hi i want to know how hard is it to do a swap for ls1, and is there anyone in san jose ca that can help me

 

There are numerous kits that are produced by third parties that will allow you to put an LS series GM engine into an RX-7.

Not much we can do without knowing the year of your car though.

 

If you actually go through with it you should definitely make a build thread!

 

does anyone have a general idea off hand of what a ls1 swap for an 88 would run in price?
Thanks!

 

To answer the question, you need to be more specific.

Who is doing the work? A shop or yourself?

Do you have an LS1 already? Or is it something you will be buying?

If buying, a crate engine from the dealer or a salvaged engine from a wrecking yard?

What transmission?

Will the engine need to be rebuilt or are you going to tear it down and mod it?

 

i was just trying to get a general idea for price at bottom dollar. something to think about for the future. i would probably try to get a salvaged setup just to try and save a few dollars and i'm not sure about the tranny. i haven't done my research yet. what would you think the best motor setup would be for drift? i also have an extra 13b that i was thinking about building from the ground up but i'm not sure if that would be decent setup for drift. i'm pretty sure its from an 88.
my plan is to take it to the track and get some drift experience this up coming summer. and i would be doing all the work myself.

 

Do more research before you reach any decision.

I know nothing of drifting since it was made popular by TV shows long after I was grown up, but there is a drifting subforum here and that may be the first place to start. Then head over to the Other Engine Conversions subforum to look up engine swaps.

 

alright. thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

 

I know, I keep waffling on whether to go with a rotory, or a v8. My 85' has a rather faded paint job(the factory brown) and with a v8, I culd go with a "Rat-Rod lookmaybe with some injectors ticking thru the hood, and I'm frustrated with the 4 lug wheel set-up, so who knows, I'll have the money to work with n a couple months, and I'll decide then.

 

well keep us posted. i'm really curious to see what y'all are swapping in. i like the 13b but i want a lot more torque. pretty much just trying to piece together a poor man's drift car. so far i'm just gonna weld my diff come spring and get some different wheels and do a full suspension upgrade to coil-overs and replace all the bushings n such. possibly a t2 swap but i really have no idea what would be the best and cheapest solution for a track only drifter.

 

from a room standpoint, its very easy. turns out to be more room in the rx7 engine bay than the S10 I put an LS engine in, and then yanked out to put in the rx7. (FC)

 

not hard,ive been working on it for about a year and a half now,except when the money runs out,still gathering parts..an ongoing process

 

I do like the 13b. i have another one that id like to go through and build up. i just need the money now. haa

 

its not that hard granny speed shop makes bolt in kits even have everything you need kit. wiring would be the biggest issue and if your asking these questions id say it might be currently out of your range..... maybe read and learn more first.

 

ls1 swap sounds great but for the money might as well build what you have but to each their own

 

Here is a forum you can check out: http://www.norotors.com/

 

Easier and cheaper than most think.

 

check out http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/ and http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/

 

i know i am myself an extreme newbie but i do know a little about LS1's not so much about getting them into an RX7 but wiring should not be to troubling you only need about 10 to 15 wires for the LS1 to run, that does not speak for the wiring for gauges and such though

 

hardest parts gonna be funding it really....

 

NOT as easy as building a 13B, CORRECTLY, and then droppin' it in....

 

Til today i can't understand why ppl goes for this swap... is not easier get an old corvette for 4000 bucks?

 

Where do you find an LS1 corvette for $4000? Including my rust free 91 Roller, i will have $2100 into my car with >350rwhp. I couldnt even find a TII for that price in my area.

 

usually an LSx drivetrain runs more than your quoted price for everything... unless you're talking an old carbed shitty V8... stop misleading people.

 

Ok well i dont feel like getting banned for having a swapped car so i guess i will just leave it at that.

But all i will say is LM7, LQ9, LQ4...etc