Calling all LS1 converted trucks.

[Sonny]

Jkade, got any pointers as to where you get your killer deals? I am looking for an LS1 or LS2 (basically 2002 or newer) with a 4L60E or 4L80E tranny. I need the whole package, wiring harness computer and all if possible.

[jimmydean]

There was a complete C4 Corvette on Craigs List a while back with rear end damage for $5000. I think I will end up going that route and get all my suspension/brakes/steering/engine/trans in one fat package.

I figure if I make a couple bucks off what's left after I pull everything I need off, then it's a bonus.

[68 short step]

c4= LT1 not LS1.
i totalled up my build so far (not including paint, and other smaller things)
and i have a little under 15,000$$ in it... and i think shiftys right, i dont even really take cost into consideration when i want/need a part....so i/you could do another swap (not a frame off) for around 5-10 grand....
heres some pics
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=195643

[jkade]

Originally Posted by shifty

Like I said, if you want to do piecemeal, you can get a great deal. Me, personally, I don't want to futz with all that extra crap, I want something pre-assembled that requires little to no effort at all.

As a point of note, I bought an LS1 out of a TransAm WS6, aluminum block weighs much less than the LQ9 (LQ9 is beefier, steel, better for boosted setups).

LQ9 stock is rated at something like 345HP/380TQ, pretty sure the WS6 is 380HP/400TQ stock. I've seen at least one shop in TN that pulled just a nudge over 400 RWHP and 400 RWTQ out of a stock WS6 with no power add-ons at all...at the flywheel, those numbers would probably be closer to 430/430 or something.

Like I said, it's all in what you want. I'm not boosting, and I don't want to screw around with anything more than exhaust, a Z6 cam and springs to get into the 425HP/425TQ range and smoke the tires off most anything out there. You can screw around with your LQ9 and boost it later to catch up to me

Bottom line: I paid more for an assembled unit with more power and lighter weight that doesn't need any add-ons. You paid less for something you need to assemble with less power and more weight and can handle lots more add-ons.

Like I said, it's all in what you want. No single setup is perfect for everyone. You need to knowledgably sit down and decide what you want before you get it. I don't think it's wise for anybody who never deals with the GenIII setups to just go to the local junkyard and plop down $2k on something only to realize there was a much better option for their specific needs at nearly the same price.

Old man had lq9 with 243 heads, cam, ls6 intake, tune, t56 and 3:73 gears in his 69 camaro. My brother has a 01 ls1 with the same set up and 4:11 gears in his 69 camaro. The lq9 would smoke my brother's ls1 and the ls1 is bad as hell. Now a days everyone is going to lq9's becasue you can just flat out make more power with them, I have seen it in person. Me my self and I am sure there are others on here cant afford to buy a pull out ls1 and trans for 3 or 4 grand when you can piece one togther for half that. My brother also just put a lq9 and a t56 in his 99 rcsb silverado and it will blow your mind at the way it runs. You may be right and so may I. When I get mine going and you get yours I am sure we will run across each other somewhere and we will see since we only live a hour and a half apart and I go to a lot of shows in GA.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by Sonny

Jkade, got any pointers as to where you get your killer deals? I am looking for an LS1 or LS2 (basically 2002 or newer) with a 4L60E or 4L80E tranny. I need the whole package, wiring harness computer and all if possible.

Try car-part.com find one call them and haggle with them. A lq4 will in the end probably make only 20 to 40 hp less than a lq9. Buy one put a cam in it, ls6 or ls1 intake (ls6 is good for about 20hp more than ls1), get a quality tune, headders, and have a hella motor. I guess it's really not that simple but my old man has always been a big block man and says he will never fool with them again and he has built some wicked bbc's.

I know where there is a 4l60 for $500 if interrested.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

c4= LT1 not LS1.
i totalled up my build so far (not including paint, and other smaller things)
and i have a little under 15,000$$ in it... and i think shiftys right, i dont even really take cost into consideration when i want/need a part....so i/you could do another swap (not a frame off) for around 5-10 grand....
heres some pics
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=195643

You are doing some nice work on yours and I can't wait to see it done.

