What car can you LS swap?
Best LS Engine Swap Candidates (Pictures)
- Mazda FD RX-7 1991-2002.
- Porsche Cayman/Boxster.
- Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S 2012-2017.
- Datsun 240/260/280Z 1970-1978.
- Mazda ND Miata 2016-2017.
- Triumph GT6 1966-72.
- Porsche 911 1999-2005.
- Ferrari 360 1999-2005.
How much does it cost to swap an LS1 engine?
They can usually be had from $500-$1,500 depending on displacement and mileage. They are cheap, readily available in any junk yard, and you can make decent power with just a cam swap. The next step up in price is the all aluminum LS1 engine.
What kind of engine do I need for a LS1?
To get the biggest bang for you buck, I’d suggest a Trick Flow GenX Top-End Engine Kit —it includes a pair of GenX Street/Strip cylinder heads, a matched Trick Flow camshaft, Trick Flow heat-treated chromoly pushrods, and Harland Sharp roller rocker arms, plus GM Performance Parts gaskets and bolts.
What’s the displacement of a 1997 LS1 engine?
The 1997-1998 LS1 blocks had thin cylinder sleeves. Honing them 0.005-inch oversized is the safe maximum. Later blocks had thicker sleeves that can be honed 0.010 inch. Upgrading to a four-inch stroke ups the displacement to 383 cubic inches or 6.3L. Another way to increase displacement is to re-sleeve the block.
Is there a pulley kit for the LS1 engine?
This March Performance accessory drive pulley kit fits the LS1, LS2, and LS7 engines, demonstrating the interchangability of the LS engine universe, which has played a significant role in the ever-growing popularity of using LS engines for new car builds and engine swap projects. (Image/Hot Rod)
They can usually be had from $500-$1,500 depending on displacement and mileage. They are cheap, readily available in any junk yard, and you can make decent power with just a cam swap. The next step up in price is the all aluminum LS1 engine.
Can a 2010 LS engine be swapped into an older vehicle?
Now if you swap a 2010 LS engine into an older vehicle you must comply to the 2010 emissions standards or the standards of the engine year. GM also came out with the E-Rod (see link).
This March Performance accessory drive pulley kit fits the LS1, LS2, and LS7 engines, demonstrating the interchangability of the LS engine universe, which has played a significant role in the ever-growing popularity of using LS engines for new car builds and engine swap projects. (Image/Hot Rod)
The 1997-1998 LS1 blocks had thin cylinder sleeves. Honing them 0.005-inch oversized is the safe maximum. Later blocks had thicker sleeves that can be honed 0.010 inch. Upgrading to a four-inch stroke ups the displacement to 383 cubic inches or 6.3L. Another way to increase displacement is to re-sleeve the block.