LS7 swap into 69 Camaro? - Lateral-g Forums

g356gear · #1 09-09-2009, 12:03 PM

I have been talking with Nordstrom's about their EZ2Run kits and I finally got a grocery list from them. For those that have done an LS swap....Do you see anything missing on the list beside a driveshaft and fuel tank that is missing?

I got a grocery list of what is included for a LS7 swap....

New GM Performance 7.0 LS7 with fuel injectors, stock exhaust manifolds, Factory Intake Manifold, Balancer and Flywheel
All Engine Sensors
Water Pump
Vintage Air Polished Front Runner Drive Kit
EZ2Run Harness with 3 wire hook-up
Engine Computer
Modified Road Ripper Transmission - 4L85E
Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank
Corvette LS7 Engine Covers
Driveshaft Yoke
Transmission Mount
Engine Mount Adapters
Fuel Line Adapters

Anything else that anyone can see that is missing?? Thanks.

PS: To go to an LS3 would be about $7000 less than the LS7.

**214Chevy** · #2 09-09-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by g356gear

To go to an LS3 would be about $7000 less than the LS7.

Geesh buddy!!! Unless you got a buttload of money to spare on two truckloads, there is a grave difference between $7000. Other than the hoopla of saying "Yeah, I got an LS7!" Not trying to be disrespectful, but once you've introduced the car, have driven it for a while and entered it into 5-7 shows it won't even matter much in my opinion. I would spread that $7000 somewhere else on my car. It ain't like you said $700. Maaan, what progress I can make with an extra $7k. I could get front & rear 6-piston Baer brakes and my rear end. But, if you're fortunate enough to have it, more power to you. Show pics when you get it.

James OLC · #3 09-09-2009, 12:23 PM

Small list off the top of my head:

Either drive-by-wire gas pedal or non DBW throttlebody

Breather tank for the dry sump

Fuel pressure regulator

g356gear · #4 09-09-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 509Chevelle

Geesh buddy!!! Unless you got a buttload of money to spare on two truckloads, there is a grave difference between $7000. Other than the hoopla of saying "Yeah, I got an LS7!" Not trying to be disrespectful, but once you've introduced the car, have driven it for a while and entered it into 5-7 shows it won't even matter much in my opinion. I would spread that $7000 somewhere else on my car. It ain't like you said $700. Maaan, what progress I can make with an extra $7k. I could get front & rear 6-piston Baer brakes and my rear end. But, if you're fortunate enough to have it, more power to you. Show pics when you get it.

About 75hp difference and a dry sump oil system does justify some of the cost....but not all. I do agree on that.

**waynieZ** · #5 09-09-2009, 02:55 PM

How about an LS3 with a supercharger?

ProdigyCustoms · #6 09-09-2009, 03:53 PM

Big one, $900 radiator set up is missing. And the other noted stuff

I would do a L76 or L92 with a blower. more power, for less money. There are some pretty sweet engine deals around. Even on LS7s if you must.

So what is the total?

Vegas69 · #7 09-09-2009, 04:06 PM

Add 2k for misc...... and I'm not joking.

slenning · #8 09-09-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Add 2k for misc...... and I'm not joking.

Ain't that the truth Todd. When you think you've bought everything you need you're at least 2 grand away from being done.

A good set of headers for an LS7 will set you back a fair amount too. Although there are more options now then when I did mine. I've got the ATS headers on mine by the way.

g356gear · #9 09-09-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

Big one, $900 radiator set up is missing. And the other noted stuff

I would do a L76 or L92 with a blower. more power, for less money. There are some pretty sweet engine deals around. Even on LS7s if you must.

So what is the total?

$24,900 for the LS7 kit and $17,900 for the LS3 kit.

He did say in his quote that I would need headers, and an aftermarket or clean big block radiator.