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dmartin1 · 10-02-2011, 04:14 PM

so ive been reading a lot on the lsx engine swaps and mpg threads lately.

i bought an 82 shortbed stepside lowered.

im really aiming to the 15-20 mpg range.

the lsx swap seems to be a good swap for power and fuel economy.Except ive been reading people have spent 5k+ on doing the swap!

If i were to do it,id just want a BONE STOCK 4.8 or so with a 700r4 or newer tranny.The engine/trannys go for around 800$ here with around 50-70,000 miles.

could this be done with confidence for under 2000$ including the engfine/tranny cost?

by reading ive found a lot of pre fabbed parts that are needed for the swap, and that if i know a descent amount of mechanics i can do this(me and my dad)...?

10-02-2011, 04:14 PM	#1
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	pondering before i get in over my head! so ive been reading a lot on the lsx engine swaps and mpg threads lately. i bought an 82 shortbed stepside lowered. im really aiming to the 15-20 mpg range. the lsx swap seems to be a good swap for power and fuel economy.Except ive been reading people have spent 5k+ on doing the swap! If i were to do it,id just want a BONE STOCK 4.8 or so with a 700r4 or newer tranny.The engine/trannys go for around 800$ here with around 50-70,000 miles. could this be done with confidence for under 2000$ including the engfine/tranny cost? by reading ive found a lot of pre fabbed parts that are needed for the swap, and that if i know a descent amount of mechanics i can do this(me and my dad)...? __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more



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