How to LS Swap For Cheap

Ronin speed works mount kit
www.roninspeedworks.net/index....
Oil Pan | Moroso
7qt 20142
5qt 20145
Accessory Drive | ICT Billet
www.ictbillet.com/belt-pulley...
Engine Harness | PSI Conversion
www.psiconversion.com/product...
ECM Tuning | HPTuners
www.summitracing.com/parts/HP...
Headers | Patriot H8080
www.summitracing.com/parts/pt...
Transmission Adapter | G-Force
www.crossmembers.com/product/...
Diff mounts | Parts Shop Max
store.partsshopmax.com/shop/F...
store.partsshopmax.com/shop/F...
LS Cooling Bible
www.billavista.com/tech/Articl...
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Build info
Power Plant | Drivetrain
86 Mazda FC RX7
LM7 5.3L LS
Ls1 Intake Manifold
Patriot Block Hugger Shorty Headers
Morroso Rear Sump Oil Pan | Baffled
PSI Conversion Wiring Harness
OEM PCM Tuned On HPTuners
300zx z32 5 speed G-Force Adapter
NA Diff | LSD
Suspension | Brakes
Parts By Max Coilovers
Parts By Max Knuckles
Parts By Max Full suspension
Villains Dual Caliper
EBay Hydro E-brake with Wilwood Master Cylinder
Chase Bays Brake Booster Delete
Cooling
Dual Radiator
Front Griffin LS Radiator with 14in 2100CFM Fan
Rear Griffin Radiator with 2 8in 500CFM Fans

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  • @xxNUNZxx
    @xxNUNZxx3 жыл бұрын

    Great LS swap content! Reliable and proven setup!!! Giving away all your build secrets for people to save money and start driving!!!

  • @dakel7
    @dakel72 жыл бұрын

    This is the perfect fc ls swap video I was looking for 10/10!

  • @oldrrocr
    @oldrrocr Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video and your comments to questions... I may need it some day.

  • @operatorblack
    @operatorblack11 ай бұрын

    Decent video, I learned a lot. This process has been streamlined a lot since people first started doing it when these engines first hit the market. Really nice to see the nissan transmissions becoming popular swaps because they are really decent for these types of applications. I used to have a high powered built and boosted Toyota 86 and doing the CD009 trans swap made all the difference. I'm looking to do an older japanese coupe with a 5.3 or 6.0, and your setup is very inspiring. Thanks for making this video and reading my long ass comment hahahahaha

  • @TrustinCain
    @TrustinCain8 ай бұрын

    thank you so much for this my guy. very detailed and to the point!!

  • @helghit
    @helghit3 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff man. Currently have my LM7 pulled out for a rebuild on my FC. Ended up doing a cam swap with dual springs, trunions, etc. Much like you I used the AR5 trans instead of a T56/CD009 for cost efficiency and it seems to work pretty well. I wish I would’ve done a Z32 trans now when you mention the whole slave issue. Your tip about the headers is a god send to a lot of guys too I ended up buying the expensive Cxracing ls swap headers and am kicking myself for not trying to use a cheaper shorty setup.

  • @addisonclawedeatsalot
    @addisonclawedeatsalot Жыл бұрын

    Starting my project on swapping sn LS in my fc this video is helpful thanks

  • @jdmsnail2505
    @jdmsnail25052 жыл бұрын

    Great video dude, lots of info easy to understand. I'm tempted to swap my r34 RB20 sedan might be cheaper than doing a turbo conversion on my current set up. with more POWA!

  • @patrickstarr87
    @patrickstarr873 ай бұрын

    Awesome video 🤙🏻

  • @ascension6142
    @ascension61422 жыл бұрын

    Sick build

  • @deangelowoodside5159
    @deangelowoodside5159 Жыл бұрын

    This is the cleanest ls swap I have seen yet this is amazing I am considering doing a ls swap on my 1984 z31 and I will definitely follow this pattern nice work keep it up

  • @sumosami

    @sumosami

    Жыл бұрын

    well if it's na your gearbox can hold for 400-500hp but i'm not sure if toque will be problem. go with turbo gearbox

  • @holdinrossing2010

    @holdinrossing2010

    4 ай бұрын

    Hows the z31 swap going?

  • @totoro001
    @totoro001 Жыл бұрын

    Love the video! Just as a little bit of info (that may have changed since you created the video). The Holly Terminator X, brand new with harness, display, and ECU, is ~$1100. You mentioned your ECU/tuning solution was ~$400 and your harness was ~$600. That being said, the Holly Terminator X is roughly the same cost. Not 'correcting you' or anything, just wanting to let folks know there is another option that is roughly the same cost, but is slightly easier to use (for those who aren't adept at tuning).

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, thanks for sharing this information. I might be doing a extra cheap swap in a future build. I’ll have to keep this in mind

  • @p66ter
    @p66ter2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome content man ! Thank you. One question though how far off is the shifter location with the z32 trans and your mounting set up?

  • @GDFGC8Owner
    @GDFGC8Owner2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome info man👍🏾 what is the part # on the front radiator and fan you used?

