Help me out ls4 guys!!!
08-15-2009, 09:42 PM
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Help me out ls4 guys!!! Alright, to start with I have a F1 Head-unit and I'm extremely interested in pulling some power out of a ls4 (don't ask me why, I've done ls1, ls2, and ls6 motors, so I guess it is time).
1. What is similar with the ls1 block
a. how are the motor mounts set up, can I utilize RWD with this motor?
b. bell housing, can I use a T-56?
2. How do I delete the DOD, can I replace the valley cover with a ls6?
1. What is similar with the ls1 block
a. how are the motor mounts set up, can I utilize RWD with this motor?
b. bell housing, can I use a T-56?
2. How do I delete the DOD, can I replace the valley cover with a ls6?
08-15-2009, 09:55 PM
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From what i have seen basic block is simliar to LS1/2's. DOD can be removed. Replace lifters. changed Oil preause sensor location. Not sure how removing completely will effect oiling. No starter mount on Engine. Starter mounts to Tranny.
08-15-2009, 10:57 PM
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Probably would want to swap out the evil accessory setup with another ls or truck motor. It would be easier to get a different block unless you want to put it in a fiero/vw/porsche or something that's rear engine to start with. You will end up having to use a tranny thats meant for a v6 and it will be the first thing to go.
08-15-2009, 11:13 PM
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Probably would want to swap out the evil accessory setup with another ls or truck motor. It would be easier to get a different block unless you want to put it in a fiero/vw/porsche or something that's rear engine to start with. You will end up having to use a tranny thats meant for a v6 and it will be the first thing to go.
Accessories shouldn't be a problem as long as they will bolt right up and does the 5 speed out of the Silverado (4.3, etc.) allow for the starter to be mounted on the transmission?
