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  • #16
    Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

    i didnt read the thread, but where did you get the lsx block?

    i am considering buying one, but i am still unsure if i want to go with the lsx block or just get a steel lq4

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    • #17
      Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

      Originally posted by FirebirdGT View Post
      Actually it's 16.9:1 and 14.4:1.

      All this info is already in the Tech Database.

      .
      Is this the reason the Z28's have much worse steering than the V6 cars?

      Originally posted by cam98aro View Post
      i didnt read the thread, but where did you get the lsx block?

      i am considering buying one, but i am still unsure if i want to go with the lsx block or just get a steel lq4
      I'm not going with an actual LSX block - sorry for the mis-conception - the reason I put LSX in the title was "X" is a hybrid of the LS1 as I'm either going with a 4.8L or 5.3L and later making a low compression 383 stroker out of it with light weight internals / heads / cam / and procharging. Since its technically not an LS1 I didn't really know what to put...

      Now as far as the real LSX block is concerned, we're talking a difference of almost 100 CI .. What is that a 7.2L vs a 6.0L? The LSX Block costs 9 times that of an LQ4 block, sure it has plenty more potential... but is it worth 9 times the price difference for just the block and heads alone? L92 Heads and a moderate cam on a LQ4 will bring down 500 HP all day - procharging and you can see probably 750 HP...Turbo and the sky is the limit... sooo my honest opinion - the LQ4 block is the way to go.
      1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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      • #18
        Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

        ls1tech.com parts classified page 4

        lq4 6.0 complete intake to oilpan, 1000bucks

        lq9 bare 550

        5.3 complete or bare 700

        http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/h...g_bang_theory/

        or make 100hp+ on a pretty much stock 4.8 hahaha truck motors love boost!
        Last edited by whitdog54; 01-30-2012, 12:15 PM.

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        • #19
          Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

          Originally posted by whitdog54 View Post
          ls1tech.com parts classified page 4

          lq4 6.0 complete intake to oilpan, 1000bucks

          lq9 bare 550

          5.3 complete or bare 700

          http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/h...g_bang_theory/

          or make 100hp+ on a pretty much stock 4.8 hahaha truck motors love boost!
          Yeah I was thinking of turbo'ing the 4.8L in the future - or Procharging. I don't know where they mount turbo's in LS1 F-Bodies though.

          Edit: - Btw the LQ4 accessories / oil pan will not work. If I found an LQ4 long block that included all the sensors I needed for around $500 - $600 then I would bite.
          Last edited by Need4Camaro; 01-30-2012, 06:36 PM.
          1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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          • #20
            Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

            What are the specs on the stock V6 fuel pump? reason I ask is, although everyone says you have to change it, I know a few people who didn't and did LS1 swaps and are running fine. What is the LPH and Pressure? Max HP they can sustain?

            Do you think I can run a stock 5.3L on it?
            1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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            • #21
              Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

              4.8L plus 4L60E trans $1000.00

              http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...1-8-4l60e.html

              Offer him $800.00 maybe get it for $850/900

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              • #22
                Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                Originally posted by transamtom1 View Post
                4.8L plus 4L60E trans $1000.00

                http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...1-8-4l60e.html

                Offer him $800.00 maybe get it for $850/900
                I've already got a trans though :( + the miles are a tad high... 144K
                1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                • #23
                  Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                  Good news - I just got awarded an extra $1k... I can probably step up to a 6.0L ...or do a Cam in the 5.3L with a better exhaust.
                  1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                  • #24
                    Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                    A cammed 5.3 sounds good.
                    08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                    96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                    • #25
                      Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                      3 pages and no build pics?! BoOOOOOooooo

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                      • #26
                        Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                        I need wiring harness suggestions - trying to avoid spending $700 - $800 on wiring...

                        I saw one for around $300 - 400 but can't remember where - also would a stand alone work if I deleted all emissions related stuff? (Gauges need to work, oil pressure, coolant, ect)

                        Originally posted by thebeewantsboost View Post
                        3 pages and no build pics?! BoOOOOOooooo
                        Those will come when I have everything I need.
                        1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                        • #27
                          Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                          You could call Speartech to see if he can make you a harness.
                          08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                          96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                          • #28
                            Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                            Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
                            You could call Speartech to see if he can make you a harness.
                            Cool. I am trying to get away with using my stock V6 gauges, would that be wiring or PCM related?

                            Also for the Electronic TB, do you think I can use a Throttle Body from a truck?
                            1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                            • #29
                              Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                              Originally posted by Need4Camaro View Post
                              Cool. I am trying to get away with using my stock V6 gauges, would that be wiring or PCM related?

                              Also for the Electronic TB, do you think I can use a Throttle Body from a truck?

                              Using the V6 gauges is PCM related. The LS PCM is not going to let you run an electronic TB.
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                              • #30
                                Re: Firebird W68 - My LSX Swap thread.

                                Originally posted by bigbrian442 View Post
                                Using the V6 gauges is PCM related. The LS PCM is not going to let you run an electronic TB.
                                What would happen if I used a truck PCM?
                                1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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