Subject	It's ALOT more difficult than one might think....
Posted by	SpartanZ32 on November 27, 2009 at 7:53 PM
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In Reply To	Perhaps my statement was a bit stupid. posted by PennStateZ (VA) on November 27, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Message	Doing the swap now, and it's quite a chore. Due to the steering rack being placed behind the front subframe as well as the rack mounted higher than the subframe, there are MAJOR clearance issues with the LS1/T56. If I'm not mistaken, the owner of this car as well as the small amount of others who have done this swap have all cut up their firewalls to allow the LS1/T56 to fit. (someone chime in if I'm wrong on this particular car). The amount of firewall material needed to be removed is substantial, essentially eliminating all dash functionality....radio, heat/AC, etc. With that being said, be on the lookout for a bolt-in kit for this swap to be on the market soon. Once this kit is released, I'm sure there will be alot more people willing to do the swap, since they wont need to cut their cars up. :) Damn, long post....sorry. haha
Follow Ups	92 300ZX with LS1 Corvette Motor - Optima 17:36:01 11/27/09 A lot of work for sure. - PennStateZ (VA) 17:42:05 11/27/09 Maybe he had an LS1 laying around, and a blown NA motor? - Optima 17:49:53 11/27/09 Yes, but can you replicate the bottom end torque of a V8? - MixManMash 17:55:57 11/27/09 Is that optimal for the dynamics of a Z on the track? - PennStateZ (VA) 18:05:51 11/27/09 Generally track cars substitute low end for high end. - Summeronthechain (MN) 18:21:11 11/27/09 Exactly. No lag = nice - The Hawk 18:38:28 11/27/09 Re: Exactly. No lag = nice - PennStateZ (VA) 18:41:29 11/27/09 I've heard of guys doing VH45DE swaps, some even bolting on - MixManMash 08:29:47 11/28/09 Re: I've heard of guys doing VH45DE swaps, some even bolting on - tay-fu300zxtt 11:13:48 11/29/09 Is the LS1 lighter than the VG? - SactoTodd 19:04:33 11/27/09 Perhaps my statement was a bit stupid. - PennStateZ (VA) 19:13:49 11/27/09 It's ALOT more difficult than one might think.... - SpartanZ32 19:53:58 11/27/09 That makes sense. - PennStateZ (VA) 19:56:12 11/27/09 Ehh.. i dunno - fst300zx 19:48:40 11/27/09 Can't wait to see that car done! - BradX (UF) 19:51:13 11/27/09 Re: Ehh.. i dunno - WazTTed 19:53:46 11/27/09 ohh exactly, Most people would like to disagree as far - fst300zx 20:01:00 11/27/09 I have to admit... this pleases me. - PennStateZ (VA) 20:22:28 11/27/09 hell yea.. damn (n/m) - fst300zx 20:34:00 11/27/09 "old school tech" is silly ricer ignorance - BobbyT 20:42:30 11/27/09 Silly ricer ignorance? - ZiNnYc 09:03:52 11/29/09 Calling 125 yr old tech "old" when yours is 100+ - BobbyT 16:51:40 11/30/09 What size tire and wheel are you running - Machtavian 20:40:23 11/27/09 that is a 295-65-15 MT ET street tire (n/m) - fst300zx 06:06:50 11/28/09 I'd like to see twin 67's on that thing, that would bad - Machtavian 20:46:42 11/27/09 Can you give us some more info on your wheel, suspension,.. - sleek 13:10:48 11/28/09 badass (n/m) - sfpearl300zTT 16:07:27 11/28/09 I see it like this... It is a very nice car but it is no - kkrofft (OH) 21:26:29 11/27/09 Re: I see it like this... It is a very nice car but it is no - WazTTed 21:58:26 11/27/09 well - Insomniac (VA) 23:51:30 11/27/09 Agreed. - PennStateZ (VA) 10:56:34 11/28/09 Very well said, this is exactly how I feel! (n/m) - cHiNgLeZ 21:55:31 11/28/09 It's so clean. Less wires less hoses. I like it..... - 600ZXR 22:57:28 11/27/09 I've seen this car in person. 'tis very nice. (n/m) - JustinSCZ32 05:33:47 11/28/09 Re: 92 300ZX with LS1 Corvette Motor - tay-fu300zxtt 08:41:21 11/28/09 I'm sure the low end is ridiculous from 0 - 30 mph BUT - Zbullet 14:27:54 11/28/09
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