LS Swappers, What did you use, and what did it cost?

[ed2552]

Ok, so I have decided the route for my 67 C20, and it's a 6.0L LS swap.

My question for you guys is: What kit or parts did you use, and what did it cost you?

I haven't decided which way I want to go, whether it's a full FI/DIS swap, carb and DIS or carb and dizzy setup, (#1 or 2 are most likely), but I want real world, I did this and it is now running perfect numbers. I plan on using a JY engine, which has risks, but is significantly cheaper than any other options.

Let me hear it!

[Redleg]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456787


Probably everything you need to know!

[robnolimit]

Headman headers, holley or trans-adapt plates, and bolt it in. Use the web directions to rework your harness, and have the ECU flashed. Then run it.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by ed2552

Ok, so I have decided the route for my 67 C20, and it's a 6.0L LS swap.

My question for you guys is: What kit or parts did you use, and what did it cost you?

I haven't decided which way I want to go, whether it's a full FI/DIS swap, carb and DIS or carb and dizzy setup, (#1 or 2 are most likely), but I want real world, I did this and it is now running perfect numbers. I plan on using a JY engine, which has risks, but is significantly cheaper than any other options.

Let me hear it!

I didn't use any kit for mine. I bought all the parts seperately or made parts that I could make. Not sure anyone is offering a direct swap kit?
As far as cost,
I'm into mine for about $2700 including Engine transmission, exhaust, fuel system electrical, PCM reflash and misc. other expenses.
You could probably do it cheaper or spend WAY more. Mine is a 4.8/4L60 bought on Craigslist. You will have a bunch in a 6.0 junkyard or otherwise.
I would be happy to help you any
way I can if you decide to pull the trigger.

[black_sheep454]

One thing to watch for if you want to run the front mount dist is that not only do you have to buy a dist you also have to buy a kit that includes the new front cover, new water pump, new harmonic balancer, and pulley kit to clear the new cover that cost around $1500. When I do mine I'm gonna run an intake/carb setup with a msd box to control the coil packs.
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[HavinSomeFun]

Originally Posted by black_sheep454

one thing to watch for if you want to run the front mount dist is that not only do you have to buy a dist you also have to buy a kit that includes the new front cover, new water pump, new harmonic balancer, and pulley kit to clear the new cover that cost around $1500. When i do mine i'm gonna run an intake/carb setup with a msd box to control the coil packs.
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[trkfrk]

Here are a couple of items that made my swap easy.

Motor mount kit from CPP part # CPLS1-K. kit comes with plate and hardware.

Headers - I installed Doug Thorley's, they fit like a glove. You can find them for under $500 shipped.

[Ackattack]

Just added mine up (5.3L), $2725. That includes headers, full exhuast 4L60E tranny, wiring harness, multiple fittings, fuel tank, sensors.

I did some swapping and selling, so that includes those items too. Such as, I bought the engine with a corvette oil pan, sold that bought a truck pan, sold that got an F-body pan. Did similar things with wiring harnesses too.

For me, since my truck didn't come with an engine or tranny, it was pretty much a no brainer. I decent running 350 and TH 350 with headers and exhaust and everything else probably would have run at least $2k

[5150.4.67]

I'm at about $3800, however, I started with the LQ4 and bored it to a 370, added LS6 heads, cam, etc. Using 4l80e trans. I used ECE's motor mounts and the Thorley headers are simply fantastic. If you go with a custom FI fuel tank, add at least 800 clams to that figure. Plug and play harness? Another 800 bones.
I stayed with factory flashed puter and modified my own harness. I've had the GMPP dizzy setup, but sold it when I mocked it up. Not real appealing to me and seemed like a step in the wrong direction.
That's my $.02.......
Good luck and keep us posted.

[ed2552]

Great info guys, this is what I need.

I was leaning away from the GMPP dizzy setup, but wasn't sure. But $800 for the DIS versus $1500 for a dizzy? No question, lol. I'll probably run a stock intake and FI setup, as it's a 3/4 ton truck, i'd rather have the torque from the truck intake than the looks from the LS1/6 intake.

[Daaaanz67]

Trkfrk can you point me in the right direction for those dt headers for under 500.00 shipped?