My LS1 S14 build thread

Post by **Joe** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:55 pm

I figued i should start a thread so i can log everything i do, because i didnt do that with the RB and i always regreted it. over the next few months im going to chronicle everything that happens during the build as best i can so there is a history on it not only for my records because i have a crappy memory, but to help others. just consider this thread like a blog, but not as gay.

Friday, 5/11/07 - Removed enginefinal pic's of it

Wednesday, 5/16/07

all remnants of the RB gone, engine bay wiring completely removed, clutch system removed, miscellaneous part stripping and engine bay cleaning begins.

next: continue stripping the rest of the chassis wiring, remove misc parts nder dash, look for LS1 worthy of my car oh yea and sell the RB haha

Post by **-ExCesS-** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:35 pm

RB to LS. . .just like that huh? lol

This thread will be very helpful. Planning on doing the same next year so I might have questions.

Good luck on the project.

Post by **Joe** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:44 pm

i dunno about just like that lol

ive been mulling this over for about a year now, we just had our last event of the season and ive got a few months off so now is the only time im gonna have a chance to do it for at LEAST a year, maybe longer.

Post by **Swedish Mike** » Thu May 17, 2007 3:45 am

Really cool, promise me to take a few extra LS1 pics before you drop it in.

Post by **Logan76** » Thu May 17, 2007 3:48 am

how much you selling the RB for? and good luck with the LS14 build, Ive always wanted to put a carb'd 302 with alluminum heads in a 240, but i think im just going to buy a foxbody instead.

Post by **Joe** » Thu May 17, 2007 5:44 am

Logan76 wrote:how much you selling the RB for? and good luck with the LS14 build, Ive always wanted to put a carb'd 302 with alluminum heads in a 240, but i think im just going to buy a foxbody instead.

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and remember, it says OBO!

Post by **NotDave** » Thu May 17, 2007 5:51 am

where do you plan on getting the LSX from?

Post by **Joe** » Thu May 17, 2007 7:06 am

no ****ing idea

Post by **MoparMan** » Thu May 17, 2007 7:41 am

If you need any more info on LS1 swaps hybridz.org has some on swappin' into a Z. Might be applicable, keep the pics coming!

Post by **cnichols** » Thu May 17, 2007 10:24 am

Lookin good! Might want to go ahead and remove your stock hard lines (fuel) now before you get caught up in the swap. They'll be too close to the passenger side header.

If you need anything, don't hesitate to hit me up on AIM.

Post by **Joe** » Thu May 17, 2007 10:59 am

thanks for the heads up on that one chris, one of those things you dont think about till its too late

FIRE BAD hahaha

Post by **lyon23** » Fri May 18, 2007 9:20 am

You traitor!! i thought it was RB for lifeeeee!!!

J/K definatelly take some pics and keeps us updated. I too have been debating a different engine for my s14 other than the rb but still very undeceided..good luck..

Post by **Joe** » Fri May 18, 2007 1:37 pm

lyon23 wrote:You traitor!! i thought it was RB for lifeeeee!!!

J/K definatelly take some pics and keeps us updated. I too have been debating a different engine for my s14 other than the rb but still very undeceided..good luck..

it still might be, gotta sell the old girl first haha

Post by **Joe** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:08 pm

well the RB has a couple interested buyers but no money has exchanged hands yet

regardless, i bought a ls1

from a 2000 trans am WS6, it should be here next week. ill take pics once its here

I NEED TO SELL THE RB BEFORE I GET HIT WITH THE INTEREST ON THE CREDIT CARD hahaha

Post by **-ExCesS-** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:11 am

Thats awesome (getting the LS). Mind giving some info on the engine? Mileage and maybe price etc., just wanna get a ballpark figure for what i'll be looking for.

good luck with the RB lol

Post by **Joe** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:54 am

well i found a great deal on mine, so its kind of an exceptional price. 3300$ with 6 speed and a bunch of other stuff. has 80k miles

average price is about 4k for that setup.

Post by **-ExCesS-** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:47 am

cool, that is a good *** deal and thanks.

I have a request as this thread continues, when the times come, can you post pics of areas that you'll be cutting out (if any) and pics of your mounts.

