First LSx swap in progress - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 01-12-2015, 01:05 AM

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I picked up an LS engine for the ’67 Panel a while back. I think I have the wire loom figured out after reading on here and the other LS swap sites. I have the adapter plates, and a POL frame bracket kit, a Walbro pump, the Corvette filter/regulator, and a fresh air intake. The only big item I don’t have are the headers. Thanks to everyone on here that have posted information, tips, tricks and “how-to’s”. It really helps on the swap.

A couple of pictures of the engine and what it is going into…..

LockDoc

Hummbusa · 01-12-2015, 02:16 AM

This will be a nice setup.

**oldman3** · 01-12-2015, 01:15 PM

Looking forward to the build...Jim

Low Elco · 01-12-2015, 01:57 PM

ooo-wee! This'l be neat! Late Camaro manifolds fit great. PM Jon01 on here, I think he had some headers, and he's in West Des Moines. Good Luck!

BR3W CITY · 01-12-2015, 05:31 PM

panel looks clean in that polyfil

**Hart_Rod** · 01-13-2015, 12:05 AM

2010+ Camaro headers work real well with these swaps.

ls1nova71 · 01-13-2015, 12:27 AM

Wow, an actual LS1, you don't see a lot of those any more, most people are using truck engines. Panel looks nice, should make a nice cruiser. On a side note, what is the car in the background of the first pic with the Mooneyes sticker?

sammygroundzero · 01-13-2015, 12:30 AM

Is it a 98 ls1? Oil passages on block and heads werent that great in 98 just a heads up but if its gonna be a cruiser or daily you will be fine. U might here piston slap or lifter noise at times

Looking foward to see the build im installing an ls2 in my blazer with l92 heads and a holley high ram

**LockDoc** · 01-13-2015, 01:35 AM

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Thanks for the kudos and exhaust manifold/header tips guys.

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

Wow, an actual LS1, you don't see a lot of those any more, most people are using truck engines. Panel looks nice, should make a nice cruiser. On a side note, what is the car in the background of the first pic with the Mooneyes sticker?

That's my '34 Ford Coupe. It should be road worthy this spring. (pic below)

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Originally Posted by sammygroundzero

Is it a 98 ls1? Oil passages on block and heads werent that great in 98 just a heads up but if its gonna be a cruiser or daily you will be fine. U might here piston slap or lifter noise at times

Looking foward to see the build im installing an ls2 in my blazer with l92 heads and a holley high ram

I think it's an '01 but I'm not 100% sure.

LockDoc
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ls1nova71 · 01-13-2015, 03:41 AM

Thats a nice looking 5 window! Ithought that's what it looked like, I pretty much daily drive a 33 fordor in the summer.

As for your LS1, it looks like a 98 F body engine. Not that it matters much, but will be a factor when doing your harness since the 98's are pinned a little different than the 99-02's.

Wasted Income · 01-13-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

As for your LS1, it looks like a 98 F body engine.

Ditto. Perimiter valve cover bolts, and transmarobird accessories.

That will be a nice rig once it's all complete.

**LockDoc** · 01-15-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Ditto. Perimiter valve cover bolts, and transmarobird accessories.

That will be a nice rig once it's all complete.

It must just have a later PCM and harness then.

I got my oil sender modified and the 1/8" pipe fitting installed in it for the mechanical gauge. You just remove the LS sender, break the plastic off of the top and drill and tap it for the original SB 1/8" NPT block fitting, then screw your original oil line to it. Also got the temp sender hole drilled & tapped for the 67-72 temp sender yesterday. On the temp sender I drilled the head out to accept the original '67-'72 gauge sender. You use a 23/32 bit ( I started out small and worked my way up) and a 1/2-14 NPT tap, and use the correct sensor for your gauge or light. (NPT means National Pipe Thread)

I'm cleaning the shop so I have enough room to back the Panel in and set the engine in it. That's a two day job in itself...

