Basic cost of install?

[sunkistcamaro]

Hi all,
I know I have lots of reading to do but maybe I can get a push in the ls2 direction..
I am sick and tired of carbs! I was planning on rebuilding my 350 and bolting on an EFI system this year. I was not planning on reusing my short block just my Edelbrock heads. My friend and I were discussing how much better a LS2 is but the additional cost might put the brakes on that upgrade. What am I really looking at for a basic swap? I’m not thinking about the cost of the engine just the rest required to drive again. I can do all the labor myself (hopefully).
The fuel system is a wash since I’m going EFI regardless.
Headers, wiring (w/ computer), mounts (I can make?), Shorted drive shaft, pulley mounts.
Am I missing anything? Can I use the new 700r4 I bought last year?
Thanks guys

[Rybar]

Bill first have a read through this thread: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472609

It might give yo a better idea of what's involved. Cost will depend on a few things, if you get a complete motor with accesories, wire harness & PCM (which I highly recommend) I'm pretty sure a 700r will work, do some searches on www.ls1tech.com in the conversions/hybrids forum otherwise check out S&P www.hotrodlane.cc

The install would also depend on how high a quality of parts you want? LT headers, shorties, SS EFI tank, custom rad/fans etc or just trying to re-use the 4th gen rad/fans or mod the stock tank as some people have.

My guess with a complete motor & tranny setup $5K low to $10K high.

[shanekennedy]

here's some ballpark #'s

7500 used ls2/tranny
500 pcm/harness mods
150 motor mounts
150 tranny x-member
600 fuel tank/pump conversion
100 fuel line
400 oil pan
400 drive shaft
500 radiator/fan
500 cable driven throttle, if you don't link drive-by-wire

[sunkistcamaro]

Thanks guys,
Maybe I should just bite the bullet now and make the conversion.
The cost isn't as bad as I thought since I was going EFI anyways.
Thanks for the links there going to be real helpful!

[Phillip_L]

You may want to look into an LS1 or LS6. You can usually pick up an LS1 for a lot less than an LS2

[Steve1968LS2]

I bought my 2000 LS1/4L60e combo for $2800 delivered.. there are deals out there if you look. Oh, it had the harness and ECU also, but it looked like hell.. lol

[Chad-1stGen]

Don't forget the price of headers. They are crazy expensive if you want a good set.

[Steve1968LS2]

Don't forget the price of headers. They are crazy expensive if you want a good set.

Well, if you going true "low buck" you could use the factory manifolds.. the newer ones flow pretty good

[sunkistcamaro]

The way Im thinking is for this year just get it up and running then buy the pretty and fast stuff gradually. LS1 might be the way to go unless I can score a great deal on a LS2. What about the trans, can I reuse the 700r4?

[dendrizzi]

I'm going to go with the LQ4 6.0 out of the truck. They are only around $1800.00 with all assories and ECM. It is a little heavier because it doesnt have an alumium engine block. But for me that just means that I do not have to worry about changing my spring rate. From what I have researched the 700r4 will work with an LS engine you just need to get a flywheel spacer from a chevy truck it is a GM PN or I think this might work http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...18185&D=318185 . Also you can get the kickdown TV setup from bowtieoverdrives.

[dendrizzi]

Sorry link doesnt work but go to summit and this is the part number HUP-HP3795.