83 242 V8 LQ4 swap

55superbeetle · 11-23-2010, 01:17 AM

I guess I'm far enough along to start a build thread. The motor is a 2003 lq4 6 liter out of a Denali. Its basically a cast iron LS1. I mated it to a turbo 400 trans and i'm installing a ford 8.8 in the rear. I uses 2009 charger brakes up front with redrilled hubs and just the stock ford stuff in the rear. Wheels are just rattle canned 17" charger steelies. Injection will be handled by megasquirt because they want way too much money for the hack for the stock ecu.

I have built a lot of cars mostly turbo 4 banger stuff so I thought it was time for a chage. I am also doing this on a crazy tight budget. My original plan was to go turbo right off the bat but I recently found out I'm going to be a dad so it's going to stay NA for awhile.....but it makes around 340hp 380tq stock so it wont be that slow. I might try to sneak in a ls6 cam if I can score one for cheap.

745 TurboGreasel · 11-23-2010, 01:24 AM

This build is kittah approved

84 Blue 240 · 11-23-2010, 01:29 AM

Excellent work so far. Welds are amazing.

jungledorifuto · 11-23-2010, 01:29 AM

looks like it's goin to burn some rubba.. lemme holla atcha holla holla hollalalalalalalalalalalalaalalaaa

Mylesofsmyles · 11-23-2010, 01:38 AM

WOW!

I think I would have been more inclined to go LSX if there were something like this in the marketplace!

Amazing craftsmanship...this'll be the best example of an LSX, er V8 powered 240 evah!

Keep it up and keep it classy!

BillyMaysHere · 11-23-2010, 02:19 AM

wow wow wow

swedishK · 11-23-2010, 02:23 AM

legit.

Josh · 11-23-2010, 02:28 AM

sooper dooper ballin

Trevor+ · 11-23-2010, 03:20 AM

Epic epic epic EPIC!

Silver · 11-23-2010, 03:22 AM

Wow, that's awesome.

Tamnakz · 11-23-2010, 03:30 AM

Looks fantastic!!!

What's up with the wheel studs? Looks almost like the brakes aren't installed, but the wheel is flush?

Karl Buchka · 11-23-2010, 04:25 AM

Looks like you're doing it right. Why did you bush those arms off the crossmember?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mylesofsmyles

I think I would have been more inclined to go LSX if there were something like this in the marketplace!

No you wouldn't.

cookiemonster · 11-23-2010, 09:06 AM

Nice, can't wait to see it when it's done good luck!

DNAsEqUeNcE · 11-23-2010, 09:08 AM

WHOA MAN!!??!?!

Whoa! where's you come from lol!?

now THIS is how you do it!

lt1240 · 11-23-2010, 10:37 AM

Looks good!

TalkingGoats · 11-23-2010, 10:42 AM

You do good work.

740atl · 11-23-2010, 11:02 AM

Lovin it! How much ground clearance do you have with the new x-member?

Do you have plans to switch to another oil pan in the future or are you concerned about the depth of the truck oil pan?

about time someone did this with earnest!

Your next step should be to turbo the hell out of it like the Parish guys on LS1tech.com

Dan820 · 11-23-2010, 03:27 PM

I thought the trucks had the really ugly lookin ram style intake, you swap out an LS!/6 unit for induction?

What's bolt pattern on the charger wheels? Adapters, wobblyheaded bob nuts?

I think i already love this car

i drift volvos · 11-23-2010, 04:09 PM

holly ish!!!

WeezilUSA · 11-23-2010, 04:53 PM

Awesome. The pan looks a bit of a hazard with how low it is.

jungledorifuto · 11-23-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan820

I thought the trucks had the really ugly lookin ram style intake, you swap out an LS!/6 unit for induction?

What's bolt pattern on the charger wheels? Adapters, wobblyheaded bob nuts?

I think i already love this car

5x115,he redrilled the hubs as he stated. looks like we have a decent welder/fab guy on our hands.. because it's still a cheap build!! FTW

Harlard · 11-23-2010, 05:07 PM

Subscribed

JohnMc · 11-23-2010, 05:08 PM

Very very nice looking work going on in this project!

boostabear · 11-23-2010, 05:08 PM

Wow. Been waiting for someone to swap an LSX nice like this in a 2xx. I'm loving ever detail, including the BMX pegs or extended studs lol

skunked · 11-23-2010, 05:10 PM

nice fab work.

