HOW TO LS Swap Your 350z For Under $3,000!!!
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- This is the bare bones, running and driving LS swapped 350z, and all the costs associated with it to get it to this point. One thing not mentioned in the video is that I'm running this with the stock fuel system and fuel pump.
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- This build was always intended as a turbo build, getting it running NA first, show cost of barebones swap, and rip it apart to start turbo build.
- Of course a built VQ with a $6500 Supercharger makes more power than a stock $500 truck motor. I would hope so.
- There's just something about the previous owners $13k setup making 400hp that doesn't excite me.
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a21bravo what kind of transmission did u say it was
@@ingramtory7 it's the stock 350z transmission CD009
I'm glad you did it this way I'm trying to get this young guy that's a buddy of mine to listen and do exactly what you did but he's already kicked a Rod all the way out in one of these VQ engines and won't listen and bought another Nismo 350z and I told him while it's running good to sell that engine an LS swap it so he doesn't have to worry about anyting but we'll see how that works out🙄😑. Swaping a VQ in an Ohio car is a true nightmare let me tell you😑🤬🙄💯🤬🤬. All those rusty foreign metal bolts gave me a new found Hate for foreign 💩Steel💩🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😑🤯😳💩🤮. Hey thanks for the video have a great night.
Any videos doing some pulls on this z?
You just proved it doesn't take $10,000 to do the swap. You also have shown that a guy with limited welding skills can get involved and learn a skill in a short period of time. Great work Ryan love to see people doing things from scratch.Im sure the morons over on the swap forum are strokin out..
+Cole Murphy - In all honesty, engine swaps rarely cost $10,000 - $25,000 to swap an engine. Like seriously, I remember I had a 97' EG Honda in Tustin, California that resulted in the motor throwing a rod. Fast forward a week later, I was shopping for a new motor. When I found a shop that would do it (MIDAS), they charged me $3800 to swap my engine for a B18. Yes, $3800. Mind you, is how I have friends in SoCal who swapped 2JZs, LS2s, and RBs in their cars - costing no more than $6,000-$7,500 with everything provided: Engine, Mount Kit, Tranny, Electrical, Drivetrain, Shifter, etc. "All of which" can be easily acquired for $4,800 or less. Grant it! It may not be 100% full proof and ready to thrash! However, to swap it followed by conducting some DIY maintenance "to troubleshoot" and/or "resolve problems to save money," is easily doable. Like seriously, let me find somebody here in Maryland or Northern Virginia with an enclosed garage? Bet money I'm running to Home Depot to purchase a Big Red 2 Ton Foldible Engine Crane for $300, to perform the swap.
LS1 Motor - $350 - $600 on average.
2JZGTE Motor - $2400 - $3800 on average.
RB26DETT Motor - $3500 - $7,800 on average.
With that being said, the number one thing I hate about our car community, is how tuners and gear heads swear up and down that they know everything; all because of their friends or a friend of a friend said so. Like seriously; in my opinion, the biggest issue in the community is how people don't research. Hell! People swear up and down about the VQ35DE being slow. However, what people don't know is how if you can spend the money internally (building the top and bottom end), to generate the same numbers an LS1 can generate. In other words, it's called building a sleeper - which is exactly what my 04' G35 will be. Built N/A? 348WHP. Boost? Well my build out is rated to withstand 600WHP - running a single turbo system.
P.S. Shops run into issues all the time while simultaneously billing you for the labor. Guess where your bulk charges come from? LABOR. The same labor that you and your boys can figure out over the weekend - drinking brews and eating Mac and Cheese. Just saying ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Ya but he spent 7500 on car so you do need 10 grand about to do this. But I get your point on budget motors.
@@driftgodg6943 But building the same combo with an LS turbo engine will yield a faster sleeper with far less money spent and once it's don't it will be way easier to work on.
$900 for a f***ing oil pan or I buy a TIG for $1k, bought a TIG. LOVE THAT!
