jolly

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.

tictakman

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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...

tictakman

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

Steve R

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

eastondle

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

projectcam

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.