Another LS swap
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Another LS swap Hey newbie here wanting to swap a LS engine into my 65 Impala. I've read and read and read and read more and still unsure of what route to go. I have a couple of option here and uanble to decide what would be best buy for swap. One guy has a ls from a 2001 camaro with 80 thousands miles on it, already pulled with wire harness and pcm. Another guy has a 2000 camaro car that has been wrecked and totaled. They both are asking $2000. I also have an option to buy a 2000 silverado for $1500. It is the only vehicle that has ran in the last year. Any suggestion from you smart people here?
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Just looking for a cruiser. Something reliable. Power isn't a big concern although i wouldn't mind a lil more than my current 283 and powerglide have to offer. My concern with the truck is it seems like there are alot of parts need from a camaro to complete the swap. Kinda wondering if maybe the camaro would be worth it just because it has all parts and also about 60000 miles less than the truck.
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If i purchased the camaro that has been wrecked or the truck, i will swap trans also. I have three options
1. 2002 Camaro SS engine with accesories, wire harness, and pcm already pulled (thought is was a 2001 z28 but owner confirmed its from a 2002 ss)
2. 2000 Silverado truck. Engine, Trans and all accessories are still all in truck with is still driveable with about 186000 miles
3. 2000 z28 Camaro that has been totaled out. Motor, trans and all accessories are still in this car as well.
Thanks for all help and input.
1. 2002 Camaro SS engine with accesories, wire harness, and pcm already pulled (thought is was a 2001 z28 but owner confirmed its from a 2002 ss)
2. 2000 Silverado truck. Engine, Trans and all accessories are still all in truck with is still driveable with about 186000 miles
3. 2000 z28 Camaro that has been totaled out. Motor, trans and all accessories are still in this car as well.
Thanks for all help and input.
I would normally choose the truck engine but the mileage is high, relatively speaking and the truck intake may not fit under the stock impala hood. Keep in mind that even if you get a truck engine (drive by wire) you can always convert it to drive by cable if you dont get the extra components you need (pedal, throttle actuator contol (TAC) module, and TAC harness).
Also keep in mind that if you can get a good deal on a engine without a harness or PCM there is always the aftermarket (we sell the harness for $499, PCM $200). As stated before if weight or performance are not an issue, try to find an engine with low mileage even if it is a truck as it will be more budget friendly.
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Also keep in mind that if you can get a good deal on a engine without a harness or PCM there is always the aftermarket (we sell the harness for $499, PCM $200). As stated before if weight or performance are not an issue, try to find an engine with low mileage even if it is a truck as it will be more budget friendly.
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Yea pretty sure if i go with truck motor I will need to switch the intake, oil pan and accessories. The drive by wire issue is something I didn't think about and will have to research. And I have saw your company mentioned on several forums and see that you guys produce high quality work and your on my list of contacts for any parts I may have to order. LS engines seem to be a rare find in my area and I can't find many forsale and most trucks that are for sale have usually crossed the 200 thousand mile marker.
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Yea pretty sure if i go with truck motor I will need to switch the intake, oil pan and accessories. The drive by wire issue is something I didn't think about and will have to research. And I have saw your company mentioned on several forums and see that you guys produce high quality work and your on my list of contacts for any parts I may have to order. LS engines seem to be a rare find in my area and I can't find many forsale and most trucks that are for sale have usually crossed the 200 thousand mile marker.
This is a database of salvage yards which can be search by your geographical area.
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Did you search CAR-PART.COM?
This is a database of salvage yards which can be search by your geographical area.
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This is a database of salvage yards which can be search by your geographical area.
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Per post #1 if the truck you are looking at is a Silverado and not a premium vehicle like the escalade or denali the in the chances of the engine being drive by wire are very HIGHLY remote.
Most likely the vehicles you are looking at are all drive by cable.
We offer engine management packages ranging from harness, pcm, fuel system packages. We also offer three different tiers of harnesses with MANY, many options- including custom tailored to your VEHICLE, not just the engine.
Our base package starts at $650 for harness and pcm. For harness, pcm, and an inline pump fuel system our package starts at $1,100.
Feel free to look at our site, we just recently remodeled it and are adding new pictures everyday. There are plenty of pictures around here on this forum and on the site!
Most likely the vehicles you are looking at are all drive by cable.
We offer engine management packages ranging from harness, pcm, fuel system packages. We also offer three different tiers of harnesses with MANY, many options- including custom tailored to your VEHICLE, not just the engine.
Our base package starts at $650 for harness and pcm. For harness, pcm, and an inline pump fuel system our package starts at $1,100.
Feel free to look at our site, we just recently remodeled it and are adding new pictures everyday. There are plenty of pictures around here on this forum and on the site!
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If I get a 5.7 ls1 from a Camaro, will I need to change the front accesories and oil pan. I've been reading several post and they all seem to say something different. If the front accessories and oil pan will work I think I will go with that and order a harness from PSI.
If you can get the whole wrecked camaro for 2k I would do that. I bought a complete 99 Z28 camaro and parted it out. I kept the motor, trans, ecu, and wiring harness, and after that I still made around 4k on everything. I even sold the body of the car. I am into my ls1/6 speed swap for $0 out of pocket. I would suggest that if you can get the whole car.
Ill be watching your thread, if you have any questions we will all be glad to help!
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