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Ls1 swap for the Typhoon?

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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Default Ls1 swap for the Typhoon?

I have the opportunity now to do a swap over on the truck. The value of the stuff in the truck would make the change a $0 investment.

figuring to sell the stuff for 5k, and spend 5k on an ls1 engine, adapter parts, and fab a turbo kit myself.

what do you guys think? stay the way it is or ls1 swap w/ a 76mm.

keep in mind the 4.3L is built and the ls1 would be stock. I figure the truck would be a little faster and a little better on mileage with the LS1.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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Default Re: Ls1 swap for the Typhoon?

depends on if you plan to keep it IMO.. as appealing as an turbo ls1 is.. the Ty is becoming more and more of a classic during resale the purity of the original configuration might be more appealing... just my .02
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Default Re: Ls1 swap for the Typhoon?

keep your V6 in there. that is such a rare truck that it would be a slap in the face to swap it out and fab up something else. build it. bigger turbo and up the boost if you want more power.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Default Re: Ls1 swap for the Typhoon?

option 3, LS7
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Default Re: Ls1 swap for the Typhoon?

i agree with your statement. i don't have any plans to sell though that is normally the case when you haven't had something very long.

I think either way I couldnt get out of it what I have into it.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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you guys are supposed to vote on the poll btw
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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Default Re: Ls1 swap for the Typhoon?

keep the stock motor in there
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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truck is to rare to ruin. keep it stock motor
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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LS1.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Default Re: Ls1 swap for the Typhoon?

i allready took the 700r4 out and put in a 4l80e trans..sold the stock wheels, and stock radio, is it all ready ruined?



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