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Old 07-25-2008, 12:47 PM
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Default Whats my LS swap worth???

Hey guys I just started kicking the idea around of selling the LS engine and tranny thats in my track car and picking up a GSR. Its either that or buy cams and a Hondata S300 to pick up a few more ponies non VTEC baby.

My engine is all stock with great compression, and the transmission has an ITR diff and MFactory 4.9 FD.

I see LS swaps going for about $1000.00 on here or less if there are small problems with them. Mine is in great running order and the tranny mods were just done.

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Old 07-25-2008, 01:17 PM
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500. when can i pick up?
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Old 07-25-2008, 01:22 PM
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If its only $500 I'll keep it
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$1000 sounds reasonable considering the condition/upgrades.
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I would keep the tranny and buy a motor. Guy was selling a built gsr motor for 750, just yesterday I think, should still be available. You can probably get 300-400 for your motor.
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I'd say you can probably get around $800 for it since it's in good condition and plus the upgrades.
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Old 07-25-2008, 01:54 PM
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Default Re: Whats my LS swap worth???

Tranny - 400-600
Motor - up to 400

Dave was pretty spot on when he said around 1k. That's just my opinion though, I could be wrong.
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Why sell a upgraded tranny, when you can potentially get dicked on one later. I know so many people that had problems buying used trannies, if yours is good. Keep it. Buy a new motor.
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Old 07-25-2008, 02:03 PM
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Default Re: Whats my LS swap worth???

Wallys got a great point too. I'd consider keeping that tranny and looking for a new motor as well.

Good luck.
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Default Re: Whats my LS swap worth???

If you are serious, this guy's price is crazy good. I wish I had something to put it in, I would buy it.

https://www.vadriven.com/forums/parts-archive-77/fs-built-b18c1-247468/

Than later on down the road, a little bit of boost You will be very satisfied.
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