ls6 knock sensors to the LS7 or just plug the harness into the LS7 sensors? what other harnesses will I need?
Currently I have Kooks 1 7/8 headers will i need custom headers or will these work. I plan on getting 3in exhaust to replace the 2 1/2 that I have.
I plan on mounting the oil tank where the battery is and moving the battery to the trunk- the oil lines should not be a problem>
Probably go with a big radiator so the cooling should be fine?
LS7 clutch assembly, with a spacer on the slave- no issues there, unless the new t56 has a different spline count?
08-06-2006, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by c5racr1
Thinking of putting a LS7 in an 04 CTSV. Original engine is a LS6 with a C5 style computer-24tooth reluctor. I think I am going to need the same parts needed to put a LS7 into a C5 vette. I have a few questions Hope yall can help!
I want to use the stock computer for tuneing- is it possible? I have HP tuners currently, and was planning on getting a look at a stock LS7 tune and copying it for my base line?
I want to use the stock computer for tuneing- is it possible? I have HP tuners currently, and was planning on getting a look at a stock LS7 tune and copying it for my base line?
Originally Posted by c5racr1
does the reluctor have to be swapped- or is there an interface"black box"?
if it hs to be swapped does the crank need to be re-ballanced? Is the reluctor teh biggest issue here- i hope so!!
if it hs to be swapped does the crank need to be re-ballanced? Is the reluctor teh biggest issue here- i hope so!!
Originally Posted by c5racr1
I am going to get the extender harness for the cam sensor, does the new sensor "read" like the LS6 sensor? I have read the sprocket needs to be changed? is this true, and if it needs to be changed, changed to what?
Do i mount the ls6 knock sensors to the LS7 or just plug the harness into the LS7 sensors? what other harnesses will I need?
Do i mount the ls6 knock sensors to the LS7 or just plug the harness into the LS7 sensors? what other harnesses will I need?
Originally Posted by c5racr1
Currently I have Kooks 1 7/8 headers will i need custom headers or will these work. I plan on getting 3in exhaust to replace the 2 1/2 that I have.
Originally Posted by c5racr1
I plan on mounting the oil tank where the battery is and moving the battery to the trunk- the oil lines should not be a problem>
Originally Posted by c5racr1
Probably go with a big radiator so the cooling should be fine?
Originally Posted by c5racr1
LS7 clutch assembly, with a spacer on the slave- no issues there, unless the new t56 has a different spline count?
