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Gray Ghost · 12-17-2008, 12:13 AM

Here's a pic request for you guys. I am seriously considering a swap in my truck from the 350 to the 5.3/4L60E and maybe later a 6.0 in my 67 with a 4L80E. I'd like to see what it's going to look like if I do this.

Thanks, Kelly

LuckyHenriksen · 12-17-2008, 12:23 AM

Me too

Sir Fisher · 12-17-2008, 01:16 AM

here's what my lq4 looks like... it's sitting in the garage now...

and this is what it would look like in your garage if you can't find time to put it in...

*truckmanloco* · 12-17-2008, 01:21 AM

hope this helps

*truckmanloco* · 12-17-2008, 01:24 AM

This is what mine looked like with the 6.0 its got a ls3 going into it now.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-17-2008, 01:41 AM

truckman that looks nice beautiful truck

boostat4500 · 12-17-2008, 01:54 AM

Here's my 6.0L. Nothing fancy, just functional.

my67chevytruck · 12-17-2008, 10:15 AM

I want to do a build with a 5.3 or 6.0 one day!, they sure look sweet sitting betweeen them frame rails!

**Hart_Rod** · 12-17-2008, 12:18 PM

One of mine:

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DirtyLarry · 12-17-2008, 12:44 PM

Rod, that Sub is going to be Saw Wheat when it is done!

jamieg · 12-17-2008, 12:56 PM

Nice work guys, im just wondering are you guys using the factory harness, or are you using a premade harness? (painless wiring for example). Just wondering as this is a very nice upgrade that i think looks pretty sweet under the hood.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-17-2008, 01:23 PM

That supercharged sub is going to be so fun! Im jealous

boostat4500 · 12-17-2008, 05:00 PM

Mine is a modified stock harness. I plan on building one from scratch though over the winter when I pull the motor for paint. I want to route it a little differently to clean it up.

pcmcobra · 12-17-2008, 05:10 PM

Here is a pic of mine when I was 99% done.
It's done and been on the road for a few months now.
I used a modified stock harness (speartech.com) and a custom tune.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-17-2008, 05:30 PM

Anyone have pics of carb setups?

68 short step · 12-17-2008, 07:23 PM

here are a couple ive done (the flame engine covered one is member killer71)
and i reworked the factory harness and 'hide' the wires

68GMCCustom · 12-17-2008, 09:02 PM

What.....no carb'd LS swaps out there?

my67chevytruck · 12-17-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

What.....no carb'd LS swaps out there?

didnt member ERIK D do a carb'ed install?

my67chevytruck · 12-17-2008, 09:43 PM

heres some pics of ERIK D's carbed motor.

JHART · 12-17-2008, 09:16 PM

68 short step - did you use a different radiator? What about the gas tank? I am curious cuz i am about to do the swap myself but i am not sure what to go with for the radiator and i want to do this for as little money as possible. I sent in the stock harness off the 5.3 to speartech and they are building my harness from it.

I have so many questions but i dont want to hijack this thread.

-Hart

68 short step · 12-17-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JHART

68 short step - did you use a different radiator? What about the gas tank? I am curious cuz i am about to do the swap myself but i am not sure what to go with for the radiator and i want to do this for as little money as possible. I sent in the stock harness off the 5.3 to speartech and they are building my harness from it.

I have so many questions but i dont want to hijack this thread.

-Hart

your stock radiator will work just fine, also look at these threads, as they may answer some ?s you might have......
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244448
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=195643

Gray Ghost · 12-17-2008, 11:30 PM

Nice pics guys....keep 'em comin'!!

Truckman What year motor is yours? looks just like my neighbor's '99. Nice paint job BTW!

Hart Rod Supercharged, huh? Never thought of that....LOOKS FUN!!!

68 ShortStep Love that second truck...not too much into the stock cover. That said you did a great job hiding wires on the first one. I'll bet that cover cost a prety penny! Well done!

J Hart No worries!I need to learn as much as I can about these swaps if I am going to try it myself....there's no way you can hijack this thread so ask away!!!

Finally...Lucky and 68 GMC Custom...why a carb? I would think it would require a ton of work omitting the computer or modifying it.

68GMCCustom · 12-18-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

Finally...Lucky and 68 GMC Custom...why a carb? I would think it would require a ton of work omitting the computer or modifying it.

Depends on how you want to set it up. If you go the carb'd route you use either GM's front mount dizzy setup, or for many, the prefered method of a MSD ignition box using the reluctor wheel for a reference. The MSD box fires the factory (or upgraded) coil packs. You still have a computer controlling your timing and spark, just not the fuel supply. And in most tests I've seen...the carb'd motor made more peak HP then the EFI version.

This is what I wish I could afford....the LSX 454

LuckyHenriksen · 12-17-2008, 10:05 PM

Nice! Thats what I want my motor to look like when finished, just not so much shiny stuff.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-17-2008, 11:45 PM

Well that argument can take up many many pages, but my reason is the fact that i read a story in Car Craft where they carb'd and cammed a 6.0 and made 550 HP. My interest in the motor is purely a horsepower addiction, and for the money that it takes to buy a used motor, add L92 heads and a big cam, it will make way more HP per dollar than a Gen I SBC. It really doesn't take much work, just bolt on the intake and MSD ignition box. I don't know if its is any simper than wiring it, but it doesn;t sound complicated. Plus it just looks cool with the coils on the valve covers.

12-17-2008, 12:13 AM	#1
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Here's a pic request for you guys. I am seriously considering a swap in my truck from the 350 to the 5.3/4L60E and maybe later a 6.0 in my 67 with a 4L80E. I'd like to see what it's going to look like if I do this. Thanks, Kelly __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-17-2008, 12:23 AM	#2
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Me too __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-17-2008, 01:16 AM	#3
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... here's what my lq4 looks like... it's sitting in the garage now... and this is what it would look like in your garage if you can't find time to put it in... Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

12-17-2008, 01:21 AM	#4
truckmanloco Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego ca Posts: 717	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... hope this helps

12-17-2008, 01:24 AM	#5
truckmanloco Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego ca Posts: 717	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... This is what mine looked like with the 6.0 its got a ls3 going into it now. Attached Images

12-17-2008, 01:41 AM	#6
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... truckman that looks nice beautiful truck __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-17-2008, 01:54 AM	#7
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Here's my 6.0L. Nothing fancy, just functional. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

12-17-2008, 10:15 AM	#8
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... I want to do a build with a 5.3 or 6.0 one day!, they sure look sweet sitting betweeen them frame rails! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-17-2008, 12:18 PM	#9
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12-17-2008, 12:44 PM	#10
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Rod, that Sub is going to be Saw Wheat when it is done! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

12-17-2008, 12:56 PM	#11
jamieg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: grande prairie, alberta Canada Posts: 49	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Nice work guys, im just wondering are you guys using the factory harness, or are you using a premade harness? (painless wiring for example). Just wondering as this is a very nice upgrade that i think looks pretty sweet under the hood.

12-17-2008, 01:23 PM	#12
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... That supercharged sub is going to be so fun! Im jealous __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-17-2008, 05:00 PM	#13
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Mine is a modified stock harness. I plan on building one from scratch though over the winter when I pull the motor for paint. I want to route it a little differently to clean it up. __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

12-17-2008, 05:10 PM	#14
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Here is a pic of mine when I was 99% done. It's done and been on the road for a few months now. I used a modified stock harness (speartech.com) and a custom tune. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

12-17-2008, 05:30 PM	#15
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Anyone have pics of carb setups? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here



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12-17-2008, 07:23 PM	#16
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... here are a couple ive done (the flame engine covered one is member killer71) and i reworked the factory harness and 'hide' the wires

12-17-2008, 09:02 PM	#17
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... What.....no carb'd LS swaps out there? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

12-17-2008, 09:43 PM	#19
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... heres some pics of ERIK D's carbed motor. Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-17-2008, 09:16 PM	#20
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... 68 short step - did you use a different radiator? What about the gas tank? I am curious cuz i am about to do the swap myself but i am not sure what to go with for the radiator and i want to do this for as little money as possible. I sent in the stock harness off the 5.3 to speartech and they are building my harness from it. I have so many questions but i dont want to hijack this thread. -Hart __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

12-17-2008, 11:30 PM	#22
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Nice pics guys....keep 'em comin'!! Truckman What year motor is yours? looks just like my neighbor's '99. Nice paint job BTW! Hart Rod Supercharged, huh? Never thought of that....LOOKS FUN!!! 68 ShortStep Love that second truck...not too much into the stock cover. That said you did a great job hiding wires on the first one. I'll bet that cover cost a prety penny! Well done! J Hart No worries!I need to learn as much as I can about these swaps if I am going to try it myself....there's no way you can hijack this thread so ask away!!! Finally...Lucky and 68 GMC Custom...why a carb? I would think it would require a ton of work omitting the computer or modifying it. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps. Last edited by Gray Ghost; 12-17-2008 at 11:31 PM.

12-17-2008, 10:05 PM	#24
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Nice! Thats what I want my motor to look like when finished, just not so much shiny stuff. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-17-2008, 11:45 PM	#25
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Calling all 5.3 &/or 6.0 owners... Well that argument can take up many many pages, but my reason is the fact that i read a story in Car Craft where they carb'd and cammed a 6.0 and made 550 HP. My interest in the motor is purely a horsepower addiction, and for the money that it takes to buy a used motor, add L92 heads and a big cam, it will make way more HP per dollar than a Gen I SBC. It really doesn't take much work, just bolt on the intake and MSD ignition box. I don't know if its is any simper than wiring it, but it doesn;t sound complicated. Plus it just looks cool with the coils on the valve covers. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here Last edited by LuckyHenriksen; 12-17-2008 at 11:46 PM.

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