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DeathMetal · 08-23-2011, 09:40 AM

Off topic question:

Where do you live in FL?

Beautiful car and build man. Been subscribed for a while.

gerson408 · 08-23-2011, 10:35 AM

nice work man. so where does everyone get these engine swaps for so cheap im trying to search but cant seem to find any at all they are all in the price range of 2 to 3k. if anyone has any info on this please pm me.

s13tmont · 08-23-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathMetal

Off topic question:

Where do you live in FL?

Beautiful car and build man. Been subscribed for a while.

I live in the panhandle of FL, Panama City Beach.

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Originally Posted by gerson408

nice work man. so where does everyone get these engine swaps for so cheap im trying to search but cant seem to find any at all they are all in the price range of 2 to 3k. if anyone has any info on this please pm me.

It will take some time, search LS1tech.com for your LS parts.

Rockogtr · 08-24-2011, 09:01 AM

Bad ass man!

s13tmont · 08-24-2011, 03:02 PM

Thanks bud! Just ordered a new steering rack and pinion since my old one had busted seals and leaked everywhere.

Contemplating going for a rear mount turbo setup this winter, more to come.

thefro526 · 08-24-2011, 03:06 PM

When I first saw this I thought it needed to be lower.

But for some reason it works. Cool stuff.

s13tmont · 09-11-2011, 06:57 PM

Well been doing some small things to the car. Put a new throttle cable on to get rid of my sticky old one as well as a new steering rack to get rid of those blown seals on the old one. Painted some of the random trim and b pillars.

I will still make a video of this thing as soon as I get some time!

taran! · 09-11-2011, 07:08 PM

Beautiful car bro! But i know what you mean about ac in florida, this heat will kill you man, definitely a must!

KOME · 09-11-2011, 07:36 PM

Did you pass emissions?

Krusty_s13 · 09-11-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KOME

Did you pass emissions?

we dont have emissions in FL.
god job on the build man. ive been thinking about a lsx for a while now.

nebrs13 · 09-11-2011, 08:17 PM

I too have a 2000 cast block have had it done since june had a horrible squeeling issue but it was just the vaccum on the throttle body in the wrong spot ive got close to 2k miles on mine and love every sec of it. Stock was about 285 then apent aome $ on a thunder racing came now were hoping close to 400 hp 425tq ive had 2 issues blew out lower right trans line got pinched somehow and blew out a line coming from trans cooler, both those fixed now runs like a top , had stock diff in no traction at all then just did a z diff laat weekend now she hooks great and is so reliable props on ur swap will try to get my build up soon - gettong ready to build a second car in coming weeks to resell if anyone is interested

nebrs13 · 09-11-2011, 08:44 PM

My 5.3 build
http://zilvia.net/f/s-chassis/331661...0sx-build.html

nebrs13 · 09-11-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by s13tmont

Stock speedo technically doesn't work at this time, but with the help of a "Dakota Digital" It can convert the gm signal to work with the nissan speedo. At first it was one of my priorities but I'm so used to it now that I practically know within a couple Mph's of how fast i'm going so I've put it off for the time being.

3000k rpm is about 70 on a auto
2000 about 50 i believe 2500 about 65

s13tmont · 09-12-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Krusty_s13

we dont have emissions in FL.
god job on the build man. ive been thinking about a lsx for a while now.

This. But thanks bud, it's definitely worth it!

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Originally Posted by nebrs13

I too have a 2000 cast block have had it done since june had a horrible squeeling issue but it was just the vaccum on the throttle body in the wrong spot ive got close to 2k miles on mine and love every sec of it. Stock was about 285 then apent aome $ on a thunder racing came now were hoping close to 400 hp 425tq ive had 2 issues blew out lower right trans line got pinched somehow and blew out a line coming from trans cooler, both those fixed now runs like a top , had stock diff in no traction at all then just did a z diff laat weekend now she hooks great and is so reliable props on ur swap will try to get my build up soon - gettong ready to build a second car in coming weeks to resell if anyone is interested

What Thunder Racing cam did you go with? If you don't want to say on here, PM me the specs please, i've been looking into a cam upgrade. When you say trans line, you mean what? I don't run a trans cooler, but then again i'm assuming you're running and auto?

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Originally Posted by nebrs13

3000k rpm is about 70 on a auto
2000 about 50 i believe 2500 about 65

I'm about 1500rpm at 55, 2000rpm at about 62

And for shits and giggles, here's a little engine bay pic,

This is fairly old and quite a few things have changed since this. I will post up some recent pictures soon!

EvilEgg13 · 09-12-2011, 07:49 PM

Awesome build, been lurking on it for awhile.

quick question for you thouhg, which oil pan are you using?

Im assuming you used a GTO oil pan. You didnt list it and I was just wondering if thats what you used, or does the 5.3 liter oil pan work.

s13tmont · 09-12-2011, 08:05 PM

I'm using the GTO front sump. As far as I know, it's the only stock GM pan that will work unless you run a custom welded pan.

s13tmont · 10-26-2011, 08:12 PM

A little update on this. Ordered a SLP 25% underdrive pulley and a 2002 zo6 cam, ls6 springs and pushrods and then will be getting retuned. Should pick up quite a bit of power from this and will post some videos afterwards!

