LS Swaps Are Harder Than You Think, and Here's Why

My 240sx engine swap is finally complete with an LS1 out of a F-Body Camaro. Now that it's all over, I reflect on how this swap is not as easy as everyone makes it out to be.
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[@EatSleepDrive]

I just wanted to share my experience with you guys after completing my 240LS. I don't want to discourage you guys from trying this because in the end it's definitely worth it, but you all should know a few details that most people don't tell you when starting something like this. Stay tuned for more v8 240sx goodness.

[@Adam39393]

Don't lie, you loved rear bushing night

[@MrGetmoney84]

You have gained yourself a subscriber

[@chevyboy4976]

Sounds like shit sounds a 4 banger

[@youngpolli8876]

EatSleepDrive thats the corvette life

[@davec5613]

Well this is the first time I ever heard of and LS being put into a 240SX. Holy crap that thing must be a BLAST to drive! Stumbled into this while looking for Billy Idol videos. '02 Z28 LS1 here. Take care!

[@lookItsJayden]

you seem like a left twix guy and for that i cant trust you

[@judekiv]

Jayden s agreed

[@Johworkhorse]

Haha

[@rickyback3235]

#RightTwixGang

[@justinmartin9368]

😂😂

[@MD-jf7en]

I'm so clueless i had to google "left twix".

[@78heloman]

The title should have been, "why it's hard to do a really good LS swap." Your swap was done beautifully! I've done one, and my goal was not to allow the snowball effect. I had plenty of work to do on the vehicle to get everything set up, and I could later pull the motor for whatever upgrades I want and it wouldn't be nearly as difficult as the initial swap. This is my advice for first time swappers. Don't fear pulling the motor back out, just get it in and running, see what's up, then make changes.

[@joelepack938]

This right here. Everyone pay attention.

[@dawsensmith360]

This is beautiful advice, I was looking to throw an LS in a MK3 Supra

[@SloppyMechanics]

some vehicles have more challenges than others, most of the time the vehicle itself isn't an issue its the people making it hard on themselves. also some people like the idea of a car, or like the idea of a project, and then when its time to lay in a puddle of coolant and turn wrenches, they run out of motivation. having a clear goal in mind and keeping a tight timeline and only buying what you absolutely need are key, also buying the most complete combo for your money will always get you 85% done on the first swing, nickel and dime shit will always drag your project out, kill your momentum and your motivation. i have documented plenty of "easy" ls swaps and changed the combination in most of them a few times while owning them for shits and grins. even going so far as to create spreadsheets with all costs showing no hidden or out of control issues. the platform itself and your goals are going to really dictate alot of the struggles you have real or make believe. obviously ls swapping a ford ranger pickup, or ls swapping a VW beetle have their own challenges and costs.

[@nakternal]

There it is. The blueprint to doing it right. People just get distracted or frustrated or both.

[@Drivewaybuilt]

Wearing flipflops helps too

[@WrechP]

To add to this... The attitude of, "well I might as well do x or y while the engine is out will eat your lunch. It is better to phase projects and enjoy between. I have gotten caught in this one to many times and have nothing to show for it.

[@jasonpearson1555]

Sloppy Mechanics hey man , where are these spread sheets I don’t even know where to begin my research and planning for a bmw e36 swap

[@LandonRoy-cv9rt]

Hell ya brother

[@basedlibertyprime]

So far from my experience swapping a 6.0 ls into my 260z I found that the difficulty of the swap is really dependent on your financial situation.

[@dawsensmith360]

That’s why project cars as a side project are the best thing you can do, throw money at it while you can.

[@mrmidnight32]

So a LS swap is still easy, you just chose to make it more complicated.

[@griffenatekevinbacon]

Lmfao facts

[@namehere3155]

My thoughts exactly. It wasn't just the needs for the swap. There were alot of other things he wanted. Besides just a functioning swap. And we all know you have to make things fit.

[@jsugar72]

he sure did make it complicated huh? But guess what, he'll leave you in the dust. There's people that do complicated stuff, and then theirs people like you that let no good deed go unpunished.

[@vladt5504]

Justin Sugarman 😂 there’s guys that make millions from $500 5.3 junk motors 1 race at a time what’s cheaper do a built motor or buy a junk yard 5.3/4.8 welded waste gate 🤷‍♂️ only need a 1/4 mile pass! So he’s not leaving anyone in dust

[@bassassassin3339]

Because he’s a pussy

[@jhuntosgarage]

"While you're in there " will get you EVERY time! Good job! Sub'd.

