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bluex · 06-10-2011, 01:22 AM

Well if you decide to go shoot me a PM and I'll make sure I'm there. I'll be in the junky looking truck in my avatar...

Scot_Douglas · 06-10-2011, 08:21 AM

My goodness - I just saw this thread. You do outstanding work. Love it!

glos55 · 07-09-2011, 02:20 PM

You certainly have talent!! Your workmanship is outstanding!!!

bluex · 07-09-2011, 04:41 PM

He's also a super nice guy and that truck is even better looking in person than in the pictures. Its very clean and neat for a daily driven classic!!

enick72 · 07-30-2011, 01:09 AM

nice

Dinos63 · 07-30-2011, 11:06 AM

nice work!! wow

towersddg9 · 07-30-2011, 12:04 PM

Very Cool, question, where did you get the duel elec fan asmbly, and what size apx are the fans Thanks

**TR65** · 07-30-2011, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys! The truck is a real pleasure to drive with the LS2 and 6 speed.

BlueX - Good to hear from you, hope all is well, and thanks.

Towers, Here is the fan setup I run. I fabbed a frame out of aluminum angle and mounted it with the existing holes for the old fan shroud. It is nice having 2 fans since the ECM decides if it needs one or two. Never calls for 2 unless sometimes when the AC is running. The fans pull 12 amps each.

Would be a lot cheaper to salvage electric fans from the junk yard though.

http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/..._Code=30102052

TR

towersddg9 · 07-30-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR65

Thanks for the kind words guys! The truck is a real pleasure to drive with the LS2 and 6 speed.

BlueX - Good to hear from you, hope all is well, and thanks.

Towers, Here is the fan setup I run. I fabbed a frame out of aluminum angle and mounted it with the existing holes for the old fan shroud. It is nice having 2 fans since the ECM decides if it needs one or two. Never calls for 2 unless sometimes when the AC is running. The fans pull 12 amps each.

Would be a lot cheaper to salvage electric fans from the junk yard though.

http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/..._Code=30102052

TR

Thanks good info

laynrockers · 07-28-2012, 01:12 PM

Thank you for taking the time to write up your LS swap like you did. I just got my LY5 and 4l60E yesterday so i am going back through all the threads and you deserve more props then your getting. Great job and thanks for the attention to detail

**TR65** · 07-29-2012, 01:13 PM

Thanks Kris.

Good luck on your project. I feel good every time the LS motor cranks up.

TR

1enick72 · 08-13-2012, 11:58 PM

Great thread, truck and very nice work. Thanks for the details and pictures. I am in process of doing a LT1/T5 swap and have been working on a crossmember brake bracket combo like what you have made. I will now combine what I have worked out and some ideas from yours and hopefully make something work well. Where did you get your tank from? I currently have a TPI engine with a return running the stock sending unit and tank. The fumes are killing me so I need to do something.

**TR65** · 08-14-2012, 08:46 PM

Thanks!

I can say that after a couple of years of use the e-brake setup has worked perfectly.

My tank is from Rick's Hot Rod Shop. Very expensive. It is a very nice piece. 4" below the frame at the back, 5-1/2" below the frame at the front. Can't see it. Fully baffled for the EFI pump which was included.

Good luck with your build!

TR

pine trees · 12-16-2012, 09:03 PM

good job. you are a fabricating wizard

ljackson · 01-22-2013, 05:54 PM

Very clean install, Thanks for the thread.

Arekusu · 01-22-2013, 07:18 PM

Hello, I've had this thread bookmarked for a while. Love the truck / swap.

I am wondering though, your goal was 20+ MPG on the way to work (which I assume is highway) did it meet the goal? What did the truck end up getting? It's all steel and 60's aerodynamics.. but the 6-speed should have helped a little.

I swapped an 87 Rx7 to an LS1 , T-56 and get 27 ish MPG highway at 80 mph on flat land.. so I'm asking cause I wouldn't mind finding an ok truck and doing an LQ4 swap on it.

Great fab and great threat!

Alex

**TR65** · 01-23-2013, 12:30 AM

Thanks for the kind words men.

