XLR_V engine into non XLR

[mickeytee]

well just like the heading says, I just bought a non V that someone started to customize a little bit and was going to do a Corvette swap. I am not that interested in the ls swap as I might be in putting a v engine into non v body. I could not find this swap out there. I would not consider it but I found a v engine low miles with wiring harness and computer cheap. Has anyone seen this swap attempted or should I just go the LS3 route? I could most likely install one of the HEMIS I have under the bench easier and cheaper but that just seems wrong on so many levels HAHA

 

[richardyoo]

I'd do the LS swap... the northstar is such a pain in the ass of an engine to deal with...

 

[mickeytee]

keeping score.

I'd do the LS swap... the northstar is such a pain in the ass of an engine to deal with...

4.6 -0
Ls3-1
hemi-0

 

[cubby558]

Conversion

There's a lot to consider on converting, no matter which direction you go. More power means a faster car, which means bigger brakes to stop that power. Getting everything in the car to still work after the swap is a big chore as well. Maybe staying with the Northstar swap would make it easier for all the modules to work correctly. Good luck in your endeavor!

 

[David_B]

Someone posted about this before, and someone else pointed out all the parts in the engine bay that are different between the V and the NA engine, and it's a lot. Plus there's the hood.

 

[mickeytee]

Someone posted about this before, and someone else pointed out all the parts in the engine bay that are different between the V and the NA engine, and it's a lot. Plus there's the hood.

good point. not to much different .I already have the hood and grille I am going to run my own exhaust the get the one big center rear outlet whatever I do. This has the start of a pretty good looking custom body

 

[pure zen]

I'd personally go the LS engine route..... just my opinion.. Go with your dreams,,,,,

 

[MrSunshine]

Does anyone know if the heads & blower off of a 4.4l V can be bolted to the non V 4.6l? Are there any electrical connections that need to be dealt with associated with that?
I just acquired a 469 hp supercharged lc3, in good running condition from an 06 STS-V for $350! (Moving/Desperation sale) I'd really like to freshen it up & see it go into my 06 XLR. ...But I don't know what I'm doing or up against.