LSX 454 Swap
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I know it weighs about 100lbs heavier.
I would like to know how the handling has changed after this swap.
Would be nice N/A power!
I would do this in lieu of a S/C, probably rest easier.
Ya I know it is much more costly but the piece of mind would be worth it.
Would have to upgrade the clutch and differential too.
I would like to know how the handling has changed after this swap.
Would be nice N/A power!
I would do this in lieu of a S/C, probably rest easier.
Ya I know it is much more costly but the piece of mind would be worth it.
Would have to upgrade the clutch and differential too.
Drifting
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Originally Posted by Boomer111
I know it weighs about 100lbs heavier.
I would like to know how the handling has changed after this swap.
Would be nice N/A power!
I would do this in lieu of a S/C, probably rest easier.
Ya I know it is much more costly but the piece of mind would be worth it.
Would have to upgrade the clutch and differential too.
I would like to know how the handling has changed after this swap.
Would be nice N/A power!
I would do this in lieu of a S/C, probably rest easier.
Ya I know it is much more costly but the piece of mind would be worth it.
Would have to upgrade the clutch and differential too.
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St. Jude Donor '15
I don't think it'll care as long as the correct reluctor wheel is used.
It'll obviously need to be tuned but there isn't all that much to make one run. Injectors, coils, cam position sensor, crank sensor, IAT, MAF, MAP and ECT are all I can think of at the moment. And throttle body, of course.
It'll obviously need to be tuned but there isn't all that much to make one run. Injectors, coils, cam position sensor, crank sensor, IAT, MAF, MAP and ECT are all I can think of at the moment. And throttle body, of course.
Last edited by schpenxel; Nov 8, 2016 at 10:27 AM.
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From: Bay Area Ca.
Pretty stout engine.
Cams and heads will not pass smog as well as long tube headers.
Actually not sure if the GMPP LSX454 will either. Going to need injection I know, and all the smog gear on the same yr car.
Last edited by Boomer111; Dec 5, 2016 at 02:10 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Arencha glad you asked! But, yeh that #9 post by Boomer would give me some second thoughts, esp. living in NYC and trying to get it past emissions and inspection. Good luck tho if you do try it.
