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69Custom · 08-25-2004, 06:54 PM

I finally got the engine in. I used the stock 6cyl engine towers and moved the engine forward a little. I am now able to use my driveshaft without modification. I will post a picture of it totally in later.

Also got a Ididit steering column and a Grant Steering wheel to install

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2004, 07:30 PM

I was just reading about this exact engine (All alluminum 325cid) today in Car Craft...an extra 100 horse with just a cam and headers. No other mods at all.
Pretty sweet.

**lock** · 08-25-2004, 08:02 PM

Thats going to be sweet! Keep the photo's coming!

69Custom · 08-27-2004, 10:21 PM

Here are some pictures of it in place.

*vincep* · 08-27-2004, 10:27 PM

What did that setup cost? and how did you acquire it? was it complete with computer and everything you needed to make it turnkey?

69Custom · 08-27-2004, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincep

What did that setup cost? and how did you acquire it? was it complete with computer and everything you needed to make it turnkey?

I dont have a running total. Also my conversion was not complete. I chose to buy a low mileage 650 on engine. The engine was $1000, Rebuilt Transmission $1600. And and that is only the begining. You can do it for less though.

D-Money · 08-27-2004, 11:46 PM

Let me know about the steering column. I am also looking ididit

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-28-2004, 11:06 AM

Very trick looking should run like a raped ape too...

krue · 08-28-2004, 01:13 PM

How much hp and torque is that thing rated for? Looks good in there!

frost89434 · 08-28-2004, 02:45 PM

Looks good. Let us know how it runs when you get it running

chevroletrucks · 08-28-2004, 06:36 PM

That package looks awesome!!! Just out of curiosity how are you managing fuel supply?

69Custom · 08-28-2004, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

How much hp and torque is that thing rated for? Looks good in there!

Not sure how much torque, but the engine has 300hp stock. I am planning on running headers. I already have a BBK 80MM throttle body, Aftermarket MAF. I was looking at the underdrive system, but will wait. I have my hands full right now.

I am running a inline fuel pump and using a blazer tank conversion.

Install the Radiator today for a 5.3L, and started the Ididt steering column conversion.

incoma · 08-28-2004, 07:10 PM

You've made it further with your project than I have on mine. I've decided that the engine swap will be a phase 2 for my project next year. Until then I'll get by with a 383. Looks like you're using the truck accessories?

How are you running the fuel pump, inside the tank or outside? Just curious how you plan to run the return line and vapor line back to the fuel tank if you're keeping it in the cab.

krue · 08-29-2004, 08:04 AM

SWeet!

69Custom · 10-11-2004, 07:11 PM

I havent posted any picts in a while.

Here is what it looks like as of yesterday

skokie · 10-11-2004, 07:33 PM

Thats the same size engine I have in my 2001 gmc sierra.

DarkFox1 · 10-17-2004, 06:04 PM

lookin good jeremy! heh, I'm sendin my tranny up the river next weekend to dump off that ol t-case. I just bought a laptop so I'm gonna be WAY behind ya as far as wiring and stuff

*Randy70C-10* · 10-17-2004, 09:18 PM

Ahhhhh man, what a sweet looking engine.

**N2TRUX** · 10-17-2004, 10:06 PM

Ya gotta love those LS motors....

FirstGen · 10-18-2004, 02:24 AM

everyone is doing this swap now and for good reasons. When I did mine my the custom harness and F-body PCM programming were a major purchase I had not planned on so keep that in mind if anyone else is considering this swap. The custom harness smothes it up alot but sets you back $650 on up. The custom programming to eliminate VATS and other essentials to make the motor run on the PCM will run you 3-400! Not to mention if you plan on a cam or longtubes you will need to tune it. You can get LS1edit and do it yourself but it is $550 for one VIN.

Good luck.

FirstGen · 10-18-2004, 05:59 AM

Jared @ Current Performance built the harness for me. It is a totally custom harness allowing you to specify lengths for the fuse block and ECM. Worth every penny. Speartech wants $750 for a harness like this unless their price has changed in the last few months. If you take a look at the truck based harnesses the ECM is located in the driver front draped over the intake. The custom harness allows you to hide virtually everything.

Speartech charges $300 for a mail order tune. We did almost 20 pulls on the dyno jet chassis dyno with a wideband o2 to get everything where I was happy. This is more what I was talking about.

