Gathering Parts for Swap

Ok, Im starting to make a list of parts for when I eventually need to swap the 6.0 Im rebuilding into my 96 Silverado. So far I plan on budgeting about $5000 for this swap. This is what I have worked out so far in parts I will need, this is my first OBS-LSX swap so Im kinda goin in blind. :doofus: If Im missing anything or if something wont work feel free to correct me on it.

Transdapt motor mount adapter plates, Dirty Dingo F-Body oil pan, Schoenfeld headers, LS6 hot cam lifters and springs package, wiring harness and pcm tune will prolly be done by Nelson Performance, all the betls accessories and brackets will prolly come from a salvage motor or the Summit kit, Tranny will either end up getting rebuilt with a PATC kit, or replaced with a new built 4L60, not sure yet, I know I need a new style flewplate and spacer, not sure where that will come from. Thats all I have so far, Im tryin to compile parts before I tear into the truck, that way I can get it done as quick as I can and get to playin around :rock:

You have another vehicle to get around in, and chase parts with? You will definately need to install a posi unit, if you don't already have one. While your into the rear, might as well put the ring & pinion in there that you want too. Posi is not an option, it is a necessity, lol. Guess you will just drive it over to the local custom exhaust shop, when the time comes? Same with the A/C evacuation & charge? What A/C compressor you going with? Got the brackets & pullies & serpentine belt for it? What you doing for the A/C hoses & hose end fittings? What radiator & hoses you using? You will, no doubt, be relocating the transmission crossmember. So, find a driveshaft shop capable of shortening & balancing your driveshaft. You might not have to do this though. I did, because I pushed the engine & trans as far back as I could, for the best center of gravity possible. Because of this, I could no longer fit the standard transmission dip-stick tube in place. Went with an aftermarket version by Lokar, that is flexible. What transmission cooler you using(and transmission lines)? What power-steering hoses you using? Going to degrease the engine compartment frame rails, etc., and paint them first? I bought & applied two coats of black POR15 chassis black epoxy coating, before installing the engine. What electric fans are you going with? Got the relays/wiring for them? Get all your oils & filters. Make sure that your shift-shaft & lever, that sticks out of the side of your 4L60E transmission, is the longer version, that a 1996 truck needs, for the proper connection of the shift cable end. Also the nuetral safety switch with the screws, etc. If your using your original 1996 driveshaft, with the original transmission driveshaft input shaft(yoke), make sure you plug the weep hole thats down inside the yoke, or it will leak tranny fluid, which comes through from the tailstock. How & where will you be mounting your computer? What fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator & filter system are you going with? You will need high-pressure hoses & hose ends for them. The speedo on the '96 will not work, wired to the computer speedo wire, unless it is programmed for such. Same for the tach. The '96 truck's oil pressure, volt, & fuel level gauges are just simple analog dash gauges, so thats straight forward. Will you be retaining the function of your ABS brake module? Mark EVERY wire that you cut off the firewall, very important. I bought the 1996 GM Service Manual set(2) off of E-Bay, used. They also are a necessity in this swap. I probably forgot a few things, but... Nice truck. Looks just like mine.

I'd use a different cam too. That hotcam in a 6.0 isn't going to be the greatest. I wouldn't go with anything less thana TR224.

I do and I dont have another vehicle, as long as I can get this done when its not raining Ill be good haha. The truck already has a posi, which will prolly be rebuilt at a later date when funds allow. The exhaust and ac evac Ill more than likely get done at the Midas nearby, and dont think I'll end up putting ac back in. Im going to try and use the stock radiator and I have heard that the stock hoses for a NBS will work. If at all possible Im going to try and just have the original tranny rebuilt, that way I can just keep as much of the stock components as I can. If at all possible Im gonna try to avoid having to relocate the crossmember and shortening the driveshaft. For a cooler I will pick one up from PATC along with a rebuild kit. I have heard you can reuse the original power steering lines and hoses so I will try and take that route if at all possible. If I can I will try to clean and paint the engine bay, will prolly go rustoleum white with black accents if I do. Im not sure just what I will do for electric fans, will more than likely hunt down a good set from Jegs or Summit. The PCM will most likely end up being bolted to the passenger side fender, and also programmed to retain function of the stock tach and speedo. As far as ABS I will leave it alone for the time being, but eventually think that line locks may be in order...but thats a project for a later date. As for the cam, Im looking for something that will sound good, make decent power, but still be able to be streetable and get decent gas milage (this will be my daily driver). Would the TR224 be good for that?

