V8 Swap cost

[Jsmith.x]

Alright guys, I got offered a good offer of a s13 coupe + cash for my car.

How much is the LS swap into a s13? I have a block already, all taken apart. And I'm looking at kits other than sikky because close 4K+ just for a swap kit is insane.

Let me know for you guys personal experience and how much it was. I still need to buy all the pieces for the LS. I just have the block, oem pistons, rods.

Thank you!


I can look into other swaps too but the LS seems the most economical/ power to money output seems the most worthwhile

[tuzzio]

Honestly, You're looking at 3-5k either way you look at it. Stuff adds up man, by the time you figure out your fuel system and engine management. Its not cheap.

Also, there was a thread on this recently.

[2muchboost]

The swap cost will depend on a lot of factors including how much work you can do yourself, what transmission and parts you choose, what heads you choose to go with etc.

I am pretty sure someone people have put the swap cost at a range of $6-10k on average. I know a few people who have gone forced induction with the LSx and the cost increases into the $14-18k range.

Figure out what your goal is and what the car will be used for. This will give you a good starting point to begin brainstorming cost.

[Jsmith.x]

Honestly, You're looking at 3-5k either way you look at it. Stuff adds up man, by the time you figure out your fuel system and engine management. Its not cheap.

Also, there was a thread on this recently.



It was probably my thread from 2 weeks back. But I'm getting offered 9k + the shell with coils for my car. The car isn't banged up, just needs a new paint job as its old man tan with some sun spots. I'm just seeing how much the swap will actually cost me

[KAT-PWR]

I would say at least 5k for a base swap, minimal frills.

I think my friends t56/ls1 cam'd vette swap ran him about 10k

[tuzzio]

Bottom line with any swap: Enough to fucking hate your life.

[Nicelyphe]

I'd say 6-10k, the little stuff adds up without even noticing. Before you know it you need this then that.

[turbo2nr]

https://f1.bcbits.com/img/a1606526910_16.jpg

[NiSilS14]

Turbo2nr, That's probably accurate.

[Stayabovethelaw]

I've personally done it on my car, didn't cheap out on anything and used nothing but the best parts. it put me in the 20k price range after everything is said n done. heres a link 2 my build thread I'm a shitty updater on the thread tho. but if u don't skimp out anywhere and do a good job it'll last you forever. i have my 4th season on my Ls setup with nothing but oil/plug changes and I LOVE IT

http://silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5165

[kashira kureijii]

LSx=the devil

That is all


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[bigboss]

I'm at roughly 6k right now with my S13 and I'm not even buying unnecessary things. I have basically the driveshaft and wiring left

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