BILLFISHER21 · 10-26-2011, 09:01 PM

Lmk if you notice enough difference from the ls6 cam to make the labor worth while. I have been loving my ls14 for almost a year now. Just wish i could afford a real tranny these t56's just aren't holding up. (drifting) though. Nice build.

Shadowhunter · 10-26-2011, 10:18 PM

Looks clean and mean. Keep up the good work.

Rukis · 10-27-2011, 04:27 AM

Hey men I am planing on doing a 5.3 on my s13 too but what wiring harness you used and what ecu

s13tmont · 10-27-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BILLFISHER21

Lmk if you notice enough difference from the ls6 cam to make the labor worth while. I have been loving my ls14 for almost a year now. Just wish i could afford a real tranny these t56's just aren't holding up. (drifting) though. Nice build.

I will and should notice quite an increase. These cam's have made over 60rwhp increases with the correct tune, and other supporting mods on the 5.3's. I'll give you a little more input once I finish it all up.

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Originally Posted by Shadowhunter

Looks clean and mean. Keep up the good work.

Thanks a lot!

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Originally Posted by Rukis

Hey men I am planing on doing a 5.3 on my s13 too but what wiring harness you used and what ecu

I'm using a 98 harness and PCM, but I would recommend looking for a 98-02 complete harness and PCM from a Camaro or a Fbody.

xXxJohnnyxXx · 10-27-2011, 08:30 PM

its so simple, but yet so awesome, SWeet car, one of the few v8 swaps i admire!

slowvia · 10-28-2011, 01:21 PM

Ive been wanting to do a 5.3 swap ever since the first time I saw Car Craft do it! In fact they recently had an article about trying to destroy a 5.3 with twin turbos by doing it as cheap as possible with as much boost as possible, they got up to 26.8 lbs IIRC before they blew a ring or something. But they made over 1200HP! Turned out in the end to actually be a 4.8!!! Just goes to show why people want these motors.
And did I see this for sale recently?

s13tmont · 10-28-2011, 03:05 PM

I've thrown around the idea of many different ways that I could turbo it. I'm not quite sure what I really want to do with it yet.

and yes, I had it up for sale but I think i'm going to hold on to it a little longer.

s13tmont · 11-06-2011, 04:39 PM

A few shots from around the house after I cleaned it up...

JaredP · 11-07-2011, 10:41 AM

that pic from the front end man, looks sick. i like the nice, wide aggressive stance.

s13tmont · 11-28-2011, 06:45 PM

Haven't updated this thread in quite a while...

This week i've got a lot to do on the car. Installed new FLCA's and balljoints, new tie rod ends, new Tension Rod bushings. Also picked up some Amsoil ATF to help clean up my T56's feel.

Saturday I will be installing the cam, springs, pushrods and underdrive pulley and also redoing the exhaust setup. It's still going to be the Daft headers and 3" y pipe, only instead of the HKS hi-power setup I'm running now, it is going to be a 3" inline Dynomax muffler to a 3" pipe that is more tucked and not sagging. It will give the car the more domestic sound that I'm looking for.

Will post some videos when all this happens.

godrifttoday · 11-28-2011, 08:44 PM

how much u paid for the motor mounts? and appx how much it cost u to get running? just on the motor side

s13tmont · 11-30-2011, 10:04 PM

New exhaust setup, now it's the Daft Longtube headers, 3" Y pipe, 3" inline dynomax muffler, 3" piping out. Sounds a lot better than before.

Here is the video of a startup and rev.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWhLp3Z_OYI

nightsauce · 12-01-2011, 07:48 AM

lol after this I'm contemplatin an L series swap lol

08-23-2011, 10:35 AM	#62
gerson408 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fremont Age: 34 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	123 nice work man. so where does everyone get these engine swaps for so cheap im trying to search but cant seem to find any at all they are all in the price range of 2 to 3k. if anyone has any info on this please pm me.

08-24-2011, 09:01 AM	#64
Rockogtr Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mass Age: 38 Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Bad ass man! __________________

08-24-2011, 03:02 PM	#65
s13tmont Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Age: 32 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks bud! Just ordered a new steering rack and pinion since my old one had busted seals and leaked everywhere. Contemplating going for a rear mount turbo setup this winter, more to come. __________________

08-24-2011, 03:06 PM	#66
thefro526 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,813 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	When I first saw this I thought it needed to be lower. But for some reason it works. Cool stuff. __________________ http://thefro526.wordpress.com/ Deto International

09-11-2011, 06:57 PM	#67
s13tmont Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Age: 32 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Well been doing some small things to the car. Put a new throttle cable on to get rid of my sticky old one as well as a new steering rack to get rid of those blown seals on the old one. Painted some of the random trim and b pillars. I will still make a video of this thing as soon as I get some time! __________________

08-23-2011, 09:40 AM	#61
DeathMetal Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida Age: 34 Posts: 198 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Off topic question: Where do you live in FL? Beautiful car and build man. Been subscribed for a while.

