ls1 swap into 85 c10

[sweet85chevy]

i want to swap a ls1 and a t56 like a drop out from an camaro or firebird into to my 85 chevy c10 any tip would help thanks

[lechez71]

tips. do lots of researching first so you wont be clueless before you start the swap. it helps to have lots of the parts, so you dont have down time waiting. your gonna spend more money for the ls1 than a 6.0L. id rather go 6.0 more ci,cheaper, and a cast iron block you can always build a stroker. The ls1 is aluminum so it has sleeves. ive got my 82 c10 ls motor swap running. if you have questions just ask.

[sweet85chevy]

alright thanks man i will

[bowtieguy79]

I agree with him. Truck motors are more plentiful and just cheaper all around. Pretty easy to install to. But like stated above....do your home work and it will go so much smoother

[La Ricky Bobby]

for motor mounts go2 dirtydingo.com and for a harness hit up nelson performance.As for headers I ordered my schoenfield headers from them along with my harness.I'll post this info jus to get u started.When u get ur engine try and get the complete harness(will make things easier and cheaper down the road) make sure to get the tac module and pedal if it's drive by wire.

[A2theR84]

Could someone explain the advantages of the dirtydingo mounts over the cheap plates, like can i use factory manifolds with the dirty dingo mounts?

[lechez71]

Could someone explain the advantages of the dirtydingo mounts over the cheap plates, like can i use factory manifolds with the dirty dingo mounts?

i think the only advantage is that you can adjust the motor fitment.

[lechez71]

i used the Hooker header adapter plates, they worked well for me. the motor sits far back and low just like i wanted.

[5.7stepside]

i bot trans dapt mounts will these work on my 6.0 swap in 98?

[sweet85chevy]

will i have oil pan clearance on the 6.0 if i am lowerd