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THEE OG · 11-03-2015, 12:56 PM

Well I'm picking up my 6.0 this weekend.

Few questions.
I have been reading a few build threads and want to ask.

What are you guys seeing as favorite mounts? Prolly mounts? Solid? Front and mid plates?

Also my chassis is a 95 s10 can you buy s10 swap stuff and it works ok or will I be moving it around a bit forward or backwards. Thanks.
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cableguy0 · 11-03-2015, 08:06 PM

Im going to move this to the Ls section for you. You will get some answers there.

THEE OG · 11-03-2015, 08:16 PM

Thank you.

Been doing tons of reading for the last few hours. Happy to be apart of the forum. Great info

**LockDoc** · 11-03-2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEE OG

Well I'm picking up my 6.0 this weekend.

Few questions.
I have been reading a few build threads and want to ask.

What are you guys seeing as favorite mounts? Prolly mounts? Solid? Front and mid plates?

Also my chassis is a 95 s10 can you buy s10 swap stuff and it works ok or will I be moving it around a bit forward or backwards. Thanks.
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I would love to have a 6.0 but I haven't had much luck finding one. I don't know much about the S-10's but I wouldn't use Poly mounts and I sure wouldn't mount it solid.

Hopefully some S-10 guys will chime in. I know Ray "Indian113" has done one.

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

LockDoc

Aruba1 · 11-03-2015, 10:05 PM

A lot of cut (modification) will be needed to the crossmember so it will fit. Some do it right, some will do a hack job. I bought an LSX donor 5.3L and the chassis will be scrapped soon as the PO did a horrible job with the crossmember. I will post some pics in the am. Have you considered locating a new chassis for the swap? Like a >1990?

Aruba1 · 11-03-2015, 10:37 PM

I got a message that I can't do edit after 30 minutes of posting a response.

So here goes my correction:

A lot of cut (modification) will be needed to the crossmember so the engine will fit. Some do it right, some will do a hack job. I bought an LSX 1992 S10 donor 5.3L and the chassis will be scrapped soon as the PO did a horrible job with the crossmember. I will post some pics in the am. Have you considered locating a new chassis for the swap? Like a >1990?

THEE OG · 11-03-2015, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aruba1

I got a message that I can't do edit after 30 minutes of posting a response.

So here goes my correction:

A lot of cut (modification) will be needed to the crossmember so the engine will fit. Some do it right, some will do a hack job. I bought an LSX 1992 S10 donor 5.3L and the chassis will be scrapped soon as the PO did a horrible job with the crossmember. I will post some pics in the am. Have you considered locating a new chassis for the swap? Like a >1990?

I'm cool with some fab work. Was just wondering. And after hours of reading I'm getting more of the idea here.

I have not thought of that chassis. I picked up a 1995 std can long bed cheap. Thought they where all really the same. 88 and 95 chassis.

Aruba1 · 11-04-2015, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEE OG

I'm cool with some fab work. Was just wondering. And after hours of reading I'm getting more of the idea here.

I have not thought of that chassis. I picked up a 1995 std can long bed cheap. Thought they where all really the same. 88 and 95 chassis.

Sorry, I meant picking up like a newer non-S10 truck chassis.

THEE OG · 11-04-2015, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aruba1

Sorry, I meant picking up like a newer non-S10 truck chassis.

You know I never have. I always saw everyone using s10s chassis so I figured that is what was needed and worked. Never really seen one done on anything else.

Aruba1 · 11-04-2015, 12:59 PM

Here are some pics of the chassis

THEE OG · 11-04-2015, 01:01 PM

What chassis did you use?

Aruba1 · 11-04-2015, 01:27 PM

The one in the pic is donor chassis of the S10 that came with the 5.3L. I kept my stock chassis (1972 GMC 3/4 ton) but I upgraded to 1989 C3500 brakes all around, rear differential and HD suspension.

THEE OG · 11-04-2015, 01:35 PM

Gotcha yeah I need to view those on my computer I think I can see some bubble gum. Might be "welds" lol

11-03-2015, 12:56 PM	#1
THEE OG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert's IL Posts: 33	55 lsx swap questions Well I'm picking up my 6.0 this weekend. Few questions. I have been reading a few build threads and want to ask. What are you guys seeing as favorite mounts? Prolly mounts? Solid? Front and mid plates? Also my chassis is a 95 s10 can you buy s10 swap stuff and it works ok or will I be moving it around a bit forward or backwards. Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

11-03-2015, 08:06 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: 55 lsx swap questions Im going to move this to the Ls section for you. You will get some answers there. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-03-2015, 08:16 PM	#3
THEE OG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert's IL Posts: 33	Re: 55 lsx swap questions Thank you. Been doing tons of reading for the last few hours. Happy to be apart of the forum. Great info __________________ 2010 dodge 3500 dually (Cummins tow pig) 2010 CTS-V 2003 TT 03 Cobra The BUILD!!! 1955 GMC series 1 This build is a wedding present to my soon to be wife. She has no clue. But I'm building her dream truck and hands down one of my favorite vehicles of all times.

11-03-2015, 10:05 PM	#5
Aruba1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 560	Re: 55 lsx swap questions A lot of cut (modification) will be needed to the crossmember so it will fit. Some do it right, some will do a hack job. I bought an LSX donor 5.3L and the chassis will be scrapped soon as the PO did a horrible job with the crossmember. I will post some pics in the am. Have you considered locating a new chassis for the swap? Like a >1990?

11-03-2015, 10:37 PM	#6
Aruba1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 560	Re: 55 lsx swap questions I got a message that I can't do edit after 30 minutes of posting a response. So here goes my correction: A lot of cut (modification) will be needed to the crossmember so the engine will fit. Some do it right, some will do a hack job. I bought an LSX 1992 S10 donor 5.3L and the chassis will be scrapped soon as the PO did a horrible job with the crossmember. I will post some pics in the am. Have you considered locating a new chassis for the swap? Like a >1990?

11-04-2015, 12:59 PM	#10
Aruba1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 560	Re: 55 lsx swap questions Here are some pics of the chassis Attached Images

11-04-2015, 01:01 PM	#11
THEE OG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert's IL Posts: 33	Re: 55 lsx swap questions What chassis did you use? __________________ 2010 dodge 3500 dually (Cummins tow pig) 2010 CTS-V 2003 TT 03 Cobra The BUILD!!! 1955 GMC series 1 This build is a wedding present to my soon to be wife. She has no clue. But I'm building her dream truck and hands down one of my favorite vehicles of all times.

11-04-2015, 01:27 PM	#12
Aruba1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 560	Re: 55 lsx swap questions The one in the pic is donor chassis of the S10 that came with the 5.3L. I kept my stock chassis (1972 GMC 3/4 ton) but I upgraded to 1989 C3500 brakes all around, rear differential and HD suspension.

11-04-2015, 01:35 PM	#13
THEE OG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert's IL Posts: 33	Re: 55 lsx swap questions Gotcha yeah I need to view those on my computer I think I can see some bubble gum. Might be "welds" lol __________________ 2010 dodge 3500 dually (Cummins tow pig) 2010 CTS-V 2003 TT 03 Cobra The BUILD!!! 1955 GMC series 1 This build is a wedding present to my soon to be wife. She has no clue. But I'm building her dream truck and hands down one of my favorite vehicles of all times.



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