LS3 in C5
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8th Gear
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LS3 in C5
I've been looking for a roller FRC 99' vette.
http://www.jegs.com/p/GM-Performance...27485/10002/-1
What would be required to throw this thing into a C5?
And can Viper spec t56s fit on these cars?
http://www.jegs.com/p/GM-Performance...27485/10002/-1
What would be required to throw this thing into a C5?
And can Viper spec t56s fit on these cars?
Drifting
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From: Edmond OK
You need some adapters. You need the Lingenfelter converter box (your PCM needs a 24x reluctor wheel vs the LS3 58x), map sensor extension, adapters for the fuel injector harness. My brother just swapped an LS2 shortblock (L92 heads, LS3 manifold) into his LS1 Camaro and it seemed pretty easy...just need the adapters.
As for the transmission, it think the unit itself is a direct swap, but there might be some corvette specific parts you need (input / output shafts, etc).
As for the transmission, it think the unit itself is a direct swap, but there might be some corvette specific parts you need (input / output shafts, etc).
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From: Haymarket VA
Katech makes an electronic device that allows you to run the 58t reluctor with your PCM so that's not an issue. You will need knock and cam sensor harnesses to match the L92/LS3.
That's about it.
That's about it.
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From: Haymarket VA
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Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
is that what that next part is for?
" GM Performance #809-19201327
# LS376/480 Controller Kit Includes all the components required to run your GM Performance Parts crate engine "
$1140
" GM Performance #809-19201327
# LS376/480 Controller Kit Includes all the components required to run your GM Performance Parts crate engine "
$1140
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I think that includes electronics to control the fuel injection, spark, etc that you don't need if you're running the crate engine in a modern car. I think if you want to drop it into a 67 Camaro, you'd go that way.
Team Owner
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Ok Kevin
if some one wants an LS3 for any real performance, we have a thread that in part talks about LS3s over in the Road Racing and Auto-X forum.
in short, add a dry sump.
the New Grand Sport coupe as a LS3 with the LS9 dry sump system.
if some one wants an LS3 for any real performance, we have a thread that in part talks about LS3s over in the Road Racing and Auto-X forum.
in short, add a dry sump.
the New Grand Sport coupe as a LS3 with the LS9 dry sump system.
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no offense, but why would you do that? you can get headers and heads/ cam plus a dyno tune and cat back plus vararam for your car and get an easy 400 rwhp.... way more powerful than the ls3..... If you wanna upgrade some things like electric water pump fuel rail and injectors, and msd coils go right ahead and last but not least a 92/92 fast intake....
I bet its more like 425 rwhp with all this and no b/s other than bolt ons then a good dyno tune..... your digging more of a hole buying another motor when the ls1 is just fine! my opinion though.. Good luck
I bet its more like 425 rwhp with all this and no b/s other than bolt ons then a good dyno tune..... your digging more of a hole buying another motor when the ls1 is just fine! my opinion though.. Good luck
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no offense, but why would you do that? you can get headers and heads/ cam plus a dyno tune and cat back plus vararam for your car and get an easy 400 rwhp.... way more powerful than the ls3..... If you wanna upgrade some things like electric water pump fuel rail and injectors, and msd coils go right ahead and last but not least a 92/92 fast intake....
I bet its more like 425 rwhp with all this and no b/s other than bolt ons then a good dyno tune..... your digging more of a hole buying another motor when the ls1 is just fine! my opinion though.. Good luck
I bet its more like 425 rwhp with all this and no b/s other than bolt ons then a good dyno tune..... your digging more of a hole buying another motor when the ls1 is just fine! my opinion though.. Good luck
LS1 from GM Performance $6,000 350 HP
LS3 with Hot Cam from GM Perf $7,800 480 HP
That's 130 HP for $1800 pretty good deal.
LS3 has more cubes, bigger heads and a much better intake. Put the same money into both in mods and the LS3 will always be way ahead. No brainer to me.
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no offense, but why would you do that? you can get headers and heads/ cam plus a dyno tune and cat back plus vararam for your car and get an easy 400 rwhp.... way more powerful than the ls3..... If you wanna upgrade some things like electric water pump fuel rail and injectors, and msd coils go right ahead and last but not least a 92/92 fast intake....
I bet its more like 425 rwhp with all this and no b/s other than bolt ons then a good dyno tune..... your digging more of a hole buying another motor when the ls1 is just fine! my opinion though.. Good luck
I bet its more like 425 rwhp with all this and no b/s other than bolt ons then a good dyno tune..... your digging more of a hole buying another motor when the ls1 is just fine! my opinion though.. Good luck
Not to mention it will be more unique than just another built LS1 built C5.
Pro
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From: L. B. Ca
Well. im sorry but 400rwhp is not way more powerful than the hotcammed ls3.... a stock ls3 vette dynos 395rwhp.... this is hotcammed. so it should dyno about 425rwhp stock, which would put it to atleast 450rwhp with bolt ons and very reliable.
Not to mention it will be more unique than just another built LS1 built C5.
Not to mention it will be more unique than just another built LS1 built C5.
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
no offense, but why would you do that? you can get headers and heads/ cam plus a dyno tune and cat back plus vararam for your car and get an easy 400 rwhp.... way more powerful than the ls3..... If you wanna upgrade some things like electric water pump fuel rail and injectors, and msd coils go right ahead and last but not least a 92/92 fast intake....
I bet its more like 425 rwhp with all this and no b/s other than bolt ons then a good dyno tune..... your digging more of a hole buying another motor when the ls1 is just fine! my opinion though.. Good luck
I bet its more like 425 rwhp with all this and no b/s other than bolt ons then a good dyno tune..... your digging more of a hole buying another motor when the ls1 is just fine! my opinion though.. Good luck
if that is what he wants.
Yes you can build and engine with equal HP, but not for $8,000 you wont.