In search of LS1 swap

[rzerob]

I have been saving and searching for an LS1 swap for my E30. I am looking for a 02 or newer with less than 90k on the power train. I have been looking on craigslist and ebay. I have found some reasonable deals that I had considered but none of the deals are backed by any type of warranty and just didn't feel like a safe bet. Where has everyone been buying their swaps? I am aware this is an expensive swap.

[djjerme]

bump so this doesn't get confused for spam.

[flyboyx]

its kinda spam. why not do an m60 swap for street cred?

[totheredline]

I have been saving and searching for an LS1 swap for my E30. I am looking for a 02 or newer with less than 90k on the power train. I have been looking on craigslist and ebay. I have found some reasonable deals that I had considered but none of the deals are backed by any type of warranty and just didn't feel like a safe bet. Where has everyone been buying their swaps? I am aware this is an expensive swap.

Ever looked into 4.8s? There very cheap (cause murrican muscle guys don't like them) and you can still make 350hp+ they're super short stroke and really Rev happy when paired with a good cam.
Try Car-part.com awesome site.

Also here's some info on building a 4.8 and/or 5.3

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1306-4-8l-vs-5-3l-engine-tech-little-ls-slugfest/

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[rzerob]

bump so this doesn't get confused for spam.

Thank you for the consideration

its kinda spam. why not do an m60 swap for street cred?

Ever looked into 4.8s? There very cheap (cause murrican muscle guys don't like them) and you can still make 350hp+ they're super short stroke and really Rev happy when paired with a good cam.
Try Car-part.com awesome site.

Also here's some info on building a 4.8 and/or 5.3

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1306-4-8l-vs-5-3l-engine-tech-little-ls-slugfest/

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I have considered other V8's including the M60 and the other different variants of the LS engine. They have their benefits including being significantly cheaper. But ultimately they are not what I want. I would hate to have to do another swap again because I was not happy with what I settled with. I want a true LS1 engine out of an F body or a Corvette.

I will look into car-part.com. If you can think of anywhere else to search please let me know.

[djjerme]

Actually, I have the all aluminum version of the 5.3 in my Saab, and I am rather impressed with how quickly it can grab revs.. beats the old SBC's I used to build.

Not sure the weight of it compared to abb iron block, but have often thought of I get bored with the m20 in the PRO3 car, I might just toss a L33 in it..

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[mr2peak]

A new crate engine starts around $6k

Good luck finding a used engine with a warranty anywhere. By the time you do the recommended maintenance for a swap, they probably won't honor it anyway.

[marshallnoise]

Thank you for the consideration






I have considered other V8's including the M60 and the other different variants of the LS engine. They have their benefits including being significantly cheaper. But ultimately they are not what I want. I would hate to have to do another swap again because I was not happy with what I settled with. I want a true LS1 engine out of an F body or a Corvette.

I will look into car-part.com. If you can think of anywhere else to search please let me know.

You want that, but there isn't much of a difference across the platform. Unless you have snobbery about an LS1 being better than an LQ9 just because it was in a Vette or F-Body.

[Pootis]

^^Couldn't agree more

[jpod999]

Find a wrecked (insert LS1 car here) on copart and get someone with license to buy it for you.

[Kershaw]

I have found some reasonable deals that I had considered but none of the deals are backed by any type of warranty and just didn't feel like a safe bet.

You're not going to find a 15 year old used motor with a warranty.

Either pony up for a crate motor or buy the used motor and rebuild it.

[bikerjim2000]

Find a wrecked GTO the oil pan is right for our cross member. Or we have "Vettenuts" in Tenn , he always has motors. Last time I asked it was 1900$ and up with the ecu. lower mileage/newer motor is more $$$

[djjerme]

Hell, grab a 6.0l of an Escalade (they are dirt cheap!) and go crazy!

[marshallnoise]

Hell, grab a 6.0l of an Escalade (they are dirt cheap!) and go crazy!

All aluminum too.

[rzerob]

I don't claim to know all the different type of LS1 motors out there. But at minimum I want a 5.7 aluminum block. If there is another variant that is not f-body or Corvette then I was not aware. As for the warranty I am not expecting anything grandiose, something like a start up warranty with nothing wrong with the internals of the engine.

For example: A couple of weeks ago I was looking at a 60K 2003 Corvette powertrain everything minus the transmission for $3200. The engine was already out so I couldn't hear it run and they basically said it ran great before it was pulled but would not offer me at minimum a start up warranty.

I am not asking for the moon but if I am spending the money I wanted some kind of assurance I was getting what I paid for. I have been burned before. I had originally planned on building a bare block up but there are too many "while I am in there upgrades" I would want to do that would make this builds budget greatly increase and time of completion to would be pushed back another year.

I have been looking for wrecked "LS1" cars I have not been having a lot of luck in the search. Perhaps I am looking in the wrong places. I will look into "vette motors" and escalade engines. I was not aware they had a 6.0 aluminum "LS1" engine. Thank you for the constructive criticism please continue. I am learning and this is helping me find my powertrain.