superchevyguy07

Here we go with another ls swap. First off its a '87 owned since 2005. This was my first truck purchased when i was 16. Bone stock when i bought it. 2.8/auto tahoe package. I stopped using it as my daily driver in '07. Only take out on weekends or shows/cruise-ins. My goals is swap a Ls engine while maintaining to be very reliable, very comfortable, and able to go to the strip occasionally, while making this look like a clean install. I will be going back with A/C.
Here's is my plan:
5.3 stock bore
Current Performance Wiring poly motor mounts
Sanderson headers
CPW wiring harness
Complete rebuild
Stock bottom end
New main bearings
New rod bearings
New piston rings
Complete gasket kit
H3 oil pan
LS6 intake
LS6 valve springs
GM hot cam
New stock injectors
New lifters
Walbro 255
Vette fuel filter w/regulator
Truck accessories
kwik performance Alt./P/S relocation brackets
CPW A/C relocation compressor bracket
sanden A/C compressor
Rebuilt 4L60e
Vette servo
G-force crossmember
8.8 rearend
4.10 ratio
84-89 vette radiator
Dual 10" proform e-fans
Custom shroud
Vintage Air hot rod condenser
17"x8" Jegs torque thrust d
Nexen N3000 245/45/17
Belltech 2/3 drop
fiberglass roll pan
Paint is Ford T.S. silver with GM 8885 black stripes
2" goodmark cowl hood
Billet grille
All chrome bumper
Street Scene mirrors
New headlights LMC
New tail lights LMC
Clear corners
Spray-in bedliner
Battery relocated to bed

Here's a few pics of the truck over the last few years.



This was in'06 when it was painted.




This is what I'm working to date.

superchevyguy07

Before and after pics of newly reupholstered interior. Also sold the Jenson dvd/cd and put in a JVC cd player.







These are gonna look great when I get all my construction done.

TXsilverado

iTrader: (19)

sounds like you have a plan in place. quite a few s10 builds going on here lately. have fun!

superchevyguy07

Thanks. I've noticed all the S10 builds going on. Thought I'd drop in and share mine. Actually been working on this since February taking my time doing things right the first time. I'll try to catch you guys up to where I am today.

superchevyguy07

Out with the old! It would have probably been just as easy to pull off the fenders and core support but I wanted to see if it could be done the hard way. Lol

superchevyguy07

Now for the good stuff! Picked up a complete running 2001 model 5.3 LM7 from LKQ. 100k miles. Everything except the harness for 600$ and it came with a warranty. I will be using a Current Performance Wiring harness anyway so it's all good!

superchevyguy07

Well when I pulled the oil pan off I found some junk laying loose in the pan, also the cam bearings looked horrible so to be safe I decided to break it down go through it completely.

Fresh coat of paint! Not so thrilled about VHT silver. Looks kinda blue in my shop lights. Lol



LS6 valve springs and new retainers installed.

ZQ8LS1

iTrader: (3)

That sucks about the motor but its best to go thru them & know what you got.

I was gonna buy & install a junkyard motor but decieded to build a motor that way I know what's in there & everything is going fine & so far its been the best thing I have done.

Nice looking truck !! Keep posting pics.

Byrdman11

iTrader: (1)

Yes, it does suck about the engine but will be a cool ride after it done.

L$X$10

iTrader: (4)

Build looks good man, your doing a lot of what I did with mine. I take it your going with the hot cam for the sound over performance? what's the details on the rebuilt trans?