1987 Silverado
Currently:
350 TBI/700R4
I would really like to drop an LS1 into the truck, and have just recently started researching what will need to be done, but I would like to hear some real-world figures from someone who as actually done it.
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1987 Silverado
Currently:
350 TBI/700R4
I would really like to drop an LS1 into the truck, and have just recently started researching what will need to be done, but I would like to hear some real-world figures from someone who as actually done it.
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Cost of engine
New wiring harness $650
Tuned PCM $250
High right side A/C conversion approx $750
Electric fans $200
Fan relays $65
Engine mounts $50
Misc coolant hoses $100
Electronic fuel pump $100
Corvette internally regulated fuel filter and misc fittings $100
Fuel hoses $40
Adapters for PS hoses $20
Air cleaner and tubes to build an intake $200
I know I've missed some things but that's what I can think of.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Apr 1 2007, 09:08 PM) [snapback]88102[/snapback]</div>Blowing away the ricer with the fart can and big wing, PRICELESS!Cost of engine
New wiring harness $650
Tuned PCM $250
High right side A/C conversion approx $750
Electric fans $200
Fan relays $65
Engine mounts $50
Misc coolant hoses $100
Electronic fuel pump $100
Corvette internally regulated fuel filter and misc fittings $100
Fuel hoses $40
Adapters for PS hoses $20
Air cleaner and tubes to build an intake $200
I know I've missed some things but that's what I can think of.
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Sorry I just had to throw that in.![]()
2006 Superior Blue Trailblazer SS AWD, Stock as a rock
Sold: 2002 GMC Sportside Denali front end with a 2002 LS1, FLT level 5, Yank 2600, Trick Turbo, T76, Nelson intercooler, 60LB injectors, Warbro fuel pump, Eaton locker, Magnaflow, 3.42, Nelson Performance Tuning (speed density).
Sold: 1981 GMC LB RC 1500 2002 4.8L 4L60E 12 bolt 3.73 Richmond Lock Right AC PS Nelson Performance tuning
Well, starting off I could live without A/C. And I do have a hookup at the parts store, so that would reduce the cost of the little stuff(hoses, filters, etc...). I assume that the harness could be custom made to work with a 700R4, along with the PCM? Unless of course I can find a good deal on Motor/Tranny together! I suppose it could go either way, but would an external in-line pump be better than an in-tank pump? What about headers? Don't think I've seen application specific-headers for this conversion, but it seems that headers listed for a later model would work. And would I have to buy O2 sensors?
Sorry to go on and on, just trying to get a game plan together!!
Help is mucho appreciated!!!!
lol thats funny...
I am gonna be a new Daddy...
Drive it like you live hard and fast....
'91 rcsb, 4.3 V6, 700R4 trans swap, 4/6 drop rolling on 18's, roll pan, 2" cowl hood, electric fan, TBI injector spacer, K&N filter replacement, flowmaster muffler...
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Anytime anybody asks me how much money they will spend on building a custom vehicle, I just tell them, "all of it"...
2002 Silverado 2wd ecsb 5.3 4L60E 3.73 Headers, 160* thermostat, TBS, Redneck RamAir, Descreened MAF, Coolant Bypass, Air Gap, Dumped exhaust, LS1 fans,Wheatley tune mid 14.'s...
http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-CK1500-...slip-11744.html
agreed. u will spend what u have trust me!
Knocking on $7000... and still haven't completed the connections for the use of stock AC. Note: the only way you'll use the stock AC is if you move the engine forward approximately 4 inches. Whether or not there are any pros/cons for this, you'll have to determine. See my thread for progress info.
5.3L '86 Silverado (E/T: 14.37s @ 94mph) - First Time Out!Test-n-Tune (Nov 23, 2008) - 13.65s @ 98mph