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Originally Posted by fooddude
Thx for the links.
According to the Vorshlag build, would an LS2/3+ be required though because the Twin uses ETC? (Unless of course, you swap the LS1 intake manifold/tb with an LS2; or the other way arnd and convert gas pedal to cable).
So... How much are Used engines LS2/3 be? (Or other LSx engines that use an ETC and is at least 430hp)
Any other recommended best bang for the buck ETC LSx's?
How much do you think the entire swap will be after everything is said and done?? (all parts, kit; but me doing all the labor).
A lot mention it'll only be $8k-12k for the entire build after the price of the car itself. Is it me or does this pretty cheap, attainable and inexpensive for the regular non-rich folk? You think it's really possible to do for $10k'ish? I may have to really consider doing this in the future, if it's really this cheap to do.
That YT video of that green miata with the LS1 beating/hanging with a Ferrari is pretty enticing...and, that was only a 360hp LS1!! ...now imagine that with a 430hp LS2/3!! (I know, the twin is a bit heavier...but it's still pretty light, sub 3k lbs and maybe only 300-400lbs more and it'd be 430hp).
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if you're really serious about this you can start looking at ls1tech, corvette, camaro and GTO forums.. you would be surprised how many totaled GTOs are out there
but then again I am not sure if it really worth the efforts since all things combined (motor, drivetrain, wiring, ecu, labor etc) it won't be cheap
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Originally Posted by eikond
As this topic continues to be discussed, please keep in mind that you can't just look at the cost of the shortblock motor. You'll need a transmission (LSx needs t56 which will run up to $3000), upgraded driveshaft, rear ends and axles, fuel pump, electrical, cooling, etc..
Just remember you can't talk about an engine swap and only consider the cost of the engine.
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Yes and all those things cost a lot of money, and how well the car responds after all that is also questionable since the cooling and many other things should be factored also..
I would prefer the new TR 6060 (Tremec) over the all transmissions since they are more robust and new one costs about $3k, I have seen a few used trannies around $1500 a while ago
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-92236241