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Old 01-12-2011, 01:41 AM
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I have an 01 SSEI L67 that just started knocking, I wanted to know if instead of a complete replacement L67, if I could get a low mileage L36 block to replace mine? Is that the main idea of a "top swap"? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.
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Yes, you can do that but will need to do some tuning on the PCM. You will also have to lower the boost by about 3psi
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To lower the boost I would increase the pulley size?
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Yep. .3 is about 3 psi
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are you planning to mod? or keep it stock?
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FWIW, I did exactly what you described with no pcm tuning or lowering boost. I have 4* of knock retard at low rpms and high boost.
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I would like to mod as money allowed, first is cai and headers.
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What cams would I be looking to buy? The one for the L67 or L36? Since the block is L36 or L67 cause I have all the supercharged workings?
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You can use a supercharged cam, a Hot cam or a S1X will work great.
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Can I use a 2005 bonne L36 block in a 2001 ssei top swap?

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