Goodbye Big Block/4spd...Hello LS2/6speed...
08-09-2011, 10:01 PM
#41
Le Mans Master
I'm always curious as to the reasons why people switch motors. Was it because of fuel mileage, streetability, maintenance (lack thereof), looks, sound, or what?
I'm nowhere near doing an engine swap (stock 350/270) for a couple years, but I know I want fuel injection regardless if I stay with my original block or throw in a completely different engine.
I know me and I'll always baby my car so huge power isn't my top concern where as fuel economy and maintenance are. I'm more of a cruiser than a racer.
I'm nowhere near doing an engine swap (stock 350/270) for a couple years, but I know I want fuel injection regardless if I stay with my original block or throw in a completely different engine.
I know me and I'll always baby my car so huge power isn't my top concern where as fuel economy and maintenance are. I'm more of a cruiser than a racer.
08-11-2011, 07:14 PM
#43
Team Owner
Thread Starter
So do I need to buy to the multi-position mounts our stock location mounts? I thought moving the engine forward will cause the brackets/accessories to hit the A-arms?
08-11-2011, 08:03 PM
#44
Le Mans Master
Dont recall you mentioning anything about having the Tremec bolted to it. What's it out of, GTO maybe, as probably know C6 Vettes have rear mounted tranny's. You mean to tell, you got all of that for $2K, Wholly crap. Fitting that Tremec's going to require some floor tunnel carving, but worth it, as will really pay off at the pump. Keep us informed of the progress. By the way, dad's got a really nice shop there.
08-11-2011, 08:24 PM
#46
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Dont recall you mentioning anything about having the Tremec bolted to it. What's it out of, GTO maybe, as probably know C6 Vettes have rear mounted tranny's. You mean to tell, you got all of that for $2K, Wholly crap. Fitting that Tremec's going to require some floor tunnel carving, but worth it, as will really pay off at the pump. Keep us informed of the progress. By the way, dad's got a really nice shop there.
I wish I picked everything up for only $2k, Not sure I can pick up a complete LS1 engine for that.
ordering mounts, and f-body pan soon.
08-12-2011, 05:58 AM
#48
Le Mans Master
Yea, just recall one of your earlier posts mentioning $2K, but didn't read it right, as knew it sounded to good to be true. Friend of mine had the exact 06' GTO your driveline came out of, and even being a 3800 lb car, thing really moved. You're gonna love it. Curious if you got the factory ECU, or going with something like the availble Holley system. Not sure if you ever gave Josh at Custom Image a call, but he's worth talking to.
Last edited by Vette5.5; 08-12-2011 at 08:54 AM.
08-12-2011, 11:33 AM
#49
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Yea, just recall one of your earlier posts mentioning $2K, but didn't read it right, as knew it sounded to good to be true. Friend of mine had the exact 06' GTO your driveline came out of, and even being a 3800 lb car, thing really moved. You're gonna love it. Curious if you got the factory ECU, or going with something like the availble Holley system. Not sure if you ever gave Josh at Custom Image a call, but he's worth talking to.
Still getting my parts list together and calling Josh is on that list.
08-12-2011, 12:52 PM
#50
Race Director
Corey, i have some info that will help on the shifter for you. I have the same 06 GTO gear box in mine. When i get a chance i will write it up for you. Nothing major but it took me a while to get it set up correctly.
12-18-2011, 01:15 PM
#53
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Made some progress, BB is out and next is to removed the steering box, ram, etc to get ready to install the steeroids. I need to do some minor glass worse to the noise before in goes the engine/trans.
I'll be selling the Moroso pan, Lakewood scatter shield and March serpentine pulleys if anyone is interested.
I'll be selling the Moroso pan, Lakewood scatter shield and March serpentine pulleys if anyone is interested.
12-19-2011, 06:56 PM
#59
Melting Slicks
Well, some may think I'm crazy for not only pulling my BB/4speed, but pulling it after only 400miles for a low mile aluminum LS2/6speed. I bit the bullet and the complete dropout should arrive in one week. I'm sure I will missed the torque, but more importantly the sound only a Big Block can make.
So if anyone is wanting low mile (298miles) performance Big Block parts (including engine and Richmond trans) let me know.
Ls guys I'm all ears for your tips and info, reading the LS swap threads now.
So if anyone is wanting low mile (298miles) performance Big Block parts (including engine and Richmond trans) let me know.
Ls guys I'm all ears for your tips and info, reading the LS swap threads now.
12-19-2011, 06:58 PM
#60
Melting Slicks
The swap should not be too bad, I put a ZF 6 speed from a ZR1 into my 67 Camaro and unlike the T56, noone made kits for it, we had to make all the swap parts....looking forward to seeing your progress. Are you going to supercharge it once done?