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10-20-2017, 12:19 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Mission BC
Posts: 452
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In case your on the fence ...LS swap it..
Just a few remarks about my LQ4 swap into my 1972 K10:
My 72 ran good with the 350, but lacked a bit of power, didn't idle great when cold, and got about 12mpg. I debated getting a new carb or going with a fi-tech system before doing the swap. Could have used a 5.3 but a 2500HD with a 6.0 was a cheaper option..($750 for whole truck) tranny was cracked so I couldn't drive it before buying it. With the LQ4 and Turbo 350 combo has tons of power, idles great when cold, and gets 17mpg. Engine revs at 2300 at 70MPH with the 35's..It will do a heck of a burn out even with the 35's..driven it to Kelowna BC and back thru the mountains 4 times this month and it gets a lot of looks...and thumbs up constantly. Wrapped the original 350 with all related parts in shrink wrap and if I ever sell the truck it will be included..
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1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 2014 Ram 4x4 3500 Laramie Diesel..Momma's truck 2015 Ram 4x4 1500 1997 Boxster. 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped |
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10-20-2017, 02:33 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Posts: 10,530
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Re: In case your on the fence ...LS swap it..
The Fitech has done great on my truck, but I'm hoping to do an LS swap in the next couple years.
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I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 |
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10-20-2017, 05:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Guntersville Alabama
Posts: 1,073
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Re: In case your on the fence ...LS swap it..
I sold every first gen I have . I have one carbed and one F/I . I love them both . My daily drivers also LS .I would not go back .
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10-20-2017, 07:51 PM
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Senior Moment
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pittsburg Ca
Posts: 4,187
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Re: In case your on the fence ...LS swap it..
I swapped a 5.7 with a 6 speed manual from a 2002 Firebird WS6 and could not be happier
The power the idle the Gas mileage, I love it
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1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 |
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10-20-2017, 10:20 PM
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Post Whore
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 14,670
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Re: In case your on the fence ...LS swap it..
never regretted doing my lq9 swap....
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