First time LS swap
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First time LS swap I tryna do an ls swap to my 81 el Camino I have a 2005 LQ4 6.0 4L60 transmission I got find out have a blown head gasket where do I go from here what set up do I best go with cam headers lifter trans etc!!??
Last edited by Bigg Macc; May 25, 2021 at 09:45 AM.
Do yourself a favor and use as much Holley stuff as you can. It fits and works well. As far as the engine post up your questions in the gen III section. Plenty of guys that'll spend your money for you.
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Before you jump down to install kits, accessories, and aftermarket goodies to add power -- you're gonna wanna go down the "blown head gasket" rabbit hole. Did it overheat? Warp a head(s)? Did coolant mix with the oil? If it did, was the engine run with 'milkshake' for lube? If so -- doesn't take long to wipe the bearings. Even if ends up being just replacing the head gaskets - be silly not to have a machine shop refresh the heads while you have them off.
Lots of investigation of what you've got before next 'conversion' steps make any sense....
Lots of investigation of what you've got before next 'conversion' steps make any sense....
