Ls swaping 83 c10 questions
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Ls swaping 83 c10 questions
Alright I have just recieved a 1999 GMC Sierra 4x4 with a 5.3l Ls. I was wondering if anyone on here might know anything about what all I need to take from the donor truck to swap it in my 83 GMC c10. I am not going to be using the tranny from the donor as I want to keep the 83 2wd. I will probably still pull it and see if I can swap someone for a good 2wd 4l60e. I know this is the Cherokeeforum I dont need a reminder I just figure there might be a few GM gurus on here that might could help or steer me in the right direction for help. Are there any good forums to get further info from? I have the whole truck and plan to take what I need and part the rest and what I cant part scrap it. Thanks for any and all help.
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about the only thing you'll need to source is a fuel system and motor mounts. I'd guess you can reuse the exhaust manifolds and simply move the trans xmember and drill new holes. you might even get away with reusing the factory lm7 air intake setup and radiator, that kind of stuff will be a matter of fitment. you'll need someone to modify the lm7 engine harness and remove vats from the ls ecu. I'd check ls1tech for more answers. if you have specific questions regarding a 68-72 a body, 3rd gen f body or foxbody lsx swap I can help as I have personal experience with such.
edit: I searched a bit for you.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=27677180
it would be worthwhile to join that forum if you are not already a member. more information than you can absorb in a lifetime.
edit: I searched a bit for you.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=27677180
it would be worthwhile to join that forum if you are not already a member. more information than you can absorb in a lifetime.
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about the only thing you'll need to source is a fuel system and motor mounts. I'd guess you can reuse the exhaust manifolds and simply move the trans xmember and drill new holes. you might even get away with reusing the factory lm7 air intake setup and radiator, that kind of stuff will be a matter of fitment. you'll need someone to modify the lm7 engine harness and remove vats from the ls ecu. I'd check ls1tech for more answers. if you have specific questions regarding a 68-72 a body, 3rd gen f body or foxbody lsx swap I can help as I have personal experience with such.
edit: I searched a bit for you.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=27677180
it would be worthwhile to join that forum if you are not already a member. more information than you can absorb in a lifetime.
edit: I searched a bit for you.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=27677180
it would be worthwhile to join that forum if you are not already a member. more information than you can absorb in a lifetime.
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Lol I have two a 98 and a 96. The 98 hates me now that I dont drive it as my daily since the 96 took over. We had some cold weather a few weeks back and the radiator busted. I hope they will make it through me doing the motor swap without any sacrificial nuns or orphans lol.
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on the 72 el camino we used a bosch 044 pump, the factory tank/sending unit, and truck intake.
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Hmm I will have to look and see when I get a dry day. I will get back with you on that.
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just get you a 87-91 burb/blazer tank,and mount it in the rear(you have to remove the spare tire brace(bottom,and move the rearmost brace,as well as notching the brace to adapt the blazer tank,not hard at all,then all you will need is a efi 87-91 sending unit,extend your fuel lines,---DONE.
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just get you a 87-91 burb/blazer tank,and mount it in the rear(you have to remove the spare tire brace(bottom,and move the rearmost brace,as well as notching the brace to adapt the blazer tank,not hard at all,then all you will need is a efi 87-91 sending unit,extend your fuel lines,---DONE.
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