Complete LS3
OK guys I have searched the different threads on this but haven't seen a specific completed LS3 swap done on a 67-72 truck that has a parts/mods list with cost to complete. For those of us that want to take the easy route (for lack of time) and get to as close of a plug n play package setup as possible, please post your pics and list of mods/costs. Especially, if you have done either an LS3/4L80E or LQ9 setup. My 72 C20 is my daily driver, so getting it done and back on the road in as little time as possible is an understatement. Thanks!:waah:
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here it is if you have the coin
the mounts and such can be purchased as well as everything else you need https://www.mygmwholesaleparts.com/o...SABEgJrEPD_BwE |
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One final thought...you could buy a cheap beater to drive while you're engaged in the swap...then sell it afterwards....just a thought... Anyway...good luck if you decide to pull the trigger on it..... |
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Do a quick once over on craigslist or ebay and see your looking at an easy 10 Thousand dollars for an used ls3 swap. Double or triple that for all new? If your not willing to do the leg work on specing / pricing out a swap how would you even think you could do the actual work. Im not knocking you for a lack of skill or time, might be best to just call some shops and open your checkbook or get that gold card out.
simple google search (ls3 c10 pickup) show a few, one shows roughly $19000 with a list of items and part numbers. Might be best to buy a truck done with an ls and drive the crap out of it. |
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10k for a used ls3???..no way would i pay that....there may be somebody asking that much but getting that may be another story....at least in my neck of the woods....i gave 6500 for a 2015 ls3 and tr6060 with a whole pile of other parts off a camaro
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I'm sure that if you look around, you can find a shop that will do the swap turn-key...but as mentioned, it will be expensive...I'm doing my own, but it's not my daily driver.....so time isn't a huge concern
right now, I'm all in with 90% of everything I need at around 5K .... a low miles, 2002 Fbody 5.7, all aluminum true LS1....a fully rebuilt 4L60E.....and NP241C transfer case......Entropy LS swap radiator....reworked harness, efi fuel tank and high pressure pump... The other 10% is all the little stuff to button it all up...plus my time..! |
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in my 81 ton it had a 150 or so hp 350 sm465 with 4.10s when I got it...barely got 10mpgs empty...I dropped in the lq9 at 345hp put in a nv4500 with the 4.10s and now I get 17mpgs empty...and PLENTY of power...I regularly pull 9500lb gross loaded trailer...
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I'd keep the 4.10s and get a od trans....
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I do standalone harness for the gen iv. I would like get one going in a classic truck for someone on the forums here. The harness is plug and play with only two wires that get hooked up. Brake lights and ignition. I do them for the truck engines and ls3. They main benefit is using the 6l80e is you get better gear reduction for tire roasting burn outs and they are strong to handle the power. Here is a vid with a gen v in a lightweight pickup. The truck is serious ly fast for being a stock 5.3 with 6l80
https://youtu.be/uj078sfLnhs |
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