Engine Swap
07-22-2005, 02:33 AM
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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?
07-22-2005, 10:51 AM
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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)
07-23-2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FORCE_FED_Z
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.
07-23-2005, 02:23 PM
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http://www.tacreationsusa.com/3_4_3_8_v6_to_ls1.htm
has all the info on what you need to complete the swap.
has all the info on what you need to complete the swap.
07-24-2005, 06:39 PM
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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...
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07-24-2005, 07:49 PM
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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.
07-24-2005, 10:32 PM
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Do the swap! 
www.hpsalvage.com
Thats a guy near San Antonio who has done his share of LT1 & LS1 swaps.
www.hpsalvage.com
Thats a guy near San Antonio who has done his share of LT1 & LS1 swaps.
09-22-2005, 04:07 PM
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09-22-2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SlvrV6Camaro
http://www.tacreationsusa.com/3_4_3_8_v6_to_ls1.htm
has all the info on what you need to complete the swap.
has all the info on what you need to complete the swap.
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