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  • #16
    Originally posted by 4king View Post
    Junk yards, seen a few on Craigslist as well.

    The only reason I would go 6.0 over 5.3 is it could potentially add value to the car when you sell it. The 5.3 is lighter though and makes around the same power as the ls1
    I haven't seen 1 complete lq4/lq9/l76/ly6/lfa on CL or in yards for under $1100.
    I see lr4/ly2 and LM7/L59/LM4/L33/LH6/LY5/LMG/LC9/LH8's for $500 all day.
    What I'd really like to find is a 6.2/6l90e to swap, but dats $$$$$.
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    • #17
      Subscribing.

      I want an LS? something for by next project I'm working on... would love to find a LS2 & six speed from a late GTO or similar.

      mardyn

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      • #18
        Originally posted by VaderTT View Post
        I haven't seen 1 complete lq4/lq9/l76/ly6/lfa on CL or in yards for under $1100.
        I see lr4/ly2 and LM7/L59/LM4/L33/LH6/LY5/LMG/LC9/LH8's for $500 all day.
        What I'd really like to find is a 6.2/6l90e to swap, but dats $$$$$.
        gm really needs to come out with a standalone controller for the new 6 speed autotransmisions. I would love to put one in my fbody but theres just no support for them right now

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        • #19
          Originally posted by 4king View Post
          gm really needs to come out with a standalone controller for the new 6 speed autotransmisions. I would love to put one in my fbody but theres just no support for them right now
          I remember reading a few swaps, I'll see if I can locate the threads.
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          • #20
            Originally posted by mardyn View Post
            Subscribing.

            I want an LS? something for by next project I'm working on... would love to find a LS2 & six speed from a late GTO or similar.

            mardyn
            My brother has a cheap "lightened" LS1 block. Should run cool, with that new window in the side. (kidding, and jabbing at GM folks)

            I still don't understand why these motors are held in high regard. This stocker ventilated with less that 120k miles. Not high mileage to me.
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            17 F150 Supercrew - totaled Dec 12, 2018
            13 DIB Premium GT, M6, Track Pack, Glass Roof, Nav, Recaros - Sold
            86 SVO - Sold
            '03 F150 Supercrew - Sold
            01 TJ - new toy - Sold
            65 F100 (460 + C6) - Sold

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Chas_svo View Post
              My brother has a cheap "lightened" LS1 block. Should run cool, with that new window in the side. (kidding, and jabbing at GM folks)

              I still don't understand why these motors are held in high regard. This stocker ventilated with less that 120k miles. Not high mileage to me.
              Originally posted by Chas_svo View Post
              Not wanting to go smaller ci. He is the last person on the planet that needs any power adder. This is the guy known for being able to tear up anvil with a rubber mallet.
              ^ Maybe he took shitty care of it? IMO they are the best bang for the buck.
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              • #22
                I've toyed with the idea of puting one in my rcsb S-10 for a few years now. I wish I had the $$$ and facilities to do it. Shit the garness alone is about $1k

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                • #23
                  Harness

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by 4king View Post
                    gm really needs to come out with a standalone controller for the new 6 speed autotransmisions. I would love to put one in my fbody but theres just no support for them right now
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                    • #25
                      They are cheap and light, and I'm sure if it can be torn up, he can do it. He swears it had oil in it, and he kept it changed. I think he's still pissed that my 2.3 Ford would beat on his mighty LS.

                      Good times.
                      sigpic18 F150 Supercrew - daily
                      17 F150 Supercrew - totaled Dec 12, 2018
                      13 DIB Premium GT, M6, Track Pack, Glass Roof, Nav, Recaros - Sold
                      86 SVO - Sold
                      '03 F150 Supercrew - Sold
                      01 TJ - new toy - Sold
                      65 F100 (460 + C6) - Sold

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Chas_svo View Post
                        My brother has a cheap "lightened" LS1 block. Should run cool, with that new window in the side. (kidding, and jabbing at GM folks)

                        I still don't understand why these motors are held in high regard. This stocker ventilated with less that 120k miles. Not high mileage to me.
                        He probably took shitty care of it. Both of mine are well over 120k and extremely modified. They are very popular because they are extremely simple and make great power. Combine that with their cheap price tags and light weight and they are being scooped up by import guys and old school resto guys

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by VaderTT View Post
                          Requires flash. Haven't seen any a6 fbodies yet

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by 4king View Post
                            He probably took shitty care of it. Both of mine are well over 120k and extremely modified. They are very popular because they are extremely simple and make great power. Combine that with their cheap price tags and light weight and they are being scooped up by import guys and old school resto guys
                            LS nuthugger detected. I'm glad u got good ones, or modified them so they don't die before 120k miles. Import guys? You lost me there.

                            The question was where to get a replacement one.
                            sigpic18 F150 Supercrew - daily
                            17 F150 Supercrew - totaled Dec 12, 2018
                            13 DIB Premium GT, M6, Track Pack, Glass Roof, Nav, Recaros - Sold
                            86 SVO - Sold
                            '03 F150 Supercrew - Sold
                            01 TJ - new toy - Sold
                            65 F100 (460 + C6) - Sold

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                            • #29
                              its a popular swap for 240sx, 300zx, bmw, miata, the list goes on and on, anything rwd someone has put an LS in it
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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Chas_svo View Post
                                Import guys? You lost me there.
                                Lets get you out from under that rock and up to speed!

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