79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

v502 · 10-22-2009, 02:38 AM

Hi all its my first thread on this forum and its a swap

I been reading on for a while and it took me a while to register and but i started my swap and yeah i got pic

My 79 C10 that i bought 3 weeks ago

I got my engine this week

and on the truck lol the tire was scrubbing to fender cuz it wieghts 900lb

I took the 6l80 transmission off and took it to a trans shop to switch it from 4wd to 2wd so i can fit it u can see the transfer case that it came with it and i was surprised to know that the trans was heavier the engine
Now i need to figure out were to get the engine mounts,headers and Trans cross-member.

I keep u guys updated and any help or suggestion will be appreciated cuz i am new to this.

bluex · 10-22-2009, 07:24 AM

Here is a link to the latest and greatest 73-87 LS swap on the net...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350986

Truck looks nice. Will be killer with the 6.2l too! Enjoy the swap, I know BRP hotrods in georgia sells a complete kit with mounts headers and some other stuff. Its kinda pricey I think. HOT ROD used that kit on the Muscle Truck they put a 5.7 LS1 in a few months back. You can find that artilce on there web site if you dont get the magazine.

STOCKISH · 10-22-2009, 07:36 AM

Welcome to the forum. That truck looks really cool. Gonna be sick with the LS swap too. Good luck with the build and dont be afraid to ask lots of questions, lots of people willing to help on here.

tvblazer78 · 10-22-2009, 11:58 AM

Welcome!!

And I like that truck, I don't know if it's the color or how it sits with the wheels, but man that is a nice truck!!

flamingbig10 · 10-22-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Welcome!!

And I like that truck, I don't know if it's the color or how it sits with the wheels, but man that is a nice truck!!

x2

v502 · 10-22-2009, 02:09 PM

Thanks alot guys

joe231 · 10-22-2009, 06:14 PM

Wow!

that truck will be BADASS with that engine/trans combo....I can't wait for some tire smoke

northern 85 · 10-22-2009, 07:26 PM

Nice truck!!!

v502 · 10-22-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

Wow!

that truck will be BADASS with that engine/trans combo....I can't wait for some tire smoke

Thanks

A project without a burnout is worthless

Quote:

Originally Posted by northern 85

Nice truck!!!

Thanks

v502 · 10-28-2009, 11:46 PM

Update

I ordered engine mounts and headers from Speed & Performance and transmission parts are coming on Monday it will take them a day to put it back together but still we haven't decided were to get the torque converter.

The shop that is working on engine ordered a cam for me 224 228,exhaust valves and spring

that's all i know

He will send the engine harness maybe this week or the next to a shop in other state so they convert it to standalone harness.

AND i couldn't stay doing nothing so i trying to be productive appearance wise until all my parts come in

I tinted my windshield i am loving it doesn't fell like its tinted from inside but on outside

And i got myself a tailgate decal I am in love with it

i only missing the rectangular part and i don't know were to get it.

bluex · 10-29-2009, 07:19 AM

How dark did you do the windsheild?

It looks good and should help keep your dash from cracking anway.

v502 · 10-29-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bluex

How dark did you do the windsheild?

It looks good and should help keep your dash from cracking anway.

I don't know exactly i picked it from a wall

I get that for u tomorrow probably 35%

The best thing about it that u cant notice it when both windows are lowered.

silvereagle07 · 10-29-2009, 07:36 AM

Nice truck. I noticed in the engine pic that you have a transfer case mounted to the rear of the trans. Are you going to make it AWD?

v502 · 11-06-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Nice truck. I noticed in the engine pic that you have a transfer case mounted to the rear of the trans. Are you going to make it AWD?

No it came with it i not planing for it to be AWD i actually switched it 2wd.
I pick up the trans on Monday i will have some pic's.

v502 · 11-07-2009, 12:43 AM

Look what i got today

I hope the GF wont notice on the way in

I already got Tonneau cover but forgot to post it. Thanks xbanone

v502 · 11-07-2009, 12:44 AM

I installed the exterior parts today. Lights and Mirrors

Chrome chain the old looked ugly

LED Tail light trying to make it look like pro job.

v502 · 11-07-2009, 12:47 AM

Front lights Euro Style

v502 · 11-07-2009, 12:50 AM

Happy ending

just for tonight

flamingbig10 · 11-07-2009, 01:37 AM

the few changes really helped the look, what else did you get in truck load of parts

v502 · 11-07-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

the few changes really helped the look, what else did you get in truck load of parts

Most of the stuff are for intrior it's geting a total makeover. The stuff I installed today was only the extrior parts that was ordered. I got a new dash now I only need the autometer gauges so I work on it. I think I won't start on interior untill I get the engine & trans in. The trans is done still waiting for engine exhuast and mounts so we can start putting it in.

joe231 · 11-07-2009, 10:19 AM

Very cool!

v502 · 11-07-2009, 05:29 PM

Thanks I am trying to figure out a DIY on the gauges i couldn't find anything.

sdavid · 11-07-2009, 07:04 PM

Can you give us some details on the bed cover? And maybe some more pics of it and how it mounts.

