408Maro

iTrader: (14)

hey guys i have a 06 colorado extreme and i am intrested in throwing in a ls1 in her. my question is is it the same process for mine as it would be for all the s10's? if not anyone know where i can get some info? thanks

snketr

iTrader: (3)

Current Performance makes the wiring harness and engine mounts you need. If you plan on sticking with your trans, if you have an auto, you'll have to change the input shaft. it'd be easier to just put in an LS style 4L60e. You can try www.coloradofans.com but it's mainly ricer stuff they talk about. LS1Blazer on here has done it, but is sketchy about details.

s10-den

contact Ls1blazer,he does installs!!!as far as im concerned,he is one of the best as far as doing swaps in these little trucks,NUFF SAID!

s10-den

http://www.v8s10s.com/colorado-ss/id9.html i dont know if i can do this,but here check this out...thats ls1blazers stuff!!!...just look around in there and any questions,just contact him.

408Maro

iTrader: (14)

thanks guys appreciate it

408Maro

iTrader: (14)

ttt please. so im going to be getting a ls1 from my buddys 99 z28 and i have seen a few other threads on here about this and seems they are using a 4wd truck and mine is 2wd. i will be looking into current performance for the harness work and headers. i will be sticking with my auto and guess ill be swapping myshaft and housing to a v8 truck type? any help will be great ive seen the v8s10s and dont think he is willing to give his secret so unless i get help off here looks like im on my own. thanks

Bo185

Should be a bolt in swap since you can get a LH8 5.3L in them now! Mounts, oil pan, hoses, rad., and rest of the stuff!

Might want to swap to a V8 4l60 as the the 5 or 4 cyl most likly won't take the v8 power. I think the rear ends might be differnt as well. But the bell housing swap would be cheap and easy as least till you brake it!!! Lol...

408Maro

iTrader: (14)

LOL that's what my plan is for the tranny let it break haha I think the rear should work. And just read that the pan and acc can work from a c5

Bo185

Why not use stock truck ones????????? They appear to be just like any Vortec. You'll might need to mod the water pump to clear a car intake.

Heres the LH8 from the 2009 5.3l colorado's plus the oil pan is like $100 bucks from the dealer!
From the Oil pan thread
Capacity: 5.5 qts
Oil pan: 12614821
Oil pump pickup: 12608593
Windage tray: 12611129 (same as c/k truck)
Dipstick tube: 12612015 (need confirmation on this p/n) confirmed as pn: 12584738
Dipstick: 12603506 (need confirmation on this p/n) confirmed as pn: 12603506
O-ring for Oil pump pickup:? 12584922 green pn`s updated/added by G-Body

408Maro

iTrader: (14)

thanks for that great info. So there's my oil pan to use. So I may be able to use my stock acc??

snketr

iTrader: (3)

You can use the 99z accessories. Just put a trans out of an camaro or trans am in the car. You can get the used trans for the same price you'll spend finding an input shaft and bellhousing. The Colorado's have an 8" rear if I remember correctly.

408Maro

iTrader: (14)

Nice that'll work better if I could use the fbody ls acc