The build started out a few bucks here and there from craigslist and junkyards, and then just a few episodes later we're spending thousands on brand new parts. So much for budget build.
It's a great build, thats for sure. Want to say that most of the cost of this build this is stuff you don't need. You don't need that Hi Ram intake, the injectors, TB and new pumps, thats around 5G right here. Run a Vette regulator, run a Painless EFI harness with a factory reflash. You can even find some dirt cheap VATS kits for your factory harness. As well, you don't need a PS cooler for city driving, use the factory set up and upgrade your build over time. The cast exhaust manifolds are fine, you might have to find some OEM truck ones for the A body tho. The oil pan you need to change. I'm sure Chuck knows how crazy this build is, just use some "reality" on your build.
Evidently MY budget build and THIS guys budget build is in ENTIRELY different ballparks!! The only thing 'budget' here is the $100 frame he started with.
I have 10K in mine. The list is endless if you want quality. Fuel tank, rad, mounts, headers, dash, control modules, cam, springs, lifters etc.The good thing is the end result. If you have the guts to stand on it, it will scare the shit out of you. They are bullet proof.
Find a Chevy truck that got rearended or rolled that didn't get a smashed front. Buy it for $1000-2000 on Craigslist. Set it beside your project, swap all the parts over you need. Sell and scrap what remains. THAT'S how you do a budget build. I lost interest in my 76 Lemans project. Had got a 5.3 LS motor for $450 from local junk yard. Sold it all. Have a Fiero GT now, And LS will fit, but that's alot of work, lol. Just looking to upgrade to the 3.8 supercharged or similar, those fit in alot easier.
Yeah I heard that. but then those Cadillac motors aren't exactly known for reliability. I see numerous 90s cadillacs in the junk yard that are never wrecked. That's not a good sign.
Because it matters and they got the wrong MAP sensor. If you get the LS3 harness for the 58 tooth reluctor, it'll have the right connector. Best option is to get an LS1/LM7 MAP and be done with it.
I noticed that '76 S3 laguna in the back ground, i used to own one back in the early 2000s, bought it as a rolling chassis for $500, almost perfect condition and everything was intact, sky blue with the factory white racing stripes.... great series by the way, i watched all eight videos.
I could watch Chuck's video's all day. We all know this build is a little over the top, which is fine. I think the expensive product endorsement stuff was actually pretty cool. Isn't that what we'd all like to do? It'd take me a little more than 8 months to save the cash along the way, so even that is pretty good.
Sweeeeet! I was following this a while back, but it was right before the wiring vid. So glad to see it all completed! Thank you Chuck and Holley for bringing us this series, it was a great watch! I hope to see more stuff like this for us at home gearheads!
I'm new to your channel, ran into this project and just binge watched all 8 videos (non-stop). I don't even own a GM but I am amazed how everything was pretty much plug n play. Actually you made it look a lot easier than it really was I'm sure, but very intriguing and educational... It seemed a lot more than just an engine swap. Pretty much building a car. And by the way, The Chevelle is my dream "American Muscle" car. Thank you for sharing.
Great series. Great information. Thank you very much. L.A. asked which is better, carb or F.I.. I love F.I. because of the even fuel flow and no bowl sloshing. (I've run the big carb's and they will flood a engine in a heart beat) There is certainly a lot more to these new engines then meets the eye, and I was amazed, but you really showed what all goes into something like this that I never knew. Thanks again Chuck.
This was very educational. Thanks Chuck! I don't even have my house yet, but I just started my career and hope to get one soon so I can start my build in my garage.
Great series! I hope it continues with the body. On another note, I believe this series breaks a record on "Longest Ever Build-up". Chuck was promising to "fire this thing up" since the very first episode!
very good tutorial, i have been looking for something like this for awhile as i recently acquired a 65 el camino from calif that will drive but is a solid project waiting to happen. i see some comments on price and everyone should know there are always options in the aftermarket world. also there are people making a living modifying the stock harness and ecu to use in a swap. thanks chuck.
of the few swaps ive done we just made the factory harness a stand alone. i like the way the the holley ecu configured. thats a sweet setup. the $2000 price tag is ruff tho.
