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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Started getting my things together for my ls1 (gen 3) swap.
Found a 6.0 out of a silverado ss for $1000
t56 with flywheel and driveshaft for $1000
Ls6 intake with FAST fuel rails and ported throttle body $475
DGR mount kit $800
411 ecu $100
ill post pics as i begin the swap. I dont want to take the 2j out yet until i have a few more things.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Damn now I dont even wanna post a build thread for mine lol. I'll keep an eye on this thread though
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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It was only a matter of time before everyone started swapping LS1's into Lexus's. Probably the most commonly swapped engine out there.

I even know of a few foxbody mustangs with LSX swaps.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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its kinda funny but people are swpping gen 3's into EVERYTHING! its got a small footprint and it makes great power with just bolt ons. I have a single turbo mustang that i built that makes 621whp and 599tq. im pretty much going to copy my own design and do a single on my sc as well. here goes a vid and some pics of my garage built Mustang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7iHr3ZL3-w
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Do you think a Ford 4.6/5.4 would fit ? I know their external dimensions are pretty big. I've been wondering what would be an interesting swap. The Devil wants me to put a 4bt in one but I don't know.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I work on ALOT of Ford modular motors (4.6/5.4) and they are waaaaay bigger than the gen 3's. the heads hang out really wide. plus its easier to make more power with a gen 3/ lsx.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Nice, was looking forward to the build thread. You might end up finishing before I do...
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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It's a race to see who finishes first between us!!! Na I still have lots of lil things To get before I even pull the 2j
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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wtf, how is it that you guys are getting the mount kits for 800 when i got quoted 1200 for it.... somethings messed
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Look forward to seeing this done.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LexAnt
wtf, how is it that you guys are getting the mount kits for 800 when i got quoted 1200 for it.... somethings messed
That price might not be including the driveshaft, and other modded parts, I bet(?)
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by UZZ-TT
That price might not be including the driveshaft, and other modded parts, I bet(?)
Nope, they give different quotes..

I was told that the $800 for the mounts was a "special" price, but now I guess only certain people get that price...


You dont want to know what I was quoted for with the driveshaft and modded cross-member..
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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What is the 411 ECU?
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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lmfao.......that is so true at first i was quoted $1200. but then i was like ok, i dont need my sub frame modified because i know i can do that myself. For 800 i got both motor mounts, the trans crossmember, and the trans urethane mount. i still need to buy the urethane mounts that go in between the dgr mounts and the subframe.
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