LS Swap Finder – Round Rock, Texas
It is now almost undisputed that the LS series engine is a serious performance engine with great support. If you are looking for more gains out of an LS engine, GM has you covered. The great news about doing an LS swap into your car is that the latest generation of small blocks are considerably easier to build and even work on than previous small blocks. Also, don’t let the computerization drive you away from this great engine. The ECM can easily be re-flashed by a shop to include whatever you need for your build.
The LS swap has emerged on the track scene. Now, not only can you build an LS series engine to achieve the horsepower gains you want and torque you need, you can also “LS swap” it into almost any car. If you have an E30, S13, or even a Ford Mustang, you can get an LS swap into it and get it on the track with some dedication to the build. The LS swap has quickly become one of the most popular types of engines to swap. There are but few other engines that offer that kind performance with such a low price tag. And you can find a suitable block to build upon in virtually every junkyard.
For the price and the performance, there are just a few alternatives to the LS engine. The Toyota 2JZ or 3JZ engine is also very popular, especially in tuner cars, but you must take into consideration that the LS1 engine weighs just slightly more than a 2JZ and there are many, simple bolt on upgrades that give it a huge advantages over the 2JZ for a fraction of the cost. You can see why people choose the LS over many competitors. This is why an LS swap might make the most financial sense for you.
So now you need to know what parts will need to be purchased to perform an LS swap on your car. You will need an LS series engine. Salvage yards and junkyards have many of these at affordable prices. You will also need motor mounts, wiring harness to accommodate the LS engine, and several other components. A shop nearby can perform this swap for you. These shops have performed LS swaps on a wide variety of vehicles and know the problems which can be worked through or avoided during the swap. Find one near Round Rock Texas today!