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Originally Posted by ironworks
The only difference is the Intercooler on the front of the core support. And if your going to use an Auto Rad coresupport I think they offer this as an additional option now days. The Harness, Air box and everything else will need to be built no matter what LS engine you run. The Front drive system is just 200 bucks more expensive then a standard bracket system. The Harness is just a bit more expensive then a standard LS3. Now the LS9 stuff is alot more expensive but it is a much better assembly but at double the cost.
I think this is the BEST BANG for the buck crate engine out there.
Rodger
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Originally Posted by Sparks67
The problem that I found is that not all radiator companies were willing to build a radiator with the intercooler setup. Actually, I only found Autorad was willing to build it. Ron Davis was willing to build the radiator, but not in Air to water intercooler setup. I got a price for an intercooler from Bell Intercoolers, but by the time that you added the Ron Davis radiator it was more than the Autorad. Mark Stielow is using a Dewitt radiator on Camaro XV, so that is the other option.
Cost for the custom AutoRAd is $2300. heat exchanger water pump is about $200, LSA fead system is about $1000, but if you get a custom pulley setup it is about $2500, Cost is more for A/C. Harness is about $1500, but Speartech has one for $3400. http://www.speartech.com/product_p/lsaharness.htm
Fuel tank with fuel pumps etc. LSA Fuel tank might be around $1200 or so. Mine was a bit more, but I have dual fuel pumps. Tuning, is around $400 to $800, etc.
So this figure is a bit off.
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Sparks because alot of guys read this stuff and may get pushed away from an LSA , let's be clear:
- inner cooler/heat exchanger will be required. The AutoRad is a smokin deal for what you get and only a bit more than a standard set up.
- the harness is required no matter what LS motor you buy and Speartech, while a great vendor with quality products, is way out of market. I know of a harness vendor that can do this for one third the price.
- there is absolutely no requirement for a custom front drive, but depending on the application some mods may be needed. You wanna play, you gotta pay. That's hot rodding.
- yes a fuel system to support the blower will be reqiured, but the Vaporworx CTSV pump will do just fine.
You are entitled to your opinion, but these expert posts of yours are confusing at best. There is more than one way to solve a problem.
No offense intended. Just straight talk, like Rodger's post.
