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Old 02-04-05, 10:01 AM
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Want to put Ls6 into FD?
I want to put an LS6 into my Fd what is involved? Is there a bell housing to adapt the engine to the Fd tranny? Subframe? Weight differences?
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Old 02-04-05, 10:04 AM
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Old 02-04-05, 10:09 AM
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Damn, why an ls6? unhappy with the rotary? Still having magnus do the work?
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just torn down the motor last night, everthing is done. I have to replace it all, want to explore my options.
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I have been dealing with Magnus for the last five years, Marco is a great with rotaries, but know one can get a 500hp rotary to last 100k.
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The LSx motors won't bolt to the FD trans, nor would they hold up to the torque if they did.

For answers to all the questions you have, check out www.torquecentral.com (there's a section for V8 RX7's) and for supplies, www.hinsonsupercars.com
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An LS6 is the same as far as mounting as an LS1. Just use a transmission from a 98-02 Camaro or Trans Am.

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If you use the ls6, you must use an fbody oil pan to mount with hinson's subframe. You may have to use the fbody accessory mounting points to fit in the fd engine bay.
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thanks, for all the helpfull info
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Originally Posted by turbogarrett
If you use the ls6, you must use an fbody oil pan to mount with hinson's subframe. You may have to use the fbody accessory mounting points to fit in the fd engine bay.
You'll also need an F-body throttle body, because the Corvette TB is "drive by wire" and doesn't use a throttle cable.
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