[@firework25]

J. Hunto's Garage. Especially the rear main seal

[@brandonlittlejohn8055]

I'm in the process of ls swapping my 350 z and I appreciate your non biased opinion

[@dannypurpz4883]

Brandon Littlejohn how’s that going for you man? I’m literally about to do the same thing

[@Onhaey]

The small stuff seriously nickel and dimes you. And even if it’s advertised as a “kit” there is always always modification needed. Nothing is ever a true bolt on

[@Bennett8187]

Akizzem speed parts only fit in the boxes they came in.

[@dominickstellato4076]

Ben Lauderdale so fucking true dude

[@dickmick5517]

I just spent over $100 on fitting and plastic hose to connect the fuel pump to the fuel rail. The intake piping can be expensive; Chevrolet Performance Air Intake Kits 19301246 at Summit is $420.00. The list goes on.

[@biker1007]

@@dickmick5517 you did things the expensive way

[@em1si]

You should have given the disclaimer... the swap is super easy if you want to cut corners and have everything half assed... I just finished my LS 402 swap into my s14 yesterday. Haven’t cranked it yet because I think I have the fuel lines crossed.. The “snowball” effect is SO TRUE!

[@EatSleepDrive]

Very true. A big block in a S14 sounds badass!

[@robertthomas2942]

Nice job, but you're not entirely correct. You should have said LS swaps can be difficult in small vehicles. There are many LS swaps that are dead simple. Putting an LS is just about ANY vehicle that had a V8 to begin with is much easier. Putting an LS in an older, V8 equipped GM vehicle is ridiculously easy. Putting an LS in a Fiat, probably not so much.

[@EatSleepDrive]

Fair point.

[@fransiscoh9450]

Im thinking about ls swapping a 66 impala would that be challenging and expensive? I dont care about time consuming because time is all i have

[@genericallyaccepted]

@@fransiscoh9450 you have ample room for that swap

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

I hope putting a ls in my 98 S10 isn’t all that difficult I know there is A LOT of aftermarket support for this particular Build so I think I should be okay

[@alexmesina5904]

Thinking about Ls swapping my Ls400, how difficult would that be

[@Wrenchlife604]

"LS swaps are easy" - everyone who hasnt LS swapped a car before.

[@EatSleepDrive]

This guy gets it.

[@feron450]

I have LS swapped a 93 f 150 was rather easy I think it’s all relative to the platform you are swapping stuff into.

[@SloppyMechanics]

"ls swaps are easy" - guy who has ls swapped 40+ vehicles

[@RecklessAndroid33]

Wrench life 604 so you’re saying putting an LS into my Firebird isn’t going to be easy?

[@letheal]

Too true. Anyone who's ever done any car shit period has ran into everything this guy is talking about. The difference is with experience you expect having to fix stupid shit and rework areas.

[@swissarmychainsawadams9541]

Every time there is shot of him getting on it, and he smiles, proves it's well worth it.

[@Boostedlifestyle]

Just Send it Ls swap the world

[@mrreviewsitall7496]

hard, but doable. and so fucking worth it.

[@Aseutester]

Mr Reviews it all; Hear bloody hear!

[@sirnik84]

I've never watched your channel before, but I clicked on the video to see what challenged you had doing your swap. ALL Your points are SO TRUE. My dad and I swapped a Cummins into his old F350. Everyone though it would be a slam dunk with the kit we bought. And the kit was a great help. But it only covered about half the job. It took us about a year of weekends to get it done. Not easy. But well worth it. Great Video, anyone looking to do any swap should watch it. Real life swaps are harder then they look on the internet.

[@omarjimenez9035]

I love your true honesty about this type of build. It’s easier said than done. The spot where your oil filter was rad

[@FarmPrepper1]

Anyone that comes across this video that does not have Pro Gear and space had dam sure better be paying attention. You are 100% spot on about what can happen at home when you THINK u know it all and are ready to go. Nice Video Son...

[@EatSleepDrive]

👍

[@FarmPrepper1]

The Ls. Rebuild/swap. Is not for the squeamish. If I had to choose a swap over rebuild it would be swap. I took on my first La rebuild in my 08 silverado. The Sri k 330hp version. 4 months $5300 and some serious studying. These are a very different animal from old school sbc. Your going to spend $800 on bolts to do it right. Looking forward to your next detailed upload. Stay Blessed

[@andrewsommers8298]

Here's why... It's a different motor lol

[@patriotsriot]

I just swapped an LS into a 1951 Desoto and couldn’t agree more with what you said about EVERYTHING fighting you. Great video!

