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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

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

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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!

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WAY TO GO Thealien!

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

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Patience grasshopper...

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Nice!!!

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Yeah Ken, why isn't it done yet?




































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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.

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Excellent!!

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

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

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

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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?

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

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

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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.

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you know I love index threads :lol: looks good

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Sweet! I am glad we have this now. It will make it easier on everyone. A little too late for me though... I finished mine in early June. Not a show stopping job, but I stayed under budget. I figured I would be the first to post pics of my swap.

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Looks like a really nice truck! Do you have a build thread?

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thanks, and no, I didn't take the time to do that. I didn't really do anything that I hadn't already seen in other build threads anyway. I do have more pics, but they are on my home computer. I am on the road for work now.

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

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

Well Done Thealien!! Thanks Forums Mods!!

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I like the idea.

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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

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Anthony.

I just finished a 4X4 one, Critter is working on one and I know there is at least another one with an NV4500. I am in Brockton just over an hour away. Most of my build is in a few threads if you search my name for posts (some is in my signature also).

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Good to hear! I would love to come check it out sometime. I test fitted the motor last week and realized that the motor mount pads need to be moved back about 1 3/4" and the front cross member needs to be notched. I picked up some material so I can get started on the welding, but went on vacation last week so work on it has stopped. I also have most of the harness for the 5.3 torn apart, hoping to get that all rewired by this weekend.

I am hoping to get the truck on the road by the end of august. Thanks for all the great info!

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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You have three choices.... well, maybe more, but these are what come to mind..... :lol:

* Use the stock in-cab tank with an external pump. You will need to install a return line back into the tank.

* Use an 87-91 Blazer or Surburban tank that mounts behind the rear axle between the frame. These were TBI trucks and already have the fuel pump in-tank, so you can use an inexpensive OEM pump.

* Use a custom made aluminum tank with an in-tank pump.

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I don't think there's a whole lot of room at the lower bracket to move it front or back because of the way it bolts to the front crossmember, but it would be nice if the engine sat back another 2-3" for better weight distribution.

My electric fans will clear just fine with them in the straight-up position.

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I hadn't thought about the newer Blazer/Burban. They should fit with the leaf spring truck not having that rear panhard crossmember? Obviously, I could add what ever is needed to make the mounting work. I assume that I would also need to upgrade that OE pump because it was just for TBI and not for SFI.

Good idea, I will have to look into that alittle further.

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That is probably true. It has been a while since I driller the holes for the mounts and didn't think about the pads not sitting where they would need to on the crossmemeber.

Are you going to run the OE style electric fans and set them up computer controlled?

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They will fit even with the panhard bar. :D

An ACDelco EP381 fits in the 87 truck and 87-91 Blazer/Burb sending units, and provides more than the 58 PSI needed for the LS engines. They run about $70 and are available over the counter at any parts house.

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Perfect! That is why we needed this! That is the info I need to get moving further on getting my frame so I can work on getting the engine/trans set in!

Thanks for the quick response too. Now to find a tank, Hmmm?

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Believe it or not, many on here have had good luck (and good prices) buying new at Advance Auto, O'Rileys, and Auto Zone. I got my pair of 87 tanks from rockauto.com delivered for a few $$ less than I could go to town and buy from one of the above three.

Take advantage of the new forum to make a new post with future questions. That way they wont get buried here and others can see them too. :metal:

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My truck is a shortbed/leafspring and I used a stock tank and sender for an 87 c-10 (I think they were actually called R-10?). Ordered it from Rock Auto for like $100 I think. It has the baffle/sump for the EP-381 and fits like the original. Only 16 gallons though.

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In your 76, right? His is a 68, not sure how it would fit.