Engine Swap
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Schaumburg IL
Engine Swap
Here is a question for the vette people. I have a 73 - 454" and am exploring the possibility of swapping out the 454 to say a 383 like an LS series. Newer technology, weight savings, mileage, and drivability. Then the origional 454 can be rebuilt and stored.
What do I need to change to do this swap and what are the pitfalls of this idea. Many thanks.
What do I need to change to do this swap and what are the pitfalls of this idea. Many thanks.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Money is the big pitfall. Seems the people that all go through with an LS swap get good deals on the drive train and still spend at least $10K on the overall swap.
There is a very good and very long sticky on the subject at the top of the Tech section. Give it a good read and see what you think.
My take is that it needs to be exactly what you want, or you'll spend a lot of money on something that will move your car the same way the old engine did.
There is a very good and very long sticky on the subject at the top of the Tech section. Give it a good read and see what you think.
My take is that it needs to be exactly what you want, or you'll spend a lot of money on something that will move your car the same way the old engine did.