And I love that Damn welder too. Best decision ever.
I’m glad this video exists. People don’t understand how much custom fabrication goes into play with a cheaper LS build.
Haha yeah people are silly gooses about that. If you're paying someone else to do it the cost goes up quickly.
Mad props on diving into TIG Welding and learning that skill set compared to buying someone else’s worked oil pan that’s over priced, cool video man
FWIW, you can use bicycle/motorcycle brake/clutch cable for the Throttle, save the $60.00
You can even reuse a truck throttle cable sheathing with a bicycle cable... ask me how I know. 🙄😉😎
I just got half lazy on this one. Was gonna go to junkyard, but it was raining so I said fuggit and bought one, lol.
How? I'm actually up to that point in a z swap
3rd and 6th gear goes bad on the transmission, swaps motor...Lol!
Yeah, I wasn't serious about the VQ35.
@@BlaserBuilds so ur transmissionis the same 6speed 350z stock?
@@israelhuerta2459 yes
@@BlaserBuilds which truck motor should I be looking for... what year, make and model... I just need to kno where to start...
@@jahcousteauu_STAYinSHAPE Anything 2000-2005/6ish will be gen3 24x crank, 2006-2009 is 58x with gen4 stronger rods and pistons. 4.8,5.3,6.0. 4.8 and 5.3 will be cheaper.... I have a video called "watch this before LS swapping your 350z" I go over computers and stuff that should help.
Nice logic on the welder cost versus buying a specialty oil pan! Big brain!
Shit...for once I finally see someone use their mind to put a car together this is a real build for fabrication to put it together than buy a new one
Meanwhile.. skipLet over at "haggard north" spent $21k on his LS swapped 350z..
Holy shit for what 230hp
@@staticuzs1608 if your Ls has less then 300hp its broke
@ manlet skiplet the leakyzboii
@@staticuzs1608 Lol he blocked me on his comments section...
racIng he'is a bitch he blocks hate when he knows nothing. If I knew how to edit videos I would start my own channel
I'm usually anti "LS Swap Everything" but I can respect this build considering its diy nature. Also the low budget emphasis is cool.
I don’t see anything wrong with it If They RB swapped a muscle car in Tokyo drift than I don’t see anything wrong with Ls swaping a Japanese car
I feel bad for the people who actually think this actually only cost $3,000 with out being able to weld or already having half the parts to use.
time is key i could do is for $50 if u gave me 60 years
Ls engines are way more expensive than the car it’s self and the car is 3000 😭
5.3 are a dime a dozen. I’ve seen them as low as $190 if you go pull it yourself
Monkey D. Luffy yea that’s when you’re fighting 50 people and spending about 45 minutes looking for a parking spot it’s so packed. You’re also not getting a trans with that. Nor are you getting the wire harness and ECU you need to power it. Again shit adds up.
Go ahead. Do a swap in a non Chevy vehicle. Better yet put one in a car. I’d love to see you get one built in 6 months for less than $3,000.
And don’t be using no POS 4L60 auto either. If you’re going with a shit auto trans you’re not building a real project. Go find a T56 manual. Then we’ll talk lol
Just FYI I’m speaking from someone who’s build actual sport body LS builds, Truck motor builds and am currently on my 6th personal LS swap into my 85 C10. It’s not a $1,000 affair like everyone claims on forums and the internet again unless you cheat the system and use parts already on hand or subtract totals from parts you sold to again chest the pricing down to make a false total cost statement.
There is motor mounts, manifolds, adapter plates, relocation kits for the belts, trans mounts, axles, rear diffs sometimes, intake manifolds, ECU and wiring, fuel deliver and rerouting, fluid lines, regulators to make up for difference of line pressures, new radiators and hoses to match the ports. The list goes on and people who say it’s an easy days work are the ones who live on the internet and have literally never done one.
Prince Ali rage? Where in the world do you see rage in any of my posts? Especially my original?
