v6 to v8/ls1 swap

[V6Knowledge]

Im looking to swap a ls1 into my 2000 firebird could this be done for 5kish? including labor? How much am I looking at?

[vanbibber]

maybe. ls1s are still pretty pricey. are you doing it yourself or having it done at a shop?

[vanbibber]

nevermind i just saw the labor part. theres alot of work that has to be done to get everything right so im gonna say more like 6kish. due to suspension, rear end and alot of other stuff.

[Need4Camaro]

Originally posted by vanbibber:
nevermind i just saw the labor part. theres alot of work that has to be done to get everything right so im gonna say more like 6kish. due to suspension, rear end and alot of other stuff.

I'm not exactly sure if the rearend has to be swapped because I believe it's the same thats on a Z28 besides the gears... but I could definately be wrong...

...Here's what you're looking at...

Engine / K-Member, Harness
Transmission / Tourque Conver or Clutch
Suspension
Computer
Fuel Tank/Fuel Lines/Fuel Pump
Gauges (if you want accurate readings)
Exhaust

It's probably going to run you closer to 7K minimum unless you come across some HELLA deals... The best and easiest way to do it is buy a LS1 Salvage car...

Also I highly reccomend before dropping that engine in that you do heads, cam, maybe even a stroker to the LS1 just to make the swap worth it otherwise you'd be WAAAAAAY better off just buying a Z28 or T/A...

In otherwords, unless you're willing to invest atleast an additional 5K in mods to the LS1 for about 400 - 500 HP... The swap SERIOUSLY isn't worth the time and money...

[ May 28, 2005, 10:32 AM: Message edited by: Need4Camaro ]

[vanbibber]

yeah i was talking more about the gears and lsd for the rear.