planning a diy-v project to replace my totaled v1 before i want to do my long term goal of a diy-v wagon project with a gen 4 motor. you are the man for this even 2 yr later, and this info should be in history books credited to you
lol thank you. Wish I could help more too. So many people ask me for wiring diagrams and stuff. But I don’t have it. I had to ask a mechanic buddy to print them off and I don’t have them anymore. If you already have a v1, you’re all set, just swap everything over to the new chassis. And the wagon idea is badass. Love the wagons!
A lot of stuff depending on how you want it done. Ctsv parts help. Get ctsv mounts or entire front subframe, ctsv engine and body harness or terminator efi, ctsv engine accessories or any matching LS car accessories, any transmission but you'll have to have a custom crossmemeber and driveshaft, if you are going t56 you have to have the ctsv pedal assembly
Every purple wire I'm finding that seems like it would go to the starter has two wires in it. What am I supposed to do about that? Wiring isn't my strongest point here
@@derekanderson2571 in you fuse box under the hood, there’s set of wires coming in, they all go together into a black connector with a white handle/clip. There’s a thick purple wire. Thats the one you want.
Does it go straight to the starter? I thought it was a small purple wire and couldn't find one.... Anyway Does it go straight to the starter from the clip/ connector? That's my last question for now lol.
@@derekanderson2571 no problem hope you get it all figured out. It’s been a while since I sold the car but I always try to help if I can. And can remember lol
@@integra167 yep. And thank you, glad I could inspire other guys to do this swap, I think it’s one of the best swaps out there. These base models are screaming for LS engines lol. I got everything to work in the interior minus the fuel gauge, it pisses me off so bad lol 😂 crazy seeing how you did your radiator setup and stuff, so different. I also love the pedal setup, I got an oem pedal in mine but I like yours.
@@integra167 Heck yeah! This is my first project build and if i was able to break down my 3.2l and rebuild it. I can do a ls swap hopefully. Will continue to watch. I believe I have a truck engine so the info on the belt drive definitely helps with fitment
Do you have experience with rear axles I just got my hands on a 9 inch ford rear end. I'm not that experience with axles but am I heading in the wrong direction? I'm worried the axle is to wide for the cadi. Plus the guy I purchased it from welded new brackets to convert it to gm style. That's why I jumped on it so quickly and for 100$
If it’s a 9in solid axle, Not many straight axle conversions out there. But have been done. Track width on the caddy is like 61in. So depending on what it came out of, you’d have to look that up. Or put wheels on it and measure it. I’ve looked into a axle conversion, but there really isn’t any kits available. You’d be welding in tubes and braces for the axle geometry. Depending if you go 3 or 4 link, roll bar style, coilovers, etc. it would all be custom.
Creative steel makes a kit to swap a ford 8.8 independent setup that’s probably a better plan. Depending on what you want to do with the car. It’s all bolt in. But pricey. If you are building a drag car, solid axle is fine. You just want to keep its handling characteristics and just have a stronger rear end, go with creative steel 8.8 kit.
I don't think so. I swapped the AR5 and the adapter uses a 4l60 bell housing. The 4l60 usually need the most room because of the angles and shape. But it all cleared just fine. That base model body is the same as the CTSv, and those fit t56 transmissions. You should be good if you go that route.
@@integra167 that was a quick response thank you. Sloppy CTSv will definitely be my next build after I finish my fbody. But at the same time I’m thinking about selling the rolller & buy an cts, the engine I have turns out to be a ls6
@@integra167 I asked because I’m thinking about doing this to my caddy cause the 3.6vvt has rod knock and the motor cost as much as the Ls swap honestly and Ls would be way more reliable. As well as harnesses for both
planning a diy-v project to replace my totaled v1 before i want to do my long term goal of a diy-v wagon project with a gen 4 motor. you are the man for this even 2 yr later, and this info should be in history books credited to you
lol thank you. Wish I could help more too. So many people ask me for wiring diagrams and stuff. But I don’t have it. I had to ask a mechanic buddy to print them off and I don’t have them anymore. If you already have a v1, you’re all set, just swap everything over to the new chassis. And the wagon idea is badass. Love the wagons!
@@integra167i jus got a new 05 cts its got a 2.6 v6 i wan swap it with a ls3 anything i gotta get extra? Other than the ls3
Also mb but how much money you think id be dumping into it with swapping i mean like buying the parts
@@FANT4CSY nothing special. It’s the same for all aluminum block LS’s.
You the man for making these vids !!!! Thanks for the great information very detailed helped so much!!!
A lot of people asked. Figured it’s easier just to show them lol
I’m bout to send my CTs wagon to the shop for a 5.3 turbo swap. Can’t wait 🙃🤪
@@zyonbvans4645 I love the wagons!
@@zyonbvans4645 how much was the cost? I have a full stock cts 05 an blew a head gasket an wanna swap mine out
Quick couple of quistions?what year power steering pressure line and year throttle pedal?
Both came out of a 02 silverado
I got an 09 cts I want to do a 5.3 motor swap I was wondering what all would I need before I send it to a performer shop to get put together and built
A lot of stuff depending on how you want it done. Ctsv parts help. Get ctsv mounts or entire front subframe, ctsv engine and body harness or terminator efi, ctsv engine accessories or any matching LS car accessories, any transmission but you'll have to have a custom crossmemeber and driveshaft, if you are going t56 you have to have the ctsv pedal assembly
That should be enought to get most everything for them. And they should be able to figure out the rest
I have an 06 cts 3.6 and I wanna ls swap it but fully automatic with 4l80-6l80. Would the stock ecm work or do I need a stand alone unit?
