Still loving my LS swap! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Houston Ben · 09-29-2017, 10:26 PM

Just wanted to say, I am still happy I did the LS swap. I love driving it cruising at 80 and still being able to get on it and go! Haven't been on here in a while due to work and school, but driving it today just put a smile on my face!

rctrooper1 · 09-30-2017, 12:59 AM

Lovin’ mine too!

**Clyde65** · 09-30-2017, 11:56 AM

Did mine in 2009 and am still enjoying!!

Rich84 · 09-30-2017, 12:27 PM

1325 miles since my 6.0 swap..it's awesome. More power then I need and better fuel economy then the TPI 5.0 liter I had. I do want to upgrade the brakes though..

Indian113 · 09-30-2017, 12:40 PM

I have put almost 30,000 miles on my S10 since I put the 5.3 in it. Thinking Real Strong on putting one in my 64 before the 350 dies!

**mongocanfly** · 09-30-2017, 01:17 PM

got about 10k on my 6.0 swap..no regrets..

BR3W CITY · 09-30-2017, 03:57 PM

Over 5 years, 4 configurations, and like 16-17k miles. Still killen 'em

Houston Ben · 09-30-2017, 09:43 PM

Rich84, I need to upgrade mine as well. 6.0 would have been nice but wasn't in the cards. I do have a buddy who's Denali caught fire on the inside that has a 6.2 in it that I am seeing if the insurance will let him buy back...

ls1nova71 · 10-01-2017, 01:48 PM

I still love all of mine too. Got about 30k on the Rusty '71swb and still going strong, but I drive my '33 more. It just hit the 100k mark about a month ago, has a 2001 LS1/4l60e in it.

**mongocanfly** · 10-01-2017, 02:17 PM

^^^^that 33 is nice^^^^

Houston Ben · 10-01-2017, 02:24 PM

LOVE that 33', got pics of the engine and inside??

BR3W CITY · 10-01-2017, 03:42 PM

Dude I remember the thread on Ls1Tech when that 33 project started. People either loved or hated it, and I still think its rad AF.

**oldman3** · 10-01-2017, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

I still love all of mine too. Got about 30k on the Rusty '71swb and still going strong, but I drive my '33 more. It just hit the 100k mark about a month ago, has a 2001 LS1/4l60e in it.

An it can autocross too...Jim

ls1nova71 · 10-02-2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Houston Ben

LOVE that 33', got pics of the engine and inside??

I didn't mean to hijack the thread, but since it's your thread I guess it's alright? Anyway, here's a few pics for you. I had to pull these pics off FB and just realized they are old, before the cruise control was added.

72MARIO · 10-03-2017, 09:17 PM

I remember that feeling the first time out in the suburban Still have it at the top of the mountain a year later I don't know how many miles but it's been on 2 big road trips. The first the day after completing the swap them towing the camper to PA..
I think it's the First LS swapped 68 suburban to the top of Mt. Washington

**Advanced Design** · 10-03-2017, 09:38 PM

I like both of mine, just don't drive them enough.

suburban99 · 10-03-2017, 11:50 PM

Mine runs excellent just have to get the suspension sorted out...too rough for me.
Thumbs up every time I drive it. Loving' it!

LeesTruk · 10-04-2017, 06:02 AM

Who would have thought going from a 250 six to a 5.3L would not only give you better reliability and performance(!), but also better economy, too! The wife is afraid to drive it, thinking it's too fast (she hasn't seen how explosive it can really be hee..hee). 75 seems to be the "sweet spot". Makes that 85mph speedo' almost useless. The truck is an absolute blast to drive

solidaxel · 10-04-2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LeesTruk

Who would have thought going from a 250 six to a 5.3L would not only give you better reliability and performance(!), but also better economy, too! The wife is afraid to drive it, thinking it's too fast (she hasn't seen how explosive it can really be hee..hee). 75 seems to be the "sweet spot". Makes that 85mph speedo' almost useless. The truck is an absolute blast to drive

I built my 78 for "her" but when it was finished she did not like the power her old truck had with the new 5.3, so that cost me a "new" 2003 and I get to the 78
Oh well !

Bobbyh68 · 10-04-2017, 10:30 AM

I've got a 6.0 LQ4 in my 56, and LOVE IT!
Every build I do from now on will have some type of LS engine.
I'm done with Carbs, never going back. The junk yards are full of LS parts also!

Bobby

Rich84 · 10-04-2017, 11:30 AM

Went on my longest trip yet..About 175 miles of country roads with 2 new Corvettes and a 2017 Camaro SS. They told me that the only reason they let my old jalopy go with them was because I have a LS..LOL

Houston Ben · 10-04-2017, 09:06 PM

That thing is sweet LS1nova71!!! There is no hijacking this thread, just wanted to say I love my swap and everyone else can chime in as needed!

72mario, Doug, Suburban99, and LesTruk, VERY nice rides!

Here is a recent one of my 86'

**mongocanfly** · 10-04-2017, 10:50 PM

Ben Ben Ben. ....photosucket don't work no more..

Houston Ben · 10-05-2017, 07:41 PM

Well crap...shows how long it has been since I posted a picture. What is everyone using then??

**Advanced Design** · 10-05-2017, 08:08 PM

I just post the picture directly into the forum here.

09-29-2017, 10:26 PM	#1
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Still loving my LS swap! Just wanted to say, I am still happy I did the LS swap. I love driving it cruising at 80 and still being able to get on it and go! Haven't been on here in a while due to work and school, but driving it today just put a smile on my face! __________________ 1986 C10, 2011 5.3 w/6L80, 3.42 w/ Detroit TrutTrac Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584532

09-30-2017, 12:59 AM	#2
rctrooper1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: RGV Tx Posts: 25	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Lovin’ mine too! Attached Images

09-30-2017, 11:56 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Did mine in 2009 and am still enjoying!! __________________ 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!*

09-30-2017, 12:27 PM	#4
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,670	Re: Still loving my LS swap! 1325 miles since my 6.0 swap..it's awesome. More power then I need and better fuel economy then the TPI 5.0 liter I had. I do want to upgrade the brakes though..

09-30-2017, 12:40 PM	#5
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Still loving my LS swap! I have put almost 30,000 miles on my S10 since I put the 5.3 in it. Thinking Real Strong on putting one in my 64 before the 350 dies!

09-30-2017, 01:17 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,607	Re: Still loving my LS swap! got about 10k on my 6.0 swap..no regrets..

09-30-2017, 03:57 PM	#7
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Over 5 years, 4 configurations, and like 16-17k miles. Still killen 'em __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

09-30-2017, 09:43 PM	#8
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Rich84, I need to upgrade mine as well. 6.0 would have been nice but wasn't in the cards. I do have a buddy who's Denali caught fire on the inside that has a 6.2 in it that I am seeing if the insurance will let him buy back... __________________ 1986 C10, 2011 5.3 w/6L80, 3.42 w/ Detroit TrutTrac Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584532

10-01-2017, 01:48 PM	#9
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Still loving my LS swap! I still love all of mine too. Got about 30k on the Rusty '71swb and still going strong, but I drive my '33 more. It just hit the 100k mark about a month ago, has a 2001 LS1/4l60e in it. Attached Images __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

10-01-2017, 02:17 PM	#10
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,607	Re: Still loving my LS swap! ^^^^that 33 is nice^^^^

10-01-2017, 02:24 PM	#11
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Re: Still loving my LS swap! LOVE that 33', got pics of the engine and inside?? __________________ 1986 C10, 2011 5.3 w/6L80, 3.42 w/ Detroit TrutTrac Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584532

10-01-2017, 03:42 PM	#12
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Dude I remember the thread on Ls1Tech when that 33 project started. People either loved or hated it, and I still think its rad AF. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

10-03-2017, 09:17 PM	#15
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Still loving my LS swap! I remember that feeling the first time out in the suburban Still have it at the top of the mountain a year later I don't know how many miles but it's been on 2 big road trips. The first the day after completing the swap them towing the camper to PA.. I think it's the First LS swapped 68 suburban to the top of Mt. Washington Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

10-03-2017, 09:38 PM	#16
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Still loving my LS swap! I like both of mine, just don't drive them enough. Attached Images __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-03-2017, 11:50 PM	#17
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Mine runs excellent just have to get the suspension sorted out...too rough for me. Thumbs up every time I drive it. Loving' it! Attached Images __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 2014 Ram 4x4 3500 Laramie Diesel..Momma's truck 2015 Ram 4x4 1500 1997 Boxster. 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped



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10-04-2017, 06:02 AM	#18
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 429	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Who would have thought going from a 250 six to a 5.3L would not only give you better reliability and performance(!), but also better economy, too! The wife is afraid to drive it, thinking it's too fast (she hasn't seen how explosive it can really be hee..hee). 75 seems to be the "sweet spot". Makes that 85mph speedo' almost useless. The truck is an absolute blast to drive Attached Images Last edited by LeesTruk; 10-04-2017 at 07:22 AM.

10-04-2017, 10:30 AM	#20
Bobbyh68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 42	Re: Still loving my LS swap! I've got a 6.0 LQ4 in my 56, and LOVE IT! Every build I do from now on will have some type of LS engine. I'm done with Carbs, never going back. The junk yards are full of LS parts also! Bobby

10-04-2017, 11:30 AM	#21
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,670	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Went on my longest trip yet..About 175 miles of country roads with 2 new Corvettes and a 2017 Camaro SS. They told me that the only reason they let my old jalopy go with them was because I have a LS..LOL

10-04-2017, 09:06 PM	#22
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Re: Still loving my LS swap! That thing is sweet LS1nova71!!! There is no hijacking this thread, just wanted to say I love my swap and everyone else can chime in as needed! 72mario, Doug, Suburban99, and LesTruk, VERY nice rides! Here is a recent one of my 86' __________________ 1986 C10, 2011 5.3 w/6L80, 3.42 w/ Detroit TrutTrac Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584532

10-04-2017, 10:50 PM	#23
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,607	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Ben Ben Ben. ....photosucket don't work no more..

10-05-2017, 07:41 PM	#24
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Re: Still loving my LS swap! Well crap...shows how long it has been since I posted a picture. What is everyone using then?? __________________ 1986 C10, 2011 5.3 w/6L80, 3.42 w/ Detroit TrutTrac Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584532

10-05-2017, 08:08 PM	#25
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Still loving my LS swap! I just post the picture directly into the forum here. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

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