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Old 10-04-2011, 10:48 PM   #1
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New direction lsx build

Ok i have a 69 chevy 350 4 bolt main. where do i start on turning my motor into an ls based motor. I was going to turbo my truck but i figured i would tear it to fast. i heard i could turn my ol 350 into an ls based motor so i need some help starting. Thank you guy.
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Old 10-04-2011, 10:53 PM   #2
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Re: New direction lsx build

Buy an LS motor. No way to turn a Gen 1 into a Gen 3. The only parts that are the same are the rod and main bearings that's it.
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Old 10-05-2011, 08:35 PM   #3
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Re: New direction lsx build

So what can i get an LS motor out of? And a tranny and wiring harness.
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Old 10-05-2011, 08:47 PM   #4
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Re: New direction lsx build

The easier ones to find are from pickups but car engines are out there. You can phone wreckers in your area to find what is readily available. Trans options include newer types that are behind the engine you what to buy, but you can also use the older th350, th 400 etc. Harnesses can be bought new from people who will build what you need, or you can use the donor harness, and modify as needed, but this will also require getting the computer unlocked, and maybe flashed for engine mods.

Hope this helps get you started

Do some searches in the forums, and you will see most of the answers that you need
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Old 10-06-2011, 09:43 PM   #5
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Re: New direction lsx build

Thank you all for the help and info. This will be a fun build.
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Old 10-07-2011, 06:18 PM   #6
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Re: New direction lsx build

car-part.com and search the local wreckers for an engine
I got a 6.0 mostly complete for less than 800$, fairly low miles
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