I promise you will see rwhp gains over a mail order tune when you start putting different induction, exhaust, and cam swaps on these motors. Not to mention you will know exactly what you are making for reference. I think this is worth the extra $100 I paid. JMO...

DarkFox1 · 10-18-2004, 01:18 PM

ima hafta bookmark this threat lol, this is good info. Im gonna be needin it.

my dads suggested that we use the interior wiring of the silverado my stuff came out of, its all there, just gotta find out whats what. He thinks it will be more professional and easier to troubleshoot to just pick up a 2000 silverado hanyes manual and be able to do all things electrical with it.

FirstGen · 10-18-2004, 02:53 PM

DarkFox1, there is always more than one way to complete a project. If you are short on time I would highly reccomend a custom harness. I combined several parts that were not factory so this even more made a custom harness my best option. However, it's definatly not the only way it can be done. Is it the cleanest way, I think so. For my application since I used the LS1 based 6.0 truck motor and a 6 speed out of a F-body there was never this combination from the factory so it would have required extensive modification to a stock harness. I also used a 2001 Camaro SS ECM while retaining the better truck MAF, converted to a TB that was cable operated and not throttle by wire, and I moved the ECM to under the drivers seat, etc.

Best of luck!

*FormerMember* · 10-18-2004, 03:33 PM

Good info, guys. Adding this, as I'll be swapping a 5.3L into a buddies' 72 Blazer CST shortly...

DarkFox1 · 10-18-2004, 04:33 PM

thanks, yea no hurry here, I started this project in 01 lol, the only thing original left is the cab, front suspension, rearend, and the control arms. everything else I've replaced/plan to replace.

I started with a 71 chyenne longbed 350, now I'm looking at a 67 shortbed LS1/Vortech/327/whatever else you wanna call it heh

I just decided when I got it down to the frame back in 01, that I wasn't gonna be happy unless I built exactly what I wanted, so I'm very very slowly following that dream.

This is a lot of good info indeed. If I were a great poster, or took pics worth a crap, I'd try and make a how-to on this stuff, cos I'd certainly like to see a sticky or a good article on the forum about this swap, its getting very popular to do I thnk.

I mean think about it.. 285+hp easy, 14mpg, overdrive, and an engine setup to handle all elevations and weather conditions.. how can it get better than that? hehe couple that with the feasibility of a T56 bolton.. the only thing that could be better is an ls2 maybe heh, or stacy's 572 in copperhead lol, but who has $14k to dump into a project engine anyway besides TV show hosts

08-25-2004, 06:54 PM	#1
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	5.3 SSR Engine Installed with 4L60E I finally got the engine in. I used the stock 6cyl engine towers and moved the engine forward a little. I am now able to use my driveshaft without modification. I will post a picture of it totally in later. Also got a Ididit steering column and a Grant Steering wheel to install Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID Last edited by 69Custom; 08-25-2004 at 07:04 PM.

08-25-2004, 08:02 PM	#3
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08-27-2004, 10:21 PM	#4
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	Here are some pictures of it in place. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

08-27-2004, 11:46 PM	#7
D-Money Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CA Posts: 315	Let me know about the steering column. I am also looking ididit __________________ 1969 Chevy SB Truck under construction hopefully will be done early next year! Will be posting pics soon.

08-28-2004, 11:06 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Very trick looking should run like a raped ape too... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-25-2004, 07:30 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I was just reading about this exact engine (All alluminum 325cid) today in Car Craft...an extra 100 horse with just a cam and headers. No other mods at all. Pretty sweet.

08-27-2004, 10:27 PM	#5
vincep Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pa Posts: 20	What did that setup cost? and how did you acquire it? was it complete with computer and everything you needed to make it turnkey?

08-28-2004, 01:13 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	How much hp and torque is that thing rated for? Looks good in there! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-28-2004, 02:45 PM	#10
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Looks good. Let us know how it runs when you get it running __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

08-28-2004, 06:36 PM	#11
chevroletrucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northwest,Indiana Posts: 128	That package looks awesome!!! Just out of curiosity how are you managing fuel supply? __________________ 67' Chevy C10 Lwb small rear window 71' Gmc 1500 custom 4x4 72' Gmc Grande Sierra

08-28-2004, 07:10 PM	#13
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	You've made it further with your project than I have on mine. I've decided that the engine swap will be a phase 2 for my project next year. Until then I'll get by with a 383. Looks like you're using the truck accessories? How are you running the fuel pump, inside the tank or outside? Just curious how you plan to run the return line and vapor line back to the fuel tank if you're keeping it in the cab.

