Will you gain value in your restomod by going to a ls2 or ls3 from an ls1?

[67Rally]

Well, considering that most people that are swapping LS2/LS3's in to their cars are doing DOD/VVT deletes, you'd really just be picking up a few extra cubes (346->364->376).

For the money, I'd think you'd be better off rebuilding what you've got and boring/stroking it. If you've got the old 241's still on there, then maybe swap those out for some ls3 heads and a bigger cam with a decent intake.

[Solid LT1]

The LS1 is a 24X EFI system......LS2/3 are 58X there's a lot more to the swap than just changing motors. You have a all aluminum V8 that can be modded and tuned to over 500HP easy.......I would be happier to know the car I was buying had a quality motor ( better rods/forged pistons/CNC ported heads ) than a plain crate motor.

[jwcarguy]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

Well, considering that most people that are swapping LS2/LS3's in to their cars are doing DOD/VVT deletes, you'd really just be picking up a few extra cubes (346->364->376).

For the money, I'd think you'd be better off rebuilding what you've got and boring/stroking it. If you've got the old 241's still on there, then maybe swap those out for some ls3 heads and a bigger cam with a decent intake.

The LS3 heads are for a 4" bore or larger, not a option for a LS1
There are a aftermarket version "LS3 small bore" head, but smaller intake valves and big bucks!!!

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by jwcarguy

The LS3 heads are for a 4" bore or larger, not a option for a LS1
There are a aftermarket version "LS3 small bore" head, but smaller intake valves and big bucks!!!

I did mention boring/stroking the engine first. Obviously you'd have to resleeve it to get over a 4.0" bore.