LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Terry'sToy · 10-17-2005, 12:40 PM

I haven't been around the board for awhile and it seems I cannot do a search. It says search dissabled when I click on it.

Anyhow, I'm doing a LS1 swap into my 69, and I am wondering how some guys hooked up the throttle cable.

Thanks for any help

Terry

shifty · 10-17-2005, 02:18 PM

This is heavily dependent on what year the motor is. I believe it's different for '03+. It was suggested to me to buy a '98-02 LS1 because the '03+ need to be converted to use a cable.

For best bets and info, head to ls1tech.com and ask there for more details.

Terry'sToy · 10-17-2005, 10:29 PM

Shifty, thanks for the info.
I have a 98 motor so it uses a cable. I just read about using a cable type original setup from our trucks. Seems the easiest to do.
By the way I use the same name on the LS1tech site.

Thanks for your help.
Terry

Custom 68 · 10-18-2005, 08:58 AM

I replied to your post on ls1tech. I used the original cable from the 5.3 with a pedal assy from a 72 worked awesome. My motor is a 2002 5.3 I am not sure the differences between a ls1 and the 5.3 I used.
Dave (same user name on ls1tech)

shifty · 10-18-2005, 10:12 AM

Dave,

Do you have pictures of that setup? I'd like to see a picture from the inside (pedals), outside (firewall) and any supporting pictures you think might help.

I might be on the lookout for a '72 parts truck here shortly. I'd love to make my life easier.

How did you handle your hydraulic clutch setup?

shifty · 10-18-2005, 10:13 AM

PS I guess you guys already found my thread over there

Didn't realize I was posting to you.

Terry'sToy · 10-18-2005, 11:14 AM

Hey look at that, all three of us go both ways, er... I mean post on both sites

Here is a guys truck and website that I found yesterday. He emailed me with some answers about the gas pedal and clutch assembly. He used a chrysler 300 pedal and modified it to work. He used the factory LS1 hydraulics and put it through the same hole in our trucks that the original clutch linkage went through, then modified the truck linkage to work. Pretty simple really.

http://home.comcast.net/~taylortsims/C10.html

Terry

shifty · 10-18-2005, 02:45 PM

Yeah, that's Taylor, he goes by FirstGen and posts regularly at these forums. He's been helping me a lot also. I didn't get a good look at his pddals though (kinda dark) and wanted to see more of what other people were diong.

red71cheyenne · 10-18-2005, 03:46 PM

I used the stock cable on my 71 throttle and it worked just fine. Can't tell if you already got the answer, or if I even have an LS1. Just know mine is a tune port. Jeff.

Custom 68 · 10-18-2005, 03:59 PM

well unfortunatlly mine is still the 4l60e. I wanted to do a t56 and may sometime but I had spent more than my share already so I stuck with what I had. It works good I have a mild stall so it is all good.
Dave

Terry'sToy · 10-19-2005, 10:34 AM

I had my buddy stop by last night with his 72 so we could compare. Like others have said, all that is required is to get the 71-72 padal assembly, bolt it into the truck. It looks like the top two holes need to be re-drilled, the bottom hole may be the common hole. Then drill a hole above the pedal assembly for the cable and thats about it. I'm going to call about a 2000 silverado 5.3 cable today.

Terry

69Custom · 10-19-2005, 07:18 PM

If I remember correctly, the only difference between the ls1 cable and the one out of a 5.3L is the length. The Ls1 is longer. I am in the process of converting my gas tank from a blazer one with an aeromotive a 1000 to a camaro from a ls1. My engine wasn't getting any fuel.

FirstGen · 10-19-2005, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Custom

If I remember correctly, the only difference between the ls1 cable and the one out of a 5.3L is the length. The Ls1 is longer. I am in the process of converting my gas tank from a blazer one with an aeromotive a 1000 to a camaro from a ls1. My engine wasn't getting any fuel.

Unless you are planning a radical street motor or something with a good bit of nitrous, the A1000 is over-kill. You could use a Walbro 255 inline pump and be good for 450 ish rwhp. The Walbro is about half the money... Just a thought.

