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PattonXX7 · 07-09-2018, 04:28 PM

**No Trolls please**

Doing an LS1 and T56 swap on my 240 hatch. Just waiting to order the conversion kit now and I’m gonna start putting the motor and trans in. I’m just looking for tips and advice from anyone who has LS swapped their 240 and what will make my life easier for this swap and how to save some money. Thanks!

afishysilvia · 07-09-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PattonXX7

**No Trolls please**

Heres where you start out wrong....

Before asking any of us, have you done the research? There are plenty of builds to follow both on here and LStech.

PattonXX7 · 07-09-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by afishysilvia

Heres where you start out wrong....

Before asking any of us, have you done the research? There are plenty of builds to follow both on here and LStech.

Yes I have. What’s wrong with getting more info for a build? Not everyone has the same experiences. Are you here to actually give advice? If not you’re just wasting our time

afishysilvia · 07-09-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PattonXX7

Yes I have. What’s wrong with getting more info for a build? Not everyone has the same experiences. Are you here to actually give advice? If not you’re just wasting our time

If you would have even spent an hour searching you would see I'm running a full swap LS right now. Good luck, since you have done all the research. Don't get mad when you fire off a thread about how you should build your car, especially when you haven't listed anything about parts.

PattonXX7 · 07-09-2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by afishysilvia

If you would have even spent an hour searching you would see I'm running a full swap LS right now. Good luck, since you have done all the research. Don't get mad when you fire off a thread about how you should build your car, especially when you haven't listed anything about parts.

You done yet or are you still wanting to waste our time?

afishysilvia · 07-09-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PattonXX7

You done yet or are you still wanting to waste our time?

Lame ass kid wanting all the work done for him. Why not buy a car completed since your ass is too lazy to look shit up. Again..its you wasting time. You still cant answer a question as to what kit, what parts, etc.

LoSt180 · 07-09-2018, 06:48 PM

In for tips, but in my G35. Thanks

onehundredoctane · 07-10-2018, 08:50 AM

Unless you're a baller, stay away from Sikky. They are the Kanye West of the LS swap world, they love themselves about as much as Kanye too.

Holley makes LS swap stuff now, check them out, really affordable and fits well.

When it comes to installing the actual engine in the car, make sure the starter is installed and wired before you install the passenger exhaust manifold.

When it comes to the driver side exhaust manifold, go ahead and pull the steering column, the Hooker headers require the steering column to be removed before the driver side exhaust manifold can be installed.

Fuel pump, go ahead and upgrade. Aeromotive Stealth works well and leaves some room for growth.

Kingtal0n · 07-10-2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by onehundredoctane

Unless you're a baller, stay away from Sikky. They are the Kanye West of the LS swap world, they love themselves about as much as Kanye too.

I bought a used, older-edition sikky kit and Sikky still provided non-stop, excellent email communication for every single one of my issues since the beginning at random points. I must have made 30 emails total and every single one, somebody read it and responded and was typically very helpful. Motor sits very reasonable location, all eight plugs change in 30 minutes and I can get to every bellhousing bolt without needing any special tools. That was essential for me.

|And I am NOT a baller. A discounted Jegs cam is worth more than the engine I used. Hell a stock set of 240sx wheels might be worth more than my motor. lol

speaking of which, save some money use a truck engine. Both the 6.0L and L33 apparently supports 1000rwhp in a daily application for significant period. I can't get over that.

PattonXX7 · 08-24-2018, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by onehundredoctane

Unless you're a baller, stay away from Sikky. They are the Kanye West of the LS swap world, they love themselves about as much as Kanye too.

Holley makes LS swap stuff now, check them out, really affordable and fits well.

When it comes to installing the actual engine in the car, make sure the starter is installed and wired before you install the passenger exhaust manifold.

When it comes to the driver side exhaust manifold, go ahead and pull the steering column, the Hooker headers require the steering column to be removed before the driver side exhaust manifold can be installed.

Fuel pump, go ahead and upgrade. Aeromotive Stealth works well and leaves some room for growth.

Thanks for the info man I appreciate it! I’ll look into Holley

5280VertDET · 07-10-2018, 09:40 AM

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I have lingenfelter heads for it, and a dry sump oil system.

You bought all this BEFORE you found a swap kit and cooling setup? Okie Dokie. Good luck champ.

LSX into an S-Chassis isn't rocket science, frustrating, but not overly complicated. Check youtube for motortrends swap.

PattonXX7 · 08-24-2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 5280VertDET

You bought all this BEFORE you found a swap kit and cooling setup? Okie Dokie. Good luck champ.

LSX into an S-Chassis isn't rocket science, frustrating, but not overly complicated. Check youtube for motortrends swap.

No I did not buy he heads and the dry sump stratum. By buddy tuned his car using them and decided to go a different route so he gave them to me. Ok I’ll check it out

feito · 08-24-2018, 10:08 PM

c5 is the way to go for this swap

07-09-2018, 04:28 PM	#1
PattonXX7 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Claremont CA Age: 28 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LS1 swap tips/tricks? No Trolls please Doing an LS1 and T56 swap on my 240 hatch. Just waiting to order the conversion kit now and I’m gonna start putting the motor and trans in. I’m just looking for tips and advice from anyone who has LS swapped their 240 and what will make my life easier for this swap and how to save some money. Thanks!

08-24-2018, 10:08 PM	#13
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,999 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	c5 is the way to go for this swap __________________ Tuners are big bullies

07-09-2018, 06:48 PM	#7
LoSt180 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2013 Location: MD Posts: 1,049 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	In for tips, but in my G35. Thanks

07-10-2018, 08:50 AM	#8
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Unless you're a baller, stay away from Sikky. They are the Kanye West of the LS swap world, they love themselves about as much as Kanye too. Holley makes LS swap stuff now, check them out, really affordable and fits well. When it comes to installing the actual engine in the car, make sure the starter is installed and wired before you install the passenger exhaust manifold. When it comes to the driver side exhaust manifold, go ahead and pull the steering column, the Hooker headers require the steering column to be removed before the driver side exhaust manifold can be installed. Fuel pump, go ahead and upgrade. Aeromotive Stealth works well and leaves some room for growth.