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Originally Posted by gardnerme
So, how does all this make installing a LSx less expensive than a conventional small block, again (not including headers and the air compressor issue)? Granted, you could install a SBC and still pony up all these cost with it, but you could also do it without a single one of these items depending on what you might already have.
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Most of these things are required if you are going to do an efi conversion regardless of LSx or SBC.
Some of these things you would want to upgrade or replace anyway no matter which motor you put in. (ie: drive shaft, motor mounts, and tranny crossmember depending on tranny put in)
The savings comes in if you get a complete motor.
For example a 6.0l LS truck motor can be bought complete for $1800 used. This includes ECM so you saved yourself $1000 from having to buy a BS3 or FAST. And you are making 350hp stock.
Here is an article that did a comparison to building similar motors:
Old vs New
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