370z LS Swap

Cell · 09-12-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

An LS swap into a Z is a sick idea, my only concern would be making the car more nose heavy that it already is.

I always thought LS motors were pretty light, maybe I am wrong?

Mike · 09-12-2011, 07:12 PM

I think the LS motor is lighter. Pretty close in any case.

I've done all I'm doing to my engine, with just a tune and intake/test pipes/exhaust. When the engine blows, an LS is going into it.

But mine is just a track car anyways and already has no resale value.

theDreamer · 09-12-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I think the LS motor is lighter. Pretty close in any case.

I've done all I'm doing to my engine, with just a tune and intake/test pipes/exhaust. When the engine blows, an LS is going into it.

But mine is just a track car anyways and already has no resale value.

And of course when you say LS swap you will be going with a LS7 of course, right?

Skeeterbop · 09-12-2011, 07:18 PM

I would be curious to see what the weight difference of one of our motors compares to an LS.

Skeeterbop · 09-12-2011, 07:31 PM

while I can't find a weight of the VQ, here is the weight of a couple LS engines from gmperformanceparts.com: LS1= 409 LS3= 415 LS7= 440
The LSA and LS9 don't have weight listed, but if i had to guess i would guess somewhere around 440 if not a little more.

Mike · 09-12-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

And of course when you say LS swap you will be going with a LS7 of course, right?

I don't know at this point. Hopefully it is two or three years away. I know I will kill it eventually though.

theDreamer · 09-12-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I don't know at this point. Hopefully it is two or three years away. I know I will kill it eventually though.

Probably by then a LS7 or even a LS9 will be very cheap.

Skeeterbop · 09-12-2011, 09:43 PM

I would go with the LSA, it's just a detuned LS9.

cossie1600 · 09-12-2011, 09:55 PM

VQ35 long block including intake manifold, no accessories - 313lbs

3.7HR is 30-40lbs heavier?

Lemers · 09-12-2011, 10:10 PM

I want to do this at the end of my engine's life but everyone keeps saying not to.

Chaddrift · 04-22-2012, 04:50 AM

im 22.. blew my motor 4 days ago... now my dumbass is stripping my car and preparing it for ls2 to be put in 2 weeks from now fml lol

USMCASA · 04-22-2012, 09:06 AM

how did you blow your engine?

Footloose301 · 04-22-2012, 10:18 AM

Tokyo drifting obviously

Trips · 04-22-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaddrift

im 22.. blew my motor 4 days ago... now my dumbass is stripping my car and preparing it for ls2 to be put in 2 weeks from now fml lol

Interesting

Keep us posted on your progress with maybe a build thread?

MacLean · 04-22-2012, 12:38 PM

Putting an LS7 engine would be pretty sweet.

09-12-2011, 07:12 PM	#77 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	I think the LS motor is lighter. Pretty close in any case. I've done all I'm doing to my engine, with just a tune and intake/test pipes/exhaust. When the engine blows, an LS is going into it. But mine is just a track car anyways and already has no resale value. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-12-2011, 07:18 PM	#79 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	I would be curious to see what the weight difference of one of our motors compares to an LS. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

09-12-2011, 07:31 PM	#80 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	while I can't find a weight of the VQ, here is the weight of a couple LS engines from gmperformanceparts.com: LS1= 409 LS3= 415 LS7= 440 The LSA and LS9 don't have weight listed, but if i had to guess i would guess somewhere around 440 if not a little more. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

09-12-2011, 09:43 PM	#83 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	I would go with the LSA, it's just a detuned LS9. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

09-12-2011, 10:10 PM	#85 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 54	I want to do this at the end of my engine's life but everyone keeps saying not to. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

09-12-2011, 09:55 PM	#84 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	VQ35 long block including intake manifold, no accessories - 313lbs 3.7HR is 30-40lbs heavier?

04-22-2012, 04:50 AM	#86 (permalink)
Chaddrift Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tustin California Posts: 154 Drives: 2009 370z Grey stick Rep Power: 15	im 22.. blew my motor 4 days ago... now my dumbass is stripping my car and preparing it for ls2 to be put in 2 weeks from now fml lol

04-22-2012, 09:06 AM	#87 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 19	how did you blow your engine?

04-22-2012, 10:18 AM	#88 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 23	Tokyo drifting obviously __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

04-22-2012, 12:38 PM	#90 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 18	Putting an LS7 engine would be pretty sweet.

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