*Noob's* first LS swap

[snakedoc]

Hey guys, I am about to jump off into my first LS Swap. I have purchased an LQ4 with a stage 2 cam, 5.3 heads, and some other goodies for my 72 C10. My neighbor has agreed to help me do the swap, but I have a few questions for the general group.

1. Headers. My SBC currently has short tube headers. If I put short tube headers on the LS, will my current exhaust work? Its okay to tell me if that's a stupid question.

2. Fuel line. I'm going with the blazer tank and 97 chevy fuel pump route. The engine is a 2001, so there is a return line. Should I run -6 or -8 for the return. And does anybody have any idea how much line I'll need of each for a 72 shortbed? Is there a kit that doesn't cost a thousand bucks? I'm going to get a DELPHI HP10001 from rockauto for the sending unit/pump. I can see in the pics that it has screw on connectors. AN fitting with fit that I believe.

Thanks all, these are two questions I couldn't get solid info on through research. Any help would be appreciated.

[CG]

There is a whole area on the board that addresses all the good LS stuff...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

[12secondnova]

Not sure about what you need for your fuel system but two of my cousins have used the headers off ebay and they both worked really well. They are nice and sturdy and seem to be made of nice thick material. Price is good too, Not sure if it will bolt right up to your old exhaust but it would probably be really close.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-LS2-LS3-...FWOpM3&vxp=mtr

[snakedoc]

Yeah. I figured out the LS SWAP section after I posted this.