LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) - SyTy/SGT

ghettosled · 01-15-2009, 10:15 PM

We have just finished mocking up the LSX swap with 4L80E. We have completed the motor mounts, oil pan and transmission crossmember. Everything looks really good, lots of clearance and should be a very easy and direct swap.

For those who recently purchased our torsion bar delete crossmembers they fit great also.

I should be able to post some pics tomorrow.

We also plan to make some universal headers for either single or twin turbo configurations starting next week. Similar to these but for the LSX platform.

I'm going to post in the GP forum to get interest on our first production run of these kits.

JuStBlAzIN · 01-15-2009, 10:21 PM

MIKE you are the MAN!!! I might keep the Typhoon.

eviltwin · 01-15-2009, 10:36 PM

i wanna see this oil pan

Maybe i should have waited

Norm · 01-15-2009, 11:03 PM

The headers look top knotch, how's the pan look. I'm very interested in this stuff.Do we have to run the 4l80e tranny? or can we keep the 700r4?

ghettosled · 01-16-2009, 12:03 AM

the oil pan was not too difficult. Just one small area near the rear corner of the front diff where it is tight.. Luckily we do some oil pan work for a couple local companies, so we had some nice parts/templates to go off of.

As for the trans, the 700r4 would require a different crossmember, but there is plenty of room it seems.

eviltwin · 01-16-2009, 12:05 AM

whats the pan made of? steel, alum.? Remote filter?

JuStBlAzIN · 01-16-2009, 12:09 AM

Mike will you be making the Cross member for the 700r4? Can we use the stock one?

denny · 01-16-2009, 08:36 AM

Great work Mike.

bezerk · 01-16-2009, 08:44 AM

this is good to hear. are you doing a GP on all the conversion parts?

NecroWolf · 01-16-2009, 09:56 AM

this is what i've been waiting for. sweeet

jjp9 · 01-16-2009, 06:56 PM

I've been thinking of this swap since I got the truck. Glad to see someone is going to do a kit.

ViciousV6 · 01-16-2009, 10:15 PM

Hey Mike,

Just curious with the LS Turbo Headers, are you going to make them both like the V6 with V-Bands for Single or Twins.

I am in the process of building a LS2 Malibu and you know how i can't be away from a Turbo too long, since i sold all my stuff, """NEED BOOST""""

So if these were to be truely universal then they could work on G-Bodies and other applications promoting more business for you.

Let me know, what you think

Ralph
ViciousV6

ghettosled · 01-17-2009, 12:47 AM

the oil pans will be steel, then nickel plated or anodized.

As for the parts, we are going to offer a conversion kit consisting of the motor mounts, frame pads (same as our v6 ones), transmission mount and crossmember. We are going to mockup some of the engine accessories monday and determine if any custom bracketry must be done.

As for the turbo headers, we already have some universal LSX headers, so we'll be starting with a good fixture similar to our V6 headers. 3" V Band flange so you can build a crossover or mount turbo flanges for twin turbo apps

Norm · 01-17-2009, 12:58 AM

I just finished whipping the drool from the screen. Any idea of a package price for everything? Any pics of your set-up with a engine in it?

ghettosled · 01-17-2009, 01:20 AM

i meant to take some today, but was busy getting stuff shipped out. I should have some pics uploaded Monday or Tuesday.

As for pricing, not sure yet but figure motor mounts (~$100), frame pads ($85), custom oil pan (~500) and trans crossmember (~$250) Pretty much inline with our V6 stuff. The headers as pictured run around $1850 for the pair. If we can find some shorty N/A headers that will clear the steering shaft and allow for downpipe clearance when flipped upside down we may be able to make some more affordable ones like they do on the older mustang turbo kits.

01-15-2009, 10:15 PM	#1
ghettosled SYTY SUPERSTORE Join Date: May 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,286 iTrader: 37 / 100%	LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) We have just finished mocking up the LSX swap with 4L80E. We have completed the motor mounts, oil pan and transmission crossmember. Everything looks really good, lots of clearance and should be a very easy and direct swap. For those who recently purchased our torsion bar delete crossmembers they fit great also. I should be able to post some pics tomorrow. We also plan to make some universal headers for either single or twin turbo configurations starting next week. Similar to these but for the LSX platform. I'm going to post in the GP forum to get interest on our first production run of these kits. __________________ Mike aka "Ghettosled" Race Proven Motors, Inc. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-15-2009, 10:21 PM	#2
JuStBlAzIN Super Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: kali Age: 25 Posts: 1,489 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) MIKE you are the MAN!!! I might keep the Typhoon. __________________ 1991 Syclone #401 .... been sitting on 4 jack stands for the last 3 years 1992 Typhoon #857 ...Sitting on my trailer... "Fords are like tampons, every Kitty has one"

01-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#3
eviltwin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA Age: 23 Posts: 577 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) i wanna see this oil pan Maybe i should have waited __________________ Syclone #1060 less psi, more ci To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Typhoon #764 (co-owner) also less psi, more ci To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-15-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
Norm Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Age: 47 Posts: 2,340 iTrader: 19 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) The headers look top knotch, how's the pan look. I'm very interested in this stuff.Do we have to run the 4l80e tranny? or can we keep the 700r4? __________________ 1993 Typhoon #0040 (LS-1/C-5-4L80-E contender) 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne( low and mean) 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4( daily driver) "If it has tit's or tires, you can be pretty sure your going to have problems with them"

01-16-2009, 12:03 AM	#5
ghettosled SYTY SUPERSTORE Join Date: May 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,286 iTrader: 37 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) the oil pan was not too difficult. Just one small area near the rear corner of the front diff where it is tight.. Luckily we do some oil pan work for a couple local companies, so we had some nice parts/templates to go off of. As for the trans, the 700r4 would require a different crossmember, but there is plenty of room it seems. __________________ Mike aka "Ghettosled" Race Proven Motors, Inc. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-16-2009, 12:05 AM	#6
eviltwin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA Age: 23 Posts: 577 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) whats the pan made of? steel, alum.? Remote filter? __________________ Syclone #1060 less psi, more ci To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Typhoon #764 (co-owner) also less psi, more ci To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-16-2009, 12:09 AM	#7
JuStBlAzIN Super Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: kali Age: 25 Posts: 1,489 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) Mike will you be making the Cross member for the 700r4? Can we use the stock one? __________________ 1991 Syclone #401 .... been sitting on 4 jack stands for the last 3 years 1992 Typhoon #857 ...Sitting on my trailer... "Fords are like tampons, every Kitty has one"

01-16-2009, 08:36 AM	#8
denny Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 18 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) Great work Mike. __________________ Best 11.46@117.39 PTE51 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. BS3 dyi tuning. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Karma is a bitch Denny NY

01-16-2009, 08:44 AM	#9
bezerk Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: netherlands Age: 30 Posts: 6,084 iTrader: 9 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) this is good to hear. are you doing a GP on all the conversion parts? __________________ '93 Typhoon WHT/WHT #2076 '92 Typhoon BLK/BLK #1244 Part Out '91 Syclone Stock #1801 SOLD '91 Syclone #1763 '91 Syclone *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* #0464 What can you say?.............................addicted!

01-16-2009, 09:56 AM	#10
NecroWolf One Handed Wonder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: texas Age: 31 Posts: 3,515 iTrader: 24 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) this is what i've been waiting for. sweeet __________________ 93 Typhoon #1110 -- exorcism pending Garry, Killeen Texas I will get a 10.xx second 1/4 out of this build or set the record for the most exploded drive train in one pass.

01-16-2009, 06:56 PM	#11
jjp9 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: near Charlotte, NC Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) I've been thinking of this swap since I got the truck. Glad to see someone is going to do a kit. __________________ New Ty project owner To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-16-2009, 10:15 PM	#12
ViciousV6 400HP/550FTLB Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toms River, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 2,146 iTrader: 58 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) Hey Mike, Just curious with the LS Turbo Headers, are you going to make them both like the V6 with V-Bands for Single or Twins. I am in the process of building a LS2 Malibu and you know how i can't be away from a Turbo too long, since i sold all my stuff, """NEED BOOST"""" So if these were to be truely universal then they could work on G-Bodies and other applications promoting more business for you. Let me know, what you think Ralph ViciousV6

01-17-2009, 12:47 AM	#13
ghettosled SYTY SUPERSTORE Join Date: May 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,286 iTrader: 37 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) the oil pans will be steel, then nickel plated or anodized. As for the parts, we are going to offer a conversion kit consisting of the motor mounts, frame pads (same as our v6 ones), transmission mount and crossmember. We are going to mockup some of the engine accessories monday and determine if any custom bracketry must be done. As for the turbo headers, we already have some universal LSX headers, so we'll be starting with a good fixture similar to our V6 headers. 3" V Band flange so you can build a crossover or mount turbo flanges for twin turbo apps __________________ Mike aka "Ghettosled" Race Proven Motors, Inc. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-17-2009, 12:58 AM	#14
Norm Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Age: 47 Posts: 2,340 iTrader: 19 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) I just finished whipping the drool from the screen. Any idea of a package price for everything? Any pics of your set-up with a engine in it? __________________ 1993 Typhoon #0040 (LS-1/C-5-4L80-E contender) 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne( low and mean) 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4( daily driver) "If it has tit's or tires, you can be pretty sure your going to have problems with them"

01-17-2009, 01:20 AM	#15
ghettosled SYTY SUPERSTORE Join Date: May 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,286 iTrader: 37 / 100%	Re: LSX Swap (Prototype Finished) i meant to take some today, but was busy getting stuff shipped out. I should have some pics uploaded Monday or Tuesday. As for pricing, not sure yet but figure motor mounts (~$100), frame pads ($85), custom oil pan (~500) and trans crossmember (~$250) Pretty much inline with our V6 stuff. The headers as pictured run around $1850 for the pair. If we can find some shorty N/A headers that will clear the steering shaft and allow for downpipe clearance when flipped upside down we may be able to make some more affordable ones like they do on the older mustang turbo kits. __________________ Mike aka "Ghettosled" Race Proven Motors, Inc. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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