What is the best LS motor to swap?

If you’re planning on boosting your project the 4.8L truck engine will be perfect for you. The 4.8L can take insane amounts of boost completely stock and will really perform well. If you don’t want a barebones 5.3L or 4.8L you could always step up to a 6.2L truck block which is based on the LS3 engine.

Is the L33 a good engine?

Benefits. Just like the LS1 or LS6, the LM4 and L33 are strong and lightweight. With upgraded internals, they can handle around 850 hp. And, if you can find one, it will definately cost you less than an LS1 or LS6.

How much HP can a L33 handle?

Another bonus of the L33 is it had beefier connecting rods than earlier Gen. 3 engines and had full floating pins. They can handle about 750+ hp and 7,000 rpm in boosted applications (at least for a while).

How much is a LS engine swap?

An LS swap uses any engine made by GM. These vary in price and features, with the most affordable typically starting at $500 and providing a good boost in power for the price. More expensive engines, including the LS1, LS3, and LS7 engines, are made for Corvettes and feature small, durable, and light bodies.

Is there an upgrade guide for the L33 engine?

[Editor’s Note: This L33 engine upgrade guide is part of a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing that we are sharing at OnAllCylinders. For a primer on the entire LS engine universe, read LS Engines 101: An Introductory Overview of the Gen III/IV LS Engine Family.]

How much does it cost to swap an LS3 engine?

The LS3 and LS7 engines run anywhere between $7000 and $12000. The motor mount adapter plates are the foundation to a successful LS swap. Adapter plates bolt onto the LS engine block, allowing you to bolt the engine securely to the crossmember. There are adjustable and stock location adapter plates available (also known as 1-inch setback plates).

How much does a Vortec L33 engine cost?

When available these engine will have about a $1000 premium over a standard LM7 and are rated around 315-330HP. In comparison I can put a Z06 Cam & Valve Springs in a standard LM7 for +$700 and make around 360HP. The L33 is 80lbs lighter than a standard iron block Vortec.

What are the specs of a GM L33 engine?

The information engine specs and information listed below is for the stock L33 engine. Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some LS love.