Build LS2 L76 V8 and 6L80E Swap in 1997 40th FJ80

[jwdodd1]

Ok, set up an album on photobucket with a photo to get the ball rolling. Here is the link.

http://photobucket.com/albums/u389/jwdodd1

I will add more pics soon.

 

[Arya Ebrahimi]

Guess I won't be the first to put a 6.2/6L80 in an 80

Looking forward to seeing more pics! Where in NOVA are you? I'd love to check this thing out in person. I live in MD, but work in Arlington.

 

[jwdodd1]

Winchester. Would love to show her off sometime. Just let me know if you are ever this way.

 

[Tapage]

will help with pics ...

 

[warpdriv]

Welcome the the Mud Vortec Clan!

 

[rockrod]

I don't know how the OP stifles the sinister laugh when driving that beast around. Superbad.

 

[jwdodd1]

will help with pics ...

Thanks.

 

[jwdodd1]

I don't know how the OP stifles the sinister laugh when driving that beast around. Superbad.

wha ha ha ha ha ha!!! Indeed!

 

[Flank]

OK, so the LS2 vs LS3 thing just got me... I know crap about Chevy motors, so i Googled it... All the Corvette guys love the LS2, and extol it's virtues, but say that the LS3 is a genuine generational step up and (I quote) is THE hot motor of the future.

Oh, and it's a 6.2 liter. Damn. You are going to love this cruiser, I imagine. Your first post was quite...Casual about the swap, so how about some details?
-Want to hear about what works, what needs work
- any gauge switch outs or using OEM gauges?
-Ballpark cost for the conversion, including the LS3
-What was done to mate to the transfer case, or was that swapped.
-will you be running full or P/T 4WD?

Sorry for inundating you with ?s, but this is a cool project.

 

[kilrspd]

OK, so the LS2 vs LS3 thing just got me... I know crap about Chevy motors, so i Googled it... All the Corvette guys love the LS2, and extol it's virtues, but say that the LS3 is a genuine generational step up and (I quote) is THE hot motor of the future.

Oh, and it's a 6.2 liter. Damn. You are going to love this cruiser, I imagine. Your first post was quite...Casual about the swap, so how about some details?
-Want to hear about what works, what needs work
- any gauge switch outs or using OEM gauges?
-Ballpark cost for the conversion, including the LS3
-What was done to mate to the transfer case, or was that swapped.
-will you be running full or P/T 4WD?

Sorry for inundating you with ?s, but this is a cool project.

x2 :}

 

[Slowerthanu]

I have a G8 GXP with a 6 speed manual. It's a great motor but no real low end (with stock cam) the mid range is incredible though. With that cam, intake and a decent exhaust and a good tune you are at 440-450 crank HP.

 

[RockJock82]

Let me tell you why you wasted your money and should have kept the 1FZ and turbo'd it..... JK... HAHAHA!

 

[warpdriv]

Every is no replacement for displacement!

Sent from my DroidCruiser

 

[FastCarGuy]

Subscribed!!!! WOW!

 

[jwdodd1]

Let me tell you why you wasted your money and should have kept the 1FZ and turbo'd it..... JK... HAHAHA!

I'm sure there are some nice tubo'd 80s out there... In my rear view!! Lol.

 

[jwdodd1]

I'm sure there are some nice tubo'd 80s out there... In my rear view!! Lol.

Guess that's funnier if I spell it right... Turbo'd... JK

 

[NorCal Cruiser]

I'm sure there are some nice tubo'd 80s out there... In my rear view!! Lol.

There are quite a few tubby, "tubo'd" 80s.

 

[dimkaPDX]

Welcome to the forum and the bowtie V8 club. I did the conversion about two years ago, and could not be happier. While mine is not quite the LS3, I am perfectly happy with the power for the LQ9 (truck version with the LS2). I have talked to a lot of guys about this, and if you are feeling low on torque, I you can always swap in a truck intake for a noticable increase.

Here is (blair witch-like production) video I made after I finished the conversion.
Audi A4 :: LQ9Swap.mp4 video by dimasokolov - Photobucket

Best of luck with the project and let me know if you run into any issues. Between everyone in this community, there are endless answers.

 

[jwdodd1]

Welcome to the forum and the bowtie V8 club. I did the conversion about two years ago, and could not be happier. While mine is not quite the LS3, I am perfectly happy with the power for the LQ9 (truck version with the LS2). I have talked to a lot of guys about this, and if you are feeling low on torque, I you can always swap in a truck intake for a noticable increase.

Here is (blair witch-like production) video I made after I finished the conversion.
Audi A4 :: LQ9Swap.mp4 video by dimasokolov - Photobucket

Best of luck with the project and let me know if you run into any issues. Between everyone in this community, there are endless answers.

Thanks! I will definitely keep that in mind. Sweet rig you have! I actually googled V8 swaps prior to doing mine (and joining ih8mud) and your video came up. It was one of the things that inspired my build! Nice work!!!

 

[dimkaPDX]

Thanks! I will definitely keep that in mind. Sweet rig you have! I actually googled V8 swaps prior to doing mine (and joining ih8mud) and your video came up. It was one of the things that inspired my build! Nice work!!!

Thanks! I'll tell you what...just keep in mind the fuel economy. I swapped mine expecting vast improvement, but I average 11-12 MPG in the city...maybe 16 on the freeway going long distances. Maybe you'll do much better with the fuel/cylinder management technology.