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LS1 Swap Build Thread
Is there any interest in a build thread for my LS1 swap?
sure
M3 is always the answer.
Definitely, Ive been acquiring parts for mine over the past few months.
Yes.
Now Miata-less. '05 STR S2000.
Texas A&M Grassroots and Formula SAE Driver
Another yes.
Its purdy.
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
Yes!
Awesome. I've been taking a lot of pics, so I will break it down into a few pieces.
Part Acquisition
Getrag Limited Slip 3.73 Ratio
LS1 from a 2002 Camaro from Cleveland Pick a Part
Out of the crate
Another view of the engine assembly
New upgraded roll bar HDHT
Flyin' Miata swap headers
Swap axles, upgraded hubs
Swap oil pan
Swap fuel system
High pressure oil pump upgrade
Clutch master upgrade
Underdrive pulley
V8 Roadsters fender braces
Frame rails
Motor mounts
Driveshaft
Subframe
Diff and trans mounts
Monster stage 2 clutch
Dual valvesprings and titanium retainers
Aggressive grind custom cam
Stock rocker arms with trunion and bearing upgrades
Pushrod upgrade
Very Jealous.
Now Miata-less. '05 STR S2000.
Texas A&M Grassroots and Formula SAE Driver
LS1 Prep
Stripped the engine of all the hoses, accessories, wiring, etc
Checking overall condition, checking for sludge, etc - pretty clean engine
Assembly day!
Cleaned the engine, installed Katech connecting rod bolts and the cam
Installed new LS2 chain, lined up the sprockets for timing
New valve springs installed
Assembled valvetrain
Assembled with headers, accessories, sparkplug wires, oil pan, etc
Mounted into subframe, installing lightened flywheel
Installing clutch
Installed bellhousing
Chassis Prep
Stripped the fenders, hood, bumper, - basically the front end.
Comparison shot
Putting a square peg into a round hole
And just like that the whole front sub assembly drops out.
Another view
The front end is so light, you can easily lift it with one hand - and the chassis will stay in the up position. I wouldn't recommend leaving it like that unattended.
Interesting shot
Side by side
Another
Dropped the rear subframe assembly
Completely stripped the engine bay.
Completely stripped interior. Removing the engine was easier.
Got the new roll bar situated
Chassis harness... what a bitch.
Marked for cutting
Another marked for cutting
Looks a little messy here, but these are the first steps to getting the tunnel widened enough to fit the bellhousing
Here you can see how I have widened out the tunnel, and wrapped what used to be the firewall into the tunnel. It will look a lot cleaner once welded, sealed, and painted.
Test fit! Not bad. Space is tight behind the passenger side head. The tunnel is too wide and needs an indentation at the top. The engine will need to come out a few times before the final tweaks to the chassis are made.
Not bad for a first report. What did you do on Day 2?
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Don't look...there's nothing down here for you!
Wow, that is some crazy progress. You got almost a whole swap done and I'm still being lazy about the shifter rebuild on mine. How long did it take you to do all that and how long to collect all the parts? Interested to see how much a swap like this would cost as well :)
Thanks for sharing.
Asking the price of a swap is like asking a woman her age; don't.
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
Wow, great progress! Are you sure you are an accountant???
1990 White NA - SOLD
1994 Black NA - SOLD
2006 Red NC - GT with limited slip, HIDs, all OEM.
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