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HavinSomeFun · 12-06-2011, 08:39 AM

Well the fuel lines and pump are all done.. Literally everything except the exhaust and harness for the engine is complete. Still waiting on the harness to arrive... I took Thursday and Friday off work to get this truck completed.. Hopefully a startup video this weekend.

BuiltwithIvy · 12-06-2011, 10:43 AM

for those of you who are interested in doing this and saving a little bit of money, though not time, check out lt1swap.com they have all the info to convert the standard harness over yourself, there are also a couple videos on youtube on how to do this, take your time routing the wire and you can hide almost all of it, especially if you get the 3 piece engine cover off a denali or escalade. And for those of you who can wait you can see process on my build page too at the end of this month/beginning of next month.

BuiltwithIvy · 12-06-2011, 10:45 AM

oh, and awesome work by the way! what did you do for tank/pump? I have been looking into the tank/in-tank pump combo out of a 97 tahoe trying to see if it will work

HavinSomeFun · 12-09-2011, 07:03 PM

For those watching this... IT"S ALIVE! got the harness today at 3:30 and had it fired by 4:30. Of course I cheated and just ran the wires to the battery, now I have to mount everything , get the exhaust done and clean it up! I did have my 10 year old son shoot a video...did I mention he was 10? video = fail......

For anyone wanting to do this swap.. Don't be scared... It's easy and I certainly don't have any crazy skills besides swapping a few engines over the years.

**Clyde65** · 12-10-2011, 10:26 AM

where did you get the harness from?

HavinSomeFun · 12-10-2011, 10:29 AM

I had the factory harness converted and computer flashed for $340 from a guy in Arkansas. However, he is not a board member so I can't post it. Trying to convince him to become a vendor on here.

gcburdic · 12-10-2011, 12:15 PM

Everytime I watch someone do an LS swap, it makes me feel more confident in doing it when I need to in the future!!!

C10_ustacould · 12-10-2011, 12:44 PM

Burnout video? lol

HavinSomeFun · 12-10-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Burnout video? lol

its coming... I did a burnout already. Had to make sure it all worked....

HavinSomeFun · 12-10-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Everytime I watch someone do an LS swap, it makes me feel more confident in doing it when I need to in the future!!!

Its easier than what you might think. Read up on a few Fuel system options (bunch), cooling and get a harness and go.

OldSkool71 · 12-10-2011, 08:58 PM

Been thinking about doing this too. Looks great! Did you keep the 700r4?
Posted via Mobile Device

HavinSomeFun · 12-10-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSkool71

Been thinking about doing this too. Looks great! Did you keep the 700r4?
Posted via Mobile Device

No, I bought the needed adapter/flex plate and decided to go ahead and use the 4L60E I got with the engine combo.

HavinSomeFun · 12-13-2011, 10:48 PM

A few final pictures of the swap. It gets the exhaust done in the morning and its back to enjoying it again... The engine covers are getting painted body color at some point and currently redoing the interior with Buddy Buckets, upgraded stereo and etc.. It really is never ending.

Rodk65 · 12-14-2011, 04:06 AM

THAT LOOKS AWESOME. Every time I see someone do a swap like this I want to tear my truck apart. I really like the TPI set up that I have but this would be even better. I wish someone made a kit with everything required to do the swap. I hate chasing after parts all the time.

HavinSomeFun · 12-14-2011, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodk65

THAT LOOKS AWESOME. Every time I see someone do a swap like this I want to tear my truck apart. I really like the TPI set up that I have but this would be even better. I wish someone made a kit with everything required to do the swap. I hate chasing after parts all the time.

I understand chasing parts... I actually only had to make two runs to the parts store. One for some misc bolts and the other was oil, filter, new belt and etc. I planned ahead enought that I had everything ready to go.

Making a pre-packaged kit would be kind of cool. However, so many variations on these setups its crazy.

mcbassin · 12-14-2011, 09:39 AM

Hey, your engine looks great! I see you planned very well for this swap. It is one of the fastest I've seen done on here.

10-4 on the prepackage kit. It would have to come with a programmer to adust the pcm to the indvidual pieces; motor displacement and aspiration, tranny, rear diff. etc. etc.

y5mgisi · 12-14-2011, 09:57 AM

Great job!

gcburdic · 12-14-2011, 11:21 AM

hey havinsomefun....any chance we could get you to make a detailed list of what you gathered before you got started?

aventur1 · 12-14-2011, 12:30 PM

Nice Job....although my engine only has around 2k miles, I would consider a swap also...maybe after I get interior done and paint this spring...what years for the 6.0 or 6.2 swap with tranny are the best? Anyway nice job!

