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L99CAMA2011 · 03-01-2015, 03:40 PM

Hey guys I just saw this on Jegs web site and was wondering. How possible would it be to be one of the first to try to install one of these new bad boys in my Gen 5 engine bay? Jegs price $8,987.99. One thing though, I don't have electric power assist. Oh boy.

Tannerl22 · 03-01-2015, 03:50 PM

Anything is possible with money

Destructo09 · 03-01-2015, 06:58 PM

The oil cooler looks to be different, and the exhaust manifolds won't bolt up.

For power steering it's going to be a question of whether the brackets for the pump will bolt up, i'm betting they might, so power steering may not be an issue.

You'll also need the engine control unit for that motor, and who knows whether it will work with the BCM also.

Let me know how it goes, so that way if I blow my LS3 i'll have options, lol.

On the flip side, I think I would prefer to just stick with the LS3, it doesn't have any of the cylinder deactivation or VVT. I like the follow the K.I.S.S principle.

joelster · 03-01-2015, 07:11 PM

After the initial cost of the engine, figure in at least $5k for exhaust, engine mounts, computer, cooling mods, accessory mods, etc, etc.

All for 30hp

62nalide · 03-01-2015, 07:23 PM

It can be done but it won't be cheap, if I had the budget I'd get me a used one vs new.

Destructo09 · 03-01-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by joelster

After the initial cost of the engine, figure in at least $5k for exhaust, engine mounts, computer, cooling mods, accessory mods, etc, etc.

All for 30hp

Yeah, I don't think there's really any major benefit of the LS3 to justify the effort and expense. Unless of course you just have a lot of extra money and free time.

L99CAMA2011 · 03-01-2015, 07:44 PM

This is mostly a feeler though. It's where the power is at certain points in the power band that makes a difference over the LS3 not just the 30hp. But yes cylinder deactivation is a big no no for me, I forgot about that.

LTRS777 · 03-02-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by joelster

After the initial cost of the engine, figure in at least $5k for exhaust, engine mounts, computer, cooling mods, accessory mods, etc, etc.

All for 30hp

Exactly what I was thinking... why not just go all out with a block designed specifically for performance if you're willing to replace/convert your entire engine?

Rumbumbees$ponsor · 03-02-2015, 12:27 PM

does the motor have forged internals or something..

EFI · 03-02-2015, 12:53 PM

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This is mostly a feeler though. It's where the power is at certain points in the power band that makes a difference over the LS3 not just the 30hp.

You can buy mods for your engine that will make more power EVERYWHERE than the LT1. For about 1/5th of the price.

L99CAMA2011 · 03-02-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumbumbees$ponsor

does the motor have forged internals or something..

Crankshaft:

Forged steel, Connecting Rods:

Forged powdered metal

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Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	The oil cooler looks to be different, and the exhaust manifolds won't bolt up. For power steering it's going to be a question of whether the brackets for the pump will bolt up, i'm betting they might, so power steering may not be an issue. You'll also need the engine control unit for that motor, and who knows whether it will work with the BCM also. Let me know how it goes, so that way if I blow my LS3 i'll have options, lol. On the flip side, I think I would prefer to just stick with the LS3, it doesn't have any of the cylinder deactivation or VVT. I like the follow the K.I.S.S principle. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

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joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,288	After the initial cost of the engine, figure in at least $5k for exhaust, engine mounts, computer, cooling mods, accessory mods, etc, etc. All for 30hp __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

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03-01-2015, 07:44 PM	#7
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	This is mostly a feeler though. It's where the power is at certain points in the power band that makes a difference over the LS3 not just the 30hp. But yes cylinder deactivation is a big no no for me, I forgot about that.