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ok here goes,
I own a 1983 chevy silverado c10 lwb. I really love perfromance, and my lil 350 4 blt main just isnt cutting the mustard anymore.
I want to put an LS1 in it, but am totally clueless as to where to start. I have a friend who just pulled one out of a trans am.
I would love input on this, and any or as much help as possible. thank you!
Start by reading the conversion stickies for a little general information. You'll read about parts needed for the conversion such as engine mounts, fuel pumps, wiring, etc...
If your '83 truck is your primary mode of transportation, then plan on first getting yourself some alternative transportation.
why would you go though all that trouble when you could just rebuild your 350 with flat tops and 202 heads and a decent cam make 400 hp easy
To get 400 HP out of that engine will kill gas mileage to about 8mpg. With an Gen3+ engine you can still get 16+ mpg with over 400 HP.
Cause gen III conversions are just cool thats why, or at least thats why i want to convert my square body
the efi engines seem to last a tad longer... 100,000-200,000mi longer
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