Again thanks so much for the help.

Also, forgot to mention, the truck is not TBI, so I believe that aside from converting the the two line system to fit the one line injectors, everything should be able to work fine without being messed with.

going to need a fuel pump. i used a walbro pump. is your rail returnless on the new intake?

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Originally Posted by lechez71

going to need a fuel pump. i used a walbro pump. is your rail returnless on the new intake?

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His 96 fuel pump will be fine as long as it is in good working condition.

Yes its the returnless style rails.

And thank god the old pump will work haha

i have a returnless rail also, i used vette filter/reg to keep the cost down. are you sure your pump is going to work? i researched before i did my swap and found the fuel pressure was not sufficent.

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Originally Posted by lechez71

i have a returnless rail also, i used vette filter/reg to keep the cost down. are you sure your pump is going to work? i researched before i did my swap and found the fuel pressure was not sufficent.

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96 Vortec engines needed 60 psi, same as the 5.3/6.0

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Originally Posted by lechez71

i have a returnless rail also, i used vette filter/reg to keep the cost down.

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Does that run it down to a returnless style setup? O r will I have to go back through and redo alot of lines?

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Originally Posted by PitchBlackC3

96 Vortec engines needed 60 psi, same as the 5.3/6.0

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I was gonna say...everybody I have talked to and everywhere Ive looked has said the same, I was starting to worry for a minute there haha

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Originally Posted by Slammed96

As for the cam, Im looking for something that will sound good, make decent power, but still be able to be streetable and get decent gas milage (this will be my daily driver). Would the TR224 be good for that?

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Yep. :thumb:

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Originally Posted by Slammed96

Does that run it down to a returnless style setup? O r will I have to go back through and redo alot of lines?

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Yes, the vette filter/regulator will work for you. You will have to do some adapting from your current lines to the quick fittings though since your existing lines have a threaded fitting. If you do use the non-referenced vette regulator, you MUST change the injector flow rate data in the tune to compensate. I know about 90% of people that do this don't make that change in the tune, so they are starting out with bad injector data.

You have three steel tubing lines coming out of your fuel tank. One is a vent line, that goes to your charcoal canister, up front, on the drivers side engine compartment, and then on to your engines intake. I cut my vent line, back near the tank, with a tubing cutter & slid a piece of small diameter hose over it(I think I used 1/4" I.D. hose), and threaded in a small hex-head bolt in the end of the hose. I later ran a longer piece of hose up to the gas fill door area, and put a cool little stainless screen air breather on it. I discarded my charcoal cannister & related tubing, but if you'd like, you can retain it all, its up to you. Your other two steel lines coming out of the tank, are 3/8", for the fuel feed...and a 5/16" line, for the return fuel line going back to the tank, from the original engine. Believe it or not, they really are metric size tubing, but the 3/8" & 5/16" sizing will fit perfect, when buying your fittings, and what everyone calls them. This goes for the engine fuel rail fuel supply(inlet) tubing as well, which is 3/8". You simply buy a '99 Corvette fuel filter/regulator at your favorite auto parts store, and run your two fuel supply/fuel return lines coming from the tank, into the back side of the Vette filter/regulator. Then you run a 3/8" line out the front of the filter, up to your engine. I installed the Vette filter in the exact same place as the old engines filter, on the inside of the drivers side frame rail. You can buy the tubing adapters for the filter & engine fuel rail connection, from Jeg's or Summit. I believe they are Russell brand. There are a couple other brands out there now, also. I used -6(3/8"), and -5(5/16") stainless steel braided hose & hose end fittings, but there are a couple other choices of hose/end fittings out there. I don't believe in cutting costs on my hose/fittings, when it comes to a 60 psi fuel system, but thats just me. The thought of being stuck on the side of the road, or the thought of a fire hazard, tells me to always spend the extra money on fuel related parts. Not to mention, I come from the hi-performance offshore powerboat manufacturing business, lol. Have any other fuel related questions about your truck, ask away. Like I said, I have the exact same truck & have done what your about to jump into.

Awesome! That sounds quite a bit easier than I figured it would be. But I definitely agree on the not skimping on parts that are crucial. More than likely will be asking alot more questions once I get this really going though haha