I converted to hydroboost on a budget. 20 for a swap meet hydroboost 30 for a corvette master 30 for a cooler and made my pressure lines. Cost around 120 that's getting it done on a budget. A budget LS swap would get done with the wiring and ECU from the doner truck. I can see buying manifolds mounts etc.
While I agree the 'budget' portion of this swap seemed to turn more into a normal swap, I liked the presenter. This is the first series I've seen on this channel, and I like Chuck. I wish I could separate my cars body from the frame and do the work like this.
Careful! Always hook up and tighten the positive terminal before hooking up the negative terminal. If both are connected (like @ 2:20) and the wrench you are using to tighten the positive terminal hits surrounding metal, you'll get fireworks. Ask me how I know... :) Common sense would also say reverse this for removing terminals.
he also used 10 gauge wire for the charge wire, thats not safe at all. that alternator produces 120+ amps and it will toast that small wire in a few minutes if not seconds. all newer cars use 4 gauge wire from alternator to battery for that same reason. once everything is wired he will strain that 10 gauge wire
There are a lot of people on this comment line questioning the claim of low budget in the title.your wise beyond your years.for the most part, every time you hear Chuck say that he is hooking something up " because of things that will be added on later" in order to get more horsepower, he is stepping away from the low budget claim.as well, every time you hear him laugh while putting something together,..it won't go together as nice as he says.did you notice that he had to go bad and change the one pan,..even though people in this comment section warned him that his first oil pan wouldn't work.( my keyboard won't give me a question mark)Do not use this series of videos to believe you are ready to install an LS engine in an older car or truck.Have a pro on hand, ( do not take a basket case to a pro after you have already tried this swap.Chuck is an honest man, ( if you know what to look for) but he is still a company man.Look at the lower right hand of your screen and you'll notice a Holley sign.This is to let you know who sponsored this videos, and like all other companies in this country,..they will try to confuse you in order to take you to the cleaners.Am I a friend of ChucksNo, I'm a therapist that just finished this same swap,.. and did it at around three grand.Because I didn't add on all the extra equipment.
On Holley Video it says the fuel pump will not come on until you do the TPS learning process but in your video your fuel pump came on before you did the TPS learn did I miss something thanks for your response
it seems to me every couple of years they give other great mechanics a chance to show off there skills, go check out powernationtv.com and all the episodes from 2006 are there powernationtv.com/two-minute-tech/2min-12/swap-an-ls-into-a-5th-gen-monte-carlo
David Griffiths well it’s their budget lol..... or the shows budget...... I mean anyone can afford to get what these guys use, just takes us regular guys some extra time and work to save up the cash for those parts, if you really want them...... I never thought I would ever have the collection of cars that I have..... but saved my money, looked around, and when a deal came up I picked up a car....now I have a 68 chevelle Malibu, a 64 impala SS, and a 1969 Camaro Z28........ and slowly buying all the parts for each car for the way they will be built...... chevelle is up first and I have all the interior put away, all the suspension from hotchkis put away, just need to get their new coilovers, I’m saving up for them, have a moser rear end and wilwood brakes..... tremec tko600 is on the way, and doing a lot of side work and saving the cash for the LSX454 motor I want...... and saving a shit load of money cause I’m doing all the work myself..... so that saves me on countless labor hours....... but then after the chevelle the Camaro will be built, then the impala.......good thing I have always been into cars, and had some really good teachers, and took classes, and other things I just learned by doing....... so see what happens as life goes forward... like to add a few more rides to the collection, like a 66 nova SS, 67 Camaro SS, 67-68 c10 pickup....and really really want a 63 corvette or 67 corvette..... or a 32 Ford 5-window...... so just have to keep working and saving my money.... and keep hustling on side jobs
Would like to see a follow up to see what issues he had when he lowered the body onto the frame. Can't imagine doing all that w/o at least a few trial fits along the way.
Hi Chuck...ignore the critics. I enjoyed the living daylights out of this series. I'll be checking into other things you are doing. Can I ask you what the final tally was on the cost? I'm not asking to be critical, but just wondering what your final tally was. BTW, you really demystified the process. As a newbie, I still have questions, but I can now ask intelligent questions! thank you much!
