Hi,
Buzzed a rod bearing in my LS1 stock engine in a FD. I am considering replacing with a LS2 short block, isntead of rebuilding.

Currently LS1 sits on a Hinson setup and motor mounts. Will the LS2 have the same mounting geometry for replacing the current motor? Is Oil pan is the same too? I want to try to not refabricate the mountings.

I know there a few differences with valley, front, and rear covers, and knock sensor lead. Will my current '02 Camaro computer work also?

Thanks.

 

hey Jolly, cant believe your engine blew... mine is runnin well but in the garage in Tennessee till i move.

Oh ya, this post is gonna get moved...

 

forgot to ask, what would u want to sell the engine for if u got a new one?

 

Jolly, seems like there are a good number of guys doing the LS2 into FD using the standard install kits (Hinson, ect). As you've identified, most of the challenges seem to be sensor / throttle cable / ecu related.

Try Torquecentral for the mounting questions and LS1TECH for the sensor / ecu questions.

Good Luck

 

try the "other engine conversions" sub-forum- you may get more answers than in the classifieds.

 

You need to relocate te knock sensors and get a cam sensor wiring harness through racetronix so it will run off your ls1 harness and ecu. Go to Torque Central for more specific info on the swap.