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STOCKISH · 01-13-2010, 09:32 AM

Well, went after work yesterday to look at a 5.3 and 4l60e. Knowing it wasnt really what I wanted but the price was good enough. Once I got there I saw a LKQ delivery van with the side caved in. So, hoping for a 6.0 I went to scope things out and sure enough it had a 6.0 and 4l80e. It is an 06 model with 82,xxx miles on the clock. Fired it up and it runs like a top. No leaks that I could see either. Talked to the guy at the salvage place for a while and wound up buying the 6.0, 4l80e, ECU, harness, fans, and anything else I want off this thing for $1500. I am totally syked and cant wait to get to work on this thing. My truck is sitting with no heart at home and desperately needs a transplant. LS POWAAA!

faribran · 01-13-2010, 09:54 AM

sounds good... there are lots of us green with envy......... keep us updated.

bowtieguy79 · 01-13-2010, 10:09 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

78-5.3 · 01-13-2010, 10:42 AM

i think you will be amazed that the power it will produce they sound great too!

silvereagle07 · 01-13-2010, 11:05 AM

Congrats man, let me know if you need some help. How much horsepower does the van version 6.0L have?

STOCKISH · 01-13-2010, 11:08 AM

It's a 2006 LQ4 I beleive. I am not sure on the power but I think it was around 315hp and 370tq stock with all emissions equip. intact. Hopefully with no converters, headers and a tune it will make some good power.

staggerd86c-10 · 01-13-2010, 11:15 AM

congrats nothing like fuel injection. specially on these cool days.

smashingchuck · 01-13-2010, 12:49 PM

Man you guys are making me want to start over!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like you got a heck of a deal on that motor. There was a similar 5.3 engine/tranny/transfercase floating around on craigslist here. The price started real high but got down to $750 before it quit showing up... it was all I could do to show restraint!

STOCKISH · 01-13-2010, 01:13 PM

Yeah I couldnt pass it up. I just got off the phone with the wonderful people at wait4me performance and I cant beleive how personable and affordable they are. I mean, $360 shipped for my harness converted to stand alone and performance tune the ECU. That is awesome. Will definately be doing business with them soon. Cant wait for the 6.0 to show up at my doorstep now!!!!

smashingchuck · 01-13-2010, 02:44 PM

So, what all does the harness entail? do you just send them the harness that came with the motor and they fix it all up so you just add power?

STOCKISH · 01-13-2010, 03:17 PM

Thats what they said. In order to run, just hook up one power and one ground. I am sure there will be other things for the fans, A/C, etc. but doesnt sound bad at all.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-13-2010, 03:44 PM

Talk about a sweet powerplant!

JohnC · 01-13-2010, 05:16 PM

That's awesome man!!!

That is a heck of a deal on that setup too. Can't wait to see the progress.

pcmcobra · 01-13-2010, 05:35 PM

you will love it! woohoo.

smashingchuck · 01-13-2010, 05:59 PM

wow I didn't know it was that easy I could have put one in my '87 but I was scared.

Mr.Scary · 01-13-2010, 06:13 PM

Man this is gonna be soooooo sweet cant wait to see this when its done

menace121978 · 01-13-2010, 09:16 PM

right on man! heck of a deal!!!!

glock35ipsc · 01-13-2010, 10:51 PM

Nice! You are gonna LOVE IT! PM me if you have any questions on the install or the electrical.

STOCKISH · 01-14-2010, 09:17 AM

Will do Bob, thanks alot for your help.

pcmcobra · 01-14-2010, 06:01 PM

just an fyi, since I ditched my old 2.73 gears and put in the auburn w/ 3.73...wowzers, night and day! I love new toys!

glock35ipsc · 01-14-2010, 06:09 PM

No doubt, same here. Going from 2.73 to 3.42 took it to a whole other level!!