It’s videos like these that people use as examples in the forums and discussions “wel I know a guy who showed he built his for xxx amount of money”.
When people try to give new guys actual figures and realistic prices for these swaps. So they don’t go in expecting a $20 swap and lose interest in their car once they’re $4,900 deep and still have another $1,000 to spend.
It’s just exhausting knowing guys like you will do their best to debate me when I’m not wrong. But you nit pick something to try and prove me wrong just to sound smarter.
It’s not a realistic price. Simple as that. To debate further is a waste of time. If you disagree go ahead. I wouldn’t want to “hate or rage at you” 😂
Gonna LS swap my automatic 2011 sentra . thanks 👍
Pls make it manual 😂
Did it work?
Lol what
@@mgmjferg89 dude I never realized I made a comment stupid like this xD
Lmao classic
only thing i say is having the engine so far forward is messing with the weight dist. probably why most the kits from various companies all did similar things. Better for drifting and racing to have less weight over the front axles and closer to the center of the car, really a good thing when in a shorter chassis/more narrow chassis car. less under steer, especially if you're drifting/rally cross.
I too have a ls swapped 350z. However I'm way deeper into mine. Built motor and supercharged .
I picked up two GT3582 turbos for it, will be adding them over winter, and possibly building the motor.
Is it fun?
It's a good thing you're already married, if doing it this way makes girls not like you. Bummer about the dinosaurs, tho.
The $17 accessory drive is worth watching the whole series! I wonder if you had a top-right-mounted alternator, if you could loop the belt over the intake and have it still clear the hood? Just a thought.
I Don't think that would clear the hood if it was high enough to clear intake... I modeled this after the Factory VQ accessory placement (Similar to LOJ Kit) to keep the factory alternator wiring, PS pump lines, and AC lines... Sikky offers a power steering line kit for the LS accessory placement (power steering on drivers side)
i agree with your taste in cars. bought a 350z and really want a 57 bel air down the road too
Strong work, I'm a DIY car guy and really enjoy your videos.
Unless you're Canadian... Then it's around $3700 with currency conversion ;)
I may have seen some of this build on the sloppy mechanics group. Thumbs up on doing what you'd like. Fuck the haters. I myself deal with the brand loyalists heads exploding over my turbo LS swapped z31 300zx. As for this video I enjoyed it to be honest. Hopefully more g35/350z owners will see you don't have to spend an arm & leg to do an LS swap. I know once my g35's VQ blows, it'll get an LS as well. As of right now it's still going strong @275k. Thanks for doing the quick run down on your setup. Keep up the hard work.
“Cause we bought things” 😂😂😭 idk why that was funny
Man, Now I'm gonna have to re-watch my own video, I forgot where I said that, lol.
Same with my wife, agreeing with a car is rare, we both like the 350z and Corvettes, showed this video to compromise 😁
All that power in that fun driving car great job.
It blows my mind to see a LS inside of a 350z with what seems like a lot of working room the vq was crammed in there this seems like there's a lot of room with a bigger engine
Yeah pretty funny. There's some pictures on Google of the two side by side and it's comical seeing the V8 is smaller.
For Aluminum block a steal, at $500. Chances are you pay more for a lower mileage block but great work and starting point.
Nice man! I’m doing one right now this helped so much thanks for posting!
If it's a Delphi ECU then it's a GM specific protocol (SAE J1850 VPW) whereas I know in the Holdens in Australia, they went to the CAN BUS protocol with the LS2 & L76,etc which runs a Bosch ECU.
My 5.7 litre LS1 engine in my Holden Commodore goes pretty well after it had an exhaust system upgrade & a tune so it now has 370 HP at the flywheel.
It performs better now since I've replaced all of the Hydraulic lifters & the timing chain,I think the brake booster vacuum port had an air leak in it so I glued it in with polyurethane glue,I had a check engine issue at 100 km/h or after decelerating after overtaking with a warm engine.
