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Originally Posted by Don Nguyen
Where did you source the studs that you used to mount the transmission to the LS block? Did it come with the adapter plate kit? If not, do you have the specs on the studs you used?
Thanks.
-Don
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I've told people this privately, but I haven't posted it.
Buy the kit from Renegade.
It includes all the hardware and I'm absolutely positive you cannot save yourself money by sourcing the parts individually. Don't reinvent the wheel.
The company that makes the adapter plate makes the adapter plate. They don't make the driveshaft bearing or the bolts. An adapter plate is not a kit.
If the kit is too much money for you, then you cannot afford to do the swap. Period.
This stuff ain't cheap. And don't go thinking that you can put an LS1 motor into a Porsche to save yourself the cost of rebuilding the Porsche motor. The swap, done correctly, will cost you more.
I'll caveat that by saying that IF you are planning on building a 450hp turbo motor, then the swap will be less. But it is NOT less than rebuilding your 3.2 or 2.7 motor into a mostly stock configuration. I'm pretty sure you can do a 3.6 hot rod for about the same money, as well.
I'm sure the other guys on the board that have done this swap can confirm this.
They are, however, an absolute blast to drive. At least, the one I drove was and that owner neglected even basic maintenance of the suspension and, in fact, the rest of the car.
I can't wait to drive mine for the first time. Shouldn't be long now.
Oh, and one last shameless endorsement for Renegade. Those guys rock. Just the fact that you can call them on the phone and toss ideas around is worth any extra amount you might be paying for something from them that you might be able to source from their OEM. Don't waste your time. Just buy the kit from them.
Hal