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Jsmith.x · 03-31-2016, 09:48 AM

Alright guys, I got offered a good offer of a s13 coupe + cash for my car.

How much is the LS swap into a s13? I have a block already, all taken apart. And I'm looking at kits other than sikky because close 4K+ just for a swap kit is insane.

Let me know for you guys personal experience and how much it was. I still need to buy all the pieces for the LS. I just have the block, oem pistons, rods.

Thank you!

I can look into other swaps too but the LS seems the most economical/ power to money output seems the most worthwhile

tuzzio · 03-31-2016, 09:54 AM

Honestly, You're looking at 3-5k either way you look at it. Stuff adds up man, by the time you figure out your fuel system and engine management. Its not cheap.

Also, there was a thread on this recently.

2muchboost · 03-31-2016, 10:10 AM

The swap cost will depend on a lot of factors including how much work you can do yourself, what transmission and parts you choose, what heads you choose to go with etc.

I am pretty sure someone people have put the swap cost at a range of $6-10k on average. I know a few people who have gone forced induction with the LSx and the cost increases into the $14-18k range.

Figure out what your goal is and what the car will be used for. This will give you a good starting point to begin brainstorming cost.

Jsmith.x · 03-31-2016, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuzzio

Honestly, You're looking at 3-5k either way you look at it. Stuff adds up man, by the time you figure out your fuel system and engine management. Its not cheap.

Also, there was a thread on this recently.

It was probably my thread from 2 weeks back. But I'm getting offered 9k + the shell with coils for my car. The car isn't banged up, just needs a new paint job as its old man tan with some sun spots. I'm just seeing how much the swap will actually cost me

KAT-PWR · 03-31-2016, 11:22 AM

I would say at least 5k for a base swap, minimal frills.

I think my friends t56/ls1 cam'd vette swap ran him about 10k

tuzzio · 03-31-2016, 11:28 AM

Bottom line with any swap: Enough to fucking hate your life.

Nicelyphe · 03-31-2016, 11:32 AM

I'd say 6-10k, the little stuff adds up without even noticing. Before you know it you need this then that.

turbo2nr · 03-31-2016, 11:44 AM

NiSilS14 · 03-31-2016, 12:08 PM

Turbo2nr, That's probably accurate.

Stayabovethelaw · 03-31-2016, 12:14 PM

I've personally done it on my car, didn't cheap out on anything and used nothing but the best parts. it put me in the 20k price range after everything is said n done. heres a link 2 my build thread I'm a shitty updater on the thread tho. but if u don't skimp out anywhere and do a good job it'll last you forever. i have my 4th season on my Ls setup with nothing but oil/plug changes and I LOVE IT

http://silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5165

kashira kureijii · 03-31-2016, 02:40 PM

LSx=the devil

That is all

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bigboss · 04-01-2016, 06:47 PM

I'm at roughly 6k right now with my S13 and I'm not even buying unnecessary things. I have basically the driveshaft and wiring left

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03-31-2016, 09:48 AM	#1
Jsmith.x Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	V8 Swap cost Alright guys, I got offered a good offer of a s13 coupe + cash for my car. How much is the LS swap into a s13? I have a block already, all taken apart. And I'm looking at kits other than sikky because close 4K+ just for a swap kit is insane. Let me know for you guys personal experience and how much it was. I still need to buy all the pieces for the LS. I just have the block, oem pistons, rods. Thank you! I can look into other swaps too but the LS seems the most economical/ power to money output seems the most worthwhile

03-31-2016, 11:22 AM	#5
KAT-PWR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 2,040 Trader Rating: (11) Rides Gallery: KAT-PWR Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I would say at least 5k for a base swap, minimal frills. I think my friends t56/ls1 cam'd vette swap ran him about 10k __________________ MRP Manufacturing

03-31-2016, 11:44 AM	#8
turbo2nr Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: queens NYC Age: 39 Posts: 2,561 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	__________________ s14 kouki ka-t

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Stayabovethelaw Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn Age: 37 Posts: 1,877 Trader Rating: (59) Rides Gallery: Stayabovethelaw Feedback Score: 59 reviews	I've personally done it on my car, didn't cheap out on anything and used nothing but the best parts. it put me in the 20k price range after everything is said n done. heres a link 2 my build thread I'm a shitty updater on the thread tho. but if u don't skimp out anywhere and do a good job it'll last you forever. i have my 4th season on my Ls setup with nothing but oil/plug changes and I LOVE IT http://silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5165 __________________ INSTAGRAM ------->>>> @StayAboveTheLaw <<<<--------

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03-31-2016, 09:54 AM	#2
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,649 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Honestly, You're looking at 3-5k either way you look at it. Stuff adds up man, by the time you figure out your fuel system and engine management. Its not cheap. Also, there was a thread on this recently.

03-31-2016, 10:10 AM	#3
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 41 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	The swap cost will depend on a lot of factors including how much work you can do yourself, what transmission and parts you choose, what heads you choose to go with etc. I am pretty sure someone people have put the swap cost at a range of $6-10k on average. I know a few people who have gone forced induction with the LSx and the cost increases into the $14-18k range. Figure out what your goal is and what the car will be used for. This will give you a good starting point to begin brainstorming cost.

03-31-2016, 11:28 AM	#6
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,649 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Bottom line with any swap: Enough to fucking hate your life.

03-31-2016, 11:32 AM	#7
Nicelyphe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I'd say 6-10k, the little stuff adds up without even noticing. Before you know it you need this then that.

03-31-2016, 12:08 PM	#9
NiSilS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 569 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Turbo2nr, That's probably accurate.

04-01-2016, 06:47 PM	#12
bigboss Join Date: May 2012 Location: syracuse ny Age: 34 Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm at roughly 6k right now with my S13 and I'm not even buying unnecessary things. I have basically the driveshaft and wiring left Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk