96-98 truck 5.3 swap

[low_life96]

What all dose it take to do a 5.3 swap in thease year trucks?

[RPM Graphics]

i just finished my LS1 swap into my 96. check my build thread, i have wiring diagrams & most the parts i used for the swap.
the 96 harness is different from the 98 harness, not sure about the 97, but i have diagrams for both 96 & 98 in there.

http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...t-gondown.html

[88stepside]

http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/lsx-t...onversion.html
You came to the right place. Check out this sticky, it should answer 99% of your swap questions.

[low_life96]

Mine will be going into a bagged truck also yours is kick ass! Were did u put your fuel filter?

[RPM Graphics]

about a foot forward from the factory location. i made 2 short lines & bought some O-ring fittings & tied into the factory hard lines.

[tfi racing]

A large sack of cash!The swap is straightforward enough,but there are about a thousand details that will nickel and dime you to death.If you get a pull-out,get every part,nut,bolt wire and connector that you can,I can't imagine how horrifically expensive it would be if one started out with a bare crate motor...

[92 6.0]

A large sack of cash!The swap is straightforward enough,but there are about a thousand details that will nickel and dime you to death.If you get a pull-out,get every part,nut,bolt wire and connector that you can,I can't imagine how horrifically expensive it would be if one started out with a bare crate motor...

You just have to shop around. All I got with my engine was from the crank to intake without accessorys and I've got maybe 2500 in mine. I also had to rebuild my lower end.

[tfi racing]

You just have to shop around. All I got with my engine was from the crank to intake without accessorys and I've got maybe 2500 in mine. I also had to rebuild my lower end.

True,but geography plays a big part as well.Parts prices and availablity vary widely across North America,for what you got for $2500 in Missouri could easily cost double that out here on an island not far from Seattle...The point is,do your research and set a budget,then get to work!

[LS1GMCTruck]

A large sack of cash! The swap is straightforward enough, but there are about a thousand details that will nickel and dime you to death. If you get a pull-out, get every part, nut, bolt wire and connector that you can, I can't imagine how horrifically expensive it would be if one started out with a bare crate motor...

LOL. Could not agree with you more. Its all the little things that add up, in time...and money. That is, if you want to do everything the right way the first time & not compromize anything. These are not $1,500.00 swaps, I don't care what anyone says. You do have to put a value on your time as well. That said, my truck is a complete hobby to me that I enjoy, and not my primary vehicle. If it is your primary vehicle, the very first expense to consider before starting the swap, is to buy another means of transportation. It will take you alot longer than you think to complete the swap 100%. Some don't like to include this part in the "expense" of the big picture.

[lost06]

here is a list of parts that I have put together to do my swap. I'm sure that I'll need more stuff but after comparing write ups and what I have, I think this covers it... I hope.

FUEL SUPPLY ITEMS NEEDED
Fuel filter
Fuel line from filter to rail
Fuel fitting for hose from tank to filter (supply)
Fuel fitting for hose from filter to tank (return)
Fuel Fitting for hose from filter to rail (supply)

EXHAUST ITEMS NEEDED
LSX conversion Headers
X-pipe
H-pipe
Mufflers
Clamps

COOLING/HEAT ITEMS NEEDED
E-fans
Install kit for fans
Radiator hose (upper)
Radiator hose (lower)
Heater hose (upper)
Heater hose (lower)
Hose clamps (2 upper, 2 lower, 4 heater hoses)
Tee for the throttle body heater

SENSORS NEEDED
Coolant temp sensor
Coolant temp sensor adapter
oil pressure sensor
oil pressure sensor adapter
Tachometer module

AIR INTAKE ITEMS NEEDED
Air inlet tube
Air inlet elbow
Air filter
Misc clamps
OR a complete CAI set up

ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER/ETC;
Wiring harness mod
ECU tune
1" Motor mount adapters

A/C Items
Bracket
Compressor
Belt