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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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hey apex how much do the charge to install an ls1 or ls7 on a 1972 240z datsun
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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^^^ ouch thats gonna cost a lot of money.

Hinson Super Cars is the vendor you're talking about, they have kits for 240's and Mazda's and a few other select models. I've done a great deal of business with them and they're good people, my advice is if you're looking to do something soon then ORDER NOW, they're extremely busy and wait times could pile up.

The swaps are easy, even if you're a shadetree mechanic you can pull it off. With the millions of swaps done on the internet , you have more than enough information to get it done. if you got money, LS7 is the way to go
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Yup. I've been in contact with a shop in Tracy called Daft Innovations. They do motor swaps for 240s, and I talked with the shop owner about an LS swap for my S13. I have some info if anyone's interested.
does the owner of that shop have a crazy supra?

I think my cousin is friends with those guys.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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im starting to think that theres more LS series in other cars now than in the ones they belong IN.

seems like weve done once a month for the last year. And my friend has Mallet do his Solstice recently. Theres even one in a Civic back east. i guess i was into RX7s for way too long when it was still new. Im over it really, dont get me wrong it makes GREAT power for a light chassis and with the right suspension dialed in its a beast! and im still scared to drive our 300zx with a ws6 swap...driving that in LA traffic was traumatizing!
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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wuts a price range on the swaps boostfed?
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Originally Posted by ApexAssassin
Yup. I've been in contact with a shop in Tracy called Daft Innovations. They do motor swaps for 240s, and I talked with the shop owner about an LS swap for my S13. I have some info if anyone's interested.
there was a LS1/S14 at Subiefest. sounded awful with the JDM exhaust he had. flowmaster/turndowns and it would sound badass
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Originally Posted by boostfed
^^^ ouch thats gonna cost a lot of money.

Hinson Super Cars is the vendor you're talking about, they have kits for 240's and Mazda's and a few other select models. I've done a great deal of business with them and they're good people, my advice is if you're looking to do something soon then ORDER NOW, they're extremely busy and wait times could pile up.

The swaps are easy, even if you're a shadetree mechanic you can pull it off. With the millions of swaps done on the internet , you have more than enough information to get it done. if you got money, LS7 is the way to go
ShockDriftRacing in SJ have some really great swaps in their shop. if you ever see the FC/LS6 you'll **** bricks
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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how much will they charge to do a swap tho
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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I'm sure it all depends on what they have to work with. Call them.
Every time I see this thread updated I'm hoping for pics/vids of FD 8s!
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Dont complete LS7s go for $10k?
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Dont complete LS7s go for $10k?
yes they do. the motor itself, because of the titanium construction. i would prefer something out of a WS6, like Natalie said
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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wuts the going price for ls1 or ls2
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pancho
wuts the going price for ls1 or ls2
why not this?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/842592700.html

4.8L LS

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/842598490.html
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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sr20 are fun but nothing beats a mucle car engine sound rolling down the street
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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get the 4.8! most fuel efficient LS around. especially AFTER its ripped out of a 5500lb behemoth



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