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Thealien · 07-14-2010, 07:29 PM

I asked for an LS swap forum because the information was all over and there is lots of good information on this site.

I hope it helps a lot of people thinking of putting an LS in something.

Thanks

Critter · 07-14-2010, 10:03 PM

I am pumped about this area, why don't they move your swap info page to here?

**N2TRUX** · 07-14-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I am pumped about this area, why don't they move your swap info page to here?

Patience grasshopper...

***Liz*** · 07-15-2010, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Patience grasshopper...

Yeah Ken, why isn't it done yet?

STOCKISH · 07-15-2010, 07:49 AM

Awesome! i am pumped to see a sub forum on this. I wouls paste my info/build here but not sure if thats what we're doing? LMK any way I can help.

***Liz*** · 07-15-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Awesome! i am pumped to see a sub forum on this. I wouls paste my info/build here but not sure if thats what we're doing? LMK any way I can help.

just post the link here. the ones linked in the other post will be moved here soon

Critter · 07-15-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Liz

Yeah Ken, why isn't it done yet?

Sorry, in all my excitement maybe I jumped the gun a little bit.

glock35ipsc · 07-15-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Liz

just post the link here. the ones linked in the other post will be moved here soon

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Originally Posted by HarrolLS1

Sweet.... how about a "sticky" for images of swap vehicles...(vehilcle/engine-pics)

Not a bad idea. Liz, could we make a sticky that contains links to all of the know LS swap threads/build threads? Just one thread stuck that contains links?

oldblue1968chevy · 07-14-2010, 10:13 PM

sweet!!!!!!!

i sorta wish this came out about 2 months ago, i already built my sbc! This will be my next one hopefully. 3rd person in the new lS forum!

mcbassin · 07-14-2010, 10:26 PM

WAY TO GO Thealien!

my67chevytruck · 07-14-2010, 10:52 PM

This is sweet.... this should help alot of ppl.

nuke1 · 07-15-2010, 02:34 AM

Nice!!!

glock35ipsc · 07-15-2010, 09:26 AM

Excellent!!

HarrolLS1 · 07-15-2010, 10:43 AM

Sweet.... how about a "sticky" for images of swap vehicles...(vehilcle/engine-pics)

BACKYARD88 · 07-15-2010, 03:53 PM

This is nice, It will be most helpful in assisting me with my install

DjS71 · 07-15-2010, 07:09 PM

I'm thrilled! Good idea, now I can daydream and plan in one neat little corner

ChevLoRay · 07-15-2010, 08:02 PM

A very timely topic. I have encouraged such swaps on the '88-98 forum and have thrown in the link to Street and Performance (www.hotrodlane.cc). They have put LS engines in many vehicles and even have some LS9 swap info, plus LS engines for sale....if you want prices to compare.

beebster · 07-17-2010, 01:34 AM

I'm all in!
this one is gonna be great thanks thealien.

noonzor · 07-17-2010, 03:45 PM

this is awesome, such a popular swap right now im happy this forums up!

Well Done Thealien!! Thanks Forums Mods!!

jablack · 07-17-2010, 05:04 PM

I like the idea.

Juiced06GTO · 07-18-2010, 08:25 PM

I just found this forum and have read a bunch of the threads on here. I am in the process of putting a 5.3 into an 87 4x4 Longbed truck. I read all the swaps thinking it wouldn't be too bad, but it doesn't look like many people have done 4x4's!

I am new to the truck scene, but I am pretty well versed in LS engines. I drag race and daily drive my 2006 GTO. I am building the truck to daily drive and tow the car around. It was much cheaper then buying a new truck, plus it gave me a little project to have some fun with.

Looking forward to being a part of the forum, thanks for all the info I have goten so far!

Anthony

**blazercrazy70** · 07-21-2010, 08:10 PM

This is great I am looking for a LS and tranny now maybe this will help with the hiccups that come with these kinda of upgrades. Everything I do takes twice as much and as long because I screw it up and have to do it over.

matt92man · 07-22-2010, 10:04 AM

This is what we needed! I am in the starting phase of putting an LS 5.3/4L60E into a 68 Shortbed that I bought w/o engine or trans in pieces. I'm sure this will help me! Still working on the frame and suspension right now, but am getting close to where I need to be for setting in the engine and trans. I went with the ECE kit for the mounts. Has anyone else used this kit? Anything I need to know about it? I will probably wait to start the wiring until after I get the cab finished and painted, then set it back on. Anyone have recomendations for a fuel tank/pump setup for a shortbed, leafspring truck?

