Who's actually DONE an LS1 / 240SX swap?

Post by **574-240sx** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:07 pm

I'm trying to do it for under 6k but I will see. So far I have 4100 into it. I have a 01 drop out with 41K and a full standalone. Motor mounts are coming in 2 weeks.

Post by **HurryupandrunS13** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 5:45 pm

NO C5s ever left the factory with an LS7, ever! As far as the LS6, i think you may be confused witht the LS2 (6.0L C5 Z06). If my info is flawed, please let me know, but I know the LS7 is ONLY in the C6 Z06

Post by **HurryupandrunS13** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 5:53 pm

Funny how NOBODY does a Ford 5.0 or a SVT 4.6 swap. Hmmmmmmmm.........? Wonder why (not really)?

Post by **XofXtimeX** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:37 pm

574-240sx wrote:I'm trying to do it for under 6k but I will see. So far I have 4100 into it. I have a 01 drop out with 41K and a full standalone. Motor mounts are coming in 2 weeks.

Are you making mounts or did you order them? And from who if you ordered them?
Modified by XofXtimeX at 9:58 PM 2/25/2007

Post by **WDRacing** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:13 am

Actually, I'm leaning towards the 302/351 myself. A slavaged Cobra is fairly cheap.

Post by **Swedish Mike** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:12 am

WDRacing wrote:Actually, I'm leaning towards the 302/351 myself. A slavaged Cobra is fairly cheap.

302 and 351 is Ford right? Difference between them and the 4.6 and 5.0?

Post by **WDRacing** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:43 am

Yep, those are Ford engines. The main reason I like the 302/351 is the location of the dizzy. Its in the front and not the back like Chevy.

The 4.6 is a OHC motor. Some were all aluminum motors, I believe they came in the Lincoln MK VIII. The 302 and 351 are just regular Iron block pushrod motors.

The 302 and 351 are also very narrow V8's, which will make turbo headers ALOT easier compared to the LSI.

But this is an LS1 thread, we should keep it LS1. I'll make a new thread to discuss the Ford SB's.

WD

Post by **Blown240sx** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:18 pm

I plan to be doing this swap in a couple months so as soon as I start Ill post up pics.

My plans are buying a Wrecked GTO grabbing the LS2 out w/T-56 trans then parting it out to make some money back.Got a friend that lives near me that will make the mounts for me and another friend who is a great tig welder than can do my exhuast. I hope to do my swap for under 6K. Im making 4.5K off my SR swap and should have 1500 from savings.

Post by **SLo SR20DET** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:21 am

WDRacing wrote:Yep, those are Ford engines. The main reason I like the 302/351 is the location of the dizzy. Its in the front and not the back like Chevy.

The 4.6 is a OHC motor. Some were all aluminum motors, I believe they came in the Lincoln MK VIII. The 302 and 351 are just regular Iron block pushrod motors.

The 302 and 351 are also very narrow V8's, which will make turbo headers ALOT easier compared to the LSI.

But this is an LS1 thread, we should keep it LS1. I'll make a new thread to discuss the Ford SB's.

WD

Hate to be a killjoy but the ls series motors are C.O.P. So they dont use dizzies. lol

Post by **WDRacing** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:31 am

SLo SR20DET wrote:
Hate to be a killjoy but the ls series motors are C.O.P. So they dont use dizzies. lol

Did you notice any place where I said the LSx has a dizzy? NO...and it's CNP, coil near plug not on plug if you want to argue the minutia.

I was comparing the ford small block to the chevy small block. Not the LSx series mind you, but the typical iron block push rod 305 or 350. The LSx is a far better motor. But it's alot wider and its alot more expensive. The LS1 makes it difficult to run a twin turbo setup.

But like I said, I want to keep this thread about the LSx series motor.

WD

Post by **nani** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:31 pm

11k is way too much for the swap. i plan to keep it under 6k as well. do you guys ever visit silviav8.com good info there

Post by **WDRacing** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:19 pm

Nice Avatar...

Post by **Turbo-Zone_com** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:30 pm

Get me the car and I'll fit TWIN turbos in there!!

Post by **Swedish Mike** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:10 am

LS1 guys, any internal pics of the LS1? Like block and head? Would be interesting to see.

Post by **XofXtimeX** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:12 am

I'm picking my engine up friday. I can post some pictures of the internals if i have time to take it apart saturday. I'll show some pictures of the LS pistons next to the KA

Post by **WDRacing** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:23 am

LS1 and mostly LS2

Post by **Swedish Mike** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:37 am

Holy crap!!! WD = PicMaster! Really nice engine... Love the pistons.What´s the bore on that baby? 95 mm or something?

