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Ls swap or not?
You see at first I was all in on ls swapping my truck. That's why i have made all the plans and done so much research. But the more I drive the 6.2 I really hate to get away from it. I'm really back and forth with it now. This is the 3rd 6.2 truck I've owned and really like them. I know the ls...- Gmcm78
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Ls swap or not?
Money is definitely tight. But here is my plan. I have a good running '99 model 5.3 Silverado hit hard in the front end as my donor. The transmission was built 2 days before the wreck according to the last owner and it is clean and freshly painted so I believe it to be true. I will buy a 1987...- Gmcm78
- Post #44
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Ls swap or not?
I knew i came to the right place for advice. Really got my gears turning now- Gmcm78
- Post #27
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Ls swap or not?
I do like the 20 or so mpg too with the diesel as well. Tough decision for me really- Gmcm78
- Post #10
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Ls swap or not?
Adding a turbo or another diesel swap is something i have considered. I bought a wrecked truck with 5.3 and new 4l60e in it already. I agree with what Totallyhucked said though. I think it will def increase the value more and it will be more reliable as well. Something I can turn the wife and...- Gmcm78
- Post #9
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Ls swap or not?
I'm a mechanic/fabricator by trade so I have the skills for the swap and am able to make all the bracketry I need. I guess my question should have been "is the truck any more valuable or rare because of the options?"- Gmcm78
- Post #3
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Ls swap or not?
So I've got a 1984 c10 short bed Custom Deluxe. It has what seems like to me some more unusual options on it. First off it's got the good ole 6.2 diesel and 700r4 drivetrain which is a little unusual for a short bed. It also has factory air, full gauge cluster(possibly because of the diesel...- Gmcm78
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Removing bed bolts
The last bed I removed, I cut a piece of 1/2 inch angle long enough to reach the heads of the 2 closest bolts. Then tacked it to the head of the bolts and that will hold those 2 bolts from spinning while loosening. Then just pull both bolts out and pop the tacks loose and reuse the angle on the...- Gmcm78
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Old truck Patina
Here's a truck I'm building for my brother-in-law. Aged well over the years -
What did you pay for a square
I've got an 84 C10 short bed diesel I paid $2300 for in August 2020. I've since ten went all through it and now reliable as can be. Not crazy about the 6.2 but cool and different. Don't see many swb diesels. Paid $5000 in 2012 for a 1984 cucv. Almost no miles and straight as can be. Here's the...- Gmcm78
- Post #67
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Best $6 I ever spent.
Does anyone sell a vinyl sewn slip on dash cover? It's seems like that would be a very desirable (and affordable) way to fix a bad dash. I've seen several when searching online but never a source for them. Maybe they are all custom -
6.2 Detroit into a 84 gasser
I found an awesome welded aluminum radiator on eBay that is a direct fit for 6.2 trucks. Around 170 bucks too. I was skeptical at first but so far very pleased with it- Gmcm78
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