SEADave wrote:Bobzilla wrote: If you already have that, then it's down to a $400 swap ($300 for engine, $100 to fab some mounts).I hate to derail Curtis's thread, but have you actually done any LSx swaps for $400? Even if you already have the engine, unless the truck intake fits under your hood, you need a car intake ($). Then if the truck oil pan doesn't fit you need a car pan ($). Then you have to worry about the accessories - most cars need the f-body set-up, not the truck setup - so more $$. What about exhaust? You want to use at least f-body manifolds, if not shorty or real headers - that's $ to $$$. What about fuel - you can run a carb with a $$ manifold, or if you keep the fuel injection (why wouldn't you), then you are into $$ for wiring and upgrading your whole fuel system. Even if you do the carb you still need a computer to run the ignition ($$). Don't forget that you need to shift your new T56, so that's at least a mechanical to hydraulic clutch setup ($) if the donee was already manual, add new pedals ($) if it was automatic. Or you would keep you mechanical clutch with a special bellhousing ($$). Then you will need a crossmember, which you might be able to fab up yourself, and a shortened driveshaft ($). What about gauges - unless you run a brand-new Magnum T56 you are going to need an electronic speedo ($$), if you want all your gauges to match you are looking at $$$. I'm not trying to piss on anyone's daydreams here, but I will believe a $400 LSx swap when I see it. Oh, and Curtis, get the Miata. I love C4's, but a $3k C4 is going to be a money pit.
While I agree, I tend to collect stuff. I have an Aeromotive A1000 pump and filter. I might have a fuel pressure regulator somewhere, but I think its low pressure for a carb. I even have a B&M shifter for a T56 somewhere. I think its for a mustang, but it will fit. Oooh... and the F-body pedals I have will bolt in too.
I called the guy about the $2700 Caballero and he hasn't called back yet.
I have a plasma cutter and welder, so notching the crossmember would be cheaper than a new oil pan and accessory drive. Factory LS intakes are dirt cheap if you know where to look... for every aftermarket intake that gets sold, there is a factory intake collecting dust on the shelf.
I agree... it can be expensive, but I think I have enough junk I can cobble it together.
