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osaltyone · 04-03-2012, 06:50 PM

So I took the plunge today, ordered the swap from a salvage yard for my 84. The guy says it is from an 07 Chevy truck 5.3 with the PCM, harness, pedal assembly, pedal computer, all accessories, fuel lines and 4l60 transmission. All with 58kmi on it for 2k picked up with a 90 day warranty.

The bad is the place is like 50miles from my house, so I really need to inventory everything when I pick it up.

Anything I should look out for when I go pick it up? Does the price sound right?

HavinSomeFun · 04-03-2012, 07:27 PM

get everything you can. Breather assembly, holder for the computer, radiator if its good, shroud or anything you can.

Daaaanz67 · 04-03-2012, 09:30 PM

O2 sensors tac module for pedal cooling fan electric or manual
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osaltyone · 04-03-2012, 10:05 PM

He said the pedal computer (I assume tac module) would be included, I will have to make sure it is there. I'll make my list before I head over. They seem to sell quite a few according to him.
Just got my truck back on the street and hat the 305 in it and dealing with the bent frame. Time to blow it back apart and do it right.

Never done a motor swap, but you only learn by trying; so I will be asking lots of questions.

Daaaanz67 · 04-03-2012, 11:53 PM

This is awesome site lots of info suggest you read the ls swap threads that's wear I got what I need
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osaltyone · 04-04-2012, 05:09 PM

Thanks! I have been reading all I can in the build threads for the past few weeks. My only problem is if I want to keep it smog compliant I could run into issues. Found out the engine is a L59 out of a 2006 Chevy Tahoe Z71 5.3L. The Flex Fuel option worries me a bit.

nibs · 04-04-2012, 06:35 PM

Right on bro! Im a somewhat close neighbor doing a similar swap... I actually think you were the one I talked to at the CPP cruise

gringoloco · 04-04-2012, 07:30 PM

Flex fuel is no biggie- actually I think you get bigger injectors- bonus! DoD or vvt would worry me more
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Gordonr1973 · 04-04-2012, 10:46 PM

Get the driveshaft too if there is any question whether your old one will fit (number of splines) on the new trans.

ls1nova71 · 04-04-2012, 10:59 PM

Be sure to get the gas pedal and also the harness between it and the TAC.

osaltyone · 04-05-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nibs

Right on bro! Im a somewhat close neighbor doing a similar swap... I actually think you were the one I talked to at the CPP cruise

Yep, that was me. That was a crazy day to be out at a show! Would like to check out your build in person some time if you have time. This will be my first engine swap, but with all the help I see people get on the board it should be a bit easier.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Flex fuel is no biggie- actually I think you get bigger injectors- bonus! DoD or vvt would worry me more
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Do all L59 engines come with FlexFuel or is that an option?

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Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Get the driveshaft too if there is any question whether your old one will fit (number of splines) on the new trans.

I have a TH350 on mine now. I was under the impression the drive shaft should fit the 4L60 and my rear.

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

Be sure to get the gas pedal and also the harness between it and the TAC.

Yep, it was actually on the list the guy gave me of things, I forgot it until then.

nibs · 04-05-2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osaltyone

Yep, that was me. That was a crazy day to be out at a show! Would like to check out your build in person some time if you have time. This will be my first engine swap, but with all the help I see people get on the board it should be a bit easier.

Hell yea man, you can come by whenever... i work during the day on weekdays, but im home by 5 and I have every other friday off..

Im in the process of figuring out how to get the truck away from my garage wall(air compressors not currently working) but once it is, its teardown time

ls1nova71 · 04-05-2012, 03:54 PM

The yoke from your 350 turbo will work in the 4l60e. The driveshaft length may be too long and need to be shortened depending on where you put the engine

Also, L59 is the desigination given to the flex fuel engine, its an option for the truck, not the engine its self..Posted via Mobile Device

04-03-2012, 06:50 PM	#1
osaltyone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 406	Taking the plunge So I took the plunge today, ordered the swap from a salvage yard for my 84. The guy says it is from an 07 Chevy truck 5.3 with the PCM, harness, pedal assembly, pedal computer, all accessories, fuel lines and 4l60 transmission. All with 58kmi on it for 2k picked up with a 90 day warranty. The bad is the place is like 50miles from my house, so I really need to inventory everything when I pick it up. Anything I should look out for when I go pick it up? Does the price sound right?

04-03-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Taking the plunge get everything you can. Breather assembly, holder for the computer, radiator if its good, shroud or anything you can. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

04-03-2012, 09:30 PM	#3
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Taking the plunge O2 sensors tac module for pedal cooling fan electric or manual Posted via Mobile Device

04-03-2012, 10:05 PM	#4
osaltyone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 406	Re: Taking the plunge He said the pedal computer (I assume tac module) would be included, I will have to make sure it is there. I'll make my list before I head over. They seem to sell quite a few according to him. Just got my truck back on the street and hat the 305 in it and dealing with the bent frame. Time to blow it back apart and do it right. Never done a motor swap, but you only learn by trying; so I will be asking lots of questions.

04-03-2012, 11:53 PM	#5
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Taking the plunge This is awesome site lots of info suggest you read the ls swap threads that's wear I got what I need Posted via Mobile Device

04-04-2012, 05:09 PM	#6
osaltyone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 406	Re: Taking the plunge Thanks! I have been reading all I can in the build threads for the past few weeks. My only problem is if I want to keep it smog compliant I could run into issues. Found out the engine is a L59 out of a 2006 Chevy Tahoe Z71 5.3L. The Flex Fuel option worries me a bit.

04-04-2012, 06:35 PM	#7
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Taking the plunge Right on bro! Im a somewhat close neighbor doing a similar swap... I actually think you were the one I talked to at the CPP cruise __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

04-04-2012, 07:30 PM	#8
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Taking the plunge Flex fuel is no biggie- actually I think you get bigger injectors- bonus! DoD or vvt would worry me more Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-04-2012, 10:46 PM	#9
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Taking the plunge Get the driveshaft too if there is any question whether your old one will fit (number of splines) on the new trans. __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

04-04-2012, 10:59 PM	#10
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Taking the plunge Be sure to get the gas pedal and also the harness between it and the TAC. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

04-05-2012, 03:54 PM	#13
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Taking the plunge The yoke from your 350 turbo will work in the 4l60e. The driveshaft length may be too long and need to be shortened depending on where you put the engine Also, L59 is the desigination given to the flex fuel engine, its an option for the truck, not the engine its self..Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html Last edited by ls1nova71; 04-05-2012 at 04:04 PM.

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