Author Topic: WERKSracing Kappa/LSx V8 Conversion DIY Installation kit official release!!!!! (Read 40966 times)

werks · « **on:** January 14, 2011, 04:27:25 PM »

WERKSracing Kappa/LSx V8 Conversion DIY Installation kit official release!!!!!

Read all about it in our vendor section here -

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,6007.0.html

werks · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:53:23 PM »

Sweet, thanks for the sticky!

matt@werks · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2011, 06:10:55 PM »

Do you need the engine and trans to go with this DYI kit give matt a call at 815-439-4547

Spike · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2011, 07:13:24 PM »

Dang!!!! This gives me bad thoughts. Does it come with a understanding wife?

werks · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2011, 09:38:50 PM »

Quote from: Spike on September 27, 2011, 07:13:24 PM

Dang!!!! This gives me bad thoughts. Does it come with a understanding wife?

That can be arranged, I know people

matt@werks · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2011, 03:34:08 PM »

You know you can trade in wives if you can find someone who can afford the payments

SKY888 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2011, 08:04:55 AM »

this will be insane!

good job Werks!!!

POS VETT · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2011, 12:54:12 PM »

What does a wife have to do with it ?

matt@werks · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2011, 04:36:05 PM »

NOTHING at my house

Lithium · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:36:11 PM »

This kit makes sure that I will never sell my car.

Just makes the decision of which motor to replace it with difficult. 1JZ,2JZ, Ls2, Ls3, Ls7.....?

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:39:33 PM »

I guess if you are going to go, GO BIG!!! LS7 of course!

Lithium · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:12:20 PM »

quick question, why will it not work for a Ls1?

Brazen17 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2012, 12:22:49 PM »

Let me see if I got this right. I supply the engine/transmission. You supply the conversion kit. Is there ANYTHING else needed to complete this v8 swap?

hammy221 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2012, 01:55:56 PM »

i got one to add to yours brazen how do you get by the Toque arm on the 2.4 liter what is the solution for this as the stock trans is supported by the arm and rear end.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:31:18 AM »

Does anyone know of someone who has done this conversion on their own?

miller11386 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2012, 12:12:49 PM »

Quote from: Brazen17 on March 30, 2012, 12:22:49 PM

Let me see if I got this right. I supply the engine/transmission. You supply the conversion kit. Is there ANYTHING else needed to complete this v8 swap?

The DIY kit is all the non- parts store parts. You will be making several trips to the parts store. For example, coolant, oil, PB blaster, etc is not included in the kit (and It should not be included as it is easily available and everyone has their own favorite) However the essential stuff that isnt super widely availible, Ie ECU that is wired to fit the kappa and LSX engine, radiator that is modified for the kappa, etc.

Also any modification/ extra parts you need from your junkyard LS7 would be needed to be ordered as well. They junkyard/reseller may say its all there... but i have bought a few motors and I have yet to get one that is 100% complete.

It is great that they sell the conversion kit though. this kit + a few trips to you local parts store would get you running and ready to tune!

Brazen17 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2012, 04:55:44 PM »

Thanks Miller11386. I guess what I was getting at is there any major/big ticket items left to buy. The stuff you listed is not a problem and expected. Just don't any major surprises!

miller11386 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:37:22 PM »

Quote from: Brazen17 on March 31, 2012, 04:55:44 PM

Thanks Miller11386. I guess what I was getting at is there any major/big ticket items left to buy. The stuff you listed is not a problem and expected. Just don't any major surprises!

Perhaps an AC condenser, but because its not in the kit I am assuming the stock piece fits, however that may be something worth asking if you plan to run AC.

2kwk4u · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:08:08 PM »

I'm not sure what accessories or accessory layout works with this kit... believe that's one of the "details" that's included in the instructions. By accessories/accessory layout I mean power steering pump, A/C compressor, alternator, idler pulleys...

hammy221 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2012, 02:28:53 PM »

so what about the rear of the T56 trans? hows it supported when putting it in a car that has the tq arm that gos to the rear diff

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2012, 02:58:20 PM »

Quote from: hammy221 on April 04, 2012, 02:28:53 PM

so what about the rear of the T56 trans? hows it supported when putting it in a car that has the tq arm that gos to the rear diff

Well, knowing absolutely nothing, but not letting that stop me, I'd imagine it's supported on/by the same forward crossbar that supports the factory transmissions on the non-torque-bar models/years.

Per this: http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f65/transmission-mount-part-numbers-64631/#post979528

hammy221 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2012, 06:29:17 PM »

makes sence tomato just really wasnt sure how the rear diff is supported then and if that will cause issues with the power as the TQ arm was installed to stop a clunking with the hard loads well thats how i understand it

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2012, 11:53:57 PM »

The diff is bolted to the frame so it shouldn't really go anywhere (beyond what the bushings will allow). The torque arm helps keep flexing between the trans and the diff to a minimum.

hammy221 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2012, 03:46:13 AM »

so i take it going to a V-8 with a T%^ ill lose that and need to get the non TQ arm diff mount the put where the TQ arm goes now?

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:26:40 AM »

The diff is always mounted to the frame. The torque bar only supports the transmission via the diff mount.

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