  • @qwerty28637
    @qwerty28637 Жыл бұрын

    This build has been a huge inspiration for mine! I'll also be running a z32 trans paired to an lm7 with the ronin mount kit. I'm curious if you had to remove the stock trans mount humps in the tunnel like the instructions from ronin say?

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s been so long since I did it but I don’t remember cutting anything off. When you use the ronin kit with the z32 trans, it mounts in a slightly different position

  • @justinsantiago5030
    @justinsantiago5030 Жыл бұрын

    For your trans , are you running the twin turbo or na , I also got a z32 trans granted I paid much more , and that adapter plate is about 800 now

  • @BloodMoneyRacing
    @BloodMoneyRacing3 ай бұрын

    Will these engine mounts work in a FB

  • @coltenfike4272
    @coltenfike4272 Жыл бұрын

    What did you end up doing for the master cylinder and the lines for it?

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    Жыл бұрын

    Stock master. the line I made myself, but if you know the length you need you can have a brake line shop make it $50-60 roughly

  • @dogbitebbq3134
    @dogbitebbq31342 жыл бұрын

    How do you like the z32 gearing matched to the na diff?

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    2 жыл бұрын

    1st feels a little short but other than that it’s good. I think the t56/CD009/z32 trans have very similar 1-5 gear ratios

  • @codyfryers
    @codyfryers3 жыл бұрын

    Did you use the factory na driveline? How much of the factory mazda wiring did you cut out? The trans you used, was it from a tt z32 or a na, or does it matter.

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had a custom driveline made. All the OEM harness is gone. Trans is from a NA Z32

  • @codyfryers

    @codyfryers

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnleedom5606 do you have anything for your exterior lighting or is it purely a racecar only? Thanks for the reply!

  • @prestonlouallen599

    @prestonlouallen599

    Жыл бұрын

    @@codyfryers I’m curious of this as well. My 240 has no harness so I’m wondering how it works.

  • @MrWyza1
    @MrWyza12 жыл бұрын

    Are you using the stock oil pick up or the moroso pick up?

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe I’m using the stock pick up

  • @dogbitebbq3134
    @dogbitebbq3134 Жыл бұрын

    Was the z32 shifter location close to the stock placement?

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    Жыл бұрын

    With a transmission shifter adapter it sits closer to the stock position but still some trimming is required

  • @clarkinthedark1
    @clarkinthedark1 Жыл бұрын

    $200 motor.. good grief that’s great! Here in CA they’re $700+

  • @timothydelacruz8206
    @timothydelacruz8206 Жыл бұрын

    Where r u from very we’ll built

  • @mikehubbered9799
    @mikehubbered97992 жыл бұрын

    What did you do for drive shaft

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    Жыл бұрын

    Custom made. Any driveline shop will make it for you, if you know the diff & transmission. Call ahead of time to make sure you measure it correctly. Every shop has their preferred method of measuring the driveline length

  • @mattlebert4206
    @mattlebert42062 жыл бұрын

    What did you do for a driveshaft?

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had a local driveshaft shop make it. If you measure 📏 it they should be able to make it. They need to know what rear end and transmission you are using so they can get you the right yoke & flange

  • @THEBOILEDONE
    @THEBOILEDONE2 жыл бұрын

    Does the harness you purchased hook to the Silverado ecu? Is there two??

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hooks to the truck ecu (Silverado/Yukon) and there’s only one ecu

  • @THEBOILEDONE

    @THEBOILEDONE

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I just looked and seen two big plugs on the purchase link.im working on swapping a 1987 fc.i did the manual swap some years ago and finally drug her out of the woods after watching all these LS builds on KZread

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@THEBOILEDONE yeah just make sure you get the right wiring harness for your Ecu. Red/blue plugs are drive by cable (mechanical throttle body). Blue/green is drive by wire (electric controlled TB). The plug ports on the ECU are labeled, so it’s easy to figure it out

  • @THEBOILEDONE

    @THEBOILEDONE

    2 жыл бұрын

    Could I use my stock harness for a carbureted 350?

  • @omarexxikouri17
    @omarexxikouri17 Жыл бұрын

    What type of clutch did you use ?

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    Жыл бұрын

    Z32 clutch

  • @dragonbond5609
    @dragonbond5609 Жыл бұрын

    so how did u get the harness to convert to the chassis?

  • @johnleedom5606

    @johnleedom5606

    Жыл бұрын

    I did it as standalone systems. So the chassis harness and engine harness are separate from each other.

  • @dragonbond5609

    @dragonbond5609

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnleedom5606 oh nice thanks for awnsering

  • @neilstuart9727
    @neilstuart97272 жыл бұрын

    You are leaving so much on the table I not having a good cam

  • @Schlipperschlopper
    @Schlipperschlopper Жыл бұрын

    Sadly soon all combustion cars, bikes including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime (BABVVO=Bundesabgasbespassungsverbotsverordnung)!!!

  • @sumosami

    @sumosami

    Жыл бұрын

    thx for wef.. people needs to fight againts this stupidy

  • @Schlipperschlopper

    @Schlipperschlopper

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sumosami yes sadly China controls all politicians here

  • @UNCLEBURTON
    @UNCLEBURTON2 ай бұрын

    Ls junk