+Robert Shelton could of went to turn key powertrains.com for 5700 and got everything you need for a 5.3 computer oil filter whole kit and\they gave the 5.3 a lil cam so it has 350hp and 350tq if anybody want a good low cost one
I'm doing a 67 Camaro. I get about 400 hp out of an old 350 that I think I spent about $2500 total to rebuild. I have no doubt the LS is great, but the added complexity of ecu and brackets etc. makes it a nightmare. I appreciate this series a lot, but I like to enjoy driving my car, not screwing with a million clearance issues.
? I have the same key switch and I'm wondering where u put your starter trigger wire at on ur key? I figure it's the middle terminal right? and also my power I run to 20amp fuse on my aftermarket fuse panel. the 20amp fuse keeps blocking when I try cranking. Is 20amp not enough?
guys please help. i have a 2004 lm4 from envoy xl, does all those parts what ever Chuck installed will fit on my motor? i have a stock lm4 5.3 and rwd 4l60e thx
Some good basic info, but why title it budget build? This could be done reliably for 1/3 the cost of this build. Enjoyed watching through it though, doing a 5.3 or 6.0 swap in my 1964 Impala in January, very excited!
"you have to have a windows computer" alternatively there are emulator type setups that allow you to run some or most windows software on linux and or apple. just word of advice :) so you may get it to work if you know of the setup :D
I've noticed the fuel pressure regulator isn't referenced to a manifold source. Just wondering why its not? Is there a fuel strategy that compensates injector flow rate based on manifold pressure?
hey would there be any way that you can do this swap on a mazda rx8. step by step tutorial.?? i have been looking on youtube and doing my own research but i cant seem to find the proper information on how i would out to do the swap.
Hey chuck I have a 99 camaro with a 5.3 motor I swapped and want know does Holley have a wiring for my t56 transmission or how would I make it work thanks
The cheapest way to LS swap is with a carb and MSD 6LS. For EFI get stock harness mod with a factory ECU, then you get to learn HP Tuners. I've done all three including this Holley. Holley HP is worth every penny on the back end IMO.
I'm curious if/how much the tunnel needs to be cut? anyone have experience with the hooker eng mounts and the 4L60e or better yet the 4L80e .....thanks in advance.
Im trying to find this setup as a whole kit for an LS motor, but all i can find is individual pieces to it. Does anyone have a linmk to a vendor that sell the whole setup (intake, fuel rails, injectors, wiring harness and ecu altogether)?
There are only a few base maps to choose from. The exact cubic inch won't matter a whole lot, plus you can go in a change it. First thing I did with mine was change 350 to 347 (LS1 actual cubic inch at .005 over.
Am I missing something here??? Why is he saying he has to fill the coolant separately, once through the radiator and then again fill it through the top radiator house. He says coolant will not get behind the thermostat but the way he filled it would be exactly the same thing if the top radiator house was connected and just filled through the radiator because once the radiator gets filled with coolant them the coolant will travel through the upper radiator house and go to the rest of the system until the whole engine is full of coolant
Sorry but we designed our ECUs and harnesses to replace the stock pieces. There are plenty of people/companies on the internet that have and can provide you with that info you need to reuse the stock pieces. thx J
The build started out a few bucks here and there from craigslist and junkyards, and then just a few episodes later we're spending thousands on brand new parts. So much for budget build.
Exactly
+Pd Voorheis its product endorsement what did you expect lol
MiniMe XD
+Pd Voorheis He's not spending thousands. Just like MiniMe said product endorsement. It's just like TV Bullsh*t
+St White It's called product placement, and this is not that.
at least they didn't put budget in the title when they started adding 2000 dollar ecu. still good series and very helpful
It's a great build, thats for sure.
Want to say that most of the cost of this build this is stuff you don't need.
You don't need that Hi Ram intake, the injectors, TB and new pumps, thats around 5G right here.
Run a Vette regulator, run a Painless EFI harness with a factory reflash. You can even find some dirt cheap VATS kits for your factory harness.
As well, you don't need a PS cooler for city driving, use the factory set up and upgrade your build over time. The cast exhaust manifolds are fine, you might have to find some OEM truck ones for the A body tho. The oil pan you need to change.
I'm sure Chuck knows how crazy this build is, just use some "reality" on your build.
