Classic Trucks '47-'98 GM Trucks - Performance | Conversions | General Discussion

need help on ls swap..

Old Mar 28, 2011 | 07:08 PM
  #1  
06murder's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,698
Likes: 7
From: ludowici,ga
Default need help on ls swap..

i have an 91 silverado with a 350 in it..i sold the motor to my dad for his 85,n though the moter i got from him was a 350 4 bolt n it wasnt so i figured i would go, LS! what would all i need to make it work n be able to tune it like my 06 silverado..
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 07:15 PM
  #2  
Atomic's Avatar
I have a gauge for that
15 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,282
Likes: 438
From: Huntsville, AL
Default

So an LS in your truck?

-Motor mount adapters
-Fuel rail adapters
-Stock computer and wiring harness
-LT1 flexplate
-Radiator hoses

Its easier if you can get the engine and trans from the LS truck, making the 700r4 work with the new engine isnt a good idea IMO.
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 07:35 PM
  #3  
06murder's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,698
Likes: 7
From: ludowici,ga
Default

damn the 700r4 just got rebuilt like 2yrs ago:/ how hard would it be to put the 80e in it ?
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:00 PM
  #4  
la ricky bobby's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Default

Im still workin on my swap but i think to drop the 80e in u hav to lower the crossmember an inch or two and be good...could be way off...i do know that as far as parts go atomic has the parts u need already listed...But no way would i go with nething less than a 4l80 but we are shooting for 700hp so if its just a daily driver then u could go with a newer style 4l60 if u plan to stay stock...oh and u will need a walbro (depends on what u plan to do) or a 96 or newer fuel pump for a silverado or sierra, lokar adjustable throttle cable, and corvette fuel filter 99-04...u can use the stock exhaust manifolds or switch over to shoenfield longtubes...is it a rcsb or ecsb?
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:42 PM
  #5  
06murder's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,698
Likes: 7
From: ludowici,ga
Default

well i was thinking of makeing to all out drag street truck out of it....so yeah i would love to have the 80e in it..its what im puting in my 06 soon..im just looking for an cheap 5.3 for now to get it all fited n get it running right n when i get the real money for a bigger motor...nos n other stuff going in an so is a roll cage everthingtaken off that i dont neeed like AC,wipers,smog ****...just the junk that u dont need on the track...but i just need to know what all theres to get to get running,so i can get my 6.0 for my 06n finish th 06 silverado up n buy my 408 n 250 shot..hopfully thats them dream trying to stick with it
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:00 PM
  #6  
Atomic's Avatar
I have a gauge for that
15 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,282
Likes: 438
From: Huntsville, AL
Default

I have a stock 5.3 for sale, 70k miles...

Not sure what is needed to put an 80e in an OBS, but im sure the crossmember will have to be modified and custom driveshaft....which you should get anyway if you are making decent power.
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:01 PM
  #7  
06murder's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,698
Likes: 7
From: ludowici,ga
Default

how much?!
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:22 PM
  #8  
Atomic's Avatar
I have a gauge for that
15 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,282
Likes: 438
From: Huntsville, AL
Default

450+ shipping....not sure where ludowici is but I am willing to meet you in like bham...closer if you throw in some gas money, send me a pm if you are serious.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CD82
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance
6
Sep 29, 2015 05:45 PM
SloSVO
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
10
Aug 11, 2015 07:33 PM
BIGDADDY1969
GMT 900 Trucks General Discussion
26
Sep 19, 2014 08:21 PM
Kerr
Tuning, Diagnostics, Electronics, and Wiring
4
Mar 16, 2011 08:27 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:58 PM.