NaturalMystic831

hello, I'm in the process of putting a 2004 GTO LS1 w/6-speed into my S10. I've read I have to use Corvette accessories and brackets and I was wondering how the placement of accessories and brackets on the GTO LS1 are compared to to the Corvette. If I do end up having to switch over what would I have to get? Thanks

QSPres

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Every car used different brackets and accessories unfortunately. The trucks were all the same as far as I have seen.

LS1GMCTruck

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all the Vette accessories from a 97' & up Vette engine, including the alternator, alternator mounting bracket, p.s. pump & brackets, crank pulley/dampner, & idler belt pulleys. Of course, you need all the bolts for these as well. Your existing water pump pulley should work fine. Buy a top mount passenger side A/C compressor & bracketry. All this can be found with research on this site. Also, most S-10 sites have lots of LS1 install info.

01WS6/tamu

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If you search s10 ls1 there is a 53 or 60 page thread that has absolutely everything you need to know. I and a bunch of others who have built these trucks have cussed and discussed everything to correctly install an ls based engine into the s-series chassis.

'JustDreamin'

Yes, read the 800 page thread on S10 swaps. There really is a bunch of good info in there.

The GTO / F-body brackets won't work for an S10 swap. Reason: The alternator and the steering box try to occupy the same space. Truck brackets can be made to work, but they're 2"+ closer to the radiator than the 'vette stuff (which is already really tight and makes it even tighter)

'JustDreamin'

NaturalMystic831

thanks for the info guys. I picked the motor up yesterday. Will the Corvette ls2 oil pan fit the GTO ls1?

QSPres

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Yes, but you'll need the oil pickup tube and possibly the splash shield and dipstick..

NaturalMystic831

ok thanks. I was just asking because the GTO oil pan seems to have some extra material towards the end of the pan.

NaturalMystic831

The dipstick for an LS2?

'JustDreamin'

Dipsticks correspond to the pan, so whatever pan you use (f-body, c5, c6, truck, whatever) you need to use the dipstick / tube that goes with that pan (and the pickup tube, and windage tray).

'JustDreamin'

philntx

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Since your profile indicates you are from California, have you done the appropriate research for your swap combo with the state?

nheine

Hey guys,

I am putting a gto ls1/t56 in an s10 also. Is the gto pan not usable at all? I dont mind doing frame modifications. Anyone know of anyone that successfully used one? Just trying to see how much of the gto stuff I can use.

Also, is the f-body oil pan the best to use if you need to buy a different pan (and pickup, etc)?

nheine

oh and i added you, naturalmystic, to my buddy list.... Seein' as we are in the same boat.

Jones'n

Your best choice for pan is the LH8 pan from an '08 H3 Hummer V8.
Also, visit here for some helpful parts and info:
http://currentperformance.com/Swap_Parts/parts.html