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08-07-2010, 10:30 PM
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Just saw this thread..Great job..
I would not discount the truck intake.
IF you have room, I think it can be made to look better AND fill the engine compartment up better than the low profile intakes..One thing I do not like about a LS motor in
a early iron (55 chevy car or truck) is how far down the engine looks in the big engine compartment..I think the truck intake (cleaned up) would look better.
Here's my 2000 Silverado engine..Only thing that is not a factory part is the Edelbrock headers..Just took a little time and paint to get it here.
Thanks for all the info.
I would not discount the truck intake.
IF you have room, I think it can be made to look better AND fill the engine compartment up better than the low profile intakes..One thing I do not like about a LS motor in
a early iron (55 chevy car or truck) is how far down the engine looks in the big engine compartment..I think the truck intake (cleaned up) would look better.
Here's my 2000 Silverado engine..Only thing that is not a factory part is the Edelbrock headers..Just took a little time and paint to get it here.
Thanks for all the info.
08-11-2010, 06:57 PM
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Just saw this thread..Great job..
I would not discount the truck intake.
IF you have room, I think it can be made to look better AND fill the engine compartment up better than the low profile intakes..One thing I do not like about a LS motor in
a early iron (55 chevy car or truck) is how far down the engine looks in the big engine compartment..I think the truck intake (cleaned up) would look better.
Here's my 2000 Silverado engine..Only thing that is not a factory part is the Edelbrock headers..Just took a little time and paint to get it here.
Thanks for all the info.
I would not discount the truck intake.
IF you have room, I think it can be made to look better AND fill the engine compartment up better than the low profile intakes..One thing I do not like about a LS motor in
a early iron (55 chevy car or truck) is how far down the engine looks in the big engine compartment..I think the truck intake (cleaned up) would look better.
Here's my 2000 Silverado engine..Only thing that is not a factory part is the Edelbrock headers..Just took a little time and paint to get it here.
Thanks for all the info.
08-13-2010, 03:21 PM
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Hi all.
Just got information on a 01 6.0 with 137k. Complete engine with wiring harness and ecm, minus the ac compressor and alternator. Asking $1,025.. What do ya think? Got buy or pass.. BTW, I'll be putting this into a 69 Chevelle with plans for an T56.
thx
Just got information on a 01 6.0 with 137k. Complete engine with wiring harness and ecm, minus the ac compressor and alternator. Asking $1,025.. What do ya think? Got buy or pass.. BTW, I'll be putting this into a 69 Chevelle with plans for an T56.
thx
08-15-2010, 09:57 AM
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pass. Too much IMHO
08-18-2010, 09:38 PM
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Thanks for creating such a great thread. I am going to possibly do an LS swap into my 71 Buick. Being I am on a budget this thread helped. A couple questions:
Luckily I have a couple u-pull it yards in Denver, so I should be the one pulling most of the parts. What I want to know is:
1) How much of the wiring harness do I need to pull?
2) I know that if I go Carbed I shouldn't need the FI harness. Anyother harness will I need?
3) Will my BOP TH-350 work behind a LS engine?
Thanks
Tim
Luckily I have a couple u-pull it yards in Denver, so I should be the one pulling most of the parts. What I want to know is:
1) How much of the wiring harness do I need to pull?
2) I know that if I go Carbed I shouldn't need the FI harness. Anyother harness will I need?
3) Will my BOP TH-350 work behind a LS engine?
Thanks
Tim
08-22-2010, 06:30 PM
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2008 LS truck motor in a 1967 C10 truck I am going to put a 2008 5.3L silverado motor and trans in my 1968 C10. Can someone tell me what emissions stuff I can take off without effecting the how the engine runs. Pics of the parts to be removed would be great if possible. I was planning on going through Speartech, since I don't have the pedal, TAC, or ECM.
Thanks
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08-27-2010, 10:17 PM
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Manual Trans??? I am also tying to complete a swap on a budget. whats your opinion on the best route to go when looking to install a 5-speed trans in a 93 Mustang with a 5.3? Ive heard quicktime has an adapter bellhousing but not sure of what clutch items or purchase i.e. clutch fork, clutch disc. I currently have a ford T-5 and the quicktime bellhouing says its compatible with the TKO500-600 and the T-5. If you have any info on how to complete this swap and get the driveline working I would appreciate it!
