Well the question and option has come upon me today.....

Can a LS1 be put into my S?

How hard would it be?

I Have the motor and would like to know if anyone has input/knowledge/info on this subject!

Thank gents!
Brian

 

Has been done numerous times before.

Checkout v8s2000.com

 

Thx Presto!

 

There was just a post in the gallery of this forum a few days ago of a team that's working on what sounded like their third LSx S2000. They sell a kit, which theoretically ends up being cheaper than adding a turbo to your car.

Also LS1 only weighs 50 more lbs than F20c.

It's a dream project of mine, but won't happen as long as I live in CA. I sometimes have fun browsing around taht v8s2000.com forum.

 

check the swap kit:
http://www.importmuscle.com/

 

The idea of stuffing an LSx in an S2000 sure sounds tempting. Having done quite a few swaps in my time, I can tell you getting the engine in the car is the easy part. Motor mounts, transmission mount(s) are all you need. However that is where things get very interesting... And this is where folks get into trouble and either a) give up or b) run out of money. I am sure the websites listed above spell it all out in great detail. From my prior experiences doing engine swaps though, you will need to consider many things. Among them:

• Upgrade and/or modify the cooling system
• Exhaust system - headers, cats (if your state requires them), muffler(s), etc.
• Fuel system - don't know if the fuel pump that feeds the S2K engine will work with the LSx.
• Differential - this is a concern. You will want to snatch gears and do a few burnouts (yes you will) . Since the LSx produces a crapload more torque than the S2K engine does the diff will be first to go...
• Instrumentation - how are you going to get the dash on your S2K to work with the LSx.
• Engine harness - they can get expensive; you can buy one or do like I do: modify the stock harness to fit your needs. Takes time though.
• Engine tuning & removal of VATS.
• A realistic budget - to pull off a top notch, professional looking installation it takes money.

Not trying to discourage you, on the contrary. I am a BIG fan of engine swaps and the S2K would be a great candidate. I'm just trying to illustrate that stuffing an engine in a car is only the beginning!

OK - so how do I know all this? Well here is my latest project. It is a 1972 Triumph TR6 with an 2.4 Ecotec engine and five speed gearbox from a Pontiac Solstice. My engine had 8 miles when I got it. The car runs flawlessly and is a ton of fun to drive. Here is a picture of what it looks like today:




In the case of my TR6, I had to make a new frame, install a suitable entire rear end and we made a custom coilover suspension front and back. All wiring was done in-house as well as all plumbing (stainless fuel lines and brake lines). Nothing here was bought from a "kit" - it was all hand made.

Not wanting to hijack your thread - i just wanted to show you what is possible. If you want to see more, check out my blog - I have a couple of articles about a classic Chevy pickup my cousin just installed an LSx into. It is awesome!

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