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956LOUIE · 05-09-2013, 04:06 PM

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**truckdude239** · 05-09-2013, 07:53 PM

heres mine 1971 c-10 with 4.8 and 460le

RatRod68 · 05-10-2013, 07:01 AM

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heres mine 1971 c-10 with 4.8 and 460le

Always thought about a 71-72 longbed 2wd with a small lowering kit, and the same setup for a DD style truck. Nothing fancy, but still able to pull 20+ mpg and look cool doing it

mej005 · 05-13-2013, 09:24 AM

Here is my 81 stepside with a 5.3L/4l60e from a 2000 silverado. I just ran the second tank through it and am getting 16.6 mpg mixed driving with 3.42's in the rearend.

cjohnson6772 · 05-13-2013, 09:25 AM

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Here is my 81 stepside with a 5.3L/4l60e from a 2000 silverado. I just ran the second tank through it and am getting 16.6 mpg mixed driving with 3.42's in the rearend.

What gauges are those?
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RatRod68 · 05-13-2013, 10:06 AM

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What gauges are those?
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http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd775.htm

mej005 · 05-13-2013, 10:15 AM

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http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd775.htm

That's right. They are well worth the money, especially with the ls swaps. They can run off the OBDII if you want and were very easy to setup.

y5mgisi · 05-13-2013, 02:39 PM

Your going to need to post a thread for your dash swap.
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chevy-fun · 05-13-2013, 06:47 PM

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Your going to need to post a thread for your dash swap.
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chevydog66 · 05-13-2013, 09:58 PM

How are you figuring gas mileage? Just by refueling till full, or the computer somehow? Nice swap!! Dash looks sweet!!

mej005 · 05-14-2013, 08:50 AM

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How are you figuring gas mileage? Just by refueling till full, or the computer somehow? Nice swap!! Dash looks sweet!!

I just refilled till full. That was pretty much 50/50 city and highway driving.

Thanks for all the compliments on the dash everyone. I did the swap after seeing it in Street trucks a while back and because I was tired of the factory dashes cracking.

Here is a build thread I started:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=579031

Sorry, but I forget to take pictures until after I do something so there are very little pictures of me installing the dash. I may be able to take some more if anyone wants to see something in particular.

502ms · 05-19-2013, 07:30 PM

Build thread is in my signature.

Here is the latest on my 72 C10
http://youtu.be/MIEkT-fKsOo
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502ms · 05-19-2013, 07:32 PM

Here is the video of the exhaust
http://youtu.be/tsAbDkVN0xo

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High ho silverado · 06-09-2013, 05:43 PM

83 chevy shortbed with 6 inch and a 03 6.0 swap with a 4l60e trans.

Wasted Income · 06-10-2013, 09:03 AM

bryankichler · 06-21-2013, 07:31 PM

The truck finally got far enough along to make the 1 hour drive home needless to say im excited still has tons of power still has an awesome sounding exhaust but went from around 8mpg to close to 20mpg I love it.

y5mgisi · 06-22-2013, 01:37 AM

Finally got my engine cover on mine!

And we're about to put this 6.0 in my buddies 91 burb!

99RegalGS · 07-21-2013, 09:27 AM

Here's my 71' with a 2003 5.3/4L60. Still lots of little things left, but it's drive able...

six8burban · 08-04-2013, 11:46 PM

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themb2g · 08-25-2013, 09:33 PM

Finally got mine to run. There is still more to do. Here is video of it running. I cant believe how great it sounds (minus the knock), I also cant believe how much air the LSXRT and CAI suck in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTmL...e_gdata_player

b.eddy's72 · 10-01-2013, 04:35 PM

I am about to start me conversion with a 5.3/ 4l60 in my 67 C20 and I have looked and examined all the pics of this thread and have seen several trucks running the factory a/c compressor in factory location however I was told today that the factory compressor will not work properly on the old systems due to how they work and the expansion valve on the old systems. I was told that in hot areas like Texas when its 100+ that the cold air will surge in and out due to the pressure building up on the expansion valve. He said they work fine in areas where it doesn't get real hot and that they will also not work well unless the vehicle is moving and engine is turning higher RPM's. Can anyone shed some light on this.

