Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

short-t · 01-07-2009, 06:30 PM

Hello, I've been lurking here for a while now looking and reading. You have all been a very bad influence on me.

Here's the deal, my wife's 1968 short C10 is about to get dropped 3.5/5 and a engine & trans from a 07 Trail Blazer SS.

The drop kit I am using is form ECE (recommended by all most members) as well as converting the front to disk brakes also from ECE. The engine I just bought so I'll be waiting for it arrive. I also lucked out and found a CTS V oil pan on eBay last night, its new and included the pickup and baffle for 130 shipped!

Just a few pictures of the project,

cagodinez · 01-07-2009, 08:03 PM

nice truck! how much did you pay for that ls2/4l70 is you don't mind me asking. Im looking at a lq9/4l60e for $1900 with 7,000 miles

short-t · 01-07-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cagodinez

nice truck! how much did you pay for that ls2/4l70 is you don't mind me asking. Im looking at a lq9/4l60e for $1900 with 7,000 miles

Thanks! Is it complete? If so then I'd say you stole it. The ls2/4l70e I just bought has 16000mi and is complete right down to the electronic pedal control, I gave 4950 for it. WOW I got ripped off!

LuckyHenriksen · 01-07-2009, 09:38 PM

Cool truck man! I am planning a similar swap, but with a carb intake and maximum performance on a budget in mind =]

m6z · 01-07-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by short-t

Thanks! Is it complete? If so then I'd say you stole it. The ls2/4l70e I just bought has 16000mi and is complete right down to the electronic pedal control, I gave 4950 for it. WOW I got ripped off!

That seems to be the going price for a complete ls2 & trans. I've been looking for a motor for my project also.

Good luck with the build

Gray Ghost · 01-07-2009, 11:43 PM

Beautiful truck!! I like the motor too....can't wait for the build thread!

**Hart_Rod** · 01-08-2009, 12:22 AM

Nice looking motor! I used ECE motor/tranny mounts and their EFI fuel tank. The CTsV pan works great with the ECE parts. Take a look at my suburban build thread. It's got a 5.3/4L60E. Can't wait to see the install pictures.

short-t · 01-08-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Cool truck man! I am planning a similar swap, but with a carb intake and maximum performance on a budget in mind =]

Thanks, I just finished checking out your build thread, you have done a lot of nice work to that 68, keep it up.

short-t · 01-08-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice looking motor! I used ECE motor/tranny mounts and their EFI fuel tank. The CTsV pan works great with the ECE parts. Take a look at my suburban build thread. It's got a 5.3/4L60E. Can't wait to see the install pictures.

Thanks, I've looked at your build thread a few times already, very nice indeed! I have to take my hat off to you for doing two huge projects at once. I just finished my 70 Z28/RS, a complete nut and bolt restoration that took me 4 years to finish. I wont be going to that extent with the truck right now. I just want to get it lowered, install the ls2 and drive it.

Ya I know the ece engine mounts work good with the CTsV pan, I got all of that info from your thread! Thanks eh. I am thinking about using Doug's headers too. Did you ever find out what dip stick works? I was hoping to use the CTsV dipstick. Greg

SeTx67 · 07-14-2013, 09:33 AM

Did this ever happen? If so I may have some questions if you don't mind
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bbadfred · 07-14-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cagodinez

nice truck! how much did you pay for that ls2/4l70 is you don't mind me asking. Im looking at a lq9/4l60e for $1900 with 7,000 miles

Sounds pretty cheap to me!!!!

short-t · 07-14-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SeTx67

Did this ever happen? If so I may have some questions if you don't mind
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Yup, finished it this spring. Almost 1000 miles and no issues!

SeTx67 · 07-14-2013, 10:52 PM

Wanna trade me trucks and do another? Lol. Your truck is very clean
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STOCKISH · 07-15-2013, 08:08 AM

SWEET! Truck is beautiful. Great work.

dan42 · 07-15-2013, 10:51 AM

Beautiful truck. You left a tank in the cab, or are you actually using that tank?
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BB72CHEVKT · 07-15-2013, 11:49 AM

That turned out nice!

short-t · 07-15-2013, 01:52 PM

Thanks guy's

Fuel tank is under the bed(fuel cell guy), made a bracket to keep the original filler cap in place. Didn't want any body work to do... This will come later, maybe.