78-5.3 · 01-14-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

just an fyi, since I ditched my old 2.73 gears and put in the auburn w/ 3.73...wowzers, night and day! I love new toys!

thats what i got 2.73 i hit 2nd with my 5.3 and it like going from 1st into 3rd with a standard !!! i need 3.73 badlly

01-13-2010, 09:32 AM	#1
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Well, went after work yesterday to look at a 5.3 and 4l60e. Knowing it wasnt really what I wanted but the price was good enough. Once I got there I saw a LKQ delivery van with the side caved in. So, hoping for a 6.0 I went to scope things out and sure enough it had a 6.0 and 4l80e. It is an 06 model with 82,xxx miles on the clock. Fired it up and it runs like a top. No leaks that I could see either. Talked to the guy at the salvage place for a while and wound up buying the 6.0, 4l80e, ECU, harness, fans, and anything else I want off this thing for $1500. I am totally syked and cant wait to get to work on this thing. My truck is sitting with no heart at home and desperately needs a transplant. LS POWAAA! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-13-2010, 09:54 AM	#2
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start sounds good... there are lots of us green with envy......... keep us updated. __________________ "

01-13-2010, 10:09 AM	#3
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Very nice! Congrats! __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

01-13-2010, 10:42 AM	#4
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start i think you will be amazed that the power it will produce they sound great too!

01-13-2010, 11:05 AM	#5
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Congrats man, let me know if you need some help. How much horsepower does the van version 6.0L have? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-13-2010, 11:08 AM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start It's a 2006 LQ4 I beleive. I am not sure on the power but I think it was around 315hp and 370tq stock with all emissions equip. intact. Hopefully with no converters, headers and a tune it will make some good power. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-13-2010, 11:15 AM	#7
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start congrats nothing like fuel injection. specially on these cool days.

01-13-2010, 12:49 PM	#8
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Man you guys are making me want to start over!!!!!!!!!! Sounds like you got a heck of a deal on that motor. There was a similar 5.3 engine/tranny/transfercase floating around on craigslist here. The price started real high but got down to $750 before it quit showing up... it was all I could do to show restraint! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-13-2010, 01:13 PM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Yeah I couldnt pass it up. I just got off the phone with the wonderful people at wait4me performance and I cant beleive how personable and affordable they are. I mean, $360 shipped for my harness converted to stand alone and performance tune the ECU. That is awesome. Will definately be doing business with them soon. Cant wait for the 6.0 to show up at my doorstep now!!!! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-13-2010, 02:44 PM	#10
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start So, what all does the harness entail? do you just send them the harness that came with the motor and they fix it all up so you just add power? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-13-2010, 03:17 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Thats what they said. In order to run, just hook up one power and one ground. I am sure there will be other things for the fans, A/C, etc. but doesnt sound bad at all. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-13-2010, 03:44 PM	#12
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Talk about a sweet powerplant! __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-13-2010, 05:16 PM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start That's awesome man!!! That is a heck of a deal on that setup too. Can't wait to see the progress.

01-13-2010, 05:35 PM	#14
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start you will love it! woohoo. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

01-13-2010, 05:59 PM	#15
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start wow I didn't know it was that easy I could have put one in my '87 but I was scared. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build



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01-13-2010, 06:13 PM	#16
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Man this is gonna be soooooo sweet cant wait to see this when its done __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-13-2010, 09:16 PM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start right on man! heck of a deal!!!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

01-13-2010, 10:51 PM	#18
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Nice! You are gonna LOVE IT! PM me if you have any questions on the install or the electrical. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-14-2010, 09:17 AM	#19
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start Will do Bob, thanks alot for your help. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-14-2010, 06:01 PM	#20
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start just an fyi, since I ditched my old 2.73 gears and put in the auburn w/ 3.73...wowzers, night and day! I love new toys! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

01-14-2010, 06:09 PM	#21
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: FINALLY, The LS Swap Can Start No doubt, same here. Going from 2.73 to 3.42 took it to a whole other level!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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