could some ppl chime in on the average cost of an Ls1 swap
08-24-05, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by payne
Wasnt me... even though I think you gave me a negative rep when you bashed LS1s in another thread that I started, lol..
Originally Posted by payne
I just want a fast car that the po po cant mess with.....
I've yet to see an LS-1 conversion in person or ride in on....maybe I'll see you and your car at a local meet some time.
-Tyler
08-24-05, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by FLA94FD
First I would have someone check on your motor.
An all all-aluminum 6L 400HP crate motor will run you $7300. An all all-aluminum 7L small block 505HP crate motor will run you $13,395. With the bolt ons they will both weigh less 20lbs + than 13B. You would also need custom headers $800-$1000 the other bolt on stuff $1500 or more and the subframe. At the end of the day to do it right would be about the same as 20B. On the up side with the right gearing you should be able to get around 30mpg on the road.
An all all-aluminum 6L 400HP crate motor will run you $7300. An all all-aluminum 7L small block 505HP crate motor will run you $13,395. With the bolt ons they will both weigh less 20lbs + than 13B. You would also need custom headers $800-$1000 the other bolt on stuff $1500 or more and the subframe. At the end of the day to do it right would be about the same as 20B. On the up side with the right gearing you should be able to get around 30mpg on the road.
08-24-05, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by quid
THis is just my opinion, but I would take the 7 or 10 thousand and get a ported 13B, single turbo, Apexi Power FC, and whatever else you do not have and build it right. Putting in a V-8 with the cltuch and transmission, even if it is an aluminum block, will definitly throw off the geometry of the Mazda. It will drive like a front heavy Fox Body mustang. Stay true brother and build the motor right.
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08-24-05, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by FLA94FD
First I would have someone check on your motor.
An all all-aluminum 6L 400HP crate motor will run you $7300. An all all-aluminum 7L small block 505HP crate motor will run you $13,395. With the bolt ons they will both weigh less 20lbs + than 13B. You would also need custom headers $800-$1000 the other bolt on stuff $1500 or more and the subframe. At the end of the day to do it right would be about the same as 20B. On the up side with the right gearing you should be able to get around 30mpg on the road.
An all all-aluminum 6L 400HP crate motor will run you $7300. An all all-aluminum 7L small block 505HP crate motor will run you $13,395. With the bolt ons they will both weigh less 20lbs + than 13B. You would also need custom headers $800-$1000 the other bolt on stuff $1500 or more and the subframe. At the end of the day to do it right would be about the same as 20B. On the up side with the right gearing you should be able to get around 30mpg on the road.
08-24-05, 12:14 PM
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Ouch emissions suck, I'm extremely glad I live in florida where I don't need to pass any emissions regulations. Cops don't care if you have no cats, they thought my friends 96' 350 s10 was baddass, headers and 3ft. of pipe+ some flowmasters (still loud as ****). As for v8 and rotaries, it's all personally preference. I personally love being the underdog with a 1.3t. You pull up to that very proud, smiling c4 owner and take him off the line and in the straight.
08-24-05, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by gerbraldy
Ouch emissions suck, I'm extremely glad I live in florida where I don't need to pass any emissions regulations. Cops don't care if you have no cats, they thought my friends 96' 350 s10 was baddass, headers and 3ft. of pipe+ some flowmasters (still loud as ****). As for v8 and rotaries, it's all personally preference. I personally love being the underdog with a 1.3t. You pull up to that very proud, smiling c4 owner and take him off the line and in the straight.
i love them both, 383 fd, can we all just get along
08-24-05, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by payne
Im with Drew,
A 402CI LS2 block good for 800 hp = $4k
AFR 225 heads = $2.5k
550rwhp N/A, 750 on a 200 shot, no worries.
A 402CI LS2 block good for 800 hp = $4k
AFR 225 heads = $2.5k
550rwhp N/A, 750 on a 200 shot, no worries.
This is the cheapest 550rwhp LS2 I have seen http://www.rapidmotorsports.com/mode...=2&intYearId=3
It is $10,600 and doesnt include intake manifold, windage tray, oil pan or rear cover or tuning.
There is no way you can get 550rwhp NA even with an LSX based motor for $6500 so please dont imply you can.
08-24-05, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by LT1RX7
Hate to break it to you but your numbers are WAY off.
My point wasn't that you could make XXX HP for $XXXX. The point was that for the cost of a crate LS2 engine (~$5900 at Pace parts), you could do better with a built motor from Texas Speed, SDPC, Cartek, etc.
This is the cheapest 550rwhp LS2 I have seen http://www.rapidmotorsports.com/mode...=2&intYearId=3
It is $10,600 and doesnt include intake manifold, windage tray, oil pan or rear cover or tuning.
It is $10,600 and doesnt include intake manifold, windage tray, oil pan or rear cover or tuning.
have you seen this?
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpo...03&postcount=1
With heads and a cam they're quoting ~$6500.
There is no way you can get 550rwhp NA even with an LSX based motor for $6500 so please dont imply you can.
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