LSX swap...questions - Page 2

DolSVT00 · 12-21-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SMKN99

thats what i was thinkin. lkq has one i saw that had low miles last week when i was there.

idk im gonna check out the heads a lil more tonight and see how bad they really are, last night i was tired and immediately passed out after i pulled my heads off lol

Miles dont matter, those 5.4's will last 800,000 miles with the pistons and rings thats in them, their Mahle same as the GT 500's. Its the rods that are the weak link in those motors and its after about 600 to the crank that their on the edge.

blubyu87gt · 12-21-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SMKN99

i did find a complete swap with 03 cobra heads that included a new lfp intercooler, lower intake, harness and all for $1800

If I remember correctly the (I am sure several people on here will know) but most the 03 C-heads had like 4 threads for the spark plugs and the driver side head had a recall (blue stripe on the head meant it was serviced?) For cooling issues. So if you plan to run boost and dont want to blow out your plugs its something to check / fix before they go in.

1SMKN99 · 12-21-2012, 12:01 PM

he said they are the ones that have the 8 thread

blubyu87gt · 12-21-2012, 12:10 PM

Might not be a bad deal then. If it has everything to swap. Otherwise I would go with the Randy route. 5.4 that fugger and roll put. Might even be cheaper then the 1800 if you go the junk yard route.

05Saleen · 12-21-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry

No, not another one.

I wish the shit would blow up entirely car and all,

when people do these engine swaps!

1SMKN99 · 12-21-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

I wish the shit would blow up entirely car and all,

when people do these engine swaps!

well now thats not very nice

1SMKN99 · 12-21-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blubyu87gt

Might not be a bad deal then. If it has everything to swap. Otherwise I would go with the Randy route. 5.4 that fugger and roll put. Might even be cheaper then the 1800 if you go the junk yard route.

what about the navi heads then the cobra lower manifold setup and run a 76mm turbo how the silver truck is setup?

Qwik_Sn95 · 12-21-2012, 01:45 PM

Same boat. Everyone does it shits old. The problem not going fast with ford stuff is user error not the platform. SBFTTFMF

05Saleen · 12-21-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SMKN99

well now thats not very nice

Sorry. If you want a Chevy. Then buy a Chevy. If Chevy don't have the right car to keep their motor in, then don't ruin some other brand with their motor.

yota · 12-21-2012, 01:47 PM

Stock bottom end 5.3 (stock block, rods, crank, pistons, ring gap, rod bolts, etc)
Cam
Valve springs
Push rods
Head studs
Stock 243's
S400 76R
Powerglide

jussayin

ShawnBoyMoody · 12-21-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

I wish the shit would blow up entirely car and all,

when people do these engine swaps!

I was actually thinking about a LSX twin turbo Lightning the other day...I think that would be the ultimate!

1SMKN99 · 12-21-2012, 01:48 PM

everyone does fox swaps. i have seen very few people do it with a sn95 frame. and i never said can tgo fast with ford stuff, you can go fast cheaper with a gm motor.

05Saleen · 12-21-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SMKN99

everyone does fox swaps. i have seen very few people do it with a sn95 frame. and i never said can tgo fast with ford stuff, you can go fast cheaper with a gm motor.

Then buy a Chevy!

1SMKN99 · 12-21-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

Sorry. If you want a Chevy. Then buy a Chevy. If Chevy don't have the right car to keep their motor in, then don't ruin some other brand with their motor.

does it really matter? not to me. i just wanna go fast.

05Saleen · 12-21-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SMKN99

does it really matter? not to me. i just wanna go fast.

For resale of the vehicle it does.

ShawnBoyMoody · 12-21-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwik_Sn95

Same boat. Everyone does it shits old. The problem not going fast with ford stuff is user error not the platform. SBFTTFMF

No Im pretty sure 2 valves suck. Swapping an LS in is a huge improvement lol.

yota · 12-21-2012, 01:59 PM

i'd pay more for an lsx swapped new edge with a tubular k than one with a stock k and a 2-valve anyday of the week, and twice on sundays

ShawnBoyMoody · 12-21-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SMKN99

does it really matter? not to me. i just wanna go fast.

I do like the Navigator swap idea tho. There was a carbed navi powered fox on pass time a while back that was badass.

ShawnBoyMoody · 12-21-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yota

i'd pay more for an lsx swapped new edge with a tubular k than one with a stock k and a 2-valve anyday of the week, and twice on sundays

This.

BIRDMAN · 12-21-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SMKN99

does it really matter? not to me. i just wanna go fast.

Shake and Bake!

12-21-2012, 12:01 PM	#23
1SMKN99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,239	he said they are the ones that have the 8 thread __________________ LSX Mustang in process.

12-21-2012, 12:10 PM	#24
blubyu87gt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charleston Posts: 904	Might not be a bad deal then. If it has everything to swap. Otherwise I would go with the Randy route. 5.4 that fugger and roll put. Might even be cheaper then the 1800 if you go the junk yard route. __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. The reason I swear so much is because, fuck you.

12-21-2012, 01:45 PM	#28
Qwik_Sn95 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 477	Same boat. Everyone does it shits old. The problem not going fast with ford stuff is user error not the platform. SBFTTFMF __________________ Turbo mustang

12-21-2012, 01:47 PM	#30
yota Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Va Posts: 1,049	Stock bottom end 5.3 (stock block, rods, crank, pistons, ring gap, rod bolts, etc) Cam Valve springs Push rods Head studs Stock 243's S400 76R Powerglide jussayin __________________ 1999 Trans Am 2007.5 Dodge Mega Cab Cummins

12-21-2012, 01:48 PM	#32
1SMKN99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,239	everyone does fox swaps. i have seen very few people do it with a sn95 frame. and i never said can tgo fast with ford stuff, you can go fast cheaper with a gm motor. __________________ LSX Mustang in process.

12-21-2012, 01:59 PM	#37
yota Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Va Posts: 1,049	i'd pay more for an lsx swapped new edge with a tubular k than one with a stock k and a 2-valve anyday of the week, and twice on sundays __________________ 1999 Trans Am 2007.5 Dodge Mega Cab Cummins