69Custom · 10-20-2005, 07:53 AM

FirstGen, Yeah I knew about the Walbro pump, but was able to get a camaro tank and pump out of a 2002 with 5k miles for $150. This way the pump will never overheat. Here is the thread of someone installed a camaro tank on one of our trucks and also a chevord. Charlie Bob is the one that did the conversions.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=125646

FirstGen · 10-20-2005, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Custom

FirstGen, Yeah I knew about the Walbro pump, but was able to get a camaro tank and pump out of a 2002 with 5k miles for $150. This way the pump will never overheat. Here is the thread of someone installed a camaro tank on one of our trucks and also a chevord. Charlie Bob is the one that did the conversions.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=125646

So where does the A1000 fit in? It's not a submirsable pump?

69Custom · 10-20-2005, 08:26 AM

I know, I was going to use it at first in-line. I couldn't pull any gas out of the tank. I moved the pump around a little and I only got some girgling. So I return the pump and bought the camaro tank. It should be here soon and I will install the camaro tank

FirstGen · 10-20-2005, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Custom

I know, I was going to use it at first in-line. I couldn't pull any gas out of the tank. I moved the pump around a little and I only got some girgling. So I return the pump and bought the camaro tank. It should be here soon and I will install the camaro tank

Very weird. Did you prime the pump? Sometimes you have to pull gas up to the pump for it to build pressure. I'm running the A1000 Eliminator and Aeromotive fuel reg with a Summit 16 gal fuel cell. No problems so far...

Terry'sToy · 10-22-2005, 07:30 PM

Nice tank install.
Would you be able to take a couple of pics of the underside? I am curious as to how low it hangs. I have a tank also, but I was just going to go ahead and install my inline walbro and vette filter/regulator. I may install the camaro tank later.

Thanks
Terry

69Custom · 10-24-2005, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry'sToy

Nice tank install.
Would you be able to take a couple of pics of the underside? I am curious as to how low it hangs. I have a tank also, but I was just going to go ahead and install my inline walbro and vette filter/regulator. I may install the camaro tank later.

Thanks
Terry

I dont have any pictures of my install yet. That is a picture from Charlie Bob, he is a member on this board as well.

Jeremy

Terry'sToy · 10-22-2005, 07:32 PM

Taylor,
can you hear the walbro pump running (before you put the headers on?)

Thanks
Terry

FirstGen · 10-22-2005, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry'sToy

Taylor,
can you hear the walbro pump running (before you put the headers on?)

Thanks
Terry

I'm running the A1000, yes you can hear it run, with or without the loud exhaust. The Walbro is MUCH quieter from the other cars I've put them on.

BubbaGreen · 10-22-2005, 10:55 PM

Anybody have a GM part number of the throttle cable to use?
PLEASE - ANYONE, I have a ramjet and I want an OEM looking cable...
I know lokar has one....I have it, but want a GM-OEM version. Thanks,
TIA, all the usual, etc. Did I say PLEASE

Terry'sToy · 10-22-2005, 11:01 PM

Thanks Taylor.

Bubba, I don't have a part number but one guy is running a stock 2000 sierra 5.3 cable.

incoma · 10-23-2005, 08:13 PM

Luckily I still had the truck cable from my not attempted swap. This came off of a 2001 GMC truck 15040848.

shifty · 10-23-2005, 10:11 PM

Bubba, if you can't swing to the junkyard to pick one up, call the guys at Brasington Cadillac ( www.gmotors.com )

Look at the Contact Us section. Call the dealership, ask for "Bill" in the parts section. He should be able to look it up for you if you have a year and engine size. Or you can just give him the part number incoma just listed and see if that's it. You'll get a better price from those guys than almost anyone on the net...

10-17-2005, 12:40 PM	#1
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. I haven't been around the board for awhile and it seems I cannot do a search. It says search dissabled when I click on it. Anyhow, I'm doing a LS1 swap into my 69, and I am wondering how some guys hooked up the throttle cable. Thanks for any help Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

10-17-2005, 02:18 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. This is heavily dependent on what year the motor is. I believe it's different for '03+. It was suggested to me to buy a '98-02 LS1 because the '03+ need to be converted to use a cable. For best bets and info, head to ls1tech.com and ask there for more details. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-17-2005, 10:29 PM	#3
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Shifty, thanks for the info. I have a 98 motor so it uses a cable. I just read about using a cable type original setup from our trucks. Seems the easiest to do. By the way I use the same name on the LS1tech site. Thanks for your help. Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

10-18-2005, 08:58 AM	#4
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. I replied to your post on ls1tech. I used the original cable from the 5.3 with a pedal assy from a 72 worked awesome. My motor is a 2002 5.3 I am not sure the differences between a ls1 and the 5.3 I used. Dave (same user name on ls1tech) __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!" Last edited by Custom 68; 10-18-2005 at 08:59 AM.

