72 C10 - BBC vs. LS - What would you do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

notsolo · 05-10-2019, 01:45 PM

It will take longer for an LS swap IMO...Biggest draw backs, electronics, computer and speedo related, dash retrofit. Some custom mods with power steering , ac compressor, and maybe some slight cutting for manifold clearance. Drive shaft. Electric fans, fuel tank electric fuel pump....Drive ablity is the big bonus, if you have the time and a decent donor ,motor trans, smooth nearly instant starting is nice. Plenty of help here when you need it.

71chevswb · 05-10-2019, 02:03 PM

What are my options for dashes? Wiring is not a strong suit so I would have to find help to get the LS swap accomplished

notsolo · 05-10-2019, 02:39 PM

Dakota digital is 1 that's really nice..I have heard. ....Wiring plug and play harnesses are probably available also. My swap was not
LS but 93 5.7 tbi 4L60...Howell engine trans wiring harness all plugs match and marked. Pretty ez overall.

MARKDTN · 05-10-2019, 04:36 PM

LS swap for sure.

**Speedracer39** · 05-10-2019, 05:17 PM

My choice

332rick · 05-13-2019, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

It will take longer for an LS swap IMO...Biggest draw backs, electronics, computer and speedo related, dash retrofit. Some custom mods with power steering , ac compressor, and maybe some slight cutting for manifold clearance. Drive shaft. Electric fans, fuel tank electric fuel pump....Drive ablity is the big bonus, if you have the time and a decent donor ,motor trans, smooth nearly instant starting is nice. Plenty of help here when you need it.

Pretty much covered it don't forget the Tranmission crossmember

05-10-2019, 01:45 PM	#1
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,485	Re: 72 C10 - BBC vs. LS - What would you do? It will take longer for an LS swap IMO...Biggest draw backs, electronics, computer and speedo related, dash retrofit. Some custom mods with power steering , ac compressor, and maybe some slight cutting for manifold clearance. Drive shaft. Electric fans, fuel tank electric fuel pump....Drive ablity is the big bonus, if you have the time and a decent donor ,motor trans, smooth nearly instant starting is nice. Plenty of help here when you need it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

05-10-2019, 02:03 PM	#2
71chevswb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NorthWest Posts: 131	Re: 72 C10 - BBC vs. LS - What would you do? What are my options for dashes? Wiring is not a strong suit so I would have to find help to get the LS swap accomplished

05-10-2019, 02:39 PM	#3
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,485	Re: 72 C10 - BBC vs. LS - What would you do? Dakota digital is 1 that's really nice..I have heard. ....Wiring plug and play harnesses are probably available also. My swap was not LS but 93 5.7 tbi 4L60...Howell engine trans wiring harness all plugs match and marked. Pretty ez overall. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

05-10-2019, 04:36 PM	#4
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,200	Re: 72 C10 - BBC vs. LS - What would you do? LS swap for sure. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

05-10-2019, 05:17 PM	#5
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 596	Re: 72 C10 - BBC vs. LS - What would you do? My choice Attached Images



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