cost of corvette engine swap?

[machousa2008]

how much would it cost to install a newer engine model (C5-C6 engine) to a 1992 corvette. my engine is bad and needs to be change. im thinking of changing it to a newer engine of corvette. how much would it cost me, estimate? would a newer gen corvette engine fit a 92 corvette?
Im trying to figure it out coz i need a major repair on my vette that would cost me 2k and was thinking of just buying a new engine rather than fixing my old LT1 engine.

 

[McLaren]

Gen III small blocks fit fairly easily in C4's. Price depends on what variety of LS motor and transmission you want. Rather than explaining it, there is a 30 page thread on the subject at the corvetteforum.com site. Read the entire thing and you'll have all the info that you could possibly need.

 

[Paul]

Back in the 60's, it was very simple to upgrade to a big block or a blown engine. About all you had to change was the exhaust system and maybe a new radiator and some other small parts.

NOW, you're looking at computers, sensors, a lot of extra wiring, and expensive adapters etc etc. to do the swap you describe.

BOTTOM line: it will be VERY expensive. BETTER to drop in a crate motor. There are SEVERAL of different H/P ratings, and they are ready to run. Check it out. This is your best bet unless you have LOTS of money and don't CARE how much it costs.

 

[pedro7of9]

depends on how used the ls 1 is... they cost a lot...5 to 7K just for engine.....only cost 3 to 5 to throw a long block LT! back in