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Sun, 24 July 2016 10:00

ns1113

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Hello,
I have read trough the forums where there is some mention of LS engine swaps and diesel swaps. I wondering if there is a trend to go with a more modern LS 8.1 engine rather the rebuild existing 455, adding FI etc...? I appreciate keeping things original, but wouldn't mind the improvements a more modern engine can offer. I might own this another 30-40 years and was thinking possibly better mpg, better performance and reliability.

With the diesel swaps it sounds like heavy frame fabrication is needed. With an 8.1 it appears that it should drop right in, can run the factory wiring harness and get adapter plates for the transmission. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks,
Nick

Below are the specs I found for each engine. Which I am not sure accurate due to how they measured HP/Torque back in the 70's compared to now guessing there is a bigger discrepancy.

LS 8.1
Horsepower: 330 @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 450 @ 3200 RPM

455
Horsepower: 265 @ 4300
Torque: 375 @ 2800

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