@@mauricecampbell4511I have a 3.6 liter 07 model I’m wondering the same thing
Are these subframes the same as the 2010’s curious bc I’m thinking about swapping mine
2010 are second gens. You can't use just the mounts. You have to swap to a ctsv subframe. Still just as easy. Just not quite as cheap.
Every purple wire I'm finding that seems like it would go to the starter has two wires in it. What am I supposed to do about that?
Wiring isn't my strongest point here
@@derekanderson2571 in you fuse box under the hood, there’s set of wires coming in, they all go together into a black connector with a white handle/clip. There’s a thick purple wire. Thats the one you want.
Does it go straight to the starter? I thought it was a small purple wire and couldn't find one.... Anyway Does it go straight to the starter from the clip/ connector? That's my last question for now lol.
@@derekanderson2571 yes. It’s the relay wire that goes from the clip down to the starter
@@integra167ok, hey man thank you again for all your help with this. It truly means a lot and helps out so much.
@@derekanderson2571 no problem hope you get it all figured out. It’s been a while since I sold the car but I always try to help if I can. And can remember lol
did you keep the stock rear end or upgrade it i have a 06 CTS 3.6 i wanna drop a 5.3 in it
I stayed with the stock rear end. But I did have plans to go with a srx rear swap cuz they are a little stronger. Or a second gen rear swap
Why did you use a different transmission? Was it not a factory 5-speed? I think that's what they have.
Edit: nevermind saw it was an auto before
Base model cts came with both auto and manual transmissions. But the manual trans is not as common. And wouldn’t bolt up to an LS engine anyways.
@@integra167 that's interesting. I'm thinking of picking up an 04 and it's a manual. I guess I'd have to get the manual tranny as well
@@Frankie_FreedomI have a 2003 5 speed CTS. Did you buy one after all? I wish the LS could bolt right into it tho. 😂
Whats the shifter base you used there? Looks like you just took a short shifter and used it
Yep, mustang shifter from Amazon. Cut the shaft off the bottom, so I could mount on a plate. And mounted the plate to the hole in the trans tunnel.
Also just realized who you were. Lol. Love your car. Way cleaner than my set up. Your car definitely inspired me to keep building mine.
@@integra167 nice. so crazy how we both swapped base models and did it so differently. Lol did you get your fuel gauge working
@@integra167 yep. And thank you, glad I could inspire other guys to do this swap, I think it’s one of the best swaps out there. These base models are screaming for LS engines lol. I got everything to work in the interior minus the fuel gauge, it pisses me off so bad lol 😂 crazy seeing how you did your radiator setup and stuff, so different. I also love the pedal setup, I got an oem pedal in mine but I like yours.
Never messed with it, ended up ditching the gauge cluster for the tablet setup
What year truck is the gas pedal out of
@@derekanderson2571 2001
@integra167 thank you. I really appreciate it.
@@derekanderson2571 no problem dude. I try to help where I can
In the process of swapping my 03 base to.
Good luck man. It’s a journey, but worth it lol
@@integra167 Heck yeah! This is my first project build and if i was able to break down my 3.2l and rebuild it. I can do a ls swap hopefully. Will continue to watch. I believe I have a truck engine so the info on the belt drive definitely helps with fitment
Do you have experience with rear axles I just got my hands on a 9 inch ford rear end. I'm not that experience with axles but am I heading in the wrong direction? I'm worried the axle is to wide for the cadi. Plus the guy I purchased it from welded new brackets to convert it to gm style. That's why I jumped on it so quickly and for 100$
If it’s a 9in solid axle, Not many straight axle conversions out there. But have been done. Track width on the caddy is like 61in. So depending on what it came out of, you’d have to look that up. Or put wheels on it and measure it. I’ve looked into a axle conversion, but there really isn’t any kits available. You’d be welding in tubes and braces for the axle geometry. Depending if you go 3 or 4 link, roll bar style, coilovers, etc. it would all be custom.
Creative steel makes a kit to swap a ford 8.8 independent setup that’s probably a better plan. Depending on what you want to do with the car. It’s all bolt in. But pricey. If you are building a drag car, solid axle is fine. You just want to keep its handling characteristics and just have a stronger rear end, go with creative steel 8.8 kit.
What if I want to use 4l60 or 80? would I have to beat the area the transmission goes?
I don't think so. I swapped the AR5 and the adapter uses a 4l60 bell housing. The 4l60 usually need the most room because of the angles and shape. But it all cleared just fine. That base model body is the same as the CTSv, and those fit t56 transmissions. You should be good if you go that route.
@@integra167 that was a quick response thank you. Sloppy CTSv will definitely be my next build after I finish my fbody. But at the same time I’m thinking about selling the rolller & buy an cts, the engine I have turns out to be a ls6
@@integra167one last question can I use the v6 engine mounts?
No, you have to use ctsv mounts. Getting harder to find. Ebay has them every now and then. Search Facebook or check car-part.com for parted out ones.
@@integra167 Awsome how has the stock rear end held up for you
When we goin to hear it running?
Posted it running.
Why not use the 4L60e?
Because autos are for chumps! 😂 j/k, I prefer a manual transmission. An 4l60 would’ve worked fine too.
@@integra167 I asked because I’m thinking about doing this to my caddy cause the 3.6vvt has rod knock and the motor cost as much as the Ls swap honestly and Ls would be way more reliable. As well as harnesses for both
@@No_Breaks_Auto yeah you will be able to use a 4l60 no problem. You’ll just have to modify or build a transmission crossmember for it
Bro i need to do on my car can you help me to do it
I can answer any questions as best I can
Is your car push start?
It uses factory key and ignition. I studied the heck out of the wiring schematics. Lol
What transmission did u use
Colorado AR5 with fabbot adapter kit