Jim_PA · 07-22-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by matt92man

This is what we needed! I am in the starting phase of putting an LS 5.3/4L60E into a 68 Shortbed that I bought w/o engine or trans in pieces. I'm sure this will help me! Still working on the frame and suspension right now, but am getting close to where I need to be for setting in the engine and trans. I went with the ECE kit for the mounts. Has anyone else used this kit? Anything I need to know about it? I will probably wait to start the wiring until after I get the cab finished and painted, then set it back on. Anyone have recomendations for a fuel tank/pump setup for a shortbed, leafspring truck?

I'm using the ECE engine mounts, and a CPP tubular trans crossmember.

No issues with the mounts, just need to drill 4 holes in the stock front crossmember.

It didn't come with bolts that go into the block, but it's otherwise complete.

matt92man · 07-22-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim_PA

I'm using the ECE engine mounts, and a CPP tubular trans crossmember.

No issues with the mounts, just need to drill 4 holes in the stock front crossmember.

It didn't come with bolts that go into the block, but it's otherwise complete.

Ya, it looks pretty complete. I have already drilled the holes and am waiting until I get done POR15ing the frame and cross members before I bolt them in. I just used the stock mount bolts on the block plates. The heads were a little large, but I think they will work. I used the stock hole location on the frame and drilled the holes in the crossmember accordingly. Will that put it in a good position? Will I need to think about moving it forward or back any? Also thinking about using the stock trans crossmember for now, although that will be determined once I set everything in there.

Thanks for the feedback.

07-14-2010, 07:29 PM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	They listened lets use it! I asked for an LS swap forum because the information was all over and there is lots of good information on this site. I hope it helps a lot of people thinking of putting an LS in something. Thanks __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

07-14-2010, 10:03 PM	#2
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07-15-2010, 07:49 AM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: They listened lets use it! Awesome! i am pumped to see a sub forum on this. I wouls paste my info/build here but not sure if thats what we're doing? LMK any way I can help. __________________ --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.

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: They listened lets use it! A very timely topic. I have encouraged such swaps on the '88-98 forum and have thrown in the link to Street and Performance (www.hotrodlane.cc). They have put LS engines in many vehicles and even have some LS9 swap info, plus LS engines for sale....if you want prices to compare. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-17-2010, 01:34 AM	#18
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07-18-2010, 08:25 PM	#21
Juiced06GTO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sutton, MA Posts: 130	Re: They listened lets use it! I just found this forum and have read a bunch of the threads on here. I am in the process of putting a 5.3 into an 87 4x4 Longbed truck. I read all the swaps thinking it wouldn't be too bad, but it doesn't look like many people have done 4x4's! I am new to the truck scene, but I am pretty well versed in LS engines. I drag race and daily drive my 2006 GTO. I am building the truck to daily drive and tow the car around. It was much cheaper then buying a new truck, plus it gave me a little project to have some fun with. Looking forward to being a part of the forum, thanks for all the info I have goten so far! Anthony

07-21-2010, 08:10 PM	#22
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: They listened lets use it! This is great I am looking for a LS and tranny now maybe this will help with the hiccups that come with these kinda of upgrades. Everything I do takes twice as much and as long because I screw it up and have to do it over.

07-22-2010, 10:04 AM	#23
matt92man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 13	Re: They listened lets use it! This is what we needed! I am in the starting phase of putting an LS 5.3/4L60E into a 68 Shortbed that I bought w/o engine or trans in pieces. I'm sure this will help me! Still working on the frame and suspension right now, but am getting close to where I need to be for setting in the engine and trans. I went with the ECE kit for the mounts. Has anyone else used this kit? Anything I need to know about it? I will probably wait to start the wiring until after I get the cab finished and painted, then set it back on. Anyone have recomendations for a fuel tank/pump setup for a shortbed, leafspring truck?

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