1983 C10 LWB 6.2 diesel to LQ4 6.0L and 4l80e swap

I've been lurking for a while, but after lots of fighting with the 6.2 diesel in my '83 C10, I decided that it's time for a 6.0 swap. :burnrub:

Last weekend I picked up an '05 LQ4 and 4l80e with 75k miles on it and complete with computer and harness. It came from a local body shop that bought the truck to swap the sheet metal onto a rolled 4x4. The body shop pulled a few pieces to replace what was damaged on the other truck, including the accessory drive system, the throttle body, the coils and a couple spark plug wires, and 1 injector. I'm not too bothered about the tb, as I was considering switching to a cable throttle body, but I'll need to replace the rest.

The truck has dual tanks, which I'd like to keep, a th350 tranny, and does not have A/C, which should make the swap a little easier.

I've been wanting do do a LS swap for years now, and I guess it's time!

I would keep the DBW TB, just get the pedal, TAC and harness from the donor truck. Stock DBW throttle bodies for a 04 are a dime a dozen, same with the injector.

Good luck, post up some pics!

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Originally Posted by PitchBlackC3

I would keep the DBW TB, just get the pedal, TAC and harness from the donor truck. Stock DBW throttle bodies for a 04 are a dime a dozen, same with the injector.

Good luck, post up some pics!

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Here's a couple of pics, as purchased. I need to get matching rims and tires for it, as well as some factory hubcaps.

I got the diesel running again today, only to have it refuse to start an hour later! This truck is starting to sour me on diesels.

I read up today on cable tb swaps. They look pretty work and wiring intensive. I guess I'll look around and see which I can find.

Is it absolutely necessary to have a baffled tank for the fuel pump swap, or will a normal gasoline fuel tank work?

Tim

A running 6.2 will sour you on diesels!

The factory 88-98 tanks didn't have baffles in them, so I think you would be good as long as you get good pick up. Look into the tank/sending unit for a 87 TBI truck. That should work well with an upgraded pump for the higher fuel pressure.

Here's the LQ4 and 4L80e

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...0-10090919.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...0-10091147.jpg

They're pretty dusty, but the picture makes them look even worse! :lol:

This going to be a good little project.