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    K5 ls swap

    Hey guys I’m new to the forum so bear with me. I have a 85 k5 blazer I was using for a mud truck. I have a 06 Tahoe and would like to install the engine in the k5. Looking for a list of what parts and stuff I need to do the swap and where everyone is purchasing. Also should I keep the original...
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    91’ R30 454 to 6.0 swap with 6L90E

    Wanted to know what engine swap mounts everyone recommends and will I have to alter the trans tunnel?
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    Looking for advice swapping 5.3 and 6L80e into 79k20

    Hey yall, new to engine swapping, but interested in fuel injection system in my 79k20. I have a complete donor truck, 2010 Silverado with 5.3 and 6L80e tranny. Just wondering what I can expect to see trying to get this all to work. What kind of mounts will I need for this new trans, and any...
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    Rear driveshaft for SM 465

    Hey all, I have a 79 c10 single cab long bed 2wd that I'm swapping an ls with an sm465. The question I have is what size drive shaft do I need to do this swap? I know I need a 2 piece with carrier bearing, I just need to know length or if someone has one that fits. Also, the engine mounts are...
  5. iamtherealJayy

    Adding AC after ls swap

    1983 K5 Blazer, originally a 6.2/700r4/208, currently a 350/400/208, soon to be 5.3/4L60E/208. The ac was removed before I got it and I know literally nothing about air conditioning other than my ole lady has got to have it. I know I’m going to need a condenser, evaporator, and the canister...
  6. iamtherealJayy

    5.3L LS checklist with part numbers

    Since the 350 in my 1978 Chevrolet K10 is getting tired and I need a clutch swap anyways I’m going to swap in an LS for better fuel economy and power. Currently I’ve picked everything except the fuel tank, sending unit, and pump. The things I’ve got so far: -ICT billet sbc to LS motor mounts...
  7. oplinger

    New To Me 87 R-10

    -Hey everyone, just wanted to drop in and show my "new" 87 shortbed. Hoping that I can solve some of the little issues I have on my own, but am already having some of the larger issues fixed by more knowledgeable and capable hands. 350 motor (plans for an LS2 or LS3 down the line), 350 trans...
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    5.3 LS TKO 600 Swap 87 C10

    Hey guys, I'm undertaking a big project on my first square body and that is to pull the 350TBI with a Muncie m20 in it and put in a mild 5.3 with a TKO 600 AND retain the stock mechanical clutch linkage (I know 87 comes with hydraulics but this truck is a frankentruck). For anybody that's...
  9. AyWoSch Motors

    2005ish 6.2 LS3 complete 200$

    So I was at my local junkyard the other day and found a 2005 ish Chevy 3500 express delivery van from my local furniture store. I looked under the hood, and there lies, from what I can tell, an LS3. I asked my friend that runs the yard, he said it came in running, ran great. He used his fork...
  10. Trevor Pool

    81 step side dual tank help

    I am about to start swapping in a 5.3 LS into my 1981 Chevy step side. My truck has factory dual tanks and I’d love to keep that option since I wanna use the truck for road trips to pick up parts for my other projects. I could really use some help with understanding the process of converting my...

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