Alex,

I have posted the mpg story on some of the mpg threads. After careful measurements, Odometer calibrated with GPS, same gas station parked the same way at the same pump etc. I can't get but an average of 17.5 mpg. I have a C6 Vette with exactly the same final drive ratio, both run 70 mph at 1800 RPM. Basically the same engine. On the same circuit same speeds back and forth to work the Vette gets a true 21 mpg. That huge difference I believe is due to aerodynamics. Our trucks are rolling billboards.

So I was disappointed but the truck is a great ride and I drive it every day in good weather, the Vette is the bad weather car.

TR

Arekusu · 01-23-2013, 03:28 AM

I smiled when you said the Vette is the bad weather car.

Thanks for the info! Ya I had a feeling the aero. was going to inhibit it a bit. Thanks again!

Andy4639 · 01-23-2014, 11:40 PM

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So I was disappointed but the truck is a great ride and I drive it every day in good weather, the Vette is the bad weather car.

That's funny right there.
This is some right up! Man you should be very proud! I can't wait to see this truck in person! My hat is off to you sir. Great job on a great truck and write up about it.

greg65 · 05-30-2014, 04:57 PM

subscribed

boynton · 07-17-2014, 10:48 AM

Great write up one of the best I've read.

BlueRidgeMountainDew · 08-29-2014, 11:37 AM

Awesome work, clean and nice, really like the truck and your craftsmanship. Well Done

**TR65** · 08-29-2014, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the kind words Blue,

I grew up in Stanley, NC. Not so far from you.

TR

roOstersan · 03-23-2016, 04:16 AM

Another great thread. The attention to detail you have is what I envision for my own project, the skill, however, is lacking! But I won't give up! That's for the great info and detailed explanation. It is much appreciated.

Paul Y · 04-01-2016, 04:11 AM

As others have said, great thread! The detail is helping me with my LS swap.

A question if you don't mind, on drivability.

I would love a "close ratio" T56 but looks like I am going to have to settle for a wide. Therefore, how do you find the gearbox in the truck? Can it pull 5th and 6th comfortably or does it feel uncomfortable? What rear end ratio are you running and height of tyres?

My LS is just a 5.3 so will be slightly differant in hp to your LS2 but would be good to hear your experiences.

Many thanks.

P.

06-10-2011, 01:22 AM	#51
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Well if you decide to go shoot me a PM and I'll make sure I'm there. I'll be in the junky looking truck in my avatar... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

06-10-2011, 08:21 AM	#52
Scot_Douglas Fabrication OCD Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 My goodness - I just saw this thread. You do outstanding work. Love it! __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

07-09-2011, 02:20 PM	#53
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 You certainly have talent!! Your workmanship is outstanding!!!

07-09-2011, 04:41 PM	#54
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 He's also a super nice guy and that truck is even better looking in person than in the pictures. Its very clean and neat for a daily driven classic!! __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

07-30-2011, 01:09 AM	#55
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07-30-2011, 11:06 AM	#56
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07-30-2011, 12:04 PM	#57
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Very Cool, question, where did you get the duel elec fan asmbly, and what size apx are the fans Thanks

07-30-2011, 05:28 PM	#58
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Thanks for the kind words guys! The truck is a real pleasure to drive with the LS2 and 6 speed. BlueX - Good to hear from you, hope all is well, and thanks. Towers, Here is the fan setup I run. I fabbed a frame out of aluminum angle and mounted it with the existing holes for the old fan shroud. It is nice having 2 fans since the ECM decides if it needs one or two. Never calls for 2 unless sometimes when the AC is running. The fans pull 12 amps each. Would be a lot cheaper to salvage electric fans from the junk yard though. http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/..._Code=30102052 TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-28-2012, 01:12 PM	#60
laynrockers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 218	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Thank you for taking the time to write up your LS swap like you did. I just got my LY5 and 4l60E yesterday so i am going back through all the threads and you deserve more props then your getting. Great job and thanks for the attention to detail