Good luck getting the gauges,etc to work with the CAN system, I assume the issue is getting the GM unit to talk to the Nissan BCM (body control module).
That's the same issue with linking a new or different ECU in a GM car which is OBD2, the likes of a Tech 2 unit is needed to link the ECU up to the BCM.
Wonder what the weight distribution looks like.
You're the man, I've got 3 kids am MD I need a car escape. Wish I could get that done
Creative solutions to a lot of small issues and keeping budget low. Can’t wait to see it in action.... also you have a turbo kit laying around in a Ford ranger how about you swap it into the Z? 😁 just kidding - keep up the good work and videos.
I like this this video's awesome finally some more LS swap 350Z content on TH-cam besides the Facebook page I'm guessing you're on the group page for R cars
Which page?
@@BlaserBuilds lsx z/g that's the name
@@BrianHackettHACKit I got banned from that page a while back after I showed the engine in the car with Collins kit and measurements. One of the admins unbanned me now after it came up on the sloppy page. Part of the reason I did it this way. They got all pissy about the thought of not buying a kit to do it.
@@BrianHackettHACKit I'm planning on adding back when I get a little more done to show it's complete, then get banned again.
You start telling those noobs you did the swap for $2,700 they'll hunt you down and kill you
Cut a hole in the hood and get a carbon scoop for ram air. Awesome build
Watching this hurts so bad. So many parts that you made/bought are parts that I literally just recently purchased for my car. It just sucks to see that I’ll have to spend more money just to replace them
You are the man !!!! but in my case it will be a good chunk since i live in Puerto Rico and i will have to order the engine... but nice to know man good information very professional
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Could you imagine spending hours a day editing the videos? It's horrifying!
Great budget build
@a21bravo First time seeing your video, instant sub after watching this. You have the drive and even more importantly, the commitment and discipline I wish I had. Lacking those things is what keeps me from finishing my innumerable projects. Wish I knew you IRL and lived close enough to try to join in or watch the projects in person. A genius, true inspiration and a master. Thank you for sharing.
This is a build. Much respect sir
Holy fuck this guy is awesome! Thanks for showing us there is another way . Love that you didn't have to change the driveshaft or shift ergonomics . New sub here . Merry Christmas btw
Great work on the pan👍
Thats awesome work!
bel air drag car please and thank you
And hellephant swap it, or whatever that new hemi engine crate is called
Awesome video building one next
I Want To Do A LS Swap In My Infiniti M35S
karl smith lol I’m thinking the the same with my M I haven’t seen any done
dude killer work man..
FI audio for the win🎉
I may have missed it and I apologize if I did, but what master cylinder did you use to match with the T56 slave? and did you use a factory Z or an LS clutch hose to run to the slave?
Thank you!
Great job man I always love when a guy does something that others say cant be done. What about exhaust ?? Can you fit headders in that engine bay ? And what kind of torque can the stock 6 speed take ? Would it be possible to do the swap and use a T-56 ?
I agree completely. My favorite thing about this build is honestly how he made the mounts with flat stock haha
How is the ride quality? Concerned about how it will ride with the engine closer up to the front. Anyways kudos to the build!
It's fine. I really notice any difference.
Good video bro hope to see more ls swap on any odd ball cars
I just got a 2003 350z and I just a 6.0 out of a 2007 Chevy 2500 that blew the number 3pisten so the block needs to be sent out first
Pretty much every base swap is going to cost 5k plus what ever motor you want
The car definitely looks good,
Personally I'm a believer you can have power and still have comfort are you putting AC back in??
I plan to when I decide on how I want to control it. It's 30-40 degrees here now so didn't really focus on it that much. The way it's set up all I habe to do is build a bracket for the factory nissan compressor, and use the AC ribs on the crank pulley. Should be able to keep all factory AC lines also.
@@BlaserBuilds I agree, it's starting to get cold here as well.
