79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90
 

Hi all its my first thread on this forum and its a swap :lol:
I been reading on for a while and it took me a while to register and but i started my swap and yeah i got pic ;)

My 79 C10 that i bought 3 weeks ago
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC02231.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC02186.jpg

I got my engine this week :metal:
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC02230.jpg

and on the truck lol the tire was scrubbing to fender cuz it wieghts 900lb :uhmk:
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/DSC02235.jpg

I took the 6l80 transmission off and took it to a trans shop to switch it from 4wd to 2wd so i can fit it u can see the transfer case that it came with it and i was surprised to know that the trans was heavier the engine
Now i need to figure out were to get the engine mounts,headers and Trans cross-member.

I keep u guys updated and any help or suggestion will be appreciated cuz i am new to this.

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Here is a link to the latest and greatest 73-87 LS swap on the net...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350986

Truck looks nice. Will be killer with the 6.2l too! Enjoy the swap, I know BRP hotrods in georgia sells a complete kit with mounts headers and some other stuff. Its kinda pricey I think. HOT ROD used that kit on the Muscle Truck they put a 5.7 LS1 in a few months back. You can find that artilce on there web site if you dont get the magazine.

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Welcome to the forum. That truck looks really cool. Gonna be sick with the LS swap too. Good luck with the build and dont be afraid to ask lots of questions, lots of people willing to help on here.

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Welcome!!


And I like that truck, I don't know if it's the color or how it sits with the wheels, but man that is a nice truck!!

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x2

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Thanks alot guys

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Wow!
:welcoem:

that truck will be BADASS with that engine/trans combo....I can't wait for some tire smoke :burnout:

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Nice truck!!!:chevy:

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Thanks

A project without a burnout is worthless :lol: :metal:

Thanks :D

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Update :smoke:

I ordered engine mounts and headers from Speed & Performance and transmission parts are coming on Monday it will take them a day to put it back together but still we haven't decided were to get the torque converter.

The shop that is working on engine ordered a cam for me 224 228,exhaust valves and spring :metal: that's all i know :lol:
He will send the engine harness maybe this week or the next to a shop in other state so they convert it to standalone harness.


AND i couldn't stay doing nothing so i trying to be productive appearance wise until all my parts come in ;)

I tinted my windshield i am loving it doesn't fell like its tinted from inside but on outside :metal:
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/IMG_0407.jpg

And i got myself a tailgate decal I am in love with it :two: i only missing the rectangular part and i don't know were to get it.
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...2/IMG_0461.jpg

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How dark did you do the windsheild?

It looks good and should help keep your dash from cracking anway.

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I don't know exactly i picked it from a wall :lol: I get that for u tomorrow probably 35%

The best thing about it that u cant notice it when both windows are lowered.

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Nice truck. I noticed in the engine pic that you have a transfer case mounted to the rear of the trans. Are you going to make it AWD?

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No it came with it i not planing for it to be AWD i actually switched it 2wd.
I pick up the trans on Monday i will have some pic's.

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Look what i got today :four: I hope the GF wont notice on the way in :D

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0543.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0541.jpg

I already got Tonneau cover but forgot to post it. Thanks xbanone
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0474.jpg

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I installed the exterior parts today. Lights and Mirrors

Chrome chain the old looked ugly
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0554.jpghttp://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0556.jpg

LED Tail light trying to make it look like pro job.
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0549.jpghttp://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0550.jpghttp://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0552.jpg

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Front lights Euro Style
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Happy ending :metal: just for tonight :lol:

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0573.jpghttp://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0575.jpghttp://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0576.jpg

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the few changes really helped the look, what else did you get in truck load of parts

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Most of the stuff are for intrior it's geting a total makeover. The stuff I installed today was only the extrior parts that was ordered. I got a new dash now I only need the autometer gauges so I work on it. I think I won't start on interior untill I get the engine & trans in. The trans is done still waiting for engine exhuast and mounts so we can start putting it in.

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Very cool!

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Thanks I am trying to figure out a DIY on the gauges i couldn't find anything.

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Can you give us some details on the bed cover? And maybe some more pics of it and how it mounts.

Your truck is looking good!

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You will find it here its a great piece.

http://www.brandnewauto.com/TONNEAU-...-p5180266.html


I get u detailed pic when rain stops :lol:

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awesome thread and beautiful truck man! subscribed!!!!!!

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Thanks man :metal:

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whens the swap happening ?

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how do you make the 4wd trans into a 2 wheel drive? i have a line on a 6.0/4l80 but with a transfer case too. details??

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I would figure all you would do is take the transfer case off and put a tailshaft from a 2WD on it, but I could be wrong.

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Thats pretty much it.

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Nice truck! I am excited to see another LS swap. The tinted windshield is so far beyond legal here in CO. Looks cool though.

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Tomorrow i taking it to the shop so they can start unfortunately i don't have garage and the experience to so it my self so i have to pay for it but at least it going to be done right.

Well i am not trying to make it 4wd i am had take the transmission to shop to take the transfer case out.

Thanks man :metal: and about the windshield tint its illegal in OR but for badass look i taking the risk i take it off after i do my interior :D

Transmisson without transfer case
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0591.jpg

Transfer case
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0585.jpg

This is the engine it has a lot of salt on it but i get cleaned up and look maybe like Bob project i lust love how clean it was done.


http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0592.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0595.jpg

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Your truck is looking awesome. Are you painting the entire engine or just the valve covers?

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This is a BA truck. What do you have for a drop and what wheel and tire?

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right on. thanks for the pics! looks like you guys are right.... they just took the transfer case off and bolted up a new tail shaft. wonder how the trans computer is going to act without it? and for some strange reason i thought the front axles came out of the oil pan on the ls 4X's.

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Thanks man i don't know what i going to do yet i will figure it out when they strip the car out :lol:

Thanks i don't know to be honest i bought in that state but i try to figure it out somehow.

Sure man i had them but i wasn't planning to post them until u requested i always take pics of everything but i keep them for my self cuz they are ridiculously allot :lol:

The TCM will be fine the conversion from 4wd to 2wd wont affect anything cuz its going to be tuned for the cam and recalibrate the transmission cuz in this suv they got a switch for sport mode but i wont be able to use that option in my truck so i try to get something in between.

Its better to get an 6l90 from an SUV and take the transfer case out cuz they are tougher than the 2wd version 6l80.

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Nothing special i been busy on my other car and i haven't seen my truck since i dropped it in the shop hopefully i go check it out on Monday.

Gauges showed up today and its a Saturday. I ordered them from Jegs it was my first order and they are awesome.

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0659.jpg

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Update :metal:



Engine & Trans are out truck is sent steam clean the engine bay.

S&P headers and engine mounts are here.

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/IMG_0704.jpg
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:metal: man you arent messing around! cant wait to see the ls powah plant sitting in its new home! need more pics!! ;)

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Its just getting started I am in the gathering process :lol:

Still menace i got alot of stuff to do :smoke: but i trying to keep you guys updated hopefully the truck is back today from steam cleaner so probably i get some pics tonight.

list of stuff still to be done.

1. Standalone Harness

2. Cam and exhaust valves

3. Need Radiator and the Support & Electric Fans

4. Make an new custom trans Cross-member & Drive-shaft

5. Rebuild the rear-end.

6. New Harness ( Didn't figure out yet if i need one or not )

Thats all for now but you never know whats going to pop out.