JVetthead

Has anyone done this swap or have any info on it? A friend lunched his LS-1 at MSR houston last weekend and we are thinking of a LS-2 swap.
I know the throttle body wiring is different..
And the cam sensor and knock sensor
Is TAC different?
Fuel system?
Will the VCM work with a tune or need to be swapped?
Thanks for any help..
Joe

blue99frc

Yes you can! MTI did a swap in a 2000 FRC and it was featured in the January 2006 Vette magazine. Check it out it starts on page 16.

78Vette-SA

No real issues. Many come with all you need.

TB conversion cable if using an LS2 TB
Cam sensor extension wire
Knock sensor harness (LS2 valley cover is obviously different)
You may have to grind a small piece off the block on the passenger side to first the motor mount.
No VCM change needed. Just need a tune.

I've either drilled/tapped the hole on the bottom sides of the LS2 for the Knock Sensors (10x1.5) or just screwed them into the extra holes near the motor mounts if headers are in the way. Be careful of the wire routing not to be near the exhaust of course.

SteveDoten

there are hundreds of LS2 swaps in C5's; contact your engine supplier/builder for info

JVetthead

Thanks guys..I'll dig thru the archives for that article..

JVetthead

Found the article, thanks..So you can pull engine from the top??
Assume you have to drop the cradle a bit to get clearance?
My first C-5 engine swap I did (before I knew much about C-5s) I dropped it out the bottom per the GM manual...
Thanks
Joe

Blue Flame-less Joe

402 !
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Get that LS-2 and STROKE IT !!!

SteveDoten

top or bottom, depends on wether you have a lift and how much other maint. needs to be done