10-18-2005, 10:12 AM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Dave, Do you have pictures of that setup? I'd like to see a picture from the inside (pedals), outside (firewall) and any supporting pictures you think might help. I might be on the lookout for a '72 parts truck here shortly. I'd love to make my life easier. How did you handle your hydraulic clutch setup? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-18-2005, 10:13 AM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. PS I guess you guys already found my thread over there Didn't realize I was posting to you. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-18-2005, 11:14 AM	#7
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Hey look at that, all three of us go both ways, er... I mean post on both sites Here is a guys truck and website that I found yesterday. He emailed me with some answers about the gas pedal and clutch assembly. He used a chrysler 300 pedal and modified it to work. He used the factory LS1 hydraulics and put it through the same hole in our trucks that the original clutch linkage went through, then modified the truck linkage to work. Pretty simple really. http://home.comcast.net/~taylortsims/C10.html Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

10-18-2005, 02:45 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Yeah, that's Taylor, he goes by FirstGen and posts regularly at these forums. He's been helping me a lot also. I didn't get a good look at his pddals though (kinda dark) and wanted to see more of what other people were diong. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-18-2005, 03:46 PM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. I used the stock cable on my 71 throttle and it worked just fine. Can't tell if you already got the answer, or if I even have an LS1. Just know mine is a tune port. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-18-2005, 03:59 PM	#10
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. well unfortunatlly mine is still the 4l60e. I wanted to do a t56 and may sometime but I had spent more than my share already so I stuck with what I had. It works good I have a mild stall so it is all good. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

10-19-2005, 10:34 AM	#11
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. I had my buddy stop by last night with his 72 so we could compare. Like others have said, all that is required is to get the 71-72 padal assembly, bolt it into the truck. It looks like the top two holes need to be re-drilled, the bottom hole may be the common hole. Then drill a hole above the pedal assembly for the cable and thats about it. I'm going to call about a 2000 silverado 5.3 cable today. Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

10-19-2005, 07:18 PM	#12
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. If I remember correctly, the only difference between the ls1 cable and the one out of a 5.3L is the length. The Ls1 is longer. I am in the process of converting my gas tank from a blazer one with an aeromotive a 1000 to a camaro from a ls1. My engine wasn't getting any fuel. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

10-20-2005, 07:53 AM	#14
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. FirstGen, Yeah I knew about the Walbro pump, but was able to get a camaro tank and pump out of a 2002 with 5k miles for $150. This way the pump will never overheat. Here is the thread of someone installed a camaro tank on one of our trucks and also a chevord. Charlie Bob is the one that did the conversions. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=125646 __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

10-20-2005, 08:26 AM	#16
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. I know, I was going to use it at first in-line. I couldn't pull any gas out of the tank. I moved the pump around a little and I only got some girgling. So I return the pump and bought the camaro tank. It should be here soon and I will install the camaro tank __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

10-22-2005, 07:30 PM	#18
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Nice tank install. Would you be able to take a couple of pics of the underside? I am curious as to how low it hangs. I have a tank also, but I was just going to go ahead and install my inline walbro and vette filter/regulator. I may install the camaro tank later. Thanks Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's



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10-22-2005, 07:32 PM	#20
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Taylor, can you hear the walbro pump running (before you put the headers on?) Thanks Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

10-22-2005, 10:55 PM	#22
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Anybody have a GM part number of the throttle cable to use? PLEASE - ANYONE, I have a ramjet and I want an OEM looking cable... I know lokar has one....I have it, but want a GM-OEM version. Thanks, TIA, all the usual, etc. Did I say PLEASE __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

10-22-2005, 11:01 PM	#23
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Thanks Taylor. Bubba, I don't have a part number but one guy is running a stock 2000 sierra 5.3 cable. __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

10-23-2005, 08:13 PM	#24
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Luckily I still had the truck cable from my not attempted swap. This came off of a 2001 GMC truck 15040848.

10-23-2005, 10:11 PM	#25
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: LS1 truck swap guys. I need some help. Bubba, if you can't swing to the junkyard to pick one up, call the guys at Brasington Cadillac ( www.gmotors.com ) Look at the Contact Us section. Call the dealership, ask for "Bill" in the parts section. He should be able to look it up for you if you have a year and engine size. Or you can just give him the part number incoma just listed and see if that's it. You'll get a better price from those guys than almost anyone on the net... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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