Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wildmanaaron · 07-10-2007, 09:40 AM

For those of you who have swapped an LS-1 engine into their 73-87 era Truck; what type of accelerator cable did you use. I have been told from another website to use the original "Camaro" style accelerator cable that this engine is out of, but that it "may" be too short for my application. I would rather ask around then spend the money from GM for a part that doesn't work.

Also FYI, the Corvette fuel rail covers that go on the LS-1 engines fit a little snug on the driver's side on my 1981 Blazer but do go on. They are a little tight underneath my brake booster. At first I thought I would have to cut it some.

knightlife · 07-10-2007, 03:15 PM

just run a straight cable like srub did...I think it was srub...*shrugs* that way its as long as YOU need...

wildmanaaron · 07-10-2007, 05:26 PM

Who is Shrubs? I would like to get one that is like the original one that was used in the 73-87 Trucks so the accelerator cable hole in the firewall will be the same.

longhorn71 · 07-10-2007, 05:59 PM

did the ls1 ac compesser fit with out having to re-locate it?

knightlife · 07-10-2007, 07:26 PM

what he did was pick up some small cable about the same size as that which is already used...and just trimmed it to the length he needed... just use the old hookup from in the cab, and the plastic runner and you should be aight. then run it to the length you need (after installin the damn ls1...) and viola! you are pimpin

bagged74 · 07-10-2007, 08:35 PM

Lokar

**N2TRUX** · 07-10-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

Lokar

That's what we used on my Blazer..

kevinr1970 · 07-11-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

That's what we used on my Blazer..

Seems like you have been making some moves on the Blazer with only slight little hints dropped here and there... are you going to drop a massive "heres what I have been up to" thread in the near future?

bagged74 · 07-11-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Seems like you have been making some moves on the Blazer with only slight little hints dropped here and there... are you going to drop a massive "heres what I have been up to" thread in the near future?

Ken is a sneeky little devil

liljon285 · 07-11-2007, 12:23 AM

I SOOOO wanna do that but dont have the money!

wildmanaaron · 07-12-2007, 04:42 PM

I took the A/C Compressor off because I have a "topless Blazer" that I don't plan on putting the top back onto. I swear it would fit though. There is tons of room between the frame rails. I am trying to get my fuel lines, transmission lines, and PS lines done now. Got my other Corvette fuel rail cover today to really make the swap look a little better.

bagged74 · 07-12-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

I took the A/C Compressor off because I have a "topless Blazer" that I don't plan on putting the top back onto. I swear it would fit though. There is tons of room between the frame rails. I am trying to get my fuel lines, transmission lines, and PS lines done now. Got my other Corvette fuel rail cover today to really make the swap look a little better.

so where are the pics?

wildmanaaron · 07-13-2007, 10:33 AM

I know I have to post some on here. I just hate having to upload them somewhere else and then linking them to the site I use to host em.

I still think I am going to try and use a 99-Up Chevy Truck accelerator cable. Making a cable just sounds like a pain. I want the engine compartment to look as stock as possible.

bagged74 · 07-13-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

I know I have to post some on here. I just hate having to upload them somewhere else and then linking them to the site I use to host em.

I still think I am going to try and use a 99-Up Chevy Truck accelerator cable. Making a cable just sounds like a pain. I want the engine compartment to look as stock as possible.

You can attach them directly without hosting them somewhere else.

By far the easiest will be the lokar cable, cut to length and install should take less than an hour. plus they work and look sweet. THey come in black too if you are wanting it to blend in.

68Stepbed · 07-13-2007, 12:41 PM

I'll also say Lokar. They make high quality products that are simple to install and look simple(they don't look cluttered).

**N2TRUX** · 07-13-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Seems like you have been making some moves on the Blazer with only slight little hints dropped here and there... are you going to drop a massive "heres what I have been up to" thread in the near future?