Evidently MY budget build and THIS guys budget build is in ENTIRELY different ballparks!! The only thing 'budget' here is the $100 frame he started with.
locomojo0485 what was your budget for your ls swap? is there any videos or pictures of it? im curious, I need to see a real budget swap haha
I have 10K in mine. The list is endless if you want quality. Fuel tank, rad, mounts, headers, dash, control modules, cam, springs, lifters etc.The good thing is the end result. If you have the guts to stand on it, it will scare the shit out of you. They are bullet proof.
Find a Chevy truck that got rearended or rolled that didn't get a smashed front. Buy it for $1000-2000 on Craigslist. Set it beside your project, swap all the parts over you need. Sell and scrap what remains. THAT'S how you do a budget build. I lost interest in my 76 Lemans project. Had got a 5.3 LS motor for $450 from local junk yard. Sold it all. Have a Fiero GT now, And LS will fit, but that's alot of work, lol. Just looking to upgrade to the 3.8 supercharged or similar, those fit in alot easier.
+locomojo0485 Hey locomojo, I have heard a Cadillac V8 will fit with the automatic. Saw one on Craigslist some months ago.
Yeah I heard that. but then those Cadillac motors aren't exactly known for reliability. I see numerous 90s cadillacs in the junk yard that are never wrecked. That's not a good sign.
1700 for ecu and harness, 480 for throttle body, and 650 for intake and rails. Whoa!
In our next budget build, we will be dropping a nitromethane fueled Kieth Black hemi into our project 70 Hemi Cuda convertible. Stay tuned!
Budget
Ha ha ha ha ha budget my ass lmao . Very informative tho
Chuck wow what a blast from the past. Used to watch on muscle car with stacey David on trucks. He helped me stay hooked on cars
Wow, finally!!! Thank you Holley, I enjoyed this serie a lot!
Voice dub on map sensor lol. "Ls3"
+Will Thacker I caught that. Pretty funny
Because it matters and they got the wrong MAP sensor. If you get the LS3 harness for the 58 tooth reluctor, it'll have the right connector. Best option is to get an LS1/LM7 MAP and be done with it.
Haha 11:42. Cracked me up
I Learned so much watching the video series. I think I'm gonna go ahead and tackle this myself. Thank you so much for putting this together.
I noticed that '76 S3 laguna in the back ground, i used to own one back in the early 2000s, bought it as a rolling chassis for $500, almost perfect condition and everything was intact, sky blue with the factory white racing stripes.... great series by the way, i watched all eight videos.
I could watch Chuck's video's all day. We all know this build is a little over the top, which is fine. I think the expensive product endorsement stuff was actually pretty cool. Isn't that what we'd all like to do? It'd take me a little more than 8 months to save the cash along the way, so even that is pretty good.
Sweeeeet! I was following this a while back, but it was right before the wiring vid. So glad to see it all completed! Thank you Chuck and Holley for bringing us this series, it was a great watch! I hope to see more stuff like this for us at home gearheads!
Thanks for all the time and effort in these videos. It's a lot of work to do and then have an engine with over 100K miles on it though.
I loved Chuck on Power TV,glad to see him working with Holley
July 2015, I just found your channel
You're still a great teacher :)
just awsome!!! The detail info is great. Now I have more of an understanding about the swap. Thanks Chuck!
I'm new to your channel, ran into this project and just binge watched all 8 videos (non-stop). I don't even own a GM but I am amazed how everything was pretty much plug n play. Actually you made it look a lot easier than it really was I'm sure, but very intriguing and educational... It seemed a lot more than just an engine swap. Pretty much building a car. And by the way, The Chevelle is my dream "American Muscle" car. Thank you for sharing.
Great series. Great information. Thank you very much. L.A. asked which is better, carb or F.I.. I love F.I. because of the even fuel flow and no bowl sloshing. (I've run the big carb's and they will flood a engine in a heart beat) There is certainly a lot more to these new engines then meets the eye, and I was amazed, but you really showed what all goes into something like this that I never knew. Thanks again Chuck.
This was very educational. Thanks Chuck! I don't even have my house yet, but I just started my career and hope to get one soon so I can start my build in my garage.
IT IS GREAT SEEING CHUCK AGAIN! GOT USED TO SEEING HIM ON HORSEPOWER TV & ITS NICE TO OF FOUND EM AGAIN!!!!