[@nitemarecustoms2735]

This thing is so clean! Swapping anything has its ups and downs. Looks great. Hard work pays off. Can’t wait to get mine done!!!

[@jamesdavis5782]

All that being said. The look you made when driving it shows that it was priceless. Everything is better with an LS in it

[@leewade6714]

That smile on your face after you said you spend to much money was like its all worth it

[@adamweaver1594]

Going off my last comment, I totally understand what your saying dude. This is a lot more complicated than anything I've done anyway so I can only imagine how much work this is.

[@theq4602]

Thanks for the advice! I've been planning a swap for a 350Z for the last few years and this really helped me see just hoe much work it will take!

[@Labergemusic]

Solid video and very true advice.

[@stevepeters3032]

It may be hard with some aspects, but that's how you learn. A challenge like an LS swap is highly rewarding. Give it a go.

[@alexv.100]

Great job man, great work and way to explain everything that goes into most, not just LS, swaps. Most ppl dont realize what all goes into a swap specially when u want to rebuild everything while its out.

[@HPSFRoadrunner]

Looks well sorted. Congrats and I hope you get 1000's of miles and smiles from her.

[@BadLuckGarage]

You’re 100% correct about the snowball effect. Happens to me every time. With my most recent build I staet d just wanting a stock LS in an old truck. Before it was over with it was cammed and boosted and nitrous. 😂😂😂

[@dimeraider]

I have a '56 Chevy Stepside I plan to add an LS2 or LS3 into and debating whether starting out with a crate motor would be worth it.

[@BadLuckGarage]

I’m more about budget builds and a crate engine by itself would cost more than I have in my whole drivetrain...including the turbo. But if you’ve got the cash then go for it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Burban12]

Bad Luck Garage budget builds are great.

[@BadLuckGarage]

Budget builds are all we do. We old and broke over here. Lol

[@Burban12]

Bad Luck Garage that’s awesome I’m from the other side of the spectrum. Young and broke. My current project is a 2002 suburban I’m building into a tow rig. Hoping too pull 500whp (turboed of course) out of the stock 5.3 short block. I’ve seen people make more power but I want it too be reliable and have turbo noises🤷🏻‍♂️

[@danielbowman4819]

The car sounds good! Your swap looks good!

[@J0rg3cB1]

Thank you so much for reminding me how much time really takes to do anything in a car ., I was about to dive in to a swap with a limited time frame

[@daviddavid5880]

Whoa. You can instantly tell how flipping fast his car is just from the inside shot. Spooky swift and smooth. Nice job.

[@lamarthompkins9929]

Thanks for the information. Thinking about doing the swap myself

[@EatSleepDrive]

Lamar Thompkins I definitely say still do it! This engine is something special and even though it's a TON of work it's worth it in the end.

[@n5yiz]

It's the "Midas touch".....I did that, midas well do that, etc, etc...never ends

[@nottobay6768]

That steering column through the headers actually sounds like something chrysler would do, don't even get me started on how difficult they make servicing those things beyond like an oil change.

[@davidortiz173]

I admire your tenacity and perseverance. I know it's not easy that's why I have to check myself before any big project. New sub for sure!

[@BobbyB910]

When you put a v8 into something that was never designed to have that much weight or a motor that size of course it will be difficult.

[@Dd-uj9tl]

got that right....

[@jerlaine1638]

Refreshing the motor doesn't count. Anyone who puts a used engine in their car withour installing fresh gaskets and new accesories deserves whatever will happen shortly afterwards. That said nice video. You'll also notice the people claiming how easy an ls swap are are also the same people who've never pulled an engine to begin with

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

what if what happens is a speeding tick?

[@elidames6889]

It's hard as hell, but when you giggle just because you hit the gas...man, I'll never forget how good that felt for me.

[@mr.t8624]

Good / true video man .. and your ear to ear smile when driving makes all the struggle worth the fight. Oh and that car sounds great !

[@jjthesavage]

Yep, I'm starting my LQ4 swap into my Jeepster, this could get interesting.