I normally dont talk about it because it hasn't seen progress in a long time. The LS1 conversion was done a few years ago.

It should see some in the next few weeks and I will proudly display some pics.

Sorry for the thread jack...

piecesparts · 07-14-2007, 11:00 AM

Agree LOKAR Good people---they will build what you need, if they don't have it. They built me a cruise control cable for my 91 TPI mod.

wildmanaaron · 07-17-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

so where are the pics?

I can't get the site to load when I am at home. Has anyone else had this problem? It says the site is unavailable. I have tried several times now and can only log in at work.

**N2TRUX** · 07-17-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

I can't get the site to load when I am at home. Has anyone else had this problem? It says the site is unavailable. I have tried several times now and can only log in at work.

Try dumping your cookies at home. This site has been reloaded a few times recently with some updates. If your browsing with MIE go to "tools" then "internet options" then click "delete cookies" and "delete files" Close that browser and reboot. That should take care of your problems.

If your file size is too large load them one at a time, or resize them before loading...

midwestcar · 07-22-2007, 07:43 PM

lokar is the easiest way to do it

07-10-2007, 09:40 AM	#1
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One For those of you who have swapped an LS-1 engine into their 73-87 era Truck; what type of accelerator cable did you use. I have been told from another website to use the original "Camaro" style accelerator cable that this engine is out of, but that it "may" be too short for my application. I would rather ask around then spend the money from GM for a part that doesn't work. Also FYI, the Corvette fuel rail covers that go on the LS-1 engines fit a little snug on the driver's side on my 1981 Blazer but do go on. They are a little tight underneath my brake booster. At first I thought I would have to cut it some.

07-10-2007, 03:15 PM	#2
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One just run a straight cable like srub did...I think it was srub...shrugs that way its as long as YOU need... __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

07-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#3
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One Who is Shrubs? I would like to get one that is like the original one that was used in the 73-87 Trucks so the accelerator cable hole in the firewall will be the same.

07-10-2007, 05:59 PM	#4
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One did the ls1 ac compesser fit with out having to re-locate it?

07-10-2007, 07:26 PM	#5
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One what he did was pick up some small cable about the same size as that which is already used...and just trimmed it to the length he needed... just use the old hookup from in the cab, and the plastic runner and you should be aight. then run it to the length you need (after installin the damn ls1...) and viola! you are pimpin __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

07-10-2007, 08:35 PM	#6
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One Lokar

07-11-2007, 12:23 AM	#10
liljon285 That Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 327	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One I SOOOO wanna do that but dont have the money! __________________ 1978 Chevy Scottdale Stepside, 3rd engine- 350c.i. built with cam and lifters, holley 670cfm carb. and intake,heads shaved .60. Truck is a project, and I am its restorererer!

07-12-2007, 04:42 PM	#11
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One I took the A/C Compressor off because I have a "topless Blazer" that I don't plan on putting the top back onto. I swear it would fit though. There is tons of room between the frame rails. I am trying to get my fuel lines, transmission lines, and PS lines done now. Got my other Corvette fuel rail cover today to really make the swap look a little better.

07-13-2007, 10:33 AM	#13
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One I know I have to post some on here. I just hate having to upload them somewhere else and then linking them to the site I use to host em. I still think I am going to try and use a 99-Up Chevy Truck accelerator cable. Making a cable just sounds like a pain. I want the engine compartment to look as stock as possible.

07-13-2007, 12:41 PM	#15
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One I'll also say Lokar. They make high quality products that are simple to install and look simple(they don't look cluttered). __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-14-2007, 11:00 AM	#17
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One Agree LOKAR Good people---they will build what you need, if they don't have it. They built me a cruise control cable for my 91 TPI mod. Last edited by piecesparts; 07-14-2007 at 11:00 AM.

07-22-2007, 07:43 PM	#20
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	Re: Ls-1 Swap Question-for Those Who Have Done One lokar is the easiest way to do it __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com



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