Lsx ly6 in a 86 chevy truck can it be done? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lapaipaxxx · 02-28-2011, 05:35 PM

Have a 2008 6.0/6L80 engine from a 2500 hd complete. Want to put in a 86 Chevy truck. Will disable VVT/DOD and want to convert to DBC, what will i need to get the swap done, will i have to swap out anything? I'm a newb to this so any info will be appreciated. Thanks

usmcchevy · 02-28-2011, 08:23 PM

Yes, it can be done and a good place to start is right where you are at! Swapping to a LS is pretty involved, research, research and more research will do you lots of good. Start by reading here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348

Thealien put this post together and its a great reference. After that, ask any questions you have left. Oh and WELCOME to the board!

02-28-2011, 05:35 PM	#1
lapaipaxxx Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: brownsville,tx Posts: 26	Lsx ly6 in a 86 chevy truck can it be done? Have a 2008 6.0/6L80 engine from a 2500 hd complete. Want to put in a 86 Chevy truck. Will disable VVT/DOD and want to convert to DBC, what will i need to get the swap done, will i have to swap out anything? I'm a newb to this so any info will be appreciated. Thanks

02-28-2011, 08:23 PM	#2
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Lsx ly6 in a 86 chevy truck can it be done? Yes, it can be done and a good place to start is right where you are at! Swapping to a LS is pretty involved, research, research and more research will do you lots of good. Start by reading here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 Thealien put this post together and its a great reference. After that, ask any questions you have left. Oh and WELCOME to the board! __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index



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