Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
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Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
Just curious with all the LS talk going on would a LS motor (LS2 or LS3 ) bolt into a LT1 originally equiped car. My engine is fine at this point, but thinking down the road for a LS power plant would be nice.
1993 Firehawk # 118 6spd
1979 WS6 Trans Am 400 4spd
1979 WS6 Trans Am 400 4spd
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Re: Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
Droping an LS motor into an LT1 f-body should be piece of cake. I'm sure it's been done a lot.
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Re: Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
If you are familiar with doing all the work, great. If you have to pay a shop to do it, it will cost a pretty penny. So yes it can be done, but there are many differences:
k-member
pcm/harness
trans bellhousing bolt pattern
fuel pressure at fuel rails
radiator
just a few, more minor details though.
k-member
pcm/harness
trans bellhousing bolt pattern
fuel pressure at fuel rails
radiator
just a few, more minor details though.
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Re: Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
You might also need a fuel pump, Flywheel and clutch for a LS1, and a whole new exhaust system for the Headers and y-pipe..
Mandee and Jeff
1995 Firehawk # 599
2002 WS6 M6
2009 G8 GT
1986 Corvette
Previous F-body Cars
1998 Firebird V6.. 370rwhp and 430 rwtq
1988 Trans am GTA
1979 Firebird Formula
1986 Chevy Camaro
1994 Firebird 3.4 V6
1991 Bandit 2 Firebird
1989 Formula WS6
1995 Firehawk # 599
2002 WS6 M6
2009 G8 GT
1986 Corvette
Previous F-body Cars
1998 Firebird V6.. 370rwhp and 430 rwtq
1988 Trans am GTA
1979 Firebird Formula
1986 Chevy Camaro
1994 Firebird 3.4 V6
1991 Bandit 2 Firebird
1989 Formula WS6
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Re: Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
LS2 will bolt right up to your trans, bellhousing boltpatter is the same save for 1 bolt.
You may need a flexplate spacer with the 6 longer bolts.
New engine to old trans is no problem, or vice-versa.
peace
Hog
You may need a flexplate spacer with the 6 longer bolts.
New engine to old trans is no problem, or vice-versa.
peace
Hog
Re: Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
Thanks all, If i keep the Hawk I will probably go that route with a LS2 . I have a 128K on her now and the engine and tranny are strong running.
1993 Firehawk # 118 6spd
1979 WS6 Trans Am 400 4spd
1979 WS6 Trans Am 400 4spd
Re: Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
I wouldnt do an 6.0(LS2) unless its a aluminum block..Save some weight if your going to spend the money. But if you could do anything from a 5.3 out of a truck up to a 7.0..They are all the LSX based engines. Check out LS1tech and find out what would suit your wants/goals..
My buddy is doing an LS swap in his 94 T/A right now. I got him talked into a cam and stall while doing it. Go from a 14 second turd to a 11 second beast in no time!
My buddy is doing an LS swap in his 94 T/A right now. I got him talked into a cam and stall while doing it. Go from a 14 second turd to a 11 second beast in no time!
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Re: Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
hhmm.... LSX......
who knows.... maybe i'll do a 427LSX....
who knows.... maybe i'll do a 427LSX....
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Re: Will a LS2 motor bolt up to a 93 Firehawk ?
"LIKE"BLACK-HAWK wrote:hhmm.... LSX......
who knows.... maybe i'll do a 427LSX....
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