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menace121978 · 07-27-2010, 06:55 PM

X2! ^^^ i used someone else but after seeing Josh's and his reviews if i had to do it over i'd use lt1swap

STOCKISH · 07-27-2010, 10:16 PM

My harness from lt1swap.com is amazing. They did great work and were quick and reasonably priced. Mine was right at $550 shipped. Worth every penny to me. Once I got it mounted you cant even see it.

Puglia10 · 07-28-2010, 03:38 PM

nice work, sub'd!

MONTEZ · 08-12-2010, 07:26 AM

Subscribed! You are now my guinea pig, lol. I have a l92/6l80e combo that I am going to put in my 85 and I am really curious how the floor tunnel is gonna work out with the gigantore of a transmission. I know in the 67-72 you can cut the tunnel out and bolt in a 4x4 tunnel. I'm not sure what the plan is on a square.... But none the less I'm gonna let you figure it out!

lnwlfbsktbll · 08-12-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MONTEZ

Subscribed! You are now my guinea pig, lol. I have a l92/6l80e combo that I am going to put in my 85 and I am really curious how the floor tunnel is gonna work out with the gigantore of a transmission. I know in the 67-72 you can cut the tunnel out and bolt in a 4x4 tunnel. I'm not sure what the plan is on a square.... But none the less I'm gonna let you figure it out!

Sounds good to me! My 6L90 has very similar dimensions to the Th400. the bellhousing has a similar shape and the length is nearly identical, but the body is taller by about 2-3 inches and a whole lot thicker. When I pulled the old combo out there was a ton of room so I don't think I'll need to clearance the tunnel any. What are your plans for shifter linkage? That was the next big thing I'm gonna have to figure out with this trans, well other than finding a set of trans cooler lines because that appears to be the only thing the salvage yard actually cut and they did it too close to flare and use rubber hose.

lnwlfbsktbll · 08-12-2010, 09:54 PM

Okay so I got my '87 sending unit from LMC and bought the Delphi EP 381. Got them how I think looks right together, but I'm not 100% sure so I figured I'd post a pic and ask. Does this look right?

MONTEZ · 08-12-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lnwlfbsktbll

Sounds good to me! My 6L90 has very similar dimensions to the Th400. the bellhousing has a similar shape and the length is nearly identical, but the body is taller by about 2-3 inches and a whole lot thicker. When I pulled the old combo out there was a ton of room so I don't think I'll need to clearance the tunnel any. What are your plans for shifter linkage? That was the next big thing I'm gonna have to figure out with this trans, well other than finding a set of trans cooler lines because that appears to be the only thing the salvage yard actually cut and they did it too close to flare and use rubber hose.

Just saw a thread on here where the guy a l92/6l90 in his truck and he didnt have to modify the tunnel. As far as linkage goes I dont know yet.

menace121978 · 08-12-2010, 11:15 PM

it looks right besides the clamps. you need to use high psi fuel injection hose clamps. nice progress!!

lnwlfbsktbll · 08-13-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

it looks right besides the clamps. you need to use high psi fuel injection hose clamps. nice progress!!

I thought I had read that somewhere. Where can I get them? Despite the size of this project I'm fairly new to the hands on part of working on trucks. Before this all I have done was spark plugs lol. With enough determination anything is possible though right?

mcbassin · 08-13-2010, 12:17 AM

You can get them at Oreillys

shown on the left here

lnwlfbsktbll · 08-13-2010, 08:47 AM

Ok cool I didn't know if there was something special or just one of those, thanks for clearing it up.

Puglia10 · 08-16-2010, 12:39 PM

mind telling me how much the sending unit and delphi costs you from LMC? might get them there too, part numbers if you get a chance also? thanks

lnwlfbsktbll · 08-17-2010, 10:03 PM

The sending unit was 130 I think and I got the pump from the source that glock35ipsc gave on his ls parts list back on page 3. The unit cost a little more from lmc than other places but ordering the amount I did go me free shipping.

