Motor Swap

[beaups]

yep that whole block argument sounds like just a cop out. why would someone switch the low end if there's isn't broke?

 

[Quik LS]

the s-type uses a the same block with a slightly longer stroke - hence the 4.0L vs the LS 3.9L.

you may be able to build a 'stroker' version of the lower-end that would be within our ability to re-program the PCM - but not likely worth the extra $$$ of the hp gain.

 

[TheRebel]

I hate to bring it up, but I wonder how many cubes.....err liters you could get out of the LS and be safe. That would be an awsome project if someone had the money. But since everything would be a one-off, we are talking a lot of money. Still it would be cool. A 4.6 conversion would probably be cheaper but a sleeper LS would be cooler.

 

[2001LS8Sport]

2001LS8Sport - I believe Patrick00LS was talking about an entire engine swap - putting in a 06 V8 into his 00, to both refresh the engine and pick up the additional hp of the newer design.

No one is talking about just swapping blocks.

Ahh...I misunderstood then. I was thinking he was trying to freshen his tired engine and not trying to make it a 2006 spec. In that case, he would need a lot more than he has...and would be difficult to do.

But if you had a tired engine that needed freshening, going to the 06 short/long block should be a very viable option if the price was right.