SeTx67 · 07-15-2013, 02:04 PM

Did you have fitment issues with the tbss engine cover or just didn't like the way it looked?
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jmccully · 07-15-2013, 02:20 PM

looks awesome man!
what are those headers made for? f-body?

short-t · 07-17-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jmccully

looks awesome man!
what are those headers made for? f-body?

Dougthorly headers, made for 67-72 C10 with LS engine..
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short-t · 07-17-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SeTx67

Did you have fitment issues with the tbss engine cover or just didn't like the way it looked?
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My cover was cracked and had these givin to me from a very nice guy over at LS1 Tech.
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jmccully · 07-17-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by short-t

Dougthorly headers, made for 67-72 C10 with LS engine..
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cool, you go with the 1 7/8 primaries?

short-t · 07-17-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jmccully

cool, you go with the 1 7/8 primaries?

1 5/8, the 1 7/8 where not out yet.

Greg

jmccully · 07-17-2013, 04:23 PM

Did you have any issues with fitment?

short-t · 07-17-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jmccully

Did you have any issues with fitment?

No fitment issues using ECE LS swap engine mounts.

01-07-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
short-t Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, ab Posts: 325	Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Hello, I've been lurking here for a while now looking and reading. You have all been a very bad influence on me. Here's the deal, my wife's 1968 short C10 is about to get dropped 3.5/5 and a engine & trans from a 07 Trail Blazer SS. The drop kit I am using is form ECE (recommended by all most members) as well as converting the front to disk brakes also from ECE. The engine I just bought so I'll be waiting for it arrive. I also lucked out and found a CTS V oil pan on eBay last night, its new and included the pickup and baffle for 130 shipped! Just a few pictures of the project, Last edited by short-t; 01-07-2009 at 06:47 PM. Reason: Could not get pictures to post

01-07-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
cagodinez Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 241	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap nice truck! how much did you pay for that ls2/4l70 is you don't mind me asking. Im looking at a lq9/4l60e for $1900 with 7,000 miles

01-07-2009, 09:38 PM	#4
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Cool truck man! I am planning a similar swap, but with a carb intake and maximum performance on a budget in mind =] __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-07-2009, 11:43 PM	#6
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Beautiful truck!! I like the motor too....can't wait for the build thread! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

01-08-2009, 12:22 AM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Nice looking motor! I used ECE motor/tranny mounts and their EFI fuel tank. The CTsV pan works great with the ECE parts. Take a look at my suburban build thread. It's got a 5.3/4L60E. Can't wait to see the install pictures. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 01-08-2009 at 12:26 AM.

07-14-2013, 09:33 AM	#10
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Did this ever happen? If so I may have some questions if you don't mind Posted via Mobile Device

07-14-2013, 10:52 PM	#13
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Wanna trade me trucks and do another? Lol. Your truck is very clean Posted via Mobile Device

07-15-2013, 08:08 AM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap SWEET! Truck is beautiful. Great work. __________________ --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.

07-15-2013, 10:51 AM	#15
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Beautiful truck. You left a tank in the cab, or are you actually using that tank? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-15-2013, 11:49 AM	#16
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap That turned out nice! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

07-15-2013, 01:52 PM	#17
short-t Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, ab Posts: 325	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Thanks guy's Fuel tank is under the bed(fuel cell guy), made a bracket to keep the original filler cap in place. Didn't want any body work to do... This will come later, maybe. __________________ 1968 C10 LS2/4L70e swb fleet side. ECE front disk conversion and 3.5/5 drop. SOLD. 1968 C20 Custom Camper 396 50th survivor! SOLD to northerngmc

07-15-2013, 02:04 PM	#18
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Did you have fitment issues with the tbss engine cover or just didn't like the way it looked? Posted via Mobile Device

07-15-2013, 02:20 PM	#19
jmccully Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: louisville,ms Posts: 36	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap looks awesome man! what are those headers made for? f-body?

07-17-2013, 04:23 PM	#24
jmccully Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: louisville,ms Posts: 36	Re: Just do it! LS2/4l70E swap Did you have any issues with fitment?



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