LS swap officially underway

[bennylava]

Did you consider a coil over conversion for the rear?

[Mattchu60]

I would like to see some pictures of what your going to do with the fuel system - still planning to run dual tanks or going to a single tank? I appreciate this thread!

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by bennylava

Did you consider a coil over conversion for the rear?

i actually did consider that, but ended up getting other things done instead....but I'm still pondering over that in the near future

have u found any good deals on a coil over setup?

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by Mattchu60

I would like to see some pictures of what your going to do with the fuel system - still planning to run dual tanks or going to a single tank? I appreciate this thread!

so far, I'm going with a 87 fuel injected replacement gas tank, and Ep381 fuel pump (stock for 2001 5.3LS truck) and corvette fuel filter/regulator

I'm planning on eventually running the other tank, but for now I'm just going to use the one, i just gotta remember not to accidentally hit the switch over switch

[Mattchu60]

Are you reusing the stock fuel lines and stock rubber hoses? I just didnt know what kind of psi they are rated for. Are you putting the corvette fuel filter where the original one mount - I think its on the passenger frame rail.

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by Mattchu60

Are you reusing the stock fuel lines and stock rubber hoses? I just didnt know what kind of psi they are rated for. Are you putting the corvette fuel filter where the original one mount - I think its on the passenger frame rail.

I'm paying a few guys that are really slick at squarebody LS conversions. I was originally going to do the swap myself, until i found out about these guys, they are really sharp on rewiring and locating the ecm and tuning...

pretty sure they are mostly using the stock hard fuel lines from the donor Tahoe

[bennylava]

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

have u found any good deals on a coil over setup?

No I was hoping you had

[bigarmzz]

Few updated mock up pics

[Greenlee]

Sweet truck!

[Dukagora]

Originally Posted by Mattchu60

Are you reusing the stock fuel lines and stock rubber hoses? I just didnt know what kind of psi they are rated for. Are you putting the corvette fuel filter where the original one mount - I think its on the passenger frame rail.

I think fuel injection requires pretty high psi. 60 for sure so probably cant use stock fuel hoses. Not rated for it?

[bigarmzz]

Some updated pics if the junk wiring and hoses that weren’t necessary

[bigarmzz]

Getting the gauges together

[1lo94]

Man that is coming along nice! I have been piecing my swap together for my 86 over the last year as well!

[truckfan]

lurk

[jrblanke]

Great looking build so far!

[bigarmzz]

All thats left is exhaust, cold air intake, and a/c lines! Getting closer now!

[bigarmzz]

Sitting outside. Gonna need a good bath soon lol

[mongocanfly]

install looks good!!!

[st1]

Sweet truck!!! lurking....

[nascarmikeb]

following

[bigarmzz]

Well I am proud to say that my LS swap is officially done now, and the maiden voyage was yesterday bringing it home, drove it 75 miles one way home and it ran flawless. Factory air conditioner works just fine, as well as cruise control. Could not be any happier. No wonder everyone does these LS swap’s! This thing runs great! My son went with me to pick it up, and on the way back I mashed it from a rolling start, and we were up to 85 mph in just a few seconds. And the rear disc brake conversion will stop this big truck on a dime. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions.

[Advanced Design]

Congratulations on the successful maiden voyage. The truck looks great!

[68longhorn]

Looks great. Glad it all went well

[Palf70Step]

Congrats. Truck looks great. You need rear tires yet?

[jkk]

Cool nice job