Engine Swap
 

What all is needed for me to go from a 3.8 to a LS1? Because I decided that I really like the look of my car, it just isnt fast enough.. So Id rather put an LS1 in my car than buy a different car all together.. Could I get some help?

your right ure car looks badd ***, motor, trans, computer wireing harness

Will the V6 exhaust I have on there work? and V6 trans wont work?

The tranny will not work. The V6's and V8's have different bolt patterns.

the exhaust may if you've changed the size, the stock v6 exhaust would choke a v8.Easiest way to do the swap(and truthfully most cost effective) is buy a whole craddle from a v8 car.Change the cooling system(radiator on a v8 is bigger than the v6)

**** that would own if you did that your car looks baddddass

Thank you..

Kinda like arch said I would honestly say the most cost effective would be to buy a totaled LS1 and swap all the parts...that way you will only have minimal parts to buy.

I agree, back when I had my V6 I thought about doing the swap and after a lot of research that's what I decided to do. Well until I found a Z28 with a good asking price at least ;)

http://www.tacreationsusa.com/3_4_3_8_v6_to_ls1.htm

has all the info on what you need to complete the swap.

Why not just save your self the time and the head aches and just supercharge the car, headers, a trans go shift kit in your case, torque converter, a full cat back system so the cars exhaust can run smooth and I bet you will be giving a LS1 a good run for his money. Think about it this way its rare to see a 3.8l Supercharged on the streets you can atleast hold that title. Plus that good noise from the supercharger to scare off preditors. I have a friend with a 3.8 that has headers, X-pipe, SLP CAI, and a few other bolt ons and he is beating LT1's at the drags. not to forget hes a bad *** driver. Your car has better potental then his. Just something to think about...

Peace..

Im with you im going to build up my 6 im aiming for 12s I mean sure a LS1 can get that no prob but for me to go from 15 to a 12 is a accomplishment. But there just those who see it is a waste so they do a swap.

Do the swap! :D

www.hpsalvage.com

Thats a guy near San Antonio who has done his share of LT1 & LS1 swaps.

http://tacreationsusa.com/3_4_3_8_v6_to_ls1.htm theres that u need


ehh... little late. :lolsign:

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