3.8 to ls1

[Stg747]

cant find the link to the parts list for the swap can someone help me out...


also anyone know how stout they ls1 is in terms of boost...how much power can the stock motor make?

[chadder]

12 psi is about the limit. (~high 500's-620hp greatly dependent on setup.) Most people seem to run about 550rwhp just to keep it safe.

[Stg747]

bump..still lookng for a complete swap parts list

[car audio dave]

actually, the msot common PSI setup on a stock LS1 is 8 psi.

a basic parts list:
motor
tranny
k-member
front suspension
wire harness
fuel pump
drive shaft

there might be some more minor parts i missed. you are best off getting a totaled ls1 fbody as a parts car.

[chadder]

actually, the msot common PSI setup on a stock LS1 is 8 psi.

I said max. Not most common.

[Slvr00Bird]

actually, the msot common PSI setup on a stock LS1 is 8 psi.

a basic parts list:
motor
tranny
k-member
front suspension
wire harness
fuel pump
drive shaft

there might be some more minor parts i missed. you are best off getting a totaled ls1 fbody as a parts car.

Also computer.. and it depends if you're car is Y87 or not.. You may have to get some steering components... Also throttle cable for non TC and you'll probably want to get a new rear end if you don't have a Y87 or posi... And you don't necessarily need a new fuel pump.. you can use yours just put in a corvette fuel filter and reroute the return.. Probably a lot of other maintenance that you'll wanna do while the motor is out and stuff... I'd advise throwing headers on while it's out... a lot easier...

[Stg747]

ill need an ls1 steering rack correct? im in touch with a guy and hes going to hook me up with 35k mile 02 ss motor, radiator, front susp., motor mounts, k member for 2,500...good price?

[johns00c]

Yes, you need the steering rack. You can use a 97' vette fuel rail it comes with a return line.

[badinfluenceRS]

ill need an ls1 steering rack correct? im in touch with a guy and hes going to hook me up with 35k mile 02 ss motor, radiator, front susp., motor mounts, k member for 2,500...good price?

i paid 1,700 for my LS1 and it came installed in my Z28 :)

that seems expensive, there was someone sellin a ls1 w/ A4 and harness for $2K in MI

[Stg747]

got a link? and i bet it has aot over 35k miles

[HAZ-Matt]

Why not find an LS2? :)

[chets bird]

i paid 1,700 for my LS1 and it came installed in my Z28 :)

that seems expensive, there was someone sellin a ls1 w/ A4 and harness for $2K in MI
That is a hell of a deal, i looked and looked and looked! researched and researched!


btw you MIGHT need a dash harness, check tacreations.com they have a good right up. if you have any questions let me know, stock parts? i might have some? because uhhh its not gonna be stock:secret:

[Stg747]

well its an 02 ss motor so it has an ls6 block..no performance gain though...its a state away so i can hear it run before i buy it...and only 35k has its advantage..i found all parts needed except the ls1 steering rack...im getting a tubular k member from spohn..

[ryeguy2006a]

Hey Stg747 where you located in Upstate, NY. I'm going to school at Alfred State college currently, and live near Ithaca area.

[Stg747]

im in utica

[chets bird]

well its an 02 ss motor so it has an ls6 block..no performance gain though...its a state away so i can hear it run before i buy it...and only 35k has its advantage..i found all parts needed except the ls1 steering rack...im getting a tubular k member from spohn..

pay the extra money and get a UMI trust me! also upgrade your fuel system!

[Stg747]

will the texAs speed upgrade for like 139 do what i need it to rather than getting an ls1 pump

http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=225&catid=10

[chets bird]

i think so, im doing the racetronix kit!

[Stg747]

how much does that run?

[Stg747]

i bought motormounts/stands today..looking for a steering rack..

[badinfluenceRS]

i got the that same kit through summit w/ the walbro 255

just make sure to save your stock fuel bucket b/c it doesnt come with a bucket