okay will the ls1 fit in a 2000 4x4 S-10?
11-30-2005, 09:03 AM
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It can be done on a 4wd or Awd truck, there are just a few more hurdles.
The oilpan is your biggest problem. It needs a big freakin notch in order to clear the front differential. Turbotime is working on producing this oilpan, but its only been test fit in 1st Gen trucks (pre 1995). So, you either need to wait until this pan is released and test fit it to see if it fits a 2nd Gen truck, or modify / build your own pan.
Engine mounts are also different than 2wd. Again, Turbotime has these, but as far as I'm aware, they've only been test fit in 1st Gen trucks. These are available now.
AC compressor is also a potential problem. The low mounting location causes frame interference on both 2wd's and 4wd's. The 2wd solution is to notch the frame. I don't know if that is possible with the 4wd. Most of the guys doing the conversion work are working on Syclones & Typhoons, and as such really don't want to hack on their frames, and have elected to use high mount AC brackets. I don't know for certain if its a "can't be notched" or "didn't want to notch".
Other than those 3 items, the rest of the conversion is the same. Still need to run 'Vette accessories for radiator & steering box clearance (can't use truck at all or F-body without a fair bit of work). Wiring harness issues will be the same. Cooling system mods will still need to be done. I haven't heard whether the truck intake manifold will clear the hood or not.
Check out Tydrivers' site TurboLS6.com. He's swapping an LSx motor into a Typhoon, and is the one who is test fitting brackets & such for Turbotime. There is a lot of good information on there, and some links to some other guy's trucks.
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It can be done on a 4wd or Awd truck, there are just a few more hurdles.
The oilpan is your biggest problem. It needs a big freakin notch in order to clear the front differential. Turbotime is working on producing this oilpan, but its only been test fit in 1st Gen trucks (pre 1995). So, you either need to wait until this pan is released and test fit it to see if it fits a 2nd Gen truck, or modify / build your own pan.
Engine mounts are also different than 2wd. Again, Turbotime has these, but as far as I'm aware, they've only been test fit in 1st Gen trucks. These are available now.
AC compressor is also a potential problem. The low mounting location causes frame interference on both 2wd's and 4wd's. The 2wd solution is to notch the frame. I don't know if that is possible with the 4wd. Most of the guys doing the conversion work are working on Syclones & Typhoons, and as such really don't want to hack on their frames, and have elected to use high mount AC brackets. I don't know for certain if its a "can't be notched" or "didn't want to notch".
Other than those 3 items, the rest of the conversion is the same. Still need to run 'Vette accessories for radiator & steering box clearance (can't use truck at all or F-body without a fair bit of work). Wiring harness issues will be the same. Cooling system mods will still need to be done. I haven't heard whether the truck intake manifold will clear the hood or not.
Check out Tydrivers' site TurboLS6.com. He's swapping an LSx motor into a Typhoon, and is the one who is test fitting brackets & such for Turbotime. There is a lot of good information on there, and some links to some other guy's trucks.
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12-02-2005, 12:38 AM
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I just finished my Zr2 4x4 swap about a month ago and working on the tuning now. I can be done, anything can be done! Oil pan is the biggest problem as stated below. Depends on how much money you are looking to spend and your fabracating skills. Headers will also be a problem on the 4x4's. No one makes an LS1 header for the 4x4's yet. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm gonna try to shoot some vids this weekend and get them up with the finished pics. Thanks
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12-03-2005, 02:27 AM
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cool so what kind of engine mounts did u use? did you have good clearness,
the SSR/Trailblazer 5.3L/LS2 oil pan has front sump with hole for 4wd front axle GM PN is 12579723 but i cant find a picture of it.
the SSR/Trailblazer 5.3L/LS2 oil pan has front sump with hole for 4wd front axle GM PN is 12579723 but i cant find a picture of it.
12-03-2005, 08:00 AM
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I've seen a picture of it, I think on here. I don't think it'll work on a 1st or 2nd gen S10. The S10 front differential isn't set up like the Trailblazer's front diff, and the axle shaft won't fit through the hole (there's a big honkin' flange on the S10 unit).
If you check out TurboLS6.com, he's got a bunch of pictures of what the diff / oilpan interference looks like and what his oilpan solution looks like.
'JustDreamin'
If you check out TurboLS6.com, he's got a bunch of pictures of what the diff / oilpan interference looks like and what his oilpan solution looks like.
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12-03-2005, 08:24 AM
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I just finished my Zr2 4x4 swap about a month ago and working on the tuning now. I can be done, anything can be done! Oil pan is the biggest problem as stated below. Depends on how much money you are looking to spend and your fabracating skills. Headers will also be a problem on the 4x4's. No one makes an LS1 header for the 4x4's yet. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm gonna try to shoot some vids this weekend and get them up with the finished pics. Thanks
Chris
Chris
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