Thanks for sharing all this videos Chuck. Good luck to all of your project!
Yay! Chuck's back!
got to see more of chuck and his projects that would be nice
Great series.
Great series! I hope it continues with the body. On another note, I believe this series breaks a record on "Longest Ever Build-up". Chuck was promising to "fire this thing up" since the very first episode!
Just watched all 8 parts and that was awesome, it's going to help me alot thank you,
Awesome instructional video! Lots of info! Keep up the hard work. Now it's time to see when I'll do my swap 🤞🏼🤔
very good tutorial, i have been looking for something like this for awhile as i recently acquired a 65 el camino from calif that will drive but is a solid project waiting to happen. i see some comments on price and everyone should know there are always options in the aftermarket world. also there are people making a living modifying the stock harness and ecu to use in a swap. thanks chuck.
"this is a late model (in different voice) LS3 (back to normal voice) sensor here. 11:41
@Kevin Miller LOL! "I talked to Barzini"
Didnt even notice till i went back
of the few swaps ive done we just made the factory harness a stand alone. i like the way the the holley ecu configured. thats a sweet setup. the $2000 price tag is ruff tho.
I converted to hydroboost on a budget. 20 for a swap meet hydroboost 30 for a corvette master 30 for a cooler and made my pressure lines. Cost around 120 that's getting it done on a budget. A budget LS swap would get done with the wiring and ECU from the doner truck. I can see buying manifolds mounts etc.
This really is an artform. Nice video.
Very well done video. I sure learned a lot in a very short time.
Great series. More please.
Chuck, the king of smokin deals
While I agree the 'budget' portion of this swap seemed to turn more into a normal swap, I liked the presenter. This is the first series I've seen on this channel, and I like Chuck.
I wish I could separate my cars body from the frame and do the work like this.
If you tie the body to a tree and drive away, really fast...
68 Biscayne on the lift looks FINE
Very informative, thanks
thumbs up for chuck
easy and ready to play ..... cheers ................................................
Awesome video. Made it look easy.
Great work Chuck!👍🏼
Careful! Always hook up and tighten the positive terminal before hooking up the negative terminal. If both are connected (like @ 2:20) and the wrench you are using to tighten the positive terminal hits surrounding metal, you'll get fireworks. Ask me how I know... :) Common sense would also say reverse this for removing terminals.
he also used 10 gauge wire for the charge wire, thats not safe at all. that alternator produces 120+ amps and it will toast that small wire in a few minutes if not seconds. all newer cars use 4 gauge wire from alternator to battery for that same reason. once everything is wired he will strain that 10 gauge wire
Yes sir,
now It's complete!
There are a lot of people on this comment line questioning the claim of low budget in the title.your wise beyond your years.for the most part, every time you hear Chuck say that he is hooking something up " because of things that will be added on later" in order to get more horsepower, he is stepping away from the low budget claim.as well, every time you hear him laugh while putting something together,..it won't go together as nice as he says.did you notice that he had to go bad and change the one pan,..even though people in this comment section warned him that his first oil pan wouldn't work.( my keyboard won't give me a question mark)Do not use this series of videos to believe you are ready to install an LS engine in an older car or truck.Have a pro on hand, ( do not take a basket case to a pro after you have already tried this swap.Chuck is an honest man, ( if you know what to look for) but he is still a company man.Look at the lower right hand of your screen and you'll notice a Holley sign.This is to let you know who sponsored this videos, and like all other companies in this country,..they will try to confuse you in order to take you to the cleaners.Am I a friend of ChucksNo, I'm a therapist that just finished this same swap,.. and did it at around three grand.Because I didn't add on all the extra equipment.
Nice job! Thanks for making a great video!
Chuck your man! Thanks! Keep um common!
You got one of the first kits mine is call Holley terminator x max great quality kit
I'd have the rear tires off the ground when firing that thing. It could've been in gear.