07-29-2012, 01:13 PM	#61
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Thanks Kris. Good luck on your project. I feel good every time the LS motor cranks up. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

08-13-2012, 11:58 PM	#62
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Great thread, truck and very nice work. Thanks for the details and pictures. I am in process of doing a LT1/T5 swap and have been working on a crossmember brake bracket combo like what you have made. I will now combine what I have worked out and some ideas from yours and hopefully make something work well. Where did you get your tank from? I currently have a TPI engine with a return running the stock sending unit and tank. The fumes are killing me so I need to do something. __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

08-14-2012, 08:46 PM	#63
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Thanks! I can say that after a couple of years of use the e-brake setup has worked perfectly. My tank is from Rick's Hot Rod Shop. Very expensive. It is a very nice piece. 4" below the frame at the back, 5-1/2" below the frame at the front. Can't see it. Fully baffled for the EFI pump which was included. Good luck with your build! TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

12-16-2012, 09:03 PM	#64
pine trees Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: sturtevant wisconsin Posts: 1	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 good job. you are a fabricating wizard

01-22-2013, 05:54 PM	#65
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Very clean install, Thanks for the thread. __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.

01-22-2013, 07:18 PM	#66
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 334	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Hello, I've had this thread bookmarked for a while. Love the truck / swap. I am wondering though, your goal was 20+ MPG on the way to work (which I assume is highway) did it meet the goal? What did the truck end up getting? It's all steel and 60's aerodynamics.. but the 6-speed should have helped a little. I swapped an 87 Rx7 to an LS1 , T-56 and get 27 ish MPG highway at 80 mph on flat land.. so I'm asking cause I wouldn't mind finding an ok truck and doing an LQ4 swap on it. Great fab and great threat! Alex



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01-23-2013, 12:30 AM	#67
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Thanks for the kind words men. Alex, I have posted the mpg story on some of the mpg threads. After careful measurements, Odometer calibrated with GPS, same gas station parked the same way at the same pump etc. I can't get but an average of 17.5 mpg. I have a C6 Vette with exactly the same final drive ratio, both run 70 mph at 1800 RPM. Basically the same engine. On the same circuit same speeds back and forth to work the Vette gets a true 21 mpg. That huge difference I believe is due to aerodynamics. Our trucks are rolling billboards. So I was disappointed but the truck is a great ride and I drive it every day in good weather, the Vette is the bad weather car. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

01-23-2013, 03:28 AM	#68
Arekusu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 334	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 I smiled when you said the Vette is the bad weather car. Thanks for the info! Ya I had a feeling the aero. was going to inhibit it a bit. Thanks again!

05-30-2014, 04:57 PM	#70
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07-17-2014, 10:48 AM	#71
boynton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salado, Texas Posts: 1,421	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Great write up one of the best I've read. __________________ Just trying to figure this out... 1970 SWB Step-Side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552980 1970 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584499 1970 SWB One Owner Step Side 6.0 LY6/6L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617630 Junkyard's 1971 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post7531186

08-29-2014, 11:37 AM	#72
BlueRidgeMountainDew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 5	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Awesome work, clean and nice, really like the truck and your craftsmanship. Well Done

08-29-2014, 10:20 PM	#73
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Thanks for the kind words Blue, I grew up in Stanley, NC. Not so far from you. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

03-23-2016, 04:16 AM	#74
roOstersan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 Another great thread. The attention to detail you have is what I envision for my own project, the skill, however, is lacking! But I won't give up! That's for the great info and detailed explanation. It is much appreciated.

04-01-2016, 04:11 AM	#75
Paul Y Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 936	Re: TR65 LS2 T56 Engine Swap 65 C10 As others have said, great thread! The detail is helping me with my LS swap. A question if you don't mind, on drivability. I would love a "close ratio" T56 but looks like I am going to have to settle for a wide. Therefore, how do you find the gearbox in the truck? Can it pull 5th and 6th comfortably or does it feel uncomfortable? What rear end ratio are you running and height of tyres? My LS is just a 5.3 so will be slightly differant in hp to your LS2 but would be good to hear your experiences. Many thanks. P.

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