Your truck is looking good!

v502 · 11-08-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdavid

Can you give us some details on the bed cover? And maybe some more pics of it and how it mounts.

Your truck is looking good!

You will find it here its a great piece.

http://www.brandnewauto.com/TONNEAU-...-p5180266.html

I get u detailed pic when rain stops

menace121978 · 11-09-2009, 12:07 PM

awesome thread and beautiful truck man! subscribed!!!!!!

10-22-2009, 02:38 AM	#1
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Hi all its my first thread on this forum and its a swap I been reading on for a while and it took me a while to register and but i started my swap and yeah i got pic My 79 C10 that i bought 3 weeks ago I got my engine this week and on the truck lol the tire was scrubbing to fender cuz it wieghts 900lb I took the 6l80 transmission off and took it to a trans shop to switch it from 4wd to 2wd so i can fit it u can see the transfer case that it came with it and i was surprised to know that the trans was heavier the engine Now i need to figure out were to get the engine mounts,headers and Trans cross-member. I keep u guys updated and any help or suggestion will be appreciated cuz i am new to this.

10-22-2009, 07:24 AM	#2
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Here is a link to the latest and greatest 73-87 LS swap on the net... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350986 Truck looks nice. Will be killer with the 6.2l too! Enjoy the swap, I know BRP hotrods in georgia sells a complete kit with mounts headers and some other stuff. Its kinda pricey I think. HOT ROD used that kit on the Muscle Truck they put a 5.7 LS1 in a few months back. You can find that artilce on there web site if you dont get the magazine. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 10-22-2009 at 07:26 AM.

10-22-2009, 07:36 AM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Welcome to the forum. That truck looks really cool. Gonna be sick with the LS swap too. Good luck with the build and dont be afraid to ask lots of questions, lots of people willing to help on here. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-22-2009, 11:58 AM	#4
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Welcome!! And I like that truck, I don't know if it's the color or how it sits with the wheels, but man that is a nice truck!! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

10-22-2009, 02:09 PM	#6
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Thanks alot guys __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

10-22-2009, 06:14 PM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Wow! that truck will be BADASS with that engine/trans combo....I can't wait for some tire smoke __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-22-2009, 07:26 PM	#8
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Nice truck!!!

10-28-2009, 11:46 PM	#10
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Update I ordered engine mounts and headers from Speed & Performance and transmission parts are coming on Monday it will take them a day to put it back together but still we haven't decided were to get the torque converter. The shop that is working on engine ordered a cam for me 224 228,exhaust valves and spring that's all i know He will send the engine harness maybe this week or the next to a shop in other state so they convert it to standalone harness. AND i couldn't stay doing nothing so i trying to be productive appearance wise until all my parts come in I tinted my windshield i am loving it doesn't fell like its tinted from inside but on outside And i got myself a tailgate decal I am in love with it i only missing the rectangular part and i don't know were to get it. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project Last edited by v502; 10-28-2009 at 11:49 PM.

10-29-2009, 07:19 AM	#11
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 How dark did you do the windsheild? It looks good and should help keep your dash from cracking anway. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

10-29-2009, 07:36 AM	#13
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Nice truck. I noticed in the engine pic that you have a transfer case mounted to the rear of the trans. Are you going to make it AWD? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

11-07-2009, 12:43 AM	#15
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Look what i got today I hope the GF wont notice on the way in I already got Tonneau cover but forgot to post it. Thanks xbanone __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

11-07-2009, 12:44 AM	#16
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 I installed the exterior parts today. Lights and Mirrors Chrome chain the old looked ugly LED Tail light trying to make it look like pro job. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

11-07-2009, 12:47 AM	#17
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Front lights Euro Style __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project Last edited by v502; 11-07-2009 at 12:49 AM.

11-07-2009, 12:50 AM	#18
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Happy ending just for tonight __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

11-07-2009, 01:37 AM	#19
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 the few changes really helped the look, what else did you get in truck load of parts __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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11-07-2009, 10:19 AM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Very cool! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-07-2009, 05:29 PM	#22
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Thanks I am trying to figure out a DIY on the gauges i couldn't find anything. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

11-07-2009, 07:04 PM	#23
sdavid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Livingston, TX Posts: 56	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 Can you give us some details on the bed cover? And maybe some more pics of it and how it mounts. Your truck is looking good! __________________ '81 C10 Stepside, SBC, T350, Wood Bed, and silverado options '87 K5 402 BBC, T350, 3.73s locked up, 2.5"Lift, 33x12.50x15s

11-09-2009, 12:07 PM	#25
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90 awesome thread and beautiful truck man! subscribed!!!!!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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