[@ryanr2n2yc]

i politely disagree. when you are doing an ls swap, any reasonable person is already aware of small items such as a cam and supporting mods as well as alternators and water pumps. if you're going LS, you're going big. and hoses? that's your second complaint? that goes back to earlier when you have any engine out, replace everything. an exhaust is not a complaint, there are a million and a half exhaust places around who will make anything you want. i think you need to rethink what "complete" means to you. the car looks amazing though and looks like you did an amazing job. big props to you

[@EatSleepDrive]

My counter to that is look at all the ads where people are selling their unfinished 'projects.' I think a lot of people take these kinds of things on without knowing how much is truly involved. That's all I was trying to say in this video. It's not that it's impossible without proper planning, it's just that most people would underestimate the amount of work. Simply put a majority of people that would say it's easy have never done an engine swap.

[@CanadaBud23]

They're just lazy, end of story. It's not hard, it may be labour intensive but all that stuff is completely expected. Unless you know the history of the engine and comfortable with that going in as is you can save yourself some work. But you should be giving that motor a rebuild regardless if you plan to modify it in any way.

[@W4RY3NTRY]

Exactly bro. No one said it would be easy. It’s an engine swap better yet this engine swap was with an import. To me that sounds super complicated than swapping an ls into a 69 camaro or 85 cutlass but I could be wrong.

[@andrewkennedy9704]

All those csn be said about ANY engine swap.

[@IamJoeTV]

Ryan Robinson 100% agree with you. I LS swapped my truck. Did my research before hand, spent some money and my swap was ez pz.

[@CaliVibe4U]

don't let this guy discourage you, as long you keep making progress . it will get done.

[@zacharykelley359]

Great video. I’m a technician and lots of people don’t realize how many different parts you need to put an engine where it wasn’t intended to go.

[@papabeargarage]

That last pull sounded sooo sexy. Love that Corvette sound.

[@richarddoire2872]

Thanks for the heads up! Your car looks awesome

[@tedtolentino4955]

Good job on spelling out some of the pitfalls in swapping any engine into any vehicle, in general. I think your first point was the most educational, the "snow balling" effect, which will cost the project much more than first planned. Keep up the good work. Enjoyed the video.

[@smedlock]

Finally some truth. I am almost complete with my swap. Putting a 5.3 in my 96 suburban. Way over time and budget. It took a lot more work than was claimed by so many that had done similar swaps. I did it on my gravel unlevel driveway.

[@toxicmongoose7061]

hahahaha... I did a vlog on Rabbit holes.. I find this more car related in general but man your right about how I got this off its just x amount less if i do y now vs later. I tried to minimize down time by having fuel pump installed and my tomei 2way installed before I even touched the KA to pull out. I also HIGHLY recommend ordering all your parts that you can think of first... BUT like you said.. other things pop up here and there. For me so far, its really only been the shifter. This weekend my engine has oil pressure and did the first start up. rev'd up and was super smooth for the 5 sec I ran it. went to the auto parts to buy radiator lines heater hoses etc and left with just the hoses running up to 80 bucks. Trying to get the best preform as I can. the passenger side of the engine bay is starting to get really busy.. haha. I still have so many videos to push out on my swap as well.

[@EatSleepDrive]

Congrats on getting it fired up! I know what you mean about the passenger side of the engine bay, mine is fairly cluttered as well which makes it a pain in the ass to work on.

[@LuvDoc-tk7tx]

I’ve got aspirations for a z31 last swap so this was very informative

[@leopelayo3716]

Thanks for the info my friend who drifts has done multiple times and he is helping me!!

[@jackkelley4539]

I always laughed when people at UTI would say, "Oh just swap this or that". Everyone over simplifies engine swaps.

[@jjones2509]

You could buy a c5 2001-2004 if your looking for a lightweight LS powered vehicle. It's cheaper than a swap if you have to pay for labor.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

yep. I was thinking of the swap for my Miata and have concluded a c5 would just be better.

[@johnmiller9219]

Half of what you discussed were sorting out your LS before installing it. If you start with a good running (or new) LS you don't mess with gaskets, cams or crossthreads.

[@ODRModurol]

What an excellent noise, good job 👍

[@AdrenalineJunky17]

Very nice car and looks like you did a great job on the swap man. But I have to say, every single point you've made pertains to any swap project. Whether its JZ, VG, LS, whatever it is. If its a used engine you will be a lucky bastard to not find problems. You'll have to have things custom made, especially exhaust and hoses. And the snowball effect of performance upgrades goes for any engine that is out of the car. Also accessories like alternators and starters should be replaced on any used engine unless you know where it came from and they've been replaced recently. And for the space in the engine bay, if you put long tube headers on a C5 corvette, that steering column is so close that for most brands you have to put an indentation in the header for the column to have clearance. It isn't much different from the car it came out of.

