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NH-SS · 09-26-2012, 07:33 PM

I'm looking for an LS7 to swap out my LS3 Any leads on where to locate one would be appreciated.

Thanks

Oxtar41 · 09-26-2012, 07:42 PM

id probably start with www.google.com

ss04flores · 09-26-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Oxtar41

id probably start with www.google.com

lol classic. but in all seriousness why a ls7? Better options for half the price.

2SSRSinBama · 09-26-2012, 08:10 PM

i'm sure you'll find a ton of C6 zo6 guys looking to make the swap, lmao...

Texas Speed long block:

http://www.texas-speed.com/p-367-tsp...ong-block.aspx

or simply order a crate:

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=19244098

S3XPanther · 09-26-2012, 08:31 PM

A brand new LS7 crate engine is expensive as sh1t. If you're dead set on it, ok, but know that you could probably build a fully forged + boosted LSX 427 for about the same price.

S3XPanther · 09-26-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRSinBama

i'm sure you'll find a ton of C6 zo6 guys looking to make the swap, lmao...

Texas Speed long block:

http://www.texas-speed.com/p-367-tsp...ong-block.aspx

or simply order a crate:

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=19244098

That price isn't too bad actually. I've seen some tune key ones go for 20k+

2SSRSinBama · 09-26-2012, 08:46 PM

Texas Speed offers a turn-key, don't have the price on the site, but if the longblock is $10k, i don't figure it'd be $20k either, lol

S3XPanther · 09-26-2012, 08:49 PM

http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/p...d8-630-HP.html

S3XPanther · 09-26-2012, 08:53 PM

That TSP motor is using aftermarket hardware (pistons, rods, etc.). That is not a GM LS7. The block is, but not the entire motor. The production GM LS7 has titanium rods, valves, etc. and thus costs more.

S3XPanther · 09-26-2012, 08:58 PM

Here is another example:

http://sdparts.com/details/mast-motorsports/mms113-302

Very well known builder, but not a genuine GM LS7 engine. (note the scat rods and crank)

I'm not sure whether or not the OP wants a a genuine LS7 or not, but if he does, it's going to cost a pretty penny.

ackeight · 09-26-2012, 09:55 PM

Rebuild your ls3 for less $. That's what I would do.

L99CAMA2011 · 09-26-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

A brand new LS7 crate engine is expensive as sh1t. If you're dead set on it, ok, but know that you could probably build a fully forged + boosted LSX 427 for about the same price.

I actually think that is pretty cheap for the full set up from GMparts. I heard in the past that same setup was $25k.

mrvenicess · 09-27-2012, 07:57 AM

I like the idea of dropping in a GM built LS7. Kinda like a modern COPO. Pricey, yes but with a GM hot cam, some headers and cai, Im guessing you would be around 570hp at the crank. This seems to be everyones wish for a Z28. I have been qouted just over $13,000 for the GMPP crate motor.

S3XPanther · 09-27-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mrvenicess

I like the idea of dropping in a GM built LS7. Kinda like a modern COPO. Pricey, yes but with a GM hot cam, some headers and cai, Im guessing you would be around 570hp at the crank. This seems to be everyones wish for a Z28. I have been qouted just over $13,000 for the GMPP crate motor.

That's a great deal! If you checked out the links I posted, the next one from SDCP costs about 17k. Then from turnkey engine supply, they want almost 23k!

09-26-2012, 07:33 PM	#1
NH-SS Drives: 2010 SS2,6M Join Date: May 2012 Location: NH Posts: 80	LS7 Install I'm looking for an LS7 to swap out my LS3 Any leads on where to locate one would be appreciated. Thanks

09-26-2012, 07:42 PM	#2
Oxtar41 Drives: 700 rwhp 2010 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garage.. Posts: 803	id probably start with www.google.com __________________

09-26-2012, 08:10 PM	#4
2SSRSinBama Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro CGM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "The Shoals" Alabama Posts: 767	i'm sure you'll find a ton of C6 zo6 guys looking to make the swap, lmao... Texas Speed long block: http://www.texas-speed.com/p-367-tsp...ong-block.aspx or simply order a crate: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=19244098 __________________ 2010 Camaro SS L99... has a few mods

09-26-2012, 08:31 PM	#5
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	A brand new LS7 crate engine is expensive as sh1t. If you're dead set on it, ok, but know that you could probably build a fully forged + boosted LSX 427 for about the same price. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

09-26-2012, 08:46 PM	#7
2SSRSinBama Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro CGM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "The Shoals" Alabama Posts: 767	Texas Speed offers a turn-key, don't have the price on the site, but if the longblock is $10k, i don't figure it'd be $20k either, lol __________________ 2010 Camaro SS L99... has a few mods

09-26-2012, 08:49 PM	#8
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/p...d8-630-HP.html __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

09-26-2012, 08:53 PM	#9
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	That TSP motor is using aftermarket hardware (pistons, rods, etc.). That is not a GM LS7. The block is, but not the entire motor. The production GM LS7 has titanium rods, valves, etc. and thus costs more. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

09-26-2012, 08:58 PM	#10
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Here is another example: http://sdparts.com/details/mast-motorsports/mms113-302 Very well known builder, but not a genuine GM LS7 engine. (note the scat rods and crank) I'm not sure whether or not the OP wants a a genuine LS7 or not, but if he does, it's going to cost a pretty penny. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

09-26-2012, 09:55 PM	#11
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	Rebuild your ls3 for less $. That's what I would do. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

09-27-2012, 07:57 AM	#13
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I like the idea of dropping in a GM built LS7. Kinda like a modern COPO. Pricey, yes but with a GM hot cam, some headers and cai, Im guessing you would be around 570hp at the crank. This seems to be everyones wish for a Z28. I have been qouted just over $13,000 for the GMPP crate motor.