SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
Ive been researching V8 conversions for a little while now. When you actually pick up the phone and start talking to people, the information shared is far different than the neutered/filtered information that is on the interwebz. The LS guys all claim ultimate reliability, and a GM support infrastructure that allows for a substantially improved aftermarket. The LS guys claim that the Hemi's have some cooling issues and that the lack of Mopar support for aftermarket tuning severely limits the transmission and transfer case options. Some (not all) of the Hemi guys clain that there is still fine tuning necessary for the LS swaps to truly "play nice" with the Mopar Canbus. Ive heard that an Atlas 4 speed is not a good option and I should go with a 2 speed. Then I've heard the exact opposite. Ive heard that the only way to run an atlas on a Hemi swap is to run a kill switch for the ABS when 4wd is engaged and that the 4 speed is a no-go (except for one vendor).
What I end up with is the continued conclusion that the V8 swap is still problematic. Ive been talking to a few well known vendors and site supporters about options and am leaning heavily one way, but haven't completely decided. What Im hoping for is the "behind the scenes" feedback. If anyone who has an LS conversion or a 6.4L hemi conversion cares to share their personal contact information, that would be great. Just trying to get some real world experiences. PM me if possible.
What I end up with is the continued conclusion that the V8 swap is still problematic. Ive been talking to a few well known vendors and site supporters about options and am leaning heavily one way, but haven't completely decided. What Im hoping for is the "behind the scenes" feedback. If anyone who has an LS conversion or a 6.4L hemi conversion cares to share their personal contact information, that would be great. Just trying to get some real world experiences. PM me if possible.
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