LS swappers, post up your pics!!

[ms2335]

About to get my 2002 5.3 ready to go back in the truck.

[rob32472]

Here is a pic of my swap....

[rob32472]

The pic is a bout a month old I have added the three piece engine cover and is really looks good will post some pics when I can......

[RocketKing]

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After

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by Puglia10

looks great! what steps and products were used?

I cleaned nearly every thing with Purple Power, water, soft bristle scrub brush, rag and elbow grease. It was amazing how well it cleaned, just don't leave it on too long before washing off with water.
I used Duplicolor Chrysler Silver Met. on the water pump, a/c, pulleys, tranny and accessories.
I used the high heat Duplicolor primer on the engine and then ordered Corvette Torch Red in a aerosol can, then finished up with high heat clear gloss for the shiny.
I used Rustoleam Industrial Semi-Gloss black on the metal parts and gloss black paint made specifically for plastics...I will get the name and edit later.
I used a flat black high heat for the exhaust manifolds, can't remember the name...maybe VHT or something like that.
All of the paint was bought off the shelf from O'Reilly with the exception of the Torch Red which they ordered for me and had the next day.

Gotta be careful witht the GM colors special order spray cans, the paint flows reeeal thin. Better to take your time with multiple coats to avoid runs. IMHO

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by mac72

If you find time I'd like a couple looking straight down at them thanks in adv. Mac

Here ya go...

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by mac72

Thanks & your right about that left one being tight at the heater hoses.Can you tell me what yr & model those manifolds came from?

They are 2000 Trailblazer SS

[85burb]

Got her in new home. Running and drivin. Still have to tune and clean up wireing but am daily drivin. Even in snow today. That was fun. Even idled cold in gear buy it self. I love the looks i get at stop lights....think the truck shaking my scare them.

[awhite4557]

1971 Chevy SWB, 2001 5.3 / 4L60E, CPP motormounts / adapter plates, sanderson headers, speartech tune/re-wire.

[Hart_Rod]

My new one, LS1/T56...

[shrunken66stroker]

Here's mine. It's only mocked up at this point but it will be an LS2/Tremec RS500 when it's done.

[eagleuh1]

Mine, 68 C20 with 2005 5.3 and 4l60e. I think the truck intake is pretty, with its makeup on. It does its job just fine, so its not getting changed. HartRod, your building a nice collection of 67-72's. Like this one too.

[60apache]

finally got mine done

[68GMCCustom]

eagleuh1....what hose fitting is that you are using for the steam line to connect to the heater hose?

looks good 60apache! What accessory drive/compressor backet is that?

[60apache]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

eagleuh1....what hose fitting is that you are using for the steam line to connect to the heater hose?

looks good 60apache! What accessory drive/compressor backet is that?

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[eagleuh1]

Its a flush and fill tee, that I drilled a hole in and forced a barbed hose fitting through and jb welded to seal it to the cap. I can take the cap on and off the tee, hose is held on with FI hose clamp. This goes in one of the heater hoses up high on the inner fender. Works good for cheap fix.

[68GMCCustom]

my radiator had a extended fitting (out about 1.5-1.75in) on my 4 core radiator on the rad cap side, just above (or below, can't remember) the top trans cooler line. I opened it up and when I shine a light into the hole I can see it on the front side of the radiator so its going straight into the main portion of the radiator and not the trans cooler. It took a 1/4" NPT fitting as I recall. Anyway...my steam vent line is now plumbed to the radiator at a point higher then the fittings exit from the motor.

and fyi....on the LS2 in our TrailBlazer SS, the steam line attaches to the radiator line as yours does...though it is to a T in a metal pipe, like an a/c hose...thats well below the steam vents exit near valley pan level.

[85burb]

That is the same place i put mine. Also the same place the 07 chevy Z71 4x4 i used to drive for work put the steam line right from the factory.

[nacho55]

I like them all it Looks like some very clean swaps you guys have done. I have a question has anyone used solid mounts to mount their motors or transmissions I built some for my ls swap but am reconsidering now that i have the motor back out from the mocking up proccess on my ls/s10 55 truck project.
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[52 Rat]

Here is a link to my build project. I went with a lq4 6.0L and a T56 six speed.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418432

[tre5]

Originally Posted by 60apache

finally got mine done

What is that billet piece behind the throttle body and where did you get it. The motor I have has an open hole right there and I need to get that piece.

[jb1016]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

My new one, LS1/T56...

HR, you got a build thread for this one? Or are you just driving it?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jb1016

HR, you got a build thread for this one? Or are you just driving it?

I haven't started one yet, but plan on it soon. I purchased the project from another boardmember who had done most of the work to it. I plan on pulling it back apart and finishing the chassis and then putting it back on the road.

[jb1016]

Cool, I'll be all over that. I'd give my left....uhh, pinkie....to have an ls/6-speed combo.

[68GMCCustom]

OK...its finally all together (but never finished).... so here's the "semi-final" pics.


'09 LY6 crate motor (new) with VVT removed and a cam/springs/p-rods upgrade, GMPP LSX intake, Holley 750HP Street, MSD 6LS-2, Dynatech '70-'81 Camaro 1 7/8"x3" LSx swap headers, built 2500 stall 200-4r, and more: