GM LS3 Connect and Cruise Package
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GM LS3 Connect and Cruise Package
Has anyone saw this GM Performance LS3 Connect and Cruise package at Pace Performance.
http://paceperformance.com/i-7806134...65e-trans.html
I am looking to do a LS3 swap, so it looks tempting.
http://paceperformance.com/i-7806134...65e-trans.html
I am looking to do a LS3 swap, so it looks tempting.
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I think it would make for a very simple install, plus you will be using a New motor and transmission instead of a unit with a history.
If this is what you chose to go with I would budget in another 1500 to 2000 to complete the swap, there are a lot of small hidden cost in an LS swap, fuel system, exhaust, motor mounts, shorten the drive shaft, a starter for this setup and belts and hoses, plus more. And then there are the, while I'm here items that will pop up.
If and when you do a LS swap, I would love to see you project as it's being put together.
Riggs
If this is what you chose to go with I would budget in another 1500 to 2000 to complete the swap, there are a lot of small hidden cost in an LS swap, fuel system, exhaust, motor mounts, shorten the drive shaft, a starter for this setup and belts and hoses, plus more. And then there are the, while I'm here items that will pop up.
If and when you do a LS swap, I would love to see you project as it's being put together.
Riggs
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Thanks Riggs,
I don't mind spending a few extra bucks for simple.
Once I get the project scope and budget defined I will start posting on the build.
I don't mind spending a few extra bucks for simple.
Once I get the project scope and budget defined I will start posting on the build.
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Not easy but IMO worth every bit of the aggravation.
Rick B.
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No project turns out simple. Check out my blog on my LS2 73 project. The link is in my signature below. Feel free to ask questions. I got lots of help from forum members and have a few lessons learned of my own
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Thanks Mffi15 for the website.
Trust me I will have a lot of questions.
I understand it's not simple, but also not impossible.
My point was that this setup by GMP might take some problems out of installation with the wiring harness and tune.
I am ready to start and wanting to make the best choice
Thanks for the input.
Trust me I will have a lot of questions.
I understand it's not simple, but also not impossible.
My point was that this setup by GMP might take some problems out of installation with the wiring harness and tune.
I am ready to start and wanting to make the best choice
Thanks for the input.
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So I am limiting myself for this build....or so I say...LOL
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Don't worry about tune.
Thanks Mffi15 for the website.
Trust me I will have a lot of questions.
I understand it's not simple, but also not impossible.
My point was that this setup by GMP might take some problems out of installation with the wiring harness and tune.
I am ready to start and wanting to make the best choice
Thanks for the input.
Trust me I will have a lot of questions.
I understand it's not simple, but also not impossible.
My point was that this setup by GMP might take some problems out of installation with the wiring harness and tune.
I am ready to start and wanting to make the best choice
Thanks for the input.
If plug and play is your primary concern, then teh GM
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Don't worry about tune.
Thanks Mffi15 for the website.
Trust me I will have a lot of questions.
I understand it's not simple, but also not impossible.
My point was that this setup by GMP might take some problems out of installation with the wiring harness and tune.
I am ready to start and wanting to make the best choice
Thanks for the input.
Trust me I will have a lot of questions.
I understand it's not simple, but also not impossible.
My point was that this setup by GMP might take some problems out of installation with the wiring harness and tune.
I am ready to start and wanting to make the best choice
Thanks for the input.
If plug and play is your primary concern, then the GMPP set up is for you. Does it also provide the electric fuel pump? You might want to research some and read other LS conversion threads on the forum. There are several vendors who provide all the conversion parts you need, motor mounts, etc. Josh at Custom Image Corvettes is another good source. He spent hours on the phone with me when I first started the project a couple years ago.
If you have any more questions, pm me for my phone number.
Good luck
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I've been following some of "Gordonm's" progress on the LS swap he's doing, and knows a few things. GM performance, sells engine transplant computer kits for LS and auto tranny's. Are about $1K ea for the engine, plus another $1K for the tranny. Josh, at Custom Image Corvettes in SD can put you together on everything needed for the conversion. Assuming, you'd be going with a used engine/tranny, which most do.
#17
Drifting
That package sound like a good deal but figure $4-5000 extra for Fuel system, Front runner, Air intake, Radiator, Fans, Motor Mounts, Exhuast
+ + + + + I have built one of these cars and building another right now and I do all of my own labor. When you are done you have a 1'' tall stack of parts invoices.
Mark
+ + + + + I have built one of these cars and building another right now and I do all of my own labor. When you are done you have a 1'' tall stack of parts invoices.
Mark