CoreyLeo223 · 08-31-2010, 11:00 AM

For the shifter linkage I have seen some guys on here using the... (Lokar ACA-1800 - Lokar Column Shift Linkage).... on 4L60e and the 4L80e trans. I dont know if your tranny has similar shifter linkage coming from the tranny.

It's $52.95 from Summit. Link: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LOK-ACA-1800/

Hope this helps.

BlueMagicSS · 09-14-2010, 04:36 AM

Nice build!!! I'm looking forward to seeing the final product. I want to do a similar build soon myself.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 01-03-2011, 02:53 PM

It's been a few months since this has been updated...whats going on with it???

lnwlfbsktbll · 01-04-2011, 09:02 AM

Sorry for the lack of updates, fund got tight as summer ovetime wound down and Christmas season rolled in. I should be able to pick back up this spring as business gets going again.
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harnalien · 01-09-2011, 06:11 PM

Awesome! Your swap has a lot of what I want to do like the fuel system and stock manifolds. Have you mocked up your stock manifolds and verified their fit? Like you, I want to do this swap with as few surprises as possible. Looking good though!

lnwlfbsktbll · 01-10-2011, 04:49 AM

It's been a while since I've played with it but if I remember I was able to leave the passenger manifold on when I set the enigine/tranny in place but I had to pull the drivers off but If I remember right it fit. I'll check this afternoon to verify if I remember.
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lnwlfbsktbll · 01-15-2011, 07:03 PM

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Ok I got a chance to check manifold fitment and there is about a 3/8 inch gap between the flange and frame rail on each side. I bought "adjustable mounts offering an engine mount location 1" forward, centered, or 1" back and it's all the way back as is I don't think it would clear if it were much farther forward. I took a couple pics on my phone but can't see how to upload them so pm me your email if you wanna see them.
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harnalien · 01-16-2011, 06:20 AM

Ok cool, I will send you a PM. I will be using the Dirty Dingo mounts, so they have some adjustment. Also, I don't mind notching the frame a little if necessary. Thanks!

lnwlfbsktbll · 01-16-2011, 12:53 PM

Email sent let me know if you get it
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lnwlfbsktbll · 02-23-2011, 11:52 AM

Ok so after a lot of thinking and just sitting out by the parts of my truck trying to finalize some ideas I start to realize the oil pan on my 6.0 hangs a lot more than I'm comfortable with for as low as I want to go. Anybody else have some suggestions? I'm going to get a tubular crossmember when the suspension gets worked over but not sure what my best option would be. Ideas please?
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Jonboy · 02-23-2011, 01:53 PM

I think the CTS-V pan is shallower. That might get you the clearance you want.

silvereagle07 · 02-23-2011, 04:39 PM

Will the pan on the LS2 Vette work?

07-27-2010, 06:55 PM	#76
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) X2! ^^^ i used someone else but after seeing Josh's and his reviews if i had to do it over i'd use lt1swap __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-27-2010, 10:16 PM	#77
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) My harness from lt1swap.com is amazing. They did great work and were quick and reasonably priced. Mine was right at $550 shipped. Worth every penny to me. Once I got it mounted you cant even see it. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-28-2010, 03:38 PM	#78
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 387	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) nice work, sub'd! __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

08-12-2010, 07:26 AM	#79
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Subscribed! You are now my guinea pig, lol. I have a l92/6l80e combo that I am going to put in my 85 and I am really curious how the floor tunnel is gonna work out with the gigantore of a transmission. I know in the 67-72 you can cut the tunnel out and bolt in a 4x4 tunnel. I'm not sure what the plan is on a square.... But none the less I'm gonna let you figure it out! __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

08-12-2010, 09:54 PM	#81
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Okay so I got my '87 sending unit from LMC and bought the Delphi EP 381. Got them how I think looks right together, but I'm not 100% sure so I figured I'd post a pic and ask. Does this look right? Attached Images __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

08-12-2010, 11:15 PM	#83
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) it looks right besides the clamps. you need to use high psi fuel injection hose clamps. nice progress!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-13-2010, 12:17 AM	#85
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) You can get them at Oreillys shown on the left here __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-13-2010, 08:47 AM	#86
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Ok cool I didn't know if there was something special or just one of those, thanks for clearing it up. __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1# Last edited by lnwlfbsktbll; 08-13-2010 at 11:05 AM.

