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LSX Carburetor Swap

Unleash Old-School Power: LS Carburetor Conversion Solutions

Converting a General Motors LS engine to a carbureted intake system is one of the most cost-effective ways to unleash raw horsepower, simplify your engine bay, and eliminate the headaches of complex EFI wiring. While the modern LS architecture offers incredible airflow and cylinder head design, running a carburetor delivers instant throttle response, easy trackside tunability, and classic hot rod simplicity—without sacrificing reliability.

At Scram Speed, we build and dyno-test carbureted LS combinations in our own shop, so we know that a successful swap requires more than just bolting on a single-plane intake. Standard conversion efforts often stall out on critical electronic and plumbing details: alternator charging issues, improper fan activation, and clunky temperature sender adapters.

Our complete swap lineup bridges the gap between modern engine block design and old-school induction. We stock the exact components used in our in-house builds, including standalone MSD 6014 ignition controllers for precise timing maps, direct-fit LS metric thermal fan switches, alternator exciter wire pigtails, and high-flow single-plane intake manifolds for Cathedral and LS3 square ports. Equip your build with Scram Speed's proven hardware to ensure crisp power delivery, reliable cooling, and a clean installation from day one.

We have several videos on the MSD on our Youtube channel. Check out Scram Speed on Youtube!

You can do it! Carb your LS with an MSD 6014 or 60143


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  • MSD 60143 Black LS Ignition Control, automotive ignition control module with wiring harnesses and connectors.

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    MSD 60143 Black LS Ignition control

    FREE LSX T-shirt included with purchase! Size default is LARGE. If you need a different size, send us a message! service@scramspeed.com

    MSRP: $633.95
    $579.95
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  • Scram Speed LSX Carburetor T-shirt, black T-shirt featuring a graphic of an LSX carburetor with the text 'The Future of Old School' and 'Scram Speed' design.

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    Scram Speed LSX Carburetor T-shirt

    Hot off the presses! Get them while they last!If you know, you know. And if you're an LSX Carb enthusiast, you know how awesome it is.Scram Speed LSX "The Future of Old School" T-shirt. Scramspeed...

    $25.00
  • MSD 6014 Red LS Ignition Control, electronic ignition control module with wiring harness and connectors

    MSD

    MSD 6014 Red LS Ignition Control

    FREE LSX T-shirt included with purchase! Size default is LARGE. If you need a different size, send us a message! service@scramspeed.com

    MSRP: $635.95
    $579.95
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  • Scram Speed LSX Single Plane Carbureted Intake Manifold, high-performance automotive engine component with a metallic silver finish, featuring multiple mounting bolts and a central intake opening. Includes a promotional image of a free black T-shirt with the LSX logo.

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    Scram Speed LSX Single Plane Carbureted Intake Manifold

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    This intake manifold is a fantastic low-cost single plane for cathedral port heads, designed to clear hoods on most anything, and provide state of the art performance for your swap. We use this...

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    $189.99
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    Scram Speed LS Thermal Fan Switch 200°, automotive engine cooling sensor with rubber seal and metal terminals.

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    LS Thermal Fan Switch 200*

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    Finally! A thermal switch for LS that's the correct metric thread, at a reasonable price. These screw directly into the cylinder head at the factory temp sender location. NO ADAPTERS NEEDED! Most...

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    Scram Speed LS Thermal Fan Switch 190*, automotive cooling temperature sensor with mounting gasket.

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    LS Thermal Fan Switch 190*

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    Finally! A thermal switch for LS that's the correct metric thread, at a reasonable price. These screw directly into the cylinder head at the factory temp sender location. NO ADAPTERS NEEDED! Most...

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    Scram Speed LS Thermal Fan Switch 180°, automotive cooling temperature sensor with O-ring gasket.

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    LS Thermal Fan Switch 180*

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    Finally! A thermal switch for LS that's the correct metric thread to screw into the cylinder head, at a reasonable price. NO ADAPTERS NEEDED! No more sticking a temp bulb through the radiator...

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    $24.99
    $28.99
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    Scram Speed LS Swap Alternator Kit with exciter wire, automotive alternator with pulley and yellow wiring harness

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    LS Swap Alternator Kit with exciter wire

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    Simplify your swap!  Our alternator is smaller and lighter than the factory LS alternators, but will fit in all the LS alternator brackets. Chances are it's much better looking than the alternator...

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    $99.99
    $119.99
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  • Holley Performance Parts – EFI, Intakes, & More LS Swap Alternator Exciter Pigtail, yellow electrical wiring harness with black and brown connectors.

    Holley Performance Parts – EFI, Intakes, & More

    LS Swap Alternator Exciter Pigtail

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    This little pigtail is a lifesaver.   GM alternators require an exciter wire with a 12V switched source, otherwise they won't charge. We hear from a lot of swappers who have this problem,...

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    MSRP: $29.58
    $27.99
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  • Holley Performance Parts – EFI, Intakes, & More Holley 300-131 LS3 L92 Single Plane Carb Intake Manifold, automotive engine intake component with a silver finish.

    Holley Performance Parts – EFI, Intakes, & More

    Holley 300-131 LS3 L92 Single Plane Carb Intake Manifold

    Limited Time Only! Free LSX T-Shirt and Free Shipping with purchase!! Details A great choice for street and strip, boost or naturally aspirated carbureted LS swap vehicles, this is Holley's mid-rise...

    MSRP: $518.95
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