Post by **Joe** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:50 am

no cutting required, and i will definitely be updating this thread lol. motor gets here friday of next week =)

Post by **RB20DETodd** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:08 pm

goodluck on the build, also good luck selling a motor thats been in a drift car, just part it out.

Post by **OutToWinPAHC** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:54 pm

Hey are you planning on any internal engine upgrades? I have been racking my brain looking for a cam to pair up with the new heads on my LS6 block. Its a mutt of an engine I got its from a 2002 Fbody but Its the LS6 block, with LS1 heads, and cam with a LS6 intake.

I just ordered LS2 heads, 90mm intake, and 90mm throttle body oh and injectors. But I am having trouble picking a cam I dont want to change rockers, and springs on a new set of heads, its killing me. But I want to add some oomph.

Post by **Joe** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:32 am

RB20DETodd wrote:goodluck on the build, also good luck selling a motor thats been in a drift car, just part it out.

at least you know the history with my engine and know it was taken care of. im not lying about that 40000km bull**** like the importers do.

OutToWinPAHC wrote:Hey are you planning on any internal engine upgrades? I have been racking my brain looking for a cam to pair up with the new heads on my LS6 block. Its a mutt of an engine I got its from a 2002 Fbody but Its the LS6 block, with LS1 heads, and cam with a LS6 intake.

I just ordered LS2 heads, 90mm intake, and 90mm throttle body oh and injectors. But I am having trouble picking a cam I dont want to change rockers, and springs on a new set of heads, its killing me. But I want to add some oomph.

no internal upgrades other than cam and valvetrain, i have a relatively low power goal of 400whp.

you got the rare ls1, in 01-02 they all had the ls6 intake, and a RARE few has the ls6 block. its a factory setup like that.

with a fast 90/90 to make any use of that you are gonna have to run an aggressive cam, that means a spring change. the factory springs sucks. I havent decided on my cam yet but its gonna be in the .580 lift range, patriot gold dual valvesprings and some hardened pushrods.

Post by **CRZSWAP** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:39 am

Kamin wrote:well i found a great deal on mine, so its kind of an exceptional price. 3300$ with 6 speed and a bunch of other stuff. has 80k miles

average price is about 4k for that setup.

Yeah thats not too bad of a price. I got my 2001 LS1 with the LS6 intake manifold, ECU and T56 (6speed) tranny for 3500 with 46K miles on it. The guy I got mine from has a F&Y body junkyard with over 40 LS motors for sale for the same deal I got mine for if anyone is interested. He is located in Bishopville SC.

Post by **-ExCesS-** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:07 pm

CRZSWAP wrote:
Yeah thats not too bad of a price. I got my 2001 LS1 with the LS6 intake manifold, ECU and T56 (6speed) tranny for 3500 with 46K miles on it. The guy I got mine from has a F&Y body junkyard with over 40 LS motors for sale for the same deal I got mine for if anyone is interested. He is located in Bishopville SC.

damn, of course its down south. . .im not ready for this swap yet anyways. Thats why i'll be keeping an eye on this thread

Post by **Joe** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:33 pm

i did a ton of little **** over the past few weeks, havent been in a hurry but now time is becoming a factoy. heres a couple pics: building the new wiring harness, pounded out the tranny tunnel. the wiring harness is now about 50% complete, front of car and back of car are about done. need to wire in the switch and fuse/relay panel and its done.

TONS of pics tommrow, engine gets here

Post by **Joe** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:11 am

just a couple. just picked her up

Post by **-ExCesS-** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:44 am

thats awesome, how much clearance is needed on the tranny tunnel?

Post by **RB20DETodd** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:52 am

my co workers vette's crank pully split in half it was awesome i guess change that?

Post by **Joe** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:05 am

-ExCesS- wrote:thats awesome, how much clearance is needed on the tranny tunnel?

a few inches, im not done clearancing probably. need to build the mounts and **** first, but have to sell the RB to pay for everything else

Post by **mmm240** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:47 pm

Kamin wrote:a few inches, im not done clearancing probably. need to build the mounts and **** first, but have to sell the RB to pay for everything else

waiting patiently!

Post by **Joe** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:00 pm

you and me both! every day i have to wait, it 1 day closer to not finishing in time lol

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