12-06-2011, 08:39 AM	#51
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... Well the fuel lines and pump are all done.. Literally everything except the exhaust and harness for the engine is complete. Still waiting on the harness to arrive... I took Thursday and Friday off work to get this truck completed.. Hopefully a startup video this weekend. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

12-06-2011, 10:43 AM	#52
BuiltwithIvy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 251	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... for those of you who are interested in doing this and saving a little bit of money, though not time, check out lt1swap.com they have all the info to convert the standard harness over yourself, there are also a couple videos on youtube on how to do this, take your time routing the wire and you can hide almost all of it, especially if you get the 3 piece engine cover off a denali or escalade. And for those of you who can wait you can see process on my build page too at the end of this month/beginning of next month. __________________ "To speak of the art of one loom, the art of one river, the art of one tractor, or the art of one automobile is not preposterous; it is to point to the size and importance of the gap between general knowledge and situated knowledge" - James C. Scott 1969 C10 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492064 1930 Tudor Sedan

12-06-2011, 10:45 AM	#53
BuiltwithIvy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 251	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... oh, and awesome work by the way! what did you do for tank/pump? I have been looking into the tank/in-tank pump combo out of a 97 tahoe trying to see if it will work __________________ "To speak of the art of one loom, the art of one river, the art of one tractor, or the art of one automobile is not preposterous; it is to point to the size and importance of the gap between general knowledge and situated knowledge" - James C. Scott 1969 C10 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492064 1930 Tudor Sedan

12-09-2011, 07:03 PM	#54
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... For those watching this... IT"S ALIVE! got the harness today at 3:30 and had it fired by 4:30. Of course I cheated and just ran the wires to the battery, now I have to mount everything , get the exhaust done and clean it up! I did have my 10 year old son shoot a video...did I mention he was 10? video = fail...... For anyone wanting to do this swap.. Don't be scared... It's easy and I certainly don't have any crazy skills besides swapping a few engines over the years. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

12-10-2011, 10:26 AM	#55
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... where did you get the harness from? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-10-2011, 10:29 AM	#56
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... I had the factory harness converted and computer flashed for $340 from a guy in Arkansas. However, he is not a board member so I can't post it. Trying to convince him to become a vendor on here. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

12-10-2011, 12:15 PM	#57
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... Everytime I watch someone do an LS swap, it makes me feel more confident in doing it when I need to in the future!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-10-2011, 12:44 PM	#58
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... Burnout video? lol __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

12-10-2011, 08:58 PM	#61
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... Been thinking about doing this too. Looks great! Did you keep the 700r4? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Ron-

12-13-2011, 10:48 PM	#63
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... A few final pictures of the swap. It gets the exhaust done in the morning and its back to enjoying it again... The engine covers are getting painted body color at some point and currently redoing the interior with Buddy Buckets, upgraded stereo and etc.. It really is never ending. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

12-14-2011, 04:06 AM	#64
Rodk65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 212	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... THAT LOOKS AWESOME. Every time I see someone do a swap like this I want to tear my truck apart. I really like the TPI set up that I have but this would be even better. I wish someone made a kit with everything required to do the swap. I hate chasing after parts all the time. __________________ ROD 1969 K10 4x4 Short Fleet. Tuned Port Injection 350/700R4, Cruise, tilt and factory A/C. 1971 C20 Camper Special. 350/350. SOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe LT

12-14-2011, 09:39 AM	#66
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... Hey, your engine looks great! I see you planned very well for this swap. It is one of the fastest I've seen done on here. 10-4 on the prepackage kit. It would have to come with a programmer to adust the pcm to the indvidual pieces; motor displacement and aspiration, tranny, rear diff. etc. etc. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-14-2011, 09:57 AM	#67
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... Great job!

12-14-2011, 11:21 AM	#68
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... hey havinsomefun....any chance we could get you to make a detailed list of what you gathered before you got started? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-14-2011, 12:30 PM	#69
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: 5.3 swap with a few pictures... Nice Job....although my engine only has around 2k miles, I would consider a swap also...maybe after I get interior done and paint this spring...what years for the 6.0 or 6.2 swap with tranny are the best? Anyway nice job!



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