LS9 in a C5
Nov 15, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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LS9 in a C5
Has anyone completed an installation of an LS9 in their C5? Is anyone seriously thinking about doing this?
Nov 15, 2009 | 07:06 PM
Pro
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From: Clearwater FL
Will it even fit? I think it looks wide with its supercharged-ness. That would be crazy!
Nov 15, 2009 | 07:36 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Vancouver BC
The costs are probably to high compared to just supercharging or turbocharging the LS1 or LS6 engine...Indy
Nov 15, 2009 | 07:49 PM
Pro
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From: Stn Mtn GA
should be just as easy as swapping in any other LS motor, might need a new hood to clear the blower
Nov 15, 2009 | 07:56 PM
Instructor
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Someone with more money than brains will do it. I just can't see putting an in engine that costs more than the car it's going in.
Nov 15, 2009 | 07:57 PM
Safety Car
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
Lets see...Over $20,000 for a LS9 OR redo the bottom end and put a SC on for around $10,000 or so and put more power to the wheels than the LS9 would. Just my thoughts
Nov 15, 2009 | 07:57 PM
Instructor
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Someone with more money than brains will do it. I just can't see putting in an engine that costs more than the car it's going in.
Nov 15, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Engine costs more than a C5. Haha, you guys beat me to it
-Alex
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Nov 15, 2009 | 08:49 PM
Racer
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From: Loganville Georgia
I did it yesterday. It was easy. I just tightened everything with my hands, and then I peeled out and did donuts in the cul-de-sac all afternoon.
Then I woke up.