11-23-2010, 01:17 AM	#1
55superbeetle Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Modesto, Ca	83 242 V8 LQ4 swap I guess I'm far enough along to start a build thread. The motor is a 2003 lq4 6 liter out of a Denali. Its basically a cast iron LS1. I mated it to a turbo 400 trans and i'm installing a ford 8.8 in the rear. I uses 2009 charger brakes up front with redrilled hubs and just the stock ford stuff in the rear. Wheels are just rattle canned 17" charger steelies. Injection will be handled by megasquirt because they want way too much money for the hack for the stock ecu. I have built a lot of cars mostly turbo 4 banger stuff so I thought it was time for a chage. I am also doing this on a crazy tight budget. My original plan was to go turbo right off the bat but I recently found out I'm going to be a dad so it's going to stay NA for awhile.....but it makes around 340hp 380tq stock so it wont be that slow. I might try to sneak in a ls6 cam if I can score one for cheap.

11-23-2010, 01:24 AM	#2
745 TurboGreasel Board Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Freedom CA	This build is kittah approved __________________ . . No remorse . . . . No regret . . .War without end Feedback

11-23-2010, 01:29 AM	#4
jungledorifuto Board Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis	looks like it's goin to burn some rubba.. lemme holla atcha holla holla hollalalalalalalalalalalalaalalaaa __________________ 1980gl+T

11-23-2010, 03:22 AM	#10
Silver No crust. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle WA (under the hood)	Wow, that's awesome. __________________ V9000+

11-23-2010, 09:06 AM	#13
cookiemonster Board Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: budd lake nj	Nice, can't wait to see it when it's done good luck! __________________ 2001 f250 powerstroke, 535hp 715tq 1983 c30 dually, 350/350 6/8 drop 91 240, m47, ipd springs, sweet cone filter!

11-23-2010, 01:38 AM	#5
Mylesofsmyles Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010	WOW! I think I would have been more inclined to go LSX if there were something like this in the marketplace! Amazing craftsmanship...this'll be the best example of an LSX, er V8 powered 240 evah! Keep it up and keep it classy!

11-23-2010, 02:28 AM	#8
Josh Board Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Portland, OR	sooper dooper ballin

11-23-2010, 09:08 AM	#14
DNAsEqUeNcE †John3:16 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas	WHOA MAN!!??!?! Whoa! where's you come from lol!? now THIS is how you do it! __________________

11-23-2010, 10:37 AM	#15
lt1240 Board Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO	Looks good! __________________ 1977 244 - LT1, T56, Ford 8.8, IPD springs and bars

11-23-2010, 10:42 AM	#16
TalkingGoats Bored Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salisbury, NC	You do good work.

11-23-2010, 11:02 AM	#17
740atl educator monkey Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA	Lovin it! How much ground clearance do you have with the new x-member? Do you have plans to switch to another oil pan in the future or are you concerned about the depth of the truck oil pan? about time someone did this with earnest! Your next step should be to turbo the hell out of it like the Parish guys on LS1tech.com

11-23-2010, 03:27 PM	#18
Dan820 Board Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Willamette Valley, Or	I thought the trucks had the really ugly lookin ram style intake, you swap out an LS!/6 unit for induction? What's bolt pattern on the charger wheels? Adapters, wobblyheaded bob nuts? I think i already love this car

11-23-2010, 04:09 PM	#19
i drift volvos cracker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mena, AR	holly ish!!! __________________ 1986 Volvo 245 v8 drift project

11-23-2010, 04:53 PM	#20
WeezilUSA Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver WA	Awesome. The pan looks a bit of a hazard with how low it is. __________________ 1983 242 ICSCC GP Race Car

11-23-2010, 05:08 PM	#23
JohnMc PV Abuser Join Date: May 2004 Location: St. Louis	Very very nice looking work going on in this project! __________________ '63 PV Rat Rod '93 245 16VT Classic #1141

11-23-2010, 05:08 PM	#24
boostabear Board Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT	Wow. Been waiting for someone to swap an LSX nice like this in a 2xx. I'm loving ever detail, including the BMX pegs or extended studs lol

11-23-2010, 05:10 PM	#25
skunked Board Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Northern California	nice fab work. __________________ 73 142E 91 940SE "Tweek" the winter beater

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