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Old May 3, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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I've been curious... how "easy" would it be to swap out an LS2 engine for an LS3? or an LS7?
Not that I plan on seriously doing something like that any time soon. It crossed my mind and I haven't the slightest clue. I heard that lS engines "should" all fit in the same bay.

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Old May 5, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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easy.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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why? they're almost the same engine. It would be far cheaper and easier to mod something on the engine to gain the difference in power.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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kevin, we could mod yours..... i wouldnt worry about a swap. we could pull plenty of power from your ls2
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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The only one i would swap in would be the LS7.(because of the displacement increase) But i agree with the others, you can make all the power u want with your lil' ol 6.0L.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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I ordered the same borla exhaust too, and love the way it sounds it also looks very nice. I have people asking me all the time what kind of exhaust it is because it sounds so good. I got mine from borla parts here, borla 11756 and was pleased with the price a delivery time. You should also check craigslist sometimes you can find a used set.
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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I too am interested in the cost of a swap. There are a lot of stroker motors making sick HP. Also, if I decide to add a supercharger it might be a good idea to have beefed up internals.

Does anyone know what I should expect to pay for a swap?
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