08-29-2004, 08:04 AM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	SWeet! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-11-2004, 07:11 PM	#15
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	I havent posted any picts in a while. Here is what it looks like as of yesterday Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

10-11-2004, 07:33 PM	#16
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Thats the same size engine I have in my 2001 gmc sierra. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-17-2004, 06:04 PM	#17
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	lookin good jeremy! heh, I'm sendin my tranny up the river next weekend to dump off that ol t-case. I just bought a laptop so I'm gonna be WAY behind ya as far as wiring and stuff Attached Images



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10-17-2004, 09:18 PM	#18
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Ahhhhh man, what a sweet looking engine.

10-17-2004, 10:06 PM	#19
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10-18-2004, 02:24 AM	#20
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	everyone is doing this swap now and for good reasons. When I did mine my the custom harness and F-body PCM programming were a major purchase I had not planned on so keep that in mind if anyone else is considering this swap. The custom harness smothes it up alot but sets you back $650 on up. The custom programming to eliminate VATS and other essentials to make the motor run on the PCM will run you 3-400! Not to mention if you plan on a cam or longtubes you will need to tune it. You can get LS1edit and do it yourself but it is $550 for one VIN. Good luck. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

10-18-2004, 05:59 AM	#21
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	Jared @ Current Performance built the harness for me. It is a totally custom harness allowing you to specify lengths for the fuse block and ECM. Worth every penny. Speartech wants $750 for a harness like this unless their price has changed in the last few months. If you take a look at the truck based harnesses the ECM is located in the driver front draped over the intake. The custom harness allows you to hide virtually everything. Speartech charges $300 for a mail order tune. We did almost 20 pulls on the dyno jet chassis dyno with a wideband o2 to get everything where I was happy. This is more what I was talking about. I promise you will see rwhp gains over a mail order tune when you start putting different induction, exhaust, and cam swaps on these motors. Not to mention you will know exactly what you are making for reference. I think this is worth the extra $100 I paid. JMO... __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

10-18-2004, 01:18 PM	#22
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	ima hafta bookmark this threat lol, this is good info. Im gonna be needin it. my dads suggested that we use the interior wiring of the silverado my stuff came out of, its all there, just gotta find out whats what. He thinks it will be more professional and easier to troubleshoot to just pick up a 2000 silverado hanyes manual and be able to do all things electrical with it.

10-18-2004, 02:53 PM	#23
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	DarkFox1, there is always more than one way to complete a project. If you are short on time I would highly reccomend a custom harness. I combined several parts that were not factory so this even more made a custom harness my best option. However, it's definatly not the only way it can be done. Is it the cleanest way, I think so. For my application since I used the LS1 based 6.0 truck motor and a 6 speed out of a F-body there was never this combination from the factory so it would have required extensive modification to a stock harness. I also used a 2001 Camaro SS ECM while retaining the better truck MAF, converted to a TB that was cable operated and not throttle by wire, and I moved the ECM to under the drivers seat, etc. Best of luck! __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

10-18-2004, 03:33 PM	#24
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Good info, guys. Adding this, as I'll be swapping a 5.3L into a buddies' 72 Blazer CST shortly...

10-18-2004, 04:33 PM	#25
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	thanks, yea no hurry here, I started this project in 01 lol, the only thing original left is the cab, front suspension, rearend, and the control arms. everything else I've replaced/plan to replace. I started with a 71 chyenne longbed 350, now I'm looking at a 67 shortbed LS1/Vortech/327/whatever else you wanna call it heh I just decided when I got it down to the frame back in 01, that I wasn't gonna be happy unless I built exactly what I wanted, so I'm very very slowly following that dream. This is a lot of good info indeed. If I were a great poster, or took pics worth a crap, I'd try and make a how-to on this stuff, cos I'd certainly like to see a sticky or a good article on the forum about this swap, its getting very popular to do I thnk. I mean think about it.. 285+hp easy, 14mpg, overdrive, and an engine setup to handle all elevations and weather conditions.. how can it get better than that? hehe couple that with the feasibility of a T56 bolton.. the only thing that could be better is an ls2 maybe heh, or stacy's 572 in copperhead lol, but who has $14k to dump into a project engine anyway besides TV show hosts

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