[@grahamstrouse1165]

My working theory is that LS Swap enthusiasm is partly a carryover from hot rodders who’ve been stuffing small block Chevys into everything under the sun since the late 1950s. As engine swaps got, the SBC swap IS legit one of the simplest & most cost effective ways to get more power into old iron. It’s a great engine, it’s simple, been around forever & has tons of OEM and aftermarket support. The LS is also a great engine (and it is also well-supported) but LS swaps are a lot more difficult, expensive & require substantially more knowledge than SBC swaps. LS swaps can be awesome, but they’re orders of magnitude more complicated than the kind of engine swaps old school gear heads are accustomed to.

[@Joeshomegarage]

Beautiful car man! I almost did the swap on my 05 G35 coupe but realized the cost and time didn't make sense when I already had a SC LS car. 240 is on the bucket list though.

[@EatSleepDrive]

Thanks man! I imagine doing this on a G35 or 350z would be a little more expensive just because it's a bit less common.

[@TheprodigyTrickShot]

Boosted GTO did you end up with a 240 yet

[@SonOfAHerbert]

EatSleepDrive thinking about it now because my engine needs to be replaced

[@Absolute_Unit135]

This is so clean, I love it

[@GregoryBrettin]

100% correct. "While I'm in here" got me on my swap... everything was done. Makes it ridiculously expensive. It just is what it is.

[@adamm2716]

it's not called bashing.. it's called "gentle persuasion"

[@freedomrider266]

Or, he simply John Bonham'd the trans tunnel...

[@codyyellott117]

I’m glad my 97 Silverado only took 3 weekends to do 😂

[@ncmike15]

Awesome videos! Just found out that I'm in your area (Cincy) and work with your mother-in-law, such a small world!!

[@joshhoward8161]

I’m doing a LS swap into a 89 Cressida and it’s been a pain in the ass 🇦🇺

[@95Sn95]

Good job on the car, i think it is a sweet car it looks like a European gt car, i actually did not reconize it ss a 240. The wheels are key, they look sporty but classy not turnerish at all which i dont like tuners. I also love seeing the involuntary smile when u get on the gas.i bet when you give her the gas You cudnt keep a straight face if u had too! Thats what its all about. 4 thumbs up!

[@EatSleepDrive]

Thanks man! I agree. It's all about fun.

[@ryanbennett7106]

Ls swaps are pretty easy I’m 18 and did it

[@dylan4972]

Ryan Bennett nice one! I started swapping engines at about 15, easy but time consuming and most of my swaps are not offered in complete kits or any kits, doing the wiring for aftermarket ECUs is such a pain.

[@TTURBOVOLVO]

On what cars? And what did it cost?

[@dylan4972]

TIM VK 1/2 Commodore, MK5 Cortina, were the LS1 swaps cost well it was 13 years ago so not relevant now around 3-5 k each. My 2GR FE swap is up around the 64k mark now but I dont have much time to do the work myself. (Nzd)

[@TTURBOVOLVO]

ai

[@michaelmontgomery2446]

Ryan Bennett I started one when I was 14 after I got my first job and was done by the time I was 16

[@Twan013]

Just came across this video, considering building an exocet with an LS in it. I must say, hearing that car purr is simply eargasmic.

[@adamm7678]

Good Job! Very clean looking install.

[@mariocastro581]

Can you do a video on how you wired the ls to the 240! Please!🙏

[@EatSleepDrive]

I could but it would be very short. I phoned www.wiringspecialties.com/ and they hooked me up with a custom harness. It was money well spent in my opinion because I had no interest in trying to figure all that out.

[@toddadams5010]

What?!?! A chevy into Nissan swap isn't going to be all cupcakes and rainbows?!?...well fuck that guess I'll get a mustang

[@JT-yz4rj]

Import guys: "American cars are shit" Also import guys: "the first thing I'm going to do with my import is swap in a General Motors, American as hell, Chevrolet LS1"

[@MylesKillis]

@@JT-yz4rj chassi and generally

[@titanninjawarrior]

Wow, 4:00 to 5:25 was super informative. You have great content and excellent video quality. Keep it up!

