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Donnie Lee · 02-22-2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Modern Vintage Systems, Painless, BP Automotive, Speartech...just to name a few.

Thanks Hart Rod, i spoke with two vendors yesterday from the above mentioned.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 02-22-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnie Lee

mcbassin, who sells the plug & play harness/pcm?; looking for engine for '50 model truck & am getting discouraged with info from numerous conversations regarding using LS engine/trans.

Have you cheked the ls swap classifieds on this forum?

Donnie Lee · 02-24-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Have you cheked the ls swap classifieds on this forum?

I've looked thru several pages of the classifieds & did not see a reprogrammed harness for '05 GTO engine & auto trans.

ls1nova71 · 03-24-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rharp

So, if a guy bought a wrecked 2010 Camaro Ss, with a complete, running engine with all wiring, how hard would it be to transplant it to a '69 Chevy C10?

I just helped a guy do this very engine in a 72 GMC. You will need a different oil pan, have to remove the oil cooler from the side of the engine and if its an L99/6l80e, you will need a high hump floor to clear the trans.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-24-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rharp

So, if a guy bought a wrecked 2010 Camaro Ss, with a complete, running engine with all wiring, how hard would it be to transplant it to a '69 Chevy C10?

I did it here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...358692&page=17

Shortbed 68 · 10-22-2015, 07:55 PM

Looking for any and all good info on ls swaps. I have a 68 short bed I'm putting a 5.3 4l60e in. Any help is appreciated.

**LockDoc** · 10-22-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shortbed 68

Looking for any and all good info on ls swaps. I have a 68 short bed I'm putting a 5.3 4l60e in. Any help is appreciated.

???... Anything you could ever want to know is in this thread. Start with the first post and read it all the way through, clicking on the links..

LockDoc

68SSC10 · 12-27-2015, 06:17 PM

Has Anyone Used These..... http://www.jegs.com/i/Hooker+Headers...FY-Cfgod7bYM3Q .Any Thoughts??

doublebeetx · 12-27-2015, 07:07 PM

The Hooker header looks good, but being cheap, I found a set of Trailblazer SS manifolds on eBay. I took off the heat guards, ground off the mounting points for them, plus all the casting flash and part numbers. They look awesome and I have 40ish dollars in them. Just talked to a guy about ceramic coating them and they'll be done, still at half the cost .

mcmlxix · 12-28-2015, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 68SSC10

Has Anyone Used These..... http://www.jegs.com/i/Hooker+Headers...FY-Cfgod7bYM3Q .Any Thoughts??

Those are basically 2010+ Camaro manifolds... If you're luck you can come up with some 2014+ Z28 stainless steel manifolds off ebay... for the cool factor...

**LockDoc** · 12-28-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 68SSC10

Has Anyone Used These..... http://www.jegs.com/i/Hooker+Headers...FY-Cfgod7bYM3Q .Any Thoughts??

I used them on the '67 Panel Truck. They fit like a glove and were easy to connect the rest of the exhaust to. The shop that did my exhaust just welded the o2 bungs in the pipe below the manifolds. That is a good price. The cheapest I could find on e-Bay when I bought mine was $319..... I couldn't find any GM takeoffs at that time.

LockDoc

six7swb · 10-26-2016, 10:27 PM

Hi, do u know of any resonable price long tube headers that will fit im swaping a 5.3 in my 67 c10, thanks a lot!

knomadd · 10-27-2016, 02:11 PM

I'm not sure what you consider reasonable, but a lot of guys are running the Doug Thorley 324y-c https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dte-324y-c
I have them going into my 71 with 6.0 and they seem to be a really nice fit. I've had them in once with the engine in and out several times.

six7swb · 10-27-2016, 02:27 PM

They are nice i had done of his headers in my 71 impala, great quality!

kehstr · 01-08-2017, 12:56 PM

A lot of good information in this thread!

Putso · 01-21-2017, 05:41 AM

I will definitely be referring to this thread a lot for when I start my swap this spring. 2000 lq4 4l80e in to a 88 3500 crew cab.

**A1971Blazer** · 02-22-2017, 11:56 AM

I found this guy in Florida and had him rework the factory harness that came with the LS1 that I got from a 2002 TransAm...he did a great job at a reasonable price...I think it was around $350.....
http://www.standaloneharness.com/ls-engine.html

doublebeetx · 02-24-2017, 01:58 PM

My 64 had a 6 cylinder in it. I have a set of V8 stands which mount in a forward location of the stock 6 cylinder stands. I bought adapter plates for my 4.8 to use standard motor mounts. Any ideas on which stands will be better to use ? Thanks for any advice.

tlorber · 03-07-2017, 01:01 PM

Here is a site i came across a while back that may provide some info.

http://www.improvedracing.com/LS-oil-pan-dimensions.php

Donnie Lee · 03-08-2017, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tlorber

Here is a site i came across a while back that may provide some info.

http://www.improvedracing.com/LS-oil-pan-dimensions.php

Thanks tlorber

The Fbody pan is what we need; at GM parts direct it appears the pan does not come with new bolts, don't see them for the windage tray either. Are these bolts re-usable, if not has anyone ordered these separately?

aggie91 · 03-08-2017, 11:17 AM

The oil pan bolts and windage tray bolts are reusable.

