GM Cool LS motor mods (1 Viewer)

[White Stripe]

I'm starting a thread about additions available for LS motors I've found. Mostly external parts. Post up something cool if you want. I'll start off with a dual alternator bracket. Biggest alternator I've found for a LS is 400 amps. Dual would give 800 amps in case you need to winch up mount everest.

Dual Bracket Black 05-13 GM Trucks w/4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 6.2L (Includes 2 x Billet of Choice)

Lightning Fast Shipping! Authorized Dealer. High Output Alternator, Hand Built in the U.S.A., Batteries, Cable & Accessories

www.alternatoroutlet.com

 

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York compressor bracket. I've actually found several different styles for mounting a york.

GM 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2 LS Belt Driven Compressor Kit

www.littleshopmfg.com

 

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Lower radiator hose spring. It's said to be a good fit. I haven't tried it.
Amazon product ASIN B06Y2JFPNW
High flow thermostat, will need to be placed mid hose since it's a 350sbc size afaik

FlowKooler 330-195 FlowKooler Robertshaw Series High Performance Thermostats | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - FlowKooler Robertshaw Series High Performance Thermostats with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Thermostats, Mechanical at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

 

[White Stripe]

Overdrive power steering pulley

PSC - 6.0" Underdrive Serpentine Pulley with hub for LS engines (5.3,5.7,6.0 liters)

If You have a GM LS based truck engine (5.3,6.0,6.2) and the low rpm power steering performance is suffering. Also it is a pain having to install the pulley on the pump after the pump has been installed in the vehicle. No room to get a pulley installer in the tight space. Solution PSC now offers a

goatbuilt.com

Dual power steering pump bracket:

4409 DUAL PUMP BRACKET, P PUMP & CBR/TC PUMP, TRUCK SPACING

DS DUAL PUMP BRACKET, P PUMP & CBR/TC PUMP, TRUCK SPACING Mounts the stock Truck or F-Body alternator near the stock truck location Mounts the an aftermarket P-pump with remote reservoir or factory style with integral reservoir Includes every thing needed, but

goatbuilt.com

 

[cruisermatt]

my favorite mod for a LS is 20psi of boost from a 78mm turbo

 

[White Stripe]

I also found this high flow water pump, but haven't found any reviews yet.

1669 1996-2006 LS Motor high flow water pump with machined insert

Flowkooler pump 1669 for the LS motor has a CNC machined billet impeller designed with an increased vane count and a reduced plate-to-impeller clearance to achieve greater flow rates, higher head pressure and a more efficient flow than other OEM water pumps. Type II Class II military grade...

flowkoolerwaterpumps.com

 

[White Stripe]

my favorite mod for a LS is 20psi of boost from a 78mm turbo

Hey man hope your doing well and your shop is going good.

 

[BILT4ME]

Any mods for engine mounts that are model-specific such as for Land Cruiser or other makes and models?

Wiring harnesses to adapt?

 

[White Stripe]

Any mods for engine mounts that are model-specific such as for Land Cruiser or other makes and models?

Wiring harnesses to adapt?

There are several motor mount kits. Advance adapter makes a set and several cruiser shops make kits. Wiring gets tricky due to all the variables. A bare bones LS swap takes shockingly few electrical connections to get on the road. I think like 7 wires maybe? There are many generic Wiring kits too.

 

[White Stripe]

Black Mountain Precision

Installed cog belt drive kit. Personally I would like to try a cog drive system.

 

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GM Gen IV VVT Dyno Data

Since its release, the benefits of GM Gen IV Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology have been unknown to the performance aftermarket. Mast Motorsports recently conducted testing during the development of our L92 turnkey crate engine package to determine the performance gains of the GM Gen IV cam...

www.pro-touring.com

Here is some data of the benefits of having vvt. The vvt adds about 40ftlbs of torque at around 2000rpm-important for towing. Keep in mind vvt can be added to a gen3 motor afaik. Some of the wiring will need to be switched around.

 

[White Stripe]

Steam port threaded fittings to route steam ports as you please:

LS Coolant Crossover 1/8 Adapter Horizontal Outlet - LS1 Swap by LSX Innovations

Ls Coolant crossover adapters 1/8 NPT

lsxinnovations.com

 

[peesalot]

Sweet, love it, thanks for the effort. I thought the cog drive was for blowers and/or superchargers. Why go cog drive otherwise ?

 

[White Stripe]

Sweet, love it, thanks for the effort. I thought the cog drive was for blowers and/or superchargers. Why go cog drive otherwise ?

Well as you mentioned it would be great if you add a supercharger. Otherwise the benefit I guess would be no slip on the accessories.

 

[White Stripe]

Here is another mod:

2001-2010 GM Engine Cooling Fan Blade 15010202 | GMPartsDirect.com

2001-2010 GM part # 15010202 - Engine Cooling Fan Blade

www.gmpartsdirect.com

It's a duramax fan blade. It's 21" in diameter and said to cool better.

Here is a nice set of trunnion arms made by melling:
Mr1341 by melling

MELLING MR1341 Rocker Arm | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com