LockDoc

chuckmc8 · 01-13-2015, 06:55 AM

Leon, the TBSS manifolds work great with these swaps and new ones are cheap from GM parts direct. Last I heard they were backordered new tho....

TBSS forum is suppose to be source for used sets

**LockDoc** · 01-13-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

Thats a nice looking 5 window! Ithought that's what it looked like, I pretty much daily drive a 33 fordor in the summer.

As for your LS1, it looks like a 98 F body engine. Not that it matters much, but will be a factor when doing your harness since the 98's are pinned a little different than the 99-02's.

Thanks, I think I saw a picture of your '33 on here somewhere. Looked good! Thanks for the info on the engine. I will have to double check my wiring then because I de-pinned it according to the '01 instructions. Would there be different numbers on the PCM's between '98 & '01?

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Originally Posted by chuckmc8

Leon, the TBSS manifolds work great with these swaps and new ones are cheap from GM parts direct. Last I heard they were backordered new tho....

TBSS forum is suppose to be source for used sets

Thanks for the information.

LockDoc

Wasted Income · 01-16-2015, 11:24 AM

The 0411 is the "best" of the LSx PCMs. You can do all sorts of cool custom operating systems with it for boost, nitrous, speed density, etc. When I use factory ECUs, they are all I use.

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

The 0411 is the "best" of the LSx PCMs. You can do all sorts of cool custom operating systems with it for boost, nitrous, speed density, etc. When I use factory ECUs, they are all I use.

Thanks for the info. I don't think this truck will ever see any of the "go fast" stuff but it is nice to know about the PCM.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2015, 09:03 PM

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Made a little progress on the Panel today. Removed the front clip and chiseled off the rivets in the manual cross member and removed it. I also moved the engine outside and started cleaning it. Hopefully I will finish it up in the morning. I will get the frame cleaned up tomorrow so I can paint it.

Headed in the right direction anyway...

LockDoc

**oldman3** · 01-17-2015, 09:57 PM

Looks good and moving ahead, can't beat that...Jim

**Advanced Design** · 01-17-2015, 10:36 PM

Cool project and I will be following along.
Love all your trucks in the background too. Nice gathering!

Marty68 · 01-17-2015, 11:44 PM

here for the ride.

Indian113 · 01-18-2015, 09:35 AM

That is going to be 1 sweet ride !

**LockDoc** · 01-18-2015, 11:00 AM

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Thanks Guys.

AD: My wife says I have too many trucks. I told her I didn't know you could have too many trucks....

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 02-08-2015, 10:14 AM

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OK, a little progress. I was limited on what I could do for a while because of some minor surgery but I'm back at it. I decided on the Hooker headers and got them ordered. They look good.

Painted the firewall and frame and will undercoat the lower part of the firewall today. As soon as it warms up and more of the snow melts I move it outside and pressure wash the front cross member so I can repaint it. I know, I know, why didn't I do it before I put it in????..

Getting closer to setting the engine in...

LockDoc

Indian113 · 02-08-2015, 09:19 PM

Leon, your going to like those Cast Headers. Hoping that surgery wasn't for any thing too serious.

**LockDoc** · 02-09-2015, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Leon, your going to like those Cast Headers. Hoping that surgery wasn't for any thing too serious.

Thanks Ray. I will get your Camaro manifolds back to you. Surgery was just for sinus and nasal passage problems.

LockDoc

01-12-2015, 01:05 AM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,781	First LSx swap in progress - I picked up an LS engine for the ’67 Panel a while back. I think I have the wire loom figured out after reading on here and the other LS swap sites. I have the adapter plates, and a POL frame bracket kit, a Walbro pump, the Corvette filter/regulator, and a fresh air intake. The only big item I don’t have are the headers. Thanks to everyone on here that have posted information, tips, tricks and “how-to’s”. It really helps on the swap. A couple of pictures of the engine and what it is going into….. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-12-2015, 02:16 AM	#2
Hummbusa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: iowa Posts: 56	Re: First LSx swap in progress This will be a nice setup. __________________ 1972 SWB C-10 383 stroker 200r4 tranny(sold) but looking for another 1965 SWB C-10 satin black V8 turbo 350 Central Iowa

