Easiest LSX conversion vehicle
Easiest LSX conversion vehicle My 01 Silverado 2500 2wd needs about $800 in front end work to be able to return to the road. The engine/trans/powertrain is perfect though. I was thinking that with the money Im about to spend on this old beat up truck, I could buy another car/small truck and swap the powertrain in and come out ahead with a vehicle that I would actually like to drive. Its got a 6.0 and a 4l80E trans.
I want something that I could possible use the stock oil pan and manifolds and only have to come up with the rest of the exhaust and sort through the wiring with would be easy for me. Im not a noob to swaps, but money is an issue so I want to use as much as I can, especially truck accessories. If you know of something, let me know!
I want something that I could possible use the stock oil pan and manifolds and only have to come up with the rest of the exhaust and sort through the wiring with would be easy for me. Im not a noob to swaps, but money is an issue so I want to use as much as I can, especially truck accessories. If you know of something, let me know!
On The Tree
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 139
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From: Blaine, Mn
The truck is only 10 years old, how beat up can it be? Swapping it will cost more than the $800 plus all the time for fabrication. Good swap mounts aren't cheap and using your oil pan won't be easy. I'm still driving my 96 GMC with 231,000 miles on it.
It was a fleet truck for a good portion of its life.. the body has a little over 250K on it. The bed and tailgate needs replacing and the driver fender is actually BROKEN. Yes its hard to explain, but part of the fender is actually broken off, im not sure how that happens. The truck is also 2 colors, it was a pale tan color and then painted green. Some parts of the truck are still the tan color and it drives me insane! I honestly just want something else to drive, but no one is going to give me much for this beat up truck.
cost depends a lot on what modifications you want to make. 2k -100k. I have 10k into mine including the car and i went for a lower mile 02 motor and t56, cam, kooks, suspension etc. It can be done if you have the patience. I found some deals and got lucky.
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Item that you might or will need to invest if swapping
Oil pan - could be a OEM one (F-body, CTS-V, LH8, etc) or aftermarket $400-$800
Fuel modifications (pump, filter, hoses/tubing, fittings, etc, a a few hundred ?
Wiring harness - DIY (few $$ for wire or connectors) or converted by vendor $300 to $800
Tunning - Quick mail order flash $85 to $300
Check the $1500 swap FAQ..
1st Gen F-body/3rd Gen X-body, A-Body, G-body, 60's-80's Truck are all very common and kit and parts can not be purchased on E-Bay cheaply. or DIY..
Oil pan - could be a OEM one (F-body, CTS-V, LH8, etc) or aftermarket $400-$800
Fuel modifications (pump, filter, hoses/tubing, fittings, etc, a a few hundred ?
Wiring harness - DIY (few $$ for wire or connectors) or converted by vendor $300 to $800
Tunning - Quick mail order flash $85 to $300
Check the $1500 swap FAQ..
1st Gen F-body/3rd Gen X-body, A-Body, G-body, 60's-80's Truck are all very common and kit and parts can not be purchased on E-Bay cheaply. or DIY..
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 390
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I would say if you want to keep your truck oil pan and accessories.. then stick it back into a another truck..
I've always had a soft spot for late 70s/early 80s Chevy C trucks. You can find one with no motor for a few hundred bucks.. use a truck pan .. accessories.. lots of room for transmission and may even be able to utilize the factory 2500 feul tank with modification.
Cheap/Fast/Reliable .. pick two
I've always had a soft spot for late 70s/early 80s Chevy C trucks. You can find one with no motor for a few hundred bucks.. use a truck pan .. accessories.. lots of room for transmission and may even be able to utilize the factory 2500 feul tank with modification.
Cheap/Fast/Reliable .. pick two
I would say if you want to keep your truck oil pan and accessories.. then stick it back into a another truck..
I've always had a soft spot for late 70s/early 80s Chevy C trucks. You can find one with no motor for a few hundred bucks.. use a truck pan .. accessories.. lots of room for transmission and may even be able to utilize the factory 2500 feul tank with modification.
Cheap/Fast/Reliable .. pick two
I've always had a soft spot for late 70s/early 80s Chevy C trucks. You can find one with no motor for a few hundred bucks.. use a truck pan .. accessories.. lots of room for transmission and may even be able to utilize the factory 2500 feul tank with modification.
Cheap/Fast/Reliable .. pick two
here is one i would consider. >> http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2501376778.html
TECH Regular
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 497
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Not to be Negative, But the easiest would be to swap your combo into a newer truck with a 4.8 or 5.3. Maybe a nice truck with a blown 4.8/5.3. This would allow you to keep most everything, If its a cruiser than i would sell the 4L80E and use the other trucks 4L60E. That way you dont have to mod the harness or mod the trans mount and driveline. Just use the 5.3 FLywheel on the 6.0. Super cheap, super easy.
I had similar hopes for my NOVA swap of being easy and cheap, 1 year and 6k+ later im only a few 100. away from driving it for the first time.
But like Merv said, If you skills on fabrication are great and electronics are vast the swap will be cheaper.
Goodluck on whatever swap you choose, We are all here to help.
I had similar hopes for my NOVA swap of being easy and cheap, 1 year and 6k+ later im only a few 100. away from driving it for the first time.
But like Merv said, If you skills on fabrication are great and electronics are vast the swap will be cheaper.
Goodluck on whatever swap you choose, We are all here to help.