Donnie Lee · 03-10-2017, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

The oil pan bolts and windage tray bolts are reusable.

Thanks aggie91; I talked with the local Chevy parts guy & new bolts come with the pan & windage tray.

New question, do we use antiseize on the oil pan bolts?

kehstr · 03-10-2017, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie Lee

New question, do we use antiseize on the oil pan bolts?

You don't need to, but it couldn't hurt to put a little on them

aggie91 · 03-10-2017, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie Lee

Thanks aggie91; I talked with the local Chevy parts guy & new bolts come with the pan & windage tray.

New question, do we use antiseize on the oil pan bolts?

I don't unless its an aluminum block.

Scotts Elle · 09-18-2017, 12:48 PM

There are a few links that have since expired or are dead at the beginning of this thread. Also, many pictures are linked to "free" hosting accounts that require the hosting person to sign up for third party hosting. Can anyone please provide the vacuum check valve fitting for the brake booster? The fitting I have for the LS motor is larger than the barbed check valve on the existing booster.

Also, does the coil power feed provide 12v while cranking on a stock 67 engine harness? Wiring diagrams are not very clear. I have my LS installed and it cranks but will not fire. I have fuel pressure, VATS was disabled and base tune loaded. Data logging while cranking doesn't show much.

10-22-2015, 07:55 PM	#6
Shortbed 68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Salem MO Posts: 4	Re: LS engine swap info Looking for any and all good info on ls swaps. I have a 68 short bed I'm putting a 5.3 4l60e in. Any help is appreciated.

12-27-2015, 06:17 PM	#8
68SSC10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ. Posts: 27	Re: LS engine swap info Has Anyone Used These..... http://www.jegs.com/i/Hooker+Headers...FY-Cfgod7bYM3Q .Any Thoughts?? __________________ I've Reached The Age Where Happy Hour Is A Nap!!

12-27-2015, 07:07 PM	#9
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: LS engine swap info The Hooker header looks good, but being cheap, I found a set of Trailblazer SS manifolds on eBay. I took off the heat guards, ground off the mounting points for them, plus all the casting flash and part numbers. They look awesome and I have 40ish dollars in them. Just talked to a guy about ceramic coating them and they'll be done, still at half the cost . Attached Images

10-26-2016, 10:27 PM	#12
six7swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas,Texas Posts: 35	Re: LS engine swap info Hi, do u know of any resonable price long tube headers that will fit im swaping a 5.3 in my 67 c10, thanks a lot!

10-27-2016, 02:11 PM	#13
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: LS engine swap info I'm not sure what you consider reasonable, but a lot of guys are running the Doug Thorley 324y-c https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dte-324y-c I have them going into my 71 with 6.0 and they seem to be a really nice fit. I've had them in once with the engine in and out several times. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

10-27-2016, 02:27 PM	#14
six7swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas,Texas Posts: 35	Re: LS engine swap info They are nice i had done of his headers in my 71 impala, great quality!

01-08-2017, 12:56 PM	#15
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 749	Re: LS engine swap info A lot of good information in this thread! __________________ 72 GMC highlander nicknamed by my then 6-year-old brother "stripes" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7378180 Check out my Youtube channel @Chad's Fab

01-21-2017, 05:41 AM	#16
Putso Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Hobart indiana Posts: 1	Re: LS engine swap info I will definitely be referring to this thread a lot for when I start my swap this spring. 2000 lq4 4l80e in to a 88 3500 crew cab.

02-22-2017, 11:56 AM	#17
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,112	Re: LS engine swap info I found this guy in Florida and had him rework the factory harness that came with the LS1 that I got from a 2002 TransAm...he did a great job at a reasonable price...I think it was around $350..... http://www.standaloneharness.com/ls-engine.html __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

02-24-2017, 01:58 PM	#18
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: LS engine swap info My 64 had a 6 cylinder in it. I have a set of V8 stands which mount in a forward location of the stock 6 cylinder stands. I bought adapter plates for my 4.8 to use standard motor mounts. Any ideas on which stands will be better to use ? Thanks for any advice.

03-07-2017, 01:01 PM	#19
tlorber Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 236	Re: LS engine swap info Here is a site i came across a while back that may provide some info. http://www.improvedracing.com/LS-oil-pan-dimensions.php __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...s10+frame+swap

03-08-2017, 11:17 AM	#21
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: LS engine swap info The oil pan bolts and windage tray bolts are reusable. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-18-2017, 12:48 PM	#25
Scotts Elle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: OK Posts: 32	Re: LS engine swap info There are a few links that have since expired or are dead at the beginning of this thread. Also, many pictures are linked to "free" hosting accounts that require the hosting person to sign up for third party hosting. Can anyone please provide the vacuum check valve fitting for the brake booster? The fitting I have for the LS motor is larger than the barbed check valve on the existing booster. Also, does the coil power feed provide 12v while cranking on a stock 67 engine harness? Wiring diagrams are not very clear. I have my LS installed and it cranks but will not fire. I have fuel pressure, VATS was disabled and base tune loaded. Data logging while cranking doesn't show much.



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