06-13-2014, 03:17 PM | #1 |
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My 68 5.3/4l60E swap
I have been working on this for about three months. I am at the point were I hope to hear it run this weekend. I figured I would start a little thread about it. This is my first time to do an LS swap and it has been fun to do it.
The motor is a 5.3 that has been bored .30 over, custom cam, little bit of work on the heads, TBSS LT headers, car intake, return less fuel system, 3600 stall, and built trans. This should be a fun truck. I have rebuilt the whole front suspension using poly bushings, new ball joints, new tie rods, new 1in lowering springs, and a sway bar. The truck already had a disk brake conversion on it. The rear suspension will be rebuilt after the truck is moving on its own power. Here are some Pictures of my progress: Before Motors Out Suspension apart Frame Cleaned and painted Suspension back together Motor in it Motor ready to start (almost) Thanks for looking, cant wait to drive this thing. Last edited by Amr84ss; 06-13-2014 at 03:24 PM. |
06-13-2014, 03:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: My 68 5.3/4l60 swap
Is the transmission an "e"? What engine management system are you going to use?
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06-13-2014, 03:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: My 68 5.3/4l60E swap
Wow nice project, it looks like progress was fast, but 3 months is longer then 9 pictures does justice. Looks like a pretty straight truck as well.
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Re: My 68 5.3/4l60E swap
Yes it is an E. I have edited that on my title. I am using a factory ECM and a PSI harness. I am running a DBC TB on it.
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06-13-2014, 03:44 PM | #5 |
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There has been a few delays on the progress. It has actually gone pretty quick when I have been able to work on it. Its been fun. The truck is pretty straight, we uncovered a few bad spots when it came apart.
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06-13-2014, 04:55 PM | #6 |
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Re: My 68 5.3/4l60E swap
No big deal on the bad spots, from the looks of it you can handle it. What oil pan are you running with it?
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I am running the H3 pan. I bough the muscle car pan kit.
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06-13-2014, 10:19 PM | #8 |
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That's my exact plan also. $194 or so on eBay.
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06-14-2014, 04:17 PM | #9 |
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The pan fits great.i got a good deal on it sraight from GM.
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yeah that's a fun learning curve. I had a couple leakers. not at the hose side but the flare side. keep an eye peeled for any drips. also make sure your tank is vented, that will exacerbate any potential leaks
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06-17-2014, 02:57 PM | #12 |
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Yeah i have a small leak that I found last night when I went to start it for the first time. It is on the filter. I need to find it during the daylight and tighten it up.
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06-17-2014, 03:41 PM | #14 |
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Awesome man! Almost no better feeling than getting all the plumbing and wiring in place, and having it start up.
I remember my first fuel injection swap. I spent a week trying to get it started and couldn't figure it out. Turned out I was using an 85 computer with an 86' harness which had a different pinout. Swapped to an 86 computer and PRESTO, fired right up. Man that felt good. Once you work out the MAF issue record a video and post it up! |
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Nice! Motor sounds strong, great work!
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06-30-2014, 04:45 PM | #19 |
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Little sound clip of motor with the exhaust made up. I hope this works from YouTube, this is my first shot at using it.
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06-30-2014, 05:50 PM | #20 |
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Re: My 68 5.3/4l60E swap
Lookin' good. For anyone looking for that muscle car pan kit, several people sell it for ~ $155. Part number 19212593.
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06-30-2014, 11:17 PM | #21 |
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Is the LH8 and muscle car pan the same?
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06-30-2014, 11:34 PM | #22 |
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Yes it is the same pan. The kit comes with the pan, dip stick, windage tray, pick up tube ant all the bolts to install it. It is nice to get all the parts in one box, and it fits great.
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06-30-2014, 11:46 PM | #23 |
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Awesome. I was thinking they were 2 different pans. I can get one for 145. Thanks for the info.
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Re: My 68 5.3/4l60E swap
tell me about it man..it was my first time to and my fingers where hurting after doing a complete fuel system lol
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Re: My 68 5.3/4l60E swap
A mallet works great for AN fittings. I made AN connections for my extra trans oil cooler.
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