08-16-2010, 12:39 PM	#87
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 387	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) mind telling me how much the sending unit and delphi costs you from LMC? might get them there too, part numbers if you get a chance also? thanks __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

08-17-2010, 10:03 PM	#88
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) The sending unit was 130 I think and I got the pump from the source that glock35ipsc gave on his ls parts list back on page 3. The unit cost a little more from lmc than other places but ordering the amount I did go me free shipping. __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

08-31-2010, 11:00 AM	#89
CoreyLeo223 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatka, FL Posts: 29	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) For the shifter linkage I have seen some guys on here using the... (Lokar ACA-1800 - Lokar Column Shift Linkage).... on 4L60e and the 4L80e trans. I dont know if your tranny has similar shifter linkage coming from the tranny. It's $52.95 from Summit. Link: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LOK-ACA-1800/ Hope this helps. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 lwb 305 1984 Chevy C10 swb (planning an LSx swap) 2005 Ford Crown Vic A4 (patrol car) SOLD...1998 Camaro Z28 SOLD...2005 GTO

09-14-2010, 04:36 AM	#90
BlueMagicSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 40	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Nice build!!! I'm looking forward to seeing the final product. I want to do a similar build soon myself.

01-03-2011, 02:53 PM	#91
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) It's been a few months since this has been updated...whats going on with it??? __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

01-04-2011, 09:02 AM	#92
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Sorry for the lack of updates, fund got tight as summer ovetime wound down and Christmas season rolled in. I should be able to pick back up this spring as business gets going again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

01-09-2011, 06:11 PM	#93
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Awesome! Your swap has a lot of what I want to do like the fuel system and stock manifolds. Have you mocked up your stock manifolds and verified their fit? Like you, I want to do this swap with as few surprises as possible. Looking good though! __________________ My build thread - '84 2wd w/ a 6.0 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433595



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01-10-2011, 04:49 AM	#94
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) It's been a while since I've played with it but if I remember I was able to leave the passenger manifold on when I set the enigine/tranny in place but I had to pull the drivers off but If I remember right it fit. I'll check this afternoon to verify if I remember. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

01-15-2011, 07:03 PM	#95
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Posted via Mobile Device Ok I got a chance to check manifold fitment and there is about a 3/8 inch gap between the flange and frame rail on each side. I bought "adjustable mounts offering an engine mount location 1" forward, centered, or 1" back and it's all the way back as is I don't think it would clear if it were much farther forward. I took a couple pics on my phone but can't see how to upload them so pm me your email if you wanna see them. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

01-16-2011, 06:20 AM	#96
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Ok cool, I will send you a PM. I will be using the Dirty Dingo mounts, so they have some adjustment. Also, I don't mind notching the frame a little if necessary. Thanks! __________________ My build thread - '84 2wd w/ a 6.0 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433595

01-16-2011, 12:53 PM	#97
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Email sent let me know if you get it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-23-2011, 11:52 AM	#98
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Ok so after a lot of thinking and just sitting out by the parts of my truck trying to finalize some ideas I start to realize the oil pan on my 6.0 hangs a lot more than I'm comfortable with for as low as I want to go. Anybody else have some suggestions? I'm going to get a tubular crossmember when the suspension gets worked over but not sure what my best option would be. Ideas please? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-23-2011, 01:53 PM	#99
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) I think the CTS-V pan is shallower. That might get you the clearance you want. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

02-23-2011, 04:39 PM	#100
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