[@sandyrandall7341]

I have to commend you to take an LS Engine and stuff it into a car that was not supposed to have an LS. Kudos to you! I hope you have many years of fun with this project. Good Job! Sounds great and looks like you have fun in it.

[@Pube83]

Hey there, just subbed after the 997 video and looking through your vids. Sweet rides. what LS is this? what do you think the car will run 0-60 and 1/4 since it seems to hook up so well?

[@EatSleepDrive]

Thanks for subscribing! This is an LS1. Honestly not sure on 0-60 but it should run 12's with decent tires(has crap tires on now that came with the car). I plan to go to the drag strip in the spring to find out.

[@LooseFalcon]

What's the wheel and tire setup? I picked up a set of RPF1s for my S14 recently, and I'm trying to decide on tires. I'd like to do 275s square, but the offset will have to be JUST right in order to work.

[@adamgasiewski7561]

loving the hot air intake literally touching the radiator lollll

[@doihavetohaveahandle]

I dont think he had any other option without cutting up the front end.

[@salvadordollyparton666]

Didn't stop him from bashing in the trans tunnel, might as well cut some shit. And ya probably could do somethin, may not be worth the effort and could always be done later. But where there's a will, there's a way. You just have to wanna do it right.

[@sweatlodgegarage8195]

i hear ya dude, goes for many other motor swaps too with lots of kits available, when i swapped a boss 302 into my 92 Ranger, the swap headers from headman headers were very compact but i still had to cut a small bit off the frame, modify the steering box location and piss around with the trans tunnel.

[@LateNightGamingClips]

You didn't quite pick the best car for it, but it's still awesome man good work

[@TheGoFastGarage]

The best part about an LS Swap is the hurt feeling when I lift the hood of my old Ford. Oh yah, and it really is an easy swap.

[@meanman6992]

The kit you're talking about... man sounds like your whining. I doubt anyone swaps any engine in any car and expects there to be a bolt on exhaust and plumbing.

[@jasonmiller7187]

Mean Man well you sure in the hell Google and hope you can find what you need has been designed don't ya? Cuz at one point everything for these swaps didn't exist at all and now a bunch of stuff does for different swaps . so from what this guy says exhaust doesn't exist pre fabbed , maybe next year summit will be selling the exhaust for this swap. Not sure how the hell this guy was whining, he just informed me of some shit I didn't need to know but maybe helped someone else. Fuck maybe now he'll be the one to make a way more in-depth DVD . lol. At least he did it. His shit is beautiful. Where's your swap? I'm gonna guess you haven't done one, kind of eliminates your right to. comment negatively.

[@b15cowboy75]

Mean Man fr i was I'm expecting for all that stuff to not be included. As long I get the mounts to bolt the engine in I'm good

[@mightymoto1415]

But there ARE bolt on exhaust(ish) for 240s. Any exhaust guy can mate up your piping for the cheap.

[@Joel.Invictus]

I was thoroughly against doing an LS swap for the very reasons you pointed out. That is UNTIL the 9:51 mark. Now I'm persuaded to do the swap...in my Prius!

[@zmohan69]

I've done a few. It's not bad at all if u keep it simple and know what u have to get and do.

[@betterthenyou99]

So fucking clean! And controversial thought, but what a fucking sleeper!

[@jasongrinnell1986]

betterthenyou99 until he cranks it up.

[@bandogshepherdingiskz7417]

So much true!!!!!just get kit for it and end up spending 20k 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@synesthesia2699]

I know its not easy, but look how much fun you're having while driving!

[@Oldguynotbald]

Great job! And fantastic information. I am investigating doing one in my Jeep XJ Cherokee. To your point, lots of “bit’s” of information out there. But nothing complete. I am OCD, so I like to know everything I am facing.. So I guess more studies need to be done on my part. You just confirmed my fears going into it..lol

[@muscleflab]

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[@EatSleepDrive]

Thanks man, I'll check it out.

[@muscleflab]

EatSleepDrive thanks, appreciate that.

[@EatSleepDrive]

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[@muscleflab]

EatSleepDrive oh sure sorry. It's [e-mail]

[@sctrep]

Lol. It definitely not easy if you have zero experience. ALL of that "snowball" stuff was caused by poor planning. Plan and knock it out in a week tops. I swapped a 240 before there were kits and did it in 3weeks. It's ok that it took you longer but don't make lame excuses.

