Can anything be ls swapped?
An LS swap uses any engine made by GM. These vary in price and features, with the most affordable typically starting at $500 and providing a good boost in power for the price. More expensive engines, including the LS1, LS3, and LS7 engines, are made for Corvettes and feature small, durable, and light bodies.
How much does an LS swap really cost?
Claim 1: An LS Swap Costs Less Than $1000 Not able or willing to go so far to cut costs? A more realistic starting budget is around $1500 to $2000 for a basic swap using a common truck engine, factory exhaust manifolds, and your existing front crossmember and rear axle.
Can you put a v8 in a Subaru?
You can throw whatever engine you want into whatever you want, but everything will be completely custom (drive shaft, rear diff (NO, the stock rear diff would blow up instantly with that torque), you would most likely have to reinforce the chassis, bypass the ECU, customize the engine mounting, etc. etc.
What LS is best for swap?
If you’re planning on boosting your project the 4.8L truck engine will be perfect for you. The 4.8L can take insane amounts of boost completely stock and will really perform well. If you don’t want a barebones 5.3L or 4.8L you could always step up to a 6.2L truck block which is based on the LS3 engine.
Is a Vortec an LS motor?
Although Vortec engines are “LS” based they are NOT LS engines IMO. You can gain an inch or two by removing the plastic engine cover and cutting some of the plastic tabs on top of the Vortec intake manifold. This may be all you need for clearance and a Vortec will fit in your car.
Are there any parts&accessories for an LS swap?
We’re the leading manufacturer of premium quality, made in America LS parts. Check out our complete line of LS parts & accessories made exclusively for your swap. To make sure your LS swap goes off without a hitch, you’ll need accessory brackets that make your engine swap easy. Our LS Accessory brackets are designed to fit your specific vehicle.
How do I Make my LS swap easy?
To make sure your LS swap goes off without a hitch, you’ll need accessory brackets that make your engine swap easy. Our LS Accessory brackets are designed to fit your specific vehicle. Learn from the pros!
What is the best engine to swap for an LS?
Choosing an engine all comes down to what your particular goals are in making an LS swap and how much you want to spend. For most, a junk yard 5.3 or 6.0 is the target engine to swap if you aren’t concerned with having an all-aluminum block.
Will your LS accessory brackets fit my vehicle?
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