@@BlaserBuilds I've been interested in doing a ls3 in my 370Z but what pulls me away from getting serious about it is that I'd like to retain AC and have no clue what would be involved with the electronics of getting it to work. Can you elaborate on as to how you would probably go about it in a 350Z?
Good job!!! When you have time check out my DIY BMW e34 Ls1 swap. We share the same philosophy on learning and building
Why are ls engines so easy on the eyes and visually pleasing
Not sure, but I totally agree.
Thanks man. I don’t need to spent 10k.
This guy is a fucking role-model.
that factory exhaust header makes me sad tho
I’m wanting to do this one day but I don’t have a 350z a 350 z is my dream car and I really want to own one
Who the hell painted the ENTIRE car inside & out lemans sunset orange lmao i like the color but not every piece
Couldn’t the VQ connecting Rods have been replaced with upgraded Rods, I looked it up once over 5 years ago and a max price on a crazy ass custom set of Titanium rods wasn’t more than $400.00 each, and a regular steel bulletproof set would probably not be more than a $ 5-1000.00
Very nice! How does it drive?
My dad has a rebuilt 62 bel air with a 5.3 underneath
Where did you get the write up from? I'm considering this build. Just need to get my list together
No write up, just stuff I thought of to make the swap cheaper.
@@BlaserBuilds ok thanks bro. I’m gonna follow yours projects
How to do an ls swap for under 3k
1. Get good at drifting
2. Get sponsored by a big company
3. Get halfway through a season, high on the leaderboards and blow your engine.
4. Work with your sponsor on getting an ls into your car.
In my experience, its much easier to get drunk and go to work with the welder...
that belt to hose clearance tho lmaooo
True...I was laughing the entire time people talked shit and it was never an issue "lmaooo"...
@@BlaserBuilds keep on keeping on
Doing a JZ swap now on my G35 but I definitely wanna LS swap a Z/G
Literally more then 3 grand bud your under 4 k without the welder. Ive done alot of research gonna cost a healthy 5-10k depending which direction. You go. Sweet build tho im planning to swap my g35 sedan. Ls looks damn good in that engine bay
Great work with the oil pan - very nice investment on tools I been doing that since I started my project lol is like never ending buying tools now 🤣
Yeah, I usually don't complain about buying tools... But trans fluid for an automatic that's hell every time, haha.
How much power does it produce? Is it an ls3? Cuz that what I want to put in a 350z
What's killing me is they want like 3k for the engine mount swap kit. Obviously you got around that.
Loj conversation?
Dude your bad ass, i wanna do the same swap in my is300 but going with a 6.0 outta a gmc yukon denali 😎
Not all heroes wear capes
Interesting, I'm looking into Swapping my G37
This is not under 3k 😂
hey man im currently in the middle of ls swap and im trying to do it stock as possible i will upgrade down the road , i was thinking of 5.3 truck motor and just buy a ls1 intake complete with everything on it ,ls1 accessorie drive ,pully and powering steering pump and lines , and oil filter relo/ do i have to change anything? else around like whats the straight forward on the swap i dont wanna replaced something that i can just use you know🙁 and if it breaks ill replace it can u give me a run down on wat exactly u need for just a stock swap on 350z
A21bravo, quick question for you. How would I go about taking the Engine and trans out of a Chevy van. What's the best method? What else should I take?
Everything you can, intake to pan. Accessories, exhaust manifolds, uncut wire harness, computer. Everything.
a21bravo quick question, were you a prior combat engineer and suffered from the "night air" at ft Lost in the woods? If so, what's up battle!
@@about2088 Yessiree...
Dinosaurs kick you in the head wtf does that even mean jaaajajaja great video man helps a lot
Watching this in 2024 and now it's like 8k for the swap 😢
I got a 4 door Bel Air protect
Liked and subscribed my guy. Hoping to see more build videos from you! Rock on!