09-11-2011, 07:08 PM	#68
taran! Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Age: 31 Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Beautiful car bro! But i know what you mean about ac in florida, this heat will kill you man, definitely a must!

09-11-2011, 07:36 PM	#69
KOME Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: En mi casa Age: 33 Posts: 619 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Did you pass emissions?

09-11-2011, 08:17 PM	#71
nebrs13 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: omaha Age: 44 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I too have a 2000 cast block have had it done since june had a horrible squeeling issue but it was just the vaccum on the throttle body in the wrong spot ive got close to 2k miles on mine and love every sec of it. Stock was about 285 then apent aome $ on a thunder racing came now were hoping close to 400 hp 425tq ive had 2 issues blew out lower right trans line got pinched somehow and blew out a line coming from trans cooler, both those fixed now runs like a top , had stock diff in no traction at all then just did a z diff laat weekend now she hooks great and is so reliable props on ur swap will try to get my build up soon - gettong ready to build a second car in coming weeks to resell if anyone is interested

09-11-2011, 08:44 PM	#72
nebrs13 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: omaha Age: 44 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My 5.3 build http://zilvia.net/f/s-chassis/331661...0sx-build.html

09-12-2011, 07:49 PM	#75
EvilEgg13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 34 Posts: 198 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	5.3 Awesome build, been lurking on it for awhile. quick question for you thouhg, which oil pan are you using? Im assuming you used a GTO oil pan. You didnt list it and I was just wondering if thats what you used, or does the 5.3 liter oil pan work.

09-12-2011, 08:05 PM	#76
s13tmont Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Age: 32 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'm using the GTO front sump. As far as I know, it's the only stock GM pan that will work unless you run a custom welded pan. __________________

10-26-2011, 08:12 PM	#77
s13tmont Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Age: 32 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	A little update on this. Ordered a SLP 25% underdrive pulley and a 2002 zo6 cam, ls6 springs and pushrods and then will be getting retuned. Should pick up quite a bit of power from this and will post some videos afterwards! __________________

10-26-2011, 09:01 PM	#78
BILLFISHER21 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: west palm beach Posts: 168 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Lmk if you notice enough difference from the ls6 cam to make the labor worth while. I have been loving my ls14 for almost a year now. Just wish i could afford a real tranny these t56's just aren't holding up. (drifting) though. Nice build.

10-26-2011, 10:18 PM	#79
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 39 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Looks clean and mean. Keep up the good work.

10-27-2011, 04:27 AM	#80
Rukis Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arlington tx Age: 37 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey men I am planing on doing a 5.3 on my s13 too but what wiring harness you used and what ecu

10-27-2011, 08:30 PM	#82
xXxJohnnyxXx Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gainesville, GA Age: 32 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its so simple, but yet so awesome, SWeet car, one of the few v8 swaps i admire!

10-28-2011, 01:21 PM	#83
slowvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OR Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ive been wanting to do a 5.3 swap ever since the first time I saw Car Craft do it! In fact they recently had an article about trying to destroy a 5.3 with twin turbos by doing it as cheap as possible with as much boost as possible, they got up to 26.8 lbs IIRC before they blew a ring or something. But they made over 1200HP! Turned out in the end to actually be a 4.8!!! Just goes to show why people want these motors. And did I see this for sale recently?

10-28-2011, 03:05 PM	#84
s13tmont Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Age: 32 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I've thrown around the idea of many different ways that I could turbo it. I'm not quite sure what I really want to do with it yet. and yes, I had it up for sale but I think i'm going to hold on to it a little longer. __________________

11-06-2011, 04:39 PM	#85
s13tmont Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Age: 32 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	A few shots from around the house after I cleaned it up... __________________

11-07-2011, 10:41 AM	#86
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	that pic from the front end man, looks sick. i like the nice, wide aggressive stance.

11-28-2011, 06:45 PM	#87
s13tmont Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Age: 32 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Haven't updated this thread in quite a while... This week i've got a lot to do on the car. Installed new FLCA's and balljoints, new tie rod ends, new Tension Rod bushings. Also picked up some Amsoil ATF to help clean up my T56's feel. Saturday I will be installing the cam, springs, pushrods and underdrive pulley and also redoing the exhaust setup. It's still going to be the Daft headers and 3" y pipe, only instead of the HKS hi-power setup I'm running now, it is going to be a 3" inline Dynomax muffler to a 3" pipe that is more tucked and not sagging. It will give the car the more domestic sound that I'm looking for. Will post some videos when all this happens. __________________

11-28-2011, 08:44 PM	#88
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	how much u paid for the motor mounts? and appx how much it cost u to get running? just on the motor side __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

11-30-2011, 10:04 PM	#89
s13tmont Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Age: 32 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	New exhaust setup, now it's the Daft Longtube headers, 3" Y pipe, 3" inline dynomax muffler, 3" piping out. Sounds a lot better than before. Here is the video of a startup and rev. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWhLp3Z_OYI __________________

12-01-2011, 07:48 AM	#90
nightsauce Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: north NJ Age: 36 Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	lol after this I'm contemplatin an L series swap lol __________________