ABC's of LS Swaps
I wanted to share this, it's helped me with low cost LS swaps. Keep in mind a lot of it pertains to basic truck engines not real high hp swaps.
Those of you that are experts please don't be offended by the simplicity.
ABC'S OF LS SWAPS
This is a brief summary of inexpensive methods of LS Swap. Take it for what it's worth.
Get your donor engine. Keep in mind if you want to do drive by wire 2003-2006 work best or drive by cable. 1999-2002 not exact years but narrows it down. This is important before you purchase wiring harness.
Buy your LSSimple accessory bracket kit!
LSSimple makes it where you don't have to worry about hood clearance and you can put a LS1 intake etc on it. It moves the alternator over and down and factory power steering pump closer to the block.
Power steering fittings swap
Most LS conversions are old school swaps
Reuse your engine stands and buy our engine mount kit.
Most old gms use the three bolt triangle mount.
Mount just the engine. Then mount the transmission. I recommend for the automatic to use a 4L60e.
Lots of times you can modify your transmission crossmember. If not there are plenty of kits on line.
4L60e has same yolk as 350 700r4
Make sure you have pinion angle right. Everything level 1/2 bubble.
A good rewire service is my buddy Todd at S and W 4794358842 give him a call and tell him what kinds of mods etc. it will get you close till you can tune. This is a TIMELY process, I recommend getting on it soon as you figure out your best options.
You will be surprised how few electrical connections you have to make to your car for the stand alone harness.
Use fuel regulator from summit. Tanks Inc. Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulators AFPR1. The corvette ones give trouble.
Most LS swaps already have a nice radiator.reuse it. I like to use 1993 up Camaro radiator fans. V6 and V8 same O. They are good pullers. Fans wire to relay trigger from computer. You can share the line but separate the load
Or wire to switched wire thru a relay.
The LSSimple kit along with a LS3 (water pump 2010 Camaro 6.2 part number19339913 ) and corvette tensioner.
When filling your engine an easy way is to remove top radiator hose at radiator put a funnel in it raise it up and fill with coolant till it comes out radiator. Replace hose and fill through radiator cap.
When dealing with the drive shaft. If your old one is too long you are in business. Carefully measure and take to a drive shaft place. If you don't have one remover it cheaper to go to a salvage yard buy one a little long and shorten.
I'm sure I lost a lot of y'all at "I wanted to share" but if you read this maybe just one thing will help.
There are lots of ways to go about swaps, could be the simplest way is the best.
Thank everyone for ordering from me and I hope to continue to help solve the riddles that some cars / trucks present.