Always wondered, if you resurface the heads or block on a V8, how do you match up the intake manifold? Thicker gaskets? Custom manifold?Should leak pretty easy if you mess this up?

XofXtimeX: Please do that, would be nice!

Post by **WDRacing** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:46 am

As much as I hate off site linking, this is a friggin great article with a **** load of awsome pics. With specs and whatnot...

LS1 Engine Buildup

WD

Post by **nani** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:47 am

nice article

Post by **PantherRacer** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:27 am

So are there any turbo'd LS1 240's out there?If so I'd love to see/hear/watch em.

Post by **cnichols** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:21 pm

WDRacing wrote:
Did you notice any place where I said the LSx has a dizzy? NO...and it's CNP, coil near plug not on plug if you want to argue the minutia.

I was comparing the ford small block to the chevy small block. Not the LSx series mind you, but the typical iron block push rod 305 or 350. The LSx is a far better motor. But it's alot wider and its alot more expensive. The LS1 makes it difficult to run a twin turbo setup.

But like I said, I want to keep this thread about the LSx series motor.

WD

Actually, I've personally fit both into an S14. The 302 is not much smaller and is actually HARDER to fit than an LS1 due to the ridiculous intake. In my opinion, it would not be hard to run a twin turbo setup at all (see pic below)...but the reason I'm doing this swap is because I don't want to mess w/ a turbo.

It is, however, more expensive...but WELL worth it in power, relative ease of install, looks, and technology.

Post by **Blown240sx** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:45 pm

Mr. Nichols just the person I need to talk to. Im one of Brandon Woods roommates and Im going to need your assistance because Im in the process of starting up my LS swap. I havnt bought anything yet but hes given me some info you have passed on to him.

My main area of concern is mounts everything else I think i can handle. If you could talk to me on AIM some night be much appreciated. AIM- Chriswku03

Post by **tl1000sga** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:12 pm

HurryupandrunS13 wrote:NO C5s ever left the factory with an LS7, ever! As far as the LS6, i think you may be confused witht the LS2 (6.0L C5 Z06). If my info is flawed, please let me know, but I know the LS7 is ONLY in the C6 Z06

C5's came with LS1'sC5 Z06's came with LS6'sBoth are 5.7L (346 ci.)

LS2's came in 05' + GTO's and non-Z06 C6's.They are 6.0L (364ci)

Post by **monkel.ka24de** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:58 pm

what are the prices looking like for everything to do this swap? is it stayin under 6k for the 2 people who were aimin for 6k? how much do you guys think it would be for a lightly used ls1+tranny and everything i would need to swap it in. (dont need to include labor i can do it at my school and i possibly might be able to custom fab some of the mounts/parts needed but include everything please.)

GREAT POSTS BTW WD = ) thx this really helps me out a lot = ). i've been debating between the 350sb and a ls1 for my s13 and i haven't been able to decide. but if its possible to do for under 6k i think i'll go with the ls1 just so i can watch c5 owners **** themselfs when my car sounds meaner then theirs = ).

Post by **mxd6** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:38 am

Nope.

The GTO LS1 is the most powerfull LS1 on the street, like I said.

350@365

Post by **mxd6** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:46 am

Part of the problem is the car is too light for 500 plus HP. The idea of a supercharger on my LS1 did cross my mind, but that is next years project.With just under 500HP and 500 foot lbs. it will still be almost impossible to keep the car on the road without sliding all over the place.I still like the idea of the same stats with all wheel drive.That will be the next car.

Looks good there guys!302 has enough room for the TT.Lots of $$$.

Post by **LSD08** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:30 pm

ok i wanna do a corvet engine to its a 350vortec but what i really want to know is what rear axle fits the 240

Post by **LSD08** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:48 am

hay cnichols i have an s13 and i wanted to put a corvet engine like u but its the 350 vortec and a new tranny but i dont know what axel to use or rear axel will fit my 240. So if u or anyone could help i would appreciate it oh and im new to this club but ive always love s13's

Post by **Blown240sx** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:11 am

LSD08 wrote:hay cnichols i have an s13 and i wanted to put a corvet engine like u but its the 350 vortec and a new tranny but i dont know what axel to use or rear axel will fit my 240. So if u or anyone could help i would appreciate it oh and im new to this club but ive always love s13's

You can use the 240sx rear axel and diff you just need a drive shaft with the Vortec out put spline and 240sx diff bolt pattern.

Post by **cnichols** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:48 pm

Driveshaftshop.com for the driveshaft. Like Blown240 said, use the Nissan diff.

And it's "axle" boys, not axel. Axel is what those fairies do in the olympics on ice.

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