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1968SS/RS · 11-07-2013, 07:26 AM

Wondering if any members here can offer up best sources of info on LS swaps........... I am thinking of taking the 396 out of my 68 ss/rs and putting a LS-3 in (some where in the distant future) I did read a article that see to say the LS3 was or seems to be the better choice due to less items to mess with............. So I guess what I am asking for is any books, web sites etc that offer the best info on this subject. thank you in advance for any help on this subject.

Johnny@MTI · 11-07-2013, 07:38 AM

me and the guys here at mt have done hundreds of swaps. call the shop and we can help you out. let start at the top though- what kind of power are you looking for?

POWERFREAK · 11-07-2013, 07:40 AM

If they 396 is original, dont touch it....if not, go for it! LS swap parts are available & ARH makes headers. It should be a fun project.

1968SS/RS · 11-07-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny@MTI

me and the guys here at mt have done hundreds of swaps. call the shop and we can help you out. let start at the top though- what kind of power are you looking for?

I am looking to do most of the work myself, have a few car builds restores under my belt, just all with old school engines except for a 34 ford we stuck a 93 vett motor in, but frame came from outlaw performance with mounts in place. As far as power I would be happy with a ls3 right out of a 2008 or up vett, not looking to race the car just a cruzer.......................... Im looking to do some reading up and so on to put together a list of needs and figure out a $$$ amount for parts and so on. thanks for the offer

1968SS/RS · 11-07-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

If they 396 is original, dont touch it....if not, go for it! LS swap parts are available & ARH makes headers. It should be a fun project.

I wish the 396 was original, its a 1965 block i think out of a vett, however my car is a true big block car and real SS/RS

Synner · 11-07-2013, 08:35 AM

These days you can buy complete kits. You need motor mount adapters, trans mount, headers, harness, shifter setup and hydraulics, you'll need to tweak the trans tunnel, get a shortened driveshaft. Thats the biggest stuff. All the chevy magazines have run stories on the swap before. Go to super chevy or chevy high performance websites and read up.

11-07-2013, 07:26 AM	#1
1968SS/RS Drives: 1968 SS/RS 396 and 2013 ZL-1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 227 View My Garage	best source of info for LS transplant Wondering if any members here can offer up best sources of info on LS swaps........... I am thinking of taking the 396 out of my 68 ss/rs and putting a LS-3 in (some where in the distant future) I did read a article that see to say the LS3 was or seems to be the better choice due to less items to mess with............. So I guess what I am asking for is any books, web sites etc that offer the best info on this subject. thank you in advance for any help on this subject.

11-07-2013, 07:40 AM	#3
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	If they 396 is original, dont touch it....if not, go for it! LS swap parts are available & ARH makes headers. It should be a fun project. __________________ NY5thgen.com

11-07-2013, 07:38 AM	#2
Johnny@MTI Drives: 99 ls1 miata Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: United States Posts: 192	me and the guys here at mt have done hundreds of swaps. call the shop and we can help you out. let start at the top though- what kind of power are you looking for?

11-07-2013, 08:35 AM	#6
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	These days you can buy complete kits. You need motor mount adapters, trans mount, headers, harness, shifter setup and hydraulics, you'll need to tweak the trans tunnel, get a shortened driveshaft. Thats the biggest stuff. All the chevy magazines have run stories on the swap before. Go to super chevy or chevy high performance websites and read up.