+50f150 lmao
I was waiting for him to say make sure its in park...
hell yeah chuck i want, dream engine
On Holley Video it says the fuel pump will not come on until you do the TPS learning process but in your video your fuel pump came on before you did the TPS learn did I miss something thanks for your response
It's about time!!!lol been forever since you put up the last episode
hey chuck how come mike took your spot on horsepower tv I liked it when you and joe were together Chevy guy vs ford guy
i remeber them days on horsepower
me too
it seems to me every couple of years they give other great mechanics a chance to show off there skills, go check out powernationtv.com and all the episodes from 2006 are there powernationtv.com/two-minute-tech/2min-12/swap-an-ls-into-a-5th-gen-monte-carlo
wow i wish i had his budget lol. between ebay and pick n pull is where my budget lies.
This is still good not too much has changed except you don’t need the laptop now,
I thought 💭 this was gonna be a budget build great work awesome but I’m eating cereal with a fork just to save milk 🥛
Him and Stacey David have been my favorites since they were on horsepower tv and trucks
both have no idea what budget means lol
David Griffiths well it’s their budget lol..... or the shows budget...... I mean anyone can afford to get what these guys use, just takes us regular guys some extra time and work to save up the cash for those parts, if you really want them...... I never thought I would ever have the collection of cars that I have..... but saved my money, looked around, and when a deal came up I picked up a car....now I have a 68 chevelle Malibu, a 64 impala SS, and a 1969 Camaro Z28........ and slowly buying all the parts for each car for the way they will be built...... chevelle is up first and I have all the interior put away, all the suspension from hotchkis put away, just need to get their new coilovers, I’m saving up for them, have a moser rear end and wilwood brakes..... tremec tko600 is on the way, and doing a lot of side work and saving the cash for the LSX454 motor I want...... and saving a shit load of money cause I’m doing all the work myself..... so that saves me on countless labor hours....... but then after the chevelle the Camaro will be built, then the impala.......good thing I have always been into cars, and had some really good teachers, and took classes, and other things I just learned by doing....... so see what happens as life goes forward... like to add a few more rides to the collection, like a 66 nova SS, 67 Camaro SS, 67-68 c10 pickup....and really really want a 63 corvette or 67 corvette..... or a 32 Ford 5-window...... so just have to keep working and saving my money.... and keep hustling on side jobs
that ecu software looks pretty damn easy to use might keep that in mind
Great video ! Thank you
Would like to see a follow up to see what issues he had when he lowered the body onto the frame. Can't imagine doing all that w/o at least a few trial fits along the way.
Hi Chuck...ignore the critics. I enjoyed the living daylights out of this series. I'll be checking into other things you are doing.
Can I ask you what the final tally was on the cost? I'm not asking to be critical, but just wondering what your final tally was.
BTW, you really demystified the process. As a newbie, I still have questions, but I can now ask intelligent questions!
thank you much!
Final tally was $14,459 for the budget build junkyard ls swap.
+Robert Shelton Thanks!
+Robert Shelton could of went to turn key powertrains.com for 5700 and got everything you need for a 5.3 computer oil filter whole kit and\they gave the 5.3 a lil cam so it has 350hp and 350tq if anybody want a good low cost one
One of the better videos thks chuck !can you tell me more about intake manifold please
I'm doing a 67 Camaro. I get about 400 hp out of an old 350 that I think I spent about $2500 total to rebuild. I have no doubt the LS is great, but the added complexity of ecu and brackets etc. makes it a nightmare. I appreciate this series a lot, but I like to enjoy driving my car, not screwing with a million clearance issues.
Daxton, I have a twin turbo LS engine in my 67 camaro. This Holley system is really just that easy, car makes 700rwhp on pump gas and waste gate.
If you build cars regularly, you would agree that the LS style engine is 100X easier to build and make reliable.
8 long ass months, bout time
? I have the same key switch and I'm wondering where u put your starter trigger wire at on ur key? I figure it's the middle terminal right? and also my power I run to 20amp fuse on my aftermarket fuse panel. the 20amp fuse keeps blocking when I try cranking. Is 20amp not enough?
Fantastic video, great job....I am surprised you went with only the 5.3 though for such a heavy car, should've gone LS3 or LS3 stroker.
@7:33 did any body notice the beautiful 1969 Biscayne on the lift? Would make an awsome sleeper!!!
guys please help. i have a 2004 lm4 from envoy xl, does all those parts what ever Chuck installed will fit on my motor? i have a stock lm4 5.3 and rwd 4l60e
thx
yes. they will all work.
thanks, cant wait to start on my project. pitting a 5.3 lm4 to my 52 caddy 4door
All those trick exhaust part $$, and you go with muffler shop non-mandrel bent head pipes, half collapsed? Hope you're planning on re-doing those...