Thanks!
Thanks!
09-06-2010, 05:55 PM
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Just saw this thread..Great job..
I would not discount the truck intake.
IF you have room, I think it can be made to look better AND fill the engine compartment up better than the low profile intakes..One thing I do not like about a LS motor in
a early iron (55 chevy car or truck) is how far down the engine looks in the big engine compartment..I think the truck intake (cleaned up) would look better.
Here's my 2000 Silverado engine..Only thing that is not a factory part is the Edelbrock headers..Just took a little time and paint to get it here.
Thanks for all the info.
I would not discount the truck intake.
IF you have room, I think it can be made to look better AND fill the engine compartment up better than the low profile intakes..One thing I do not like about a LS motor in
a early iron (55 chevy car or truck) is how far down the engine looks in the big engine compartment..I think the truck intake (cleaned up) would look better.
Here's my 2000 Silverado engine..Only thing that is not a factory part is the Edelbrock headers..Just took a little time and paint to get it here.
Thanks for all the info.
09-06-2010, 05:59 PM
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Just saw this thread..Great job..
I would not discount the truck intake.
IF you have room, I think it can be made to look better AND fill the engine compartment up better than the low profile intakes..One thing I do not like about a LS motor in
a early iron (55 chevy car or truck) is how far down the engine looks in the big engine compartment..I think the truck intake (cleaned up) would look better.
Here's my 2000 Silverado engine..Only thing that is not a factory part is the Edelbrock headers..Just took a little time and paint to get it here.
Thanks for all the info.
I would not discount the truck intake.
IF you have room, I think it can be made to look better AND fill the engine compartment up better than the low profile intakes..One thing I do not like about a LS motor in
a early iron (55 chevy car or truck) is how far down the engine looks in the big engine compartment..I think the truck intake (cleaned up) would look better.
Here's my 2000 Silverado engine..Only thing that is not a factory part is the Edelbrock headers..Just took a little time and paint to get it here.
Thanks for all the info.
10-05-2010, 08:38 PM
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Little known secret for engine searches and parts is car-part.com. It is where we search for parts at my business. I can get engines with less than 150k for around $250-300. The ones i look for are the ones with low miles and broken valve covers or intakes. They can be picked up cheap on ebay or car-part.
10-18-2010, 03:36 PM
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Hey Guys, the 5.3L with an LS1 intake only needs 3/4" bolt spacers for the 5.3L injectors to work. I test drove an LS1 powered Porsche 944 2 years ago and decided I wanted to be the first to swap in the truck motor....All I can say is the 5.3l with LS1 intake and Fidanza flywheel launches just like the LS1 powerplant......
.http://www.youtube.com/user/XSCHOP1#p/a/u/0/Wxu2zWFNNyM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABaqF2fm8_4
http://www.youtube.com/user/XSCHOP1#p/a/u/1/6F4pQ9bAiWY
After running hard for 1 1/2 hours with fans on at 180 degrees thermostat installed.
http://www.youtube.com/user/XSCHOP1#p/a/u/2/SALarx6HiTY
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.http://www.youtube.com/user/XSCHOP1#p/a/u/0/Wxu2zWFNNyM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABaqF2fm8_4
http://www.youtube.com/user/XSCHOP1#p/a/u/1/6F4pQ9bAiWY
After running hard for 1 1/2 hours with fans on at 180 degrees thermostat installed.
http://www.youtube.com/user/XSCHOP1#p/a/u/2/SALarx6HiTY
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10-24-2010, 02:04 PM
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I'm looking into doing a swap in my 71 impala. I've been reading up and found this engine on ebay. Does this seem like a good deal? Thanks for the help.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
11-05-2010, 12:52 AM
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this tread is great.i have a lq4 i am putting in my 69 camaro.it has the 4l60e connected to it.i have the truck harness and a 411 pcm.i would love to use the 4l60e in my car but i have the stock horseshoe shifter in it.what do i need to do to it to make it work like it is soposed to.how much modifing do i need to do to the tranny tunnel.i want a supper clean look under the hood so if that stock harness is to bulky let me know what i need.thanks guys you have me hooked