Vortec V8 Conversion Thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lees68GMC · 02-11-2014, 10:30 AM

Does anybody think a Vortec V8 Conversion Thread would be a good idea? I'm seeing so many of these trucks getting Vortec Motors, mine included here next month, it seems like having a Central Resource would be great to answer questions. Thinking about Gas Tanks, in tank fuel pumps, radiators, engine mounts and the ever spooky PCM and wiring harness details.

Just Thinking, or has it already been done in here?

ls1nova71 · 02-11-2014, 12:12 PM

Are you talking about a single thread on installing an LS type Vortec engine? This is a whole sub-forum, I think one thread would be hard to navigate through to find any kind of specific information.

Lees68GMC · 02-11-2014, 12:58 PM

Yup, I'm New to this Forum and didn't know if it had been done before or what everybody thought.

You're sure right there's a Ton of issues to be addressed from reliably Indentifying just What Model Vortec V8 you're Looking For or At 5.3 , 6.0 years, flex fuel, other features and supporting parts needed before you even begin.

Just floated the idea to see if there's much interest. In just 2004 alone there were over 1 Million of these V8 engines & drive trains manufactured and used in all kinds of GM platforms. Makes it seem like their cost effective use in our 67-72 trucks in increasing numbers is pretty obvious, probably inevitable.

**john** · 02-11-2014, 02:45 PM

Try this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

BR3W CITY · 02-11-2014, 09:05 PM

Was this thread moved?

Cuz if this was posted in the LS swaps sub forum....its a head-scratcher

02-11-2014, 10:30 AM	#1
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Vortec V8 Conversion Thread Does anybody think a Vortec V8 Conversion Thread would be a good idea? I'm seeing so many of these trucks getting Vortec Motors, mine included here next month, it seems like having a Central Resource would be great to answer questions. Thinking about Gas Tanks, in tank fuel pumps, radiators, engine mounts and the ever spooky PCM and wiring harness details. Just Thinking, or has it already been done in here? __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

02-11-2014, 12:12 PM	#2
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Vortec V8 Conversion Thread Are you talking about a single thread on installing an LS type Vortec engine? This is a whole sub-forum, I think one thread would be hard to navigate through to find any kind of specific information. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

02-11-2014, 12:58 PM	#3
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: Vortec V8 Conversion Thread Yup, I'm New to this Forum and didn't know if it had been done before or what everybody thought. You're sure right there's a Ton of issues to be addressed from reliably Indentifying just What Model Vortec V8 you're Looking For or At 5.3 , 6.0 years, flex fuel, other features and supporting parts needed before you even begin. Just floated the idea to see if there's much interest. In just 2004 alone there were over 1 Million of these V8 engines & drive trains manufactured and used in all kinds of GM platforms. Makes it seem like their cost effective use in our 67-72 trucks in increasing numbers is pretty obvious, probably inevitable. __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

02-11-2014, 02:45 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Vortec V8 Conversion Thread Try this. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

02-11-2014, 09:05 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Vortec V8 Conversion Thread Was this thread moved? Cuz if this was posted in the LS swaps sub forum....its a head-scratcher __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD



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