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MBINNS
08-17-2019, 05:21 PM
So.. I’m thinking about trying to do a LS1 Auto conversion on a kitfox. What are your thoughts??
rv9ralph
08-17-2019, 06:50 PM
More information please. i.e, horse power, weight, PSRU? etc.

Ralph
Av8r3400
08-17-2019, 08:24 PM
I see no way a 400+ pound auto V8 will work in a Light Sport aircraft.
Ls1swap
08-17-2019, 08:38 PM
I have to agree they are just too heavy. 350hp is too much for a kitfox. I did a swap in a fiero back in 2000. Still have it . Allot of but almost too much power in that too. Breaks the tires loose in second without much effort.
Alan
rawheels
08-22-2019, 05:46 AM
This site indicates ~500 lbs for the LS3 engine: https://www.autopsrus.com/about-the-ls3

Comparing it to the IO-540.
jrthomas
08-22-2019, 08:35 AM
This site indicates ~500 lbs for the LS3 engine: https://www.autopsrus.com/about-the-ls3

Comparing it to the IO-540.
No problem. Just add a few hundred pounds of lead to the tail!:rolleyes: