LS Swap Guide For Beginners!
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2024
- Just wanted to make a quick video on the best route to go for a basic/cheaper LS swap for those of you that may be new to all of this. Or, just not wanting to spend thousands on doing an LS swap.
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I don’t have a car to swap, i don’t have an engine to swap, i don’t even have a garage to do it, but i watch every video you’re posting, awesome channel man!
Thank you!
Another great video. Always helpful info as I navigate my LS swap journey.
I have seen a lot of your videos. Some twice 0r more. I was on the fence when getting my 53 pick up but put a used 350( third one) because I you said “ I’m cheap” . But that motor just locked up. I’m getting a whole rusted. ( live in PA) truck for free so I can’t say no to LS anymore. I’m jumping in. Thanks for all you do.
I appreciate you going over the basics again, a lot of people have done budget swaps in the past but not too many are doing or showing them currently, a lot has changed in 4 years when everyone was filming them, the nice thing about your channel is that you do them for customers and soon to flip them which I think is great, snidertron3000 is another good guy that I watch, keep it up buddy!
I been preaching this to the qhior for years…..u just sang it better!!! Great video lil homie!!! Lets get it viral
Another LS swap video. Cool.. 👏🏻
I have a 1994 Chevy s10 2.2 (I believe) regular cab 2wd and I want to ls swap it so bad!! Like it hurts but I have no clue where to even start. I’m willing to try it my self but I don’t even know what to get. All I know is to get a 4l60e transmission and that’s it! I have about $2000 to start with and I don’t want crazy power just a reliable running driving ls s10…I’d prefer to do a manual swap as well but at this point whatever is easiest to get it done.
Thank you is my first time watching you, and I already subscribed. I am getting a 1948 Chevy aerosedan fleetline and am putting a 6.0 ls, but I am not doing it. I am getting some to do it for me
Thanks. Keep the Vette project going.
Got me a 69 camaro ss/rs I am building now. Ditched the 454 I was going with and now got 2 5.3s and a 4.8 I built. I love the sloppy stage 2 cams. They sound fantastic. I got a 68 Nova 2 door with a built 355. It's been my first car. Had it for 9 years now. Love the videos Anthony!
Yup! that sloppy stage 2 cam is hard to beat. I put one in a customers truck on the channel. Those are some badass cars to own too. Thanks for watching!
Love the videos. Was wondering if you could tell me where you get your ecms from? I can't seem to find it in the description.
Good video im trying to wire my 6.0 from from a trail blazer ss but dont know what wire harness i notice all your builds use a different computer. By any chance do u have a video of a engine from a trail blazer ss engine?
Thanks for the video I have a few questions to ask what kind of aftermarket mounts did you use for your swap. And I have a 6.0 that came out of the 2500 express van could I cut the oil stick because it so long and the engine is going in a 70 nova. And what kind tranny you are using
Gonna start mine soon.... 1970 Nova...
Started life as a 6cyl manual. Is now an old tbi 350/350. Will be a 6.0. I can still find LQ4 and LQ9 for under $1K complete
Same exact for me. But a 71
Good morning can I still use Ecm computer from eBay r Amazon if I put a cam n 5.3
I'm swapping a 5.3 3rd Gen I have a problem wondering if u had this problem?? When I torque down my cam gear it locks down to the thurst plate any ideas on a way to solve problem?
What about the emissions equipment? Is that stuff still there ?
Can you give us the links to the amazon parts you use please
I look at it like this. Just because I do it a different way, and the result is the same. Is it wrong? Your right brother. I wanted a 6.2L. And it has cost me cause I could afford a big chunk at once and I don't have a place for a donor. There are 6.2s all day long for $2 grand to $2500 bad trans or wrecks. I don't have a place to strip it. I have 4 grand in my engine. I started out with a bare block cause I got it for $500. I won't do it again. Lol. $750 just on a can kit. Stuff adds up fast lol. I found a 6L90 for $300. I need to rebuild it. It's gonna cost lol. I know it is. It'll be worth it in the end. Piecing it together can get dumb ass exspensive.
I live in texas and I want to do a a square body ls swap. I've never done one
My genesis coupe needs a new engine. I may swap a LS in it
I have a question in regards adapting a PTFE fuel line to the Holley Retrofit.
I’m using one for my 76 C3 and the provision for the supply is a 3/8 flared fitting. Holley wants you to use a rubber line to the existing hard line.
If I wanted to use a PTFE connection, are you cutting off the barb and then using a AN compression fitting?
On the last camaro I did on the channel (the dark orange one) I used a 3/8 fitting youd typically put on the fuel rail of the intake to make it an AN end. and put that on the end of the metal line coming from the holley fuel pump. I believe its in video one or 2 of that swap.
Technically. You could just use a hose clamp and a bare PTFE line and hook it up to the hardline too. Then use the PTFE fittings after that. Probably what I'll do on the Camaro I'm swapping next.
@@krustyclassicsgarage Ok. I’ll go watch it again. Thanks for the quick response.
I need help man… I have a 2003 gmc sierra had the newer dash and connectors buts it’s a v6 drive by cable and I will be doing a 6.0 swap on it what get motor and harness do I need to keep it drive by cable and it still plugs it the same to the harness without doing anything crazy with wiring harness I don’t want to go drive by wire but I’ve been told that it’s best for my year but I’d prefer to go hard wire it’s just been a lot more reliable.. what ecu , motor and harness do you recommend also keeping it a 6 speed t56
eBay swap computer $150 swap harness $100-150 as well and that comes with everything you need. I got mine and the eBay seller is responsive. It matters what trans you run, I’m doing a 5.3 swap, AR5 transmission. I got a swap computer, drive by wire, no transmission or th350 transmission since those aren’t electric. So it doesn’t matter, and bam.
Just tap rod bolts. No need for a prybar on back of piston.
When u install the trans cooler do u install line to run directly to it or u also run thru the radiator
Both lines go directly to the cooler.
Hey bro. Youve probably answered this many times but what are your thoughts on Chinese head studs ?
I've never used them so I can't give an opinion. Factory bolts hold up to 1000hp so nit sure you even need head studs.
What’s up buddy I have a 93 Camaro v6 im looking to swap I was hoping you had some suggestions of what I can put in it 4.8 5.3 6.0 with what transmission? I know I’m asking a lot this my first swap but I was trying to locate the ecm on Amazon and couldn’t find it was hoping u had a link for it? Any help would greatly be appreciated brother
Any of those will work. You'll just have to figure out bolting them in. I think you have to change the whole ke member in those but not 100% sure. The ecu is on ebay. The harnesses I use are from amazon.
Thanks I’m going to have to do a lil more research
Do you recommend a cooler for the transmission oil apart?, for a 4l60 of a cheyenne 93?, I will put a 5.3
I don't see a need for an oil cooler but that's just my personal opinion
@@krustyclassicsgarage Well then with the original radiator of the 5.3 is enough?, I ask because I am not an expert or a mechanic, I have another question master, the gasoline pump is low pressure, any recommendation?, a pump that replaces the original and fits like the original but that supplies that 5.3 well?
What is the part number for that holley intake fuel pump sir?
Depends on your vehicle. You'll have to go to their website and just find it under your year vehicle.
You forgot to mention the Amazon / Chinese oil pan which leads me to a question... When using the Chinese oil pan do I need to remark the dip stick? It seems so based on my oil level in my car. It's a good bit above the full mark when I pour in the recommended amount of oil.
Thanks for what you do. My car is running because of your videos and availability to answer a question or two every now and then. Thanks, Mike Smith, Clemson SC
Dang it. Can't believe I forgot about oil pans. Thats kind of an important part. But I haven't had to do that. You may have the wrong dipstick. Theres a car and truck dipstick.
@@krustyclassicsgarage truck dipstick in a 2002 Camaro SS LS1
@@MichaelSmith-wb1es Thats your issue. You need the car dipstick. Parts stores carry them. They use a different dipstick tube also. Any low profile pan will use the car dipstick.
Hey Anthony, I just picked up an 05 L59 motor. Would an older 02 4l60e work with this?
If I wanted to convert to dbc should I just get a red blue harness, PCM and dbc throttle body and everything work ok on the newer motor?
Yes to all of that.
@@krustyclassicsgarage awesome! I was reading that 05 4l60s had a different plug or something so I wasn’t sure.
I really want to do an AR5 out of a Colorado but it seems more complicated of a swap. Going into an auto 73 nova
@johnthurmanmerman no. I've used a 4l70 from a Gen 4 and it was no different than a Gen 3 4l60 plug wise.
@@krustyclassicsgarage thank you for the info!
What would you recommend for someone trying to budget build a 350z drift car?
Stock 4.8/5.3. Keep back up engines available and rev it to the moon lol
@@krustyclassicsgarage I’m looking for 400-500hp
@@itsjessedrifts3740 power adder or get a Gen 4 and cam/tune. Or build up a Gen 3 6.0
@@krustyclassicsgarage thanks man I love your content!
I gotta 76 Olds Omega, I was told it would cost 18 to 25k to do a swap by a few different shops which is crazy!!! I’m in the military and don’t have a garage to wrench myself so I’m kinda stuck.
Depending on engine and transmission I might be able to see 25k but thats if its a brand new, well built engine making some good HP and a fresh transmission that can hold the power with warranty but thats still pretty outlandish. I assume those prices is them supplying parts which means up charging on parts while buying the most expensive parts possible and charging a good chunk in labor.
@@krustyclassicsgarage exactly my man, cats out here trying to bury people with those prices. Damn I need a garage 😔
@jayjohnson3472 Ya but I mean they're a business and have to keep the lights on but those prices are still outrageous. I only charge labor and have customer supply the parts that way they know where their money is going and they spend as much as they want on whatever they want. But my labor charges aren't really "cheap" but I'm definitely not charging shop labor prices lol
@@krustyclassicsgarage Yeah you right but I still hate’em. If I was in Texas the job would be yours. The search continues….
If you go viral, you should see a doctor!
I had to think about that for a sec lol