Thanks man. Working on converting my Turbo LS Ranger back to 4x4, then going to start working on the twin turbo build on this car. See you on the next one.
$7500 for a 350z with SC kit + built motor? How did you manage to find that deal - was the car high mile or salvage?
Long story, but original owner needed cash, sold it cheap to a younger guy who had a loan for it. He wanted to get out of the loan because it was winter and he had it sitting in storage.
Great deal for you! Thanks for the reply.
I'm trying to learn this because my engine blew up
What engine did you put in there? Is it a ls2 or lq?
This thing is a beast
Hello .. I have bought a 350z with a swap in progress that needs to be completed. I need some help in Chicago
Came to see a budget ls swap.. saw the fi sweater.. had to sub :). #BuiltInLasVegas
Nice. Select few know... This channel was dedicated audio channel for like 7 years so check out some old stuff, or the playlists :)
How did you get a engine for 500? Does it have a lot of miles?
Junkyard
Wait, your wife like sports cars and wanted a car for drifting? Sr you are a very lucky man!
Just date a man
Great work , you have some mad skills sir !
Where does everyone find LSs for 500 bones? I never see them that cheap! If I did, I would have two or three ready to go! So I have a 350 z and want to do an ls swap. Did you say you used a Collins adaptor to utilize the original z 6 speed?
Yes Collins. LOJ and sikky have kits that keep nissan trans but don't cut bellhousing.
@@BlaserBuilds Thanx for your prompt response. So would you recommend LoJ or sikky over the Collins?
350z with a Camaro LS V8 Pushrod engine ? It was not cheaper to Supercharged or Turbocharge the OG engine? How many benefits you get from that?
You really cant do anything with the factory VQ connecting rods. They are super weak.
@@Simple_TH-cam what do you mean? That the factory 350 engine is weak and dont have to much potential?
@@TheAbrahamsoto01 the factory connecting rods in VQ engine cant handle power.
Hey so i'm sort of confused, was there an oil pan you could have purchased that would have worked or not?
I'm interested in the collins kit and the fact that it retains the tranny position and driveshaft. Especially since the driveshaft almost always has a long wait to arrive. But i don't want to fabricate anything beyond perhaps the radiator support. So if someone makes an oil pan that would work on this setup that would be great.
Also does the bumper go on with the modified radiator position?
@@LtLongle Yeah bumper went on, I build a new mount for it. There pans out there but The Welder, and material wasn't much more than the oil pans and kits so built it. I eventually moved the engine back and bought a pan when I added twin turbos.
@@BlaserBuilds gotchya. What pan would i be looking for on this setup where the engine sits forward? Just any front sump pan?
Also how about motor mounts for this position with the collins kit. Does collins make any?
So how much would you charge to do that for me I have a 03 350Z I can get the motor and everything just the wiring is my problem
They now offer fully canbus wiring solutions for these swaps.
Lol subscribed as soon as I heard him correct himself on used to be 2004 for😂
How much would you charge for a g35 manual if I brought all parts ...
How did u only get the engine for 500??
500 for a 5.3 is actually kinda high for this area... They can be found for $300-400 if you're patient.
@@BlaserBuilds ah okay I own a 6mt G35 and im planning on dropping an LS1 in there but I am not very knowledgable on it or the process
@@renzyuson602 LS1 sucks...get an LQ9 or 4.....
@@ranmas2004 ok thanks for the suggestion
Got one for 300 from a junkyard. Came with harness and computer.
Great job.
Where did u get your master cylinder?
This is actually cool but I have too many questions and concerns
Ask away.
all for power upgrades but usually consider costs of upgrading supporting equioment as well( ie brakes, suspension) all the extra horse power is great ..........till you try to stop that monster
@@ericeaton371 Brakes and suspension are already done... No worries.
Is this a 5.3L vortec?
Jeronimo Gil yes. They aren’t LS. No LS is smaller than 5.7 liters which is the LS1.
low end lsx engine