Some good basic info, but why title it budget build? This could be done reliably for 1/3 the cost of this build. Enjoyed watching through it though, doing a 5.3 or 6.0 swap in my 1964 Impala in January, very excited!
"you have to have a windows computer" alternatively there are emulator type setups that allow you to run some or most windows software on linux and or apple. just word of advice :) so you may get it to work if you know of the setup :D
Gotta love the "budget" swap with a $2000.00 ecu
an wery good explaination of how the engine goes with this efi pls tell more about the dominator ecu thx from sweden
Holy fuckin awesome.
Cheers.
Excellent!
So much for budget. I guess his budget is much higher than mine
I'd love to see a parts list. should put the parts that you used for that episode in the description
I've noticed the fuel pressure regulator isn't referenced to a manifold source. Just wondering why its not? Is there a fuel strategy that compensates injector flow rate based on manifold pressure?
hey would there be any way that you can do this swap on a mazda rx8. step by step tutorial.??
i have been looking on youtube and doing my own research but i cant seem to find the proper information on how i would out to do the swap.
will it work with a no electric trans re .t400
Yes, Holley EFI will work with a TH400 it’s not an electronic transmission.
Hey chuck I have a 99 camaro with a 5.3 motor I swapped and want know does Holley have a wiring for my t56 transmission or how would I make it work thanks
I thought the wrench on the battery was close to the terminals early in this video it got even closer to shorting them later!
If u guys are looking for a real budget ls swap let me know I did my 5.3 into my 87 iroc running. And everything for under 2k
+Robert Shelton Now That's Budget. Robert, you da man. Put it on you tube I'll give you a like.
I second that. I would like to know the details of your build.
+Robert Shelton I have an '88 that's looking to get swapped. I'd like to see your process.
Im interested im looking to do a full swap on my 96 firebird but i want a reasonable budget to do so
The cheapest way to LS swap is with a carb and MSD 6LS. For EFI get stock harness mod with a factory ECU, then you get to learn HP Tuners. I've done all three including this Holley. Holley HP is worth every penny on the back end IMO.
I'm curious if/how much the tunnel needs to be cut? anyone have experience with the hooker eng mounts and the 4L60e or better yet the 4L80e .....thanks in advance.
number 1 Chuck number 1... The names Shane this my grandads account lols shhhh dont tell him hes snoozing away atm
Im trying to find this setup as a whole kit for an LS motor, but all i can find is individual pieces to it. Does anyone have a linmk to a vendor that sell the whole setup (intake, fuel rails, injectors, wiring harness and ecu altogether)?
Why did you choose a ls1 350ci 5.7L on the ecu when its a Lc9 327ci 5.3L just wondering?
There are only a few base maps to choose from. The exact cubic inch won't matter a whole lot, plus you can go in a change it. First thing I did with mine was change 350 to 347 (LS1 actual cubic inch at .005 over.
long time since the last video.
also, I would avoid putting the aluminum intake right by the radiator fans.
Am I missing something here??? Why is he saying he has to fill the coolant separately, once through the radiator and then again fill it through the top radiator house. He says coolant will not get behind the thermostat but the way he filled it would be exactly the same thing if the top radiator house was connected and just filled through the radiator because once the radiator gets filled with coolant them the coolant will travel through the upper radiator house and go to the rest of the system until the whole engine is full of coolant
Fix it Fast the coolant was water, am I the only one that noticed 😂
Budget build my ass, could have bought a new 572 for the money he's got in this.
I love the show but budget?
hats offf sirrrrr
This build is just a long Holley commercial. What happen to the budget
He must get really hot wearing that hat in the shop
would like to know the map sensor is from and where to get the cold air intake from?
good job
CHUCK FROM HORSEPOWER!!!
That wrench almost connecting the battery posts at 6:40 makes me nervous
Is it possible for you to do a video using the original wire harness that comes with the LS4 motor how to visually every step please
Sorry but we designed our ECUs and harnesses to replace the stock pieces. There are plenty of people/companies on the internet that have and can provide you with that info you need to reuse the stock pieces. thx J