89 K1500 ls swap?

[Chevrolac89]

I've got a 1989 Cheverolet K1500 pickup, it currently has a .30 over bored Tuned Port 350 from an 87 Iroc Z Camaro. I would like to do an LS swap, possibly a 6.0, Could anyone tell me how much trouble I'd be getting into with this conversion?

[Chevrolac89]

Really? 72 views and not a soul what im getting into here?

[RPM Graphics]

read thru the "sticky's". they should have most the info you need.
very common swap. after reading all the threads on this site i'm currently doing an LS1 swap into my truck.

[myzterray]

I've got a 1989 Cheverolet K1500 pickup, it currently has a .30 over bored Tuned Port 350 from an 87 Iroc Z Camaro. I would like to do an LS swap, possibly a 6.0, Could anyone tell me how much trouble I'd be getting into with this conversion?

hey welcome! i would read over the obs to lsx swap thread about 30 times lol. then as you go along just follow the steps in order. im doing my swap right now.im doing it with basic tools and all by myself in my back yard. im not by any means a master mechanic. check out my build thread. should give you a gauge for how much work is involved. as far as cost im in about 1500 bucks so far so def a budget build.

[Chevrolac89]

Thanks RPM what are you swapping into? Sorry not familiar with forums, this is my first haha. Thanks for the info Myzterray, my profile pic is the swap truck. I know this sounds a little cheapish but im going for most bang for the buck here. 4.10 gears already but need to build rear dif. Know any ballpark prices as far as a 5.7-6.04l60e?

[myzterray]

Thanks RPM what are you swapping into? Sorry not familiar with forums, this is my first haha. Thanks for the info Myzterray, my profile pic is the swap truck. I know this sounds a little cheapish but im going for most bang for the buck here. 4.10 gears already but need to build rear dif. Know any ballpark prices as far as a 5.7-6.04l60e?

well i paid 500 for my 5.3 complete from craigslist. only thing i didnt get was the pedal and the pcm. my engine came from a 2004 avalanche which had a little over 29k. im using my orig trans whicjh is a 4l60e. thats the going rate for a 5.3 i ve seen 400-800 complete. and a 6.0 800-1500. just really depends on whats available. keep searching and im pretty sure you will come across some great deals. you will definately get more bangt for your buck with this swap. most expensive part will probably be thr wiring. i did mine myself to save to cash. heres a breakdown from memory of my budget so far

5.3 500
longtubes 250
coolant and oil pressue adapters $50
corvette filter 50
flywheel spacer 50
motor mount adapters $30 (piece of shit ebay mounts didnt work)
new mounts $100
misc clamps bolts paint etc $200
new carpet and sound deadening $300

thats from memory. still not finished maybe another $1000 worth of stuff to order then i should be good to go.

[Chevrolac89]

yours had a 4l60e stock, mines a 700r4 any change in brackets? not bad price though, saying roughly 3-4k? parts and stuff, will be installed by me so no labor fees or any of that.

[RPM Graphics]

Thanks RPM what are you swapping into? Sorry not familiar with forums, this is my first haha. Thanks for the info Myzterray, my profile pic is the swap truck. I know this sounds a little cheapish but im going for most bang for the buck here. 4.10 gears already but need to build rear dif. Know any ballpark prices as far as a 5.7-6.04l60e?

mines a bagged 96 fullsize, http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...t-gondown.html
if you have time & patience, do LOTS of research & shop around for parts. craigslist is a great place to find motors, at least around here, just have to have cash when deals pop up.

mounting your 700r4 is possible but i'm not sure exactly what you need. i bought my motor & trans together so no worrying about that.

[Chevrolac89]

well i can guarantee that the 700r4 WILL NOT hold up under the power haha, its barely together with the TPI thats in it right now. Main reason im doing it anyway is because rear mains leaking had a little love tap with an exhaust valve and piston, burning probably more oil than gas, and well i want MORE POWER but i want it to actually hold together.

[myzterray]

yours had a 4l60e stock, mines a 700r4 any change in brackets? not bad price though, saying roughly 3-4k? parts and stuff, will be installed by me so no labor fees or any of that.

yea i have a 96 tahoe. mine was the older 4l60e so it did require some modification in order to work. not too sure about the 700r4 and how it would hook up but im pretty sure someone on here has done it and can help. you could probably do this swap with the bare minimal for less than 2k. i did alot of extras, long tubes, re did carpet, cleaned up engine bay, etc. and you will save a boat load of money doing the labor yourself. ive seen ads on craigslist where people charge 1500 to 2500 for labor for this swap.