[@alexv.100]

Region Thr33 Garage yeah that snowball stuff is definitely because of no planning.. But thats what happens when u dive head first into a swap. BUT,its also a great learning experience. Great job!

[@dickmick5517]

How do you plan for everything? The Helicoil that you don't have. A purchased part that doesn't fit as advertised! Are you that good, if so I will give you a job?

[@salvadordollyparton666]

Dick Mick I'm gonna plan on freshening up an engine i want to make power out of, and a v8 going in a small light car is a waste of time with an open rear end. Same with a bigger cam or other upgrades. Just common sense, to those of us who've actually turned wrenches our whole lives anyway, can't really speak for those who haven't. And if EVERY 20 or 30 minute job takes you 3 or 4 hours like he said, I'm guessing he may have cross threaded it himself. And duh, you're gonna need an exhaust. I've NEVER bought an exhaust system, and only had one done for me which was when i was 16 and didn't like how they did it so made my own from then on. Not that difficult if you practice. And if he's actually running to the hardware store for "parts", theres another flag. Point being, if you use your brain just a little you can map all this stuff out fairly easily beforehand. Kits for whatever should tell you what they come with, then you can pretty easily figure out what else you need. Of course you can't plan for every little thing all the time, but if you do just dive in and decide to throw an american v8 in place of a japanese 4 cylinder without any real thought to how its gonna work, yeah you'll end up with a lot of problems in your way. Anybody who thinks somethin like this is just bolt up paint by number kinda deal and actually work properly needs their head examined.

[@buoyancydensity]

Thank for the video great work mate!!!

[@peterharvey3451]

I hear your pain, son and father doing an LS1 into an 1989 Nissan GQPatrol in Australia and the extra work outside the the adapter parts is doing our heads in. We are learning but has slowed us down in both time and bank account.

[@jhernandez4636]

After the first couple minutes I got annoyed on what you’re complaining about.

[@Joel.Invictus]

🤣

[@utahcountypicazospage5412]

just buy a catfish ls1 and vuala done And lots of money for turbo ,supercharger ,cam or nitrous

[@marcellowheeler88]

Utah county Picazo's page 5.7 ls1s aren't cheap at all. Better off with a 5.3 then use the extra 2500 to rebuild and goodies.

[@michaelmontgomery2446]

Marcello Wheeler LS1 f-body's are cheap, most between 5-8K and they come with a LS1

[@javontaadams2986]

I have to paint one of my car black because of you! Clean car!

[@G.J.G.P.]

Nice video bro. I can completly understand you. Ive done a rb26dett swap into my s13 with similar issues from header to snowball and lots of customizing. And even similar circunstances. Besides of welding milling and turning ive done everything by my own in my garage.

[@cesarmastrangelo538]

Why LS omg 😒

[@alibobobaba1337]

Because they are cheap to make a shit ton of power compared to other engines but don't sacrifice quality because they will take a lot of abuse. There's a reason why so many people do it, not just because it's an LS.

[@alexv.100]

Why not

[@eaglefat9398]

because its weighs 175lbs less then a 2jz, its more compact, it will make 500hp with just a $500 cam upgrade , no boost needed so its way simpler and cheaper and therefor more reliable and because a coyote wont fit.

[@waterloo123100]

alibobo baba A ls1 can barely hold 500hp stock. So many better power plants then a ls.

[@berzerkrobot]

To pile on what others are saying because its one of the best engines ever - cheap, powerful, reliable and abundant, with massive parts ecosystem and knowledge base.

[@83RBurke]

Kudos man, Car is gorgeous

[@timpflo]

It looks great good job

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

Hey sir nice post. Back in the day, when swaps we're easy their was always something that was different or just didn't fit the car, the engine ect. just changing the engine

[@mdoe8]

The snowball effect is real. It’s been s lot of work for me, though my project has a bit more to it

[@CaptianAwesome20]

Good job on getting your swap done. I think one thing that a lot of younger people are not doing is talking to people who know their shit. You can’t watch KZbin videos and read blogs to learn how to do a swap. Call people that know what they are doing, call shops, invite people over. A case of beer and pizza can get 3 friends over working all day. That’s 32 man hours right there.

[@cripto626]

Love this car man 🤘 great vid

[@christophertomes6777]

even sr20 swaps are a pain in the butt doing the routing and planning for vaccum and coolant. and it came in the car