Ok, so I've been contemplating getting a new ride(was stuck between the new camaro, challenger, or cts-v), but came to the conclusion that I wold rather freshen up the old SS with a new motor to avoid payments for 5 years and because I love the damn thing.
As she sits, she has just over 181k miles on it and has been giving me small problems here and there lately. I am thinking of going the LS? route for the reliability and performance/aftermarket.
I know I know, READ THE STICKY! Well, I did... and some parts of it confuse me.cwm3 I don't really understand all the different engines listed in that thread, LS-, LQ-, whatever.
The car will be my daily driver, but I want it to haul some a**. Maybe somewhere in the 400-450ish RWHP when completely finished? Will be doing most if not all the work myself.
So, my question is, what is the best engine to use? Where can I get a good deal on one (new or with low low miles), what all do I have to swap in with it?(PCM, any hard parts)
Any input is appreciated and guys who have done it themselves please chime in with the problems you had during the swap, how long it took, any custom fabricating necessary, what setup you used, etc. I appreciate it guys and this is going to help me decide if I keep the beast or not.
P.S. I will most likely be swapping in a T-56 along with this LS.
As she sits, she has just over 181k miles on it and has been giving me small problems here and there lately. I am thinking of going the LS? route for the reliability and performance/aftermarket.
I know I know, READ THE STICKY! Well, I did... and some parts of it confuse me.cwm3 I don't really understand all the different engines listed in that thread, LS-, LQ-, whatever.
The car will be my daily driver, but I want it to haul some a**. Maybe somewhere in the 400-450ish RWHP when completely finished? Will be doing most if not all the work myself.
So, my question is, what is the best engine to use? Where can I get a good deal on one (new or with low low miles), what all do I have to swap in with it?(PCM, any hard parts)
Any input is appreciated and guys who have done it themselves please chime in with the problems you had during the swap, how long it took, any custom fabricating necessary, what setup you used, etc. I appreciate it guys and this is going to help me decide if I keep the beast or not.
P.S. I will most likely be swapping in a T-56 along with this LS.