01-12-2015, 01:15 PM	#3
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: First LSx swap in progress Looking forward to the build...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

01-12-2015, 01:57 PM	#4
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: First LSx swap in progress ooo-wee! This'l be neat! Late Camaro manifolds fit great. PM Jon01 on here, I think he had some headers, and he's in West Des Moines. Good Luck! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-12-2015, 05:31 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: First LSx swap in progress panel looks clean in that polyfil __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

01-13-2015, 12:05 AM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: First LSx swap in progress 2010+ Camaro headers work real well with these swaps. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-13-2015, 12:27 AM	#7
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: First LSx swap in progress Wow, an actual LS1, you don't see a lot of those any more, most people are using truck engines. Panel looks nice, should make a nice cruiser. On a side note, what is the car in the background of the first pic with the Mooneyes sticker? __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

01-13-2015, 12:30 AM	#8
sammygroundzero Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: pharr tx Posts: 32	Re: First LSx swap in progress Is it a 98 ls1? Oil passages on block and heads werent that great in 98 just a heads up but if its gonna be a cruiser or daily you will be fine. U might here piston slap or lifter noise at times Looking foward to see the build im installing an ls2 in my blazer with l92 heads and a holley high ram

01-13-2015, 03:41 AM	#10
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: First LSx swap in progress Thats a nice looking 5 window! Ithought that's what it looked like, I pretty much daily drive a 33 fordor in the summer. As for your LS1, it looks like a 98 F body engine. Not that it matters much, but will be a factor when doing your harness since the 98's are pinned a little different than the 99-02's. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

01-13-2015, 06:55 AM	#13
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: First LSx swap in progress Leon, the TBSS manifolds work great with these swaps and new ones are cheap from GM parts direct. Last I heard they were backordered new tho.... TBSS forum is suppose to be source for used sets __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-16-2015, 11:24 AM	#15
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: First LSx swap in progress The 0411 is the "best" of the LSx PCMs. You can do all sorts of cool custom operating systems with it for boost, nitrous, speed density, etc. When I use factory ECUs, they are all I use. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

01-17-2015, 09:03 PM	#17
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,781	Re: First LSx swap in progress - Made a little progress on the Panel today. Removed the front clip and chiseled off the rivets in the manual cross member and removed it. I also moved the engine outside and started cleaning it. Hopefully I will finish it up in the morning. I will get the frame cleaned up tomorrow so I can paint it. Headed in the right direction anyway... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-17-2015, 09:57 PM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: First LSx swap in progress Looks good and moving ahead, can't beat that...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br /> Last edited by oldman3; 01-17-2015 at 10:43 PM.

01-17-2015, 10:36 PM	#19
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: First LSx swap in progress Cool project and I will be following along. Love all your trucks in the background too. Nice gathering! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-17-2015, 11:44 PM	#20
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: First LSx swap in progress here for the ride.



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01-18-2015, 09:35 AM	#21
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: First LSx swap in progress That is going to be 1 sweet ride !

01-18-2015, 11:00 AM	#22
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,781	Re: First LSx swap in progress - Thanks Guys. AD: My wife says I have too many trucks. I told her I didn't know you could have too many trucks.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-08-2015, 10:14 AM	#23
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,781	Re: First LSx swap in progress - OK, a little progress. I was limited on what I could do for a while because of some minor surgery but I'm back at it. I decided on the Hooker headers and got them ordered. They look good. Painted the firewall and frame and will undercoat the lower part of the firewall today. As soon as it warms up and more of the snow melts I move it outside and pressure wash the front cross member so I can repaint it. I know, I know, why didn't I do it before I put it in????.. Getting closer to setting the engine in... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-08-2015, 09:19 PM	#24
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: First LSx swap in progress Leon, your going to like those Cast Headers. Hoping that surgery wasn't for any thing too serious.

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