**67ChevNut** · 10-04-2013, 01:11 AM

A lot of people get rid of the original expansion valve and install a 1988-1998 evaporator coil and accumulator set up instead. It seems to work better that way. If you want originality, that is not an option. My truck has that set up, it works fine.

ivorton74 · 10-26-2013, 12:04 AM

Cant wait to put mine in...got a 5.3 out of a 99 silverado...all i gotta do now is gather up all the parts for the swap and i still gotta to find a transmission

SCOOBYDOOBYDOO · 11-19-2013, 08:56 PM

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here is mine almost ready to put in for the final time

beautiful motor

RRC · 11-19-2013, 09:05 PM

A little further along.......

05-09-2013, 04:06 PM	#326
956LOUIE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: rio grande city texas Posts: 82	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-09-2013, 07:53 PM	#327
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! heres mine 1971 c-10 with 4.8 and 460le Attached Images __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-13-2013, 09:24 AM	#329
mej005 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ruston, la Posts: 97	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Here is my 81 stepside with a 5.3L/4l60e from a 2000 silverado. I just ran the second tank through it and am getting 16.6 mpg mixed driving with 3.42's in the rearend. Attached Images

05-13-2013, 02:39 PM	#333
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Your going to need to post a thread for your dash swap. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

05-13-2013, 09:58 PM	#335
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! How are you figuring gas mileage? Just by refueling till full, or the computer somehow? Nice swap!! Dash looks sweet!! __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

05-19-2013, 07:30 PM	#337
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Build thread is in my signature. Here is the latest on my 72 C10 http://youtu.be/MIEkT-fKsOo Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual Last edited by 502ms; 05-19-2013 at 07:44 PM.

05-19-2013, 07:32 PM	#338
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Here is the video of the exhaust http://youtu.be/tsAbDkVN0xo Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

06-09-2013, 05:43 PM	#339
High ho silverado Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clearmont mo. Posts: 75	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! 83 chevy shortbed with 6 inch and a 03 6.0 swap with a 4l60e trans. Attached Images __________________ Dan G Lift it, fat chicks cant jump! 83 Chevy shortbed 4x4: 6.0 ls powered 97 Chevy 3/4 ton ex cab 454: work horse 00 Chevy camaro: daily driver 83 Chevy 3/4 ton: dads old rig

06-10-2013, 09:03 AM	#340
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

06-21-2013, 07:31 PM	#341
bryankichler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 54	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! The truck finally got far enough along to make the 1 hour drive home needless to say im excited still has tons of power still has an awesome sounding exhaust but went from around 8mpg to close to 20mpg I love it.

06-22-2013, 01:37 AM	#342
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Finally got my engine cover on mine! And we're about to put this 6.0 in my buddies 91 burb! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

07-21-2013, 09:27 AM	#343
99RegalGS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 16	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Here's my 71' with a 2003 5.3/4L60. Still lots of little things left, but it's drive able... __________________ -Sean 1971 C10 - 5.3 LM7 + 4L60E

08-04-2013, 11:46 PM	#344
six8burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: philadelphia pa Posts: 124	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Posted via Mobile Device

08-25-2013, 09:33 PM	#345
themb2g Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 411	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Finally got mine to run. There is still more to do. Here is video of it running. I cant believe how great it sounds (minus the knock), I also cant believe how much air the LSXRT and CAI suck in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTmL...e_gdata_player __________________ Check out my build: 1972 LQ4 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5427693

10-01-2013, 04:35 PM	#346
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! I am about to start me conversion with a 5.3/ 4l60 in my 67 C20 and I have looked and examined all the pics of this thread and have seen several trucks running the factory a/c compressor in factory location however I was told today that the factory compressor will not work properly on the old systems due to how they work and the expansion valve on the old systems. I was told that in hot areas like Texas when its 100+ that the cold air will surge in and out due to the pressure building up on the expansion valve. He said they work fine in areas where it doesn't get real hot and that they will also not work well unless the vehicle is moving and engine is turning higher RPM's. Can anyone shed some light on this. __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a*$ when I passed you



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10-04-2013, 01:11 AM	#347
67ChevNut Active Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Eagle Pass, Posts: 195	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! A lot of people get rid of the original expansion valve and install a 1988-1998 evaporator coil and accumulator set up instead. It seems to work better that way. If you want originality, that is not an option. My truck has that set up, it works fine.

10-26-2013, 12:04 AM	#348
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! Cant wait to put mine in...got a 5.3 out of a 99 silverado...all i gotta do now is gather up all the parts for the swap and i still gotta to find a transmission

11-19-2013, 09:05 PM	#350
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: LS swappers, post up your pics!! A little further along....... Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

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