84 Chevy C10 LS Swap
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84 Chevy C10 LS Swap Hello all,
Hopefully I'm posting this in the right area, I've made the decision to do an LS swap in my 84 Chevy C10. Currently have a inline 6 in there, ready for something new and reliable. I have a general idea of what is needed for the swap.
I'm looking to get a junkyard 5.3 engine and trans combo. Are there years I should stay away from? From what I've called around they categorize the years from 01-07 and 07-and newer. Anyone in the Houston area know of some reputable places? From the 01-07 years I've been told $1,500 for a complete LS engine/trans/harness. Is that reasonable?
I would love to do the swap myself, but am very skeptic if I could accomplish it. Dropping the engine and trans in should be no problem, but the little things and wiring I feel would get the best of me. Again, anyone know of any shops in the Houston area that are reliable for these swaps without charging an arm and a leg?
Any help is appreciated!
Hopefully I'm posting this in the right area, I've made the decision to do an LS swap in my 84 Chevy C10. Currently have a inline 6 in there, ready for something new and reliable. I have a general idea of what is needed for the swap.
I'm looking to get a junkyard 5.3 engine and trans combo. Are there years I should stay away from? From what I've called around they categorize the years from 01-07 and 07-and newer. Anyone in the Houston area know of some reputable places? From the 01-07 years I've been told $1,500 for a complete LS engine/trans/harness. Is that reasonable?
I would love to do the swap myself, but am very skeptic if I could accomplish it. Dropping the engine and trans in should be no problem, but the little things and wiring I feel would get the best of me. Again, anyone know of any shops in the Houston area that are reliable for these swaps without charging an arm and a leg?
Any help is appreciated!
$1500.00 for a decent running combo is a decent deal. I hate wiring and its my weak point but its simple to get it running. Only takes like 3 wires to get it motivated with an after market harness or the original re done. My 85 C10 been running fine for a few yrs with zero problems. Do it yourself or it will be much more expensive than you can imagine.
I added a yukon posi 3:73 to my dif and thats it. Your power level will be fine with the 10 bolt you probably have in it. I have made a few pedal to the floor launches with a 3500 stall with 60 foot of rubber and still spinning threw 2nd gear.