[speed-racer]

In response to the radiator hose question........I used a radiator from a 95 chevy truck with a 4.3 v6 and the factory 5.3 liter hoses fit. The bottom hose had to be cut a few inches shorter. I do not have a/c right now, but I am adding it, so I swapped the v6 radiator for a copper radiator that fits the truck with smaller hose inlets. I will post the part number soon as well as some pictures of my swap.

[shifty]

Originally Posted by jkade

Old man had lq9 with 243 heads, cam, ls6 intake, tune, t56 and 3:73 gears in his 69 camaro. My brother has a 01 ls1 with the same set up and 4:11 gears in his 69 camaro.

I think I already stated that the LQ9 would outperform the LS1 built up! Stock for stock, out the box, the LS1 out of a WS6 is going to win over the LQ9, though

Like I said, if you're going to build up, the LQ9 is the way to go. I want balls right out of the box, and don't plan on doing more than a cam+springs from a Z06 in mine.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by shifty

I think I already stated that the LQ9 would outperform the LS1 built up! Stock for stock, out the box, the LS1 out of a WS6 is going to win over the LQ9, though

I guess I missed that.


Like I said, if you're going to build up, the LQ9 is the way to go. I want balls right out of the box, and don't plan on doing more than a cam+springs from a Z06 in mine.

I guess opinions are like a** holes everone has one. I see your point but I can't afford to agree with you
Thanks, Kade

[jkade]

Everyone that has done the swap please post pics!!!!!!!!! This is something everyone wants to see.

[jkade]

few pics I found on the site, I hope the owner doesn't mind.

[jkade]

bump....

[jkaylor68gmc]

I want one bad!

[gringoloco]

Mine. "In progress", still collecting parts. There's a 6.0 under there somewhere, I promise...

[Mt Man Chad]

Looks like some Prego Spaghetti Sauce would fix that right up with those many noodles, WOW thats allot of wires....

Are you sure there's is a 6.0 liter under all that???? LOL

WhewwwwwWeeee - looks like it will be fun project!

[Rascal_one2001]

me and my brothers were gonna put a 6.0 in my brother skylark but after we got a regular truck one my brother said he wanted an aluminum so we grabbed him an aluminum one and then he turns around a buys a 455 for it and now my older brother and I are sittin on a couple 6 liters and not sure what to put them in since we put 5.7 vortec engines in our hot rods but mabe ill put one in my next truck but I hate all the wiring. good luck to everyone who is putting one in now and great job to everyone who already has one hooked up.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by Rascal_one2001

me and my brothers were gonna put a 6.0 in my brother skylark but after we got a regular truck one my brother said he wanted an aluminum so we grabbed him an aluminum one and then he turns around a buys a 455 for it and now my older brother and I are sittin on a couple 6 liters and not sure what to put them in since we put 5.7 vortec engines in our hot rods but mabe ill put one in my next truck but I hate all the wiring. good luck to everyone who is putting one in now and great job to everyone who already has one hooked up.

Are any of the 6 liters for sale????

[SchreinerM]

Regardless of whether you have a LQ or LS engine, can the work be done the same? Meaning can the same people create a wiring harness, reprogram the ECU, etc?

Shifty, I'd like to go the same route as you with the T56. Time and money will tell.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by SchreinerM

Regardless of whether you have a LQ or LS engine, can the work be done the same? Meaning can the same people create a wiring harness, reprogram the ECU, etc?

Yes

[jkade]

This is what my motor is going to look like. I wish I could just take this one but my old man would beat me like a red headded step child

[68 short step]

why is the intake on backwards?

[jkade]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

why is the intake on backwards?

He likes to do things a little different. I like it myself.

[gringoloco]

I really like those valve covers. Do you have any pics of his coil mounting solution?

-Chris

[jkade]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I really like those valve covers. Do you have any pics of his coil mounting solution?

-Chris

Not really, he just made some brackets and mounted them on back of the heads and block.

[Frizzle Fry]

Where did he get those valve covers? You can see in my pics that I have relocated my coil packs too. But I really like the CHEVROLET