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So im going to try and start my first swap thread. Im in the process of doin my first Ls swap in my 94 c1500. I got a 2001 5.3 out of a Tahoe. Ive done a lot of reading and got up with a buddy of my mine who does a lot of these swaps and got info. so heres some pictures of whats goin on right now.
the motor before I pulled it
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heres a few of heads before cleaning then me soaking them and then after the .030 mill and machine shop cleaning.
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heres a few pictures of parts and things
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this is my swap so far. Im getting ready to start the DIY port polish soon, hopefully tomorrow. none of this is really in an order and im sorry for that. Just wanted to get something up so people could see it. If you have any questions just ask. Im still figuring out this thread stuff. maybe once all the pictures are taken and swap is done Ill make a more better thread. Just figured some people would like to see this specially FNGs like me. Ill get more pictures as I get further along.
so this is what i did tonight started porting the heads takin the lump out.
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tonight I started takin dismantling the old motor, hopefully by tomorrow i can pull it out so i have the rest of the weekend to finish porting my heads. I borrowed my buddies power washer so i can clean up the engine bay to make it look a little better.
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Looks like you're off to a good start. Good luck with the swap.
Yea just need a few other things mainly a yoke for my 4l80 I need a bolt counter bore. Other than that I'm pretty good. The part thats gonna take the longest is finishing the port and polish on my heads.
So I got a little done this weekend. Pulled old 350 tbi out, degreased the engine bay and painted it.
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Might want to check your motor mount plates. Looks like you have them swapped. The pointed end/clamshell mounting faces forward.
lol alright Ill checkem again. I really wasnt sure.
got a little more done tonight not to much. got ls2 cam installed and lifters soakin in oil. soakin my second intake manifold so i can clean it up and smooth it out.
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almost finished polishing the heads.
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ready to get this thing in my truck
You thought the longest part was the port and polish? Wait till you have to do the wire harness !! LOL !! It seemed like it took me forever to finish mine. Nice truck, love the wheels
Been a Minute since ive posted in here. Had somethings happen, stopped me from workin but ive got a little more done since my last post. I finished the heads. I broke a bolt off on block so had to get that fixed. I put most of block together. Put Eaton posi in. Im working on harness now. Did a few other things.
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