LS1 Swap Kits/Parts List?

[Elysian]

I'll tell you what gets you. Its not the big obvious components, but the little stuff like, AN fittings, hoses, brake setup, and the "while I'm here I might as well..." The later is what has my build in the $25k+ area.

The later is why I don't tally up how much I've spent

[Supadave]

does anyone have a list of what the paid for their parts? everyone is saying its going to be over 10k which im willing to spend but when i add up the parts i come up to around 6k? and ive been told you could do it for even cheaper than that but that seems like a fantasy .

I'll tell you what gets you. Its not the big obvious components, but the little stuff like, AN fittings, hoses, brake setup, and the "while I'm here I might as well..." The later is what has my build in the $25k+ area.

[MWSuepke]

pricing

does anyone have a list of what the paid for their parts? everyone is saying its going to be over 10k which im willing to spend but when i add up the parts i come up to around 6k? and ive been told you could do it for even cheaper than that but that seems like a fantasy .

[Razorthirty]

As did I, I'm more like 14k into it, and its only mostly done..

[Reyhan335]

i went into the build wanting to be at 10k. i used that up the first two weeks of the build. lol.

[Pootis]

Replacing the lifters for the second time. They were tapping pretty loud

[Sladek]

you break something pootis?

[Pootis]

Hope you are ready for all of this fun.....

Dyno on Monday

And here we are thursday

[Sladek]

"Which Engine = 5.7 aluminum block LS1
Which trans = T56
Engine mounts = sikky
Trans mount = sikky
Wiring harness = either sikky or DIY painless harness
Brakes = up in the air still, ideally remote mount booster but requires the most work, ruling out hydroboost, manual brakes worst case but worry i wont like it
Steering = custom or sikky steering shaft, would like to keep power steering but may go z4 rack swap
Exhaust/ headers/manifolds = sikky headers, custom exhaust for the rest
Radiator/hoses = hoping to adapt my current setup, mishimoto radiator w/pusher fan, but if not it sounds like an r32 radiator with CTSV hoses fits
Gauges = i think stock should work with proper harness/wiring
Driveshaft and adapter = sikky
"


You're going to need more than 10k

ive got it roughly around 10k if im patient about finding a motor and trans. i know little things add up though. if 10k gets it running id be satisfied but again that isnt a hard limit for me since id prefer to spend a little more to make it easier. also will make at least a little back on the s52/everything i pull out of it.

[Reyhan335]

"Which Engine = 5.7 aluminum block LS1
Which trans = T56
Engine mounts = sikky
Trans mount = sikky
Wiring harness = either sikky or DIY painless harness
Brakes = up in the air still, ideally remote mount booster but requires the most work, ruling out hydroboost, manual brakes worst case but worry i wont like it
Steering = custom or sikky steering shaft, would like to keep power steering but may go z4 rack swap
Exhaust/ headers/manifolds = sikky headers, custom exhaust for the rest
Radiator/hoses = hoping to adapt my current setup, mishimoto radiator w/pusher fan, but if not it sounds like an r32 radiator with CTSV hoses fits
Gauges = i think stock should work with proper harness/wiring
Driveshaft and adapter = sikky
"


You're going to need more than 10k

[Pootis]

Yep exactly

[Sladek]

I'm running stock pump and returnless all you need is a corvetted filter/regulator that is an easy one

http://www.tanksinc.com/img/efils9904.jpg

so easy as this^?

[Pootis]

I'm running stock pump and returnless all you need is a corvetted filter/regulator that is an easy one

[Sladek]

just remembered i have to figure out fueling too since i believe the 5.7 is a returnless system

[Sladek]

There are several ls builds on here where people listed the parts they used in the swap. There are so many ways to skin the cat, I don't believe any list will ever be "complete." What accessories are you wanting to keep? How "bolt in" do you want it to be?

Or, make yourself a list with the following categories and fill in the blanks with your choice.

Which Engine
Which trans
Engine mounts
Trans mount
Wiring harness
Brakes
Steering
Exhaust/ headers/manifolds
Radiator
Hoses
Guages
Driveshaft and adapter
.....


On another note. I know of an excellent BMW shop in Knoxville that would be able to get your s52 running correctly. You'd probably spend less than swapping to an ls.

this is what i've come up with so far to make it as close to bolt in as possible:

Which Engine = 5.7 aluminum block LS1
Which trans = T56
Engine mounts = sikky
Trans mount = sikky
Wiring harness = either sikky or DIY painless harness
Brakes = up in the air still, ideally remote mount booster but requires the most work, ruling out hydroboost, manual brakes worst case but worry i wont like it
Steering = custom or sikky steering shaft, would like to keep power steering but may go z4 rack swap
Exhaust/ headers/manifolds = sikky headers, custom exhaust for the rest
Radiator/hoses = hoping to adapt my current setup, mishimoto radiator w/pusher fan, but if not it sounds like an r32 radiator with CTSV hoses fits
Gauges = i think stock should work with proper harness/wiring
Driveshaft and adapter = sikky

reinforced subframe while im there. probably a secondary diff mount and rear reinforcements too. i'd like to hook up a/c too since its already r134 converted, so probably just need custom lines fitted.

how am i doing? i feel like im missing something lol


as for the s52, ive got a few more things left to check before i take it to someone. unfortunately knoxville is quite the hike but theres a good shop nearby ive been recommended. i mainly hope im missing something stupid and its not something major/mechanical