Ive been debating on whether or not i should get a 01-02 truck or a 85-87 model short bed chevy pickup. My question is which one do you all think would be the cheapest route into getting it into the 12s. if i get an 01-02 then it will be an ext cab. dont want a rcsb unless its an older truck. Another question i had was how hard would it be to do a ls1 or lq9 swap and 4L60E trans into an older truck? thanks fellas

 

Im just now getting my motor finished up for my lsx swap in my 78.....I havent started the actual swap itself yet but it doesn't look like its gonna be too bad.....just make sure you do your research! Ive spent alotta time diggin around thru site's for info.....

 

I do believe the obs trucks are a tad lighter..

John

 

a custom wiring harness would have to be made correct? as well as custom motor mounts?

 

Don't see why it would need to be custom. Just use the harness that goes to the LSX and take out the harness to the OBS. As far as mounts, if they don't line up you just make an adapter plate.

 

it is cheaper and easier to do the 01-02....... i've been doing alot of research for my 68', and there is alot to it!! its going to take me longer than what i thought to finish it..

 

correct me if im wrong here but if i do that then doesnt that mean that the speedometer and other things wont work right? or is the gauges seperate wiring?

 

A member on here used a gauge cluster from a 90-91 suburban that had the electric speedometer from the factory.....so that should be a easy set-up there!