Thanks so much for this, I’m based out of Duluth GA and follow southeast squarebodys and c10 club GA. My small block grenaded on me and I’m also doing this swap, a little nervous but I’m for the task, can’t wait for part two!
Man, you can do it! Thanks for following along with C10 Club Georgia. I actually started that club here 2.5 years ago and just stepped down recently. My friend Chaz runs it now. Love that group of guys.
Great job guys I’m a big fan and congrats Ron on your baby remember that date and it’s pacos birthday that thing is gonna be good for 300,000 miles buddy
Just put my psi conversions harness on today and fired it up 😉......great products and absolute great customer service..i ordered the wrong 02's and before they shipped it they emailed me and corrected me on them...saved alot of waiting time ...great video guys!
Good job fellas, love that trucks original paint scheme. Can’t wait to hear that thang chop... Ol boy needs some safety glasses while runnin that death wheel! Ain’t no joke, especially without a guard, I’d be protecting them fingers as well. Keep up the good work, stay safe.👍
Thanks, buddy! That means a lot. We've only been at this for 7 months and I'm simply blown away by the growth we are having. Just keep telling your friends and watching!
Great video I just found a LM7 & 4L60E for under $1,000 yesterday. Complete with pedal, harness and ECU. Pick that up, strip it down and make a 383 stroker with it. Thinking about picking that up for square body project, so this video is perfect.
Great build guys a lot of super information. I'm building an 86 Chevy 3+3 with a LQ9 and a 4l80E to a 205 t-case. But I draw the line on 2Trucks crocks he's wearing and I'm from Pecos Texas!!! Lol keep on trucking!!!
I put a 5.3 in my 80 GMC last summer, it was very straight forward, no real challenge to the installation at all, looks like it came form the factory that way. 👍🏻
If you have the right parts and a little know-how, it can be done pretty easily. Ron has been going the extra mile so that has made a big difference too.
Whitlock Garage, I’ve done other LS swaps in cars so it wasn’t exactly foreign to me, but trucks are a little different as you well know. My GMC was a very fun project, my next hair brain scheme is a big block C10. 😁👍🏻
Been looking forward to a video like this one. I’ve got an 86 that’s super clean with the 305/700r4 and once i get tired of cruising and want to jam, this will be the plan.
This is a real good in depth video. I have a 83 GMC square body that my dad left me when he passed in 2017, that i would like to get running and possibly swap the motor. currently in AFG but plan on gettin it running again jus for him. Good work guys.
I think you're an awesome guy special dealing with GM Chevrolet is like the ultimate the best you're awesome dude keep up the good work thank you again for sharing them Chevys
I pulled my core support. I wasn't about to dance with it. lol Also, Tip of the day which I'm sure you already know, Zip Tie a Lunch bag on the Tail Shaft. You spilled a ton of Fluid haha
You guys Rock!!! Love the videos you guys put out, keep up the amazing work ... I’m about to drop the same into my 85 c10. I took the clip off to install mines since I don’t have a buddy like you have that’s willing to get their hands dirty
I have done the same thing it was a 6.0 ls but I used a electric water pump and a electric fan but I used the shroud that was on the truck. it did help out a lot to be honest to help hide the wires. but also added a trans cooler for it as well because while there as well as to help the life of the trans as well. because I didn't know how abused the trans was added a after market trans filter that sits out side for added insurance. but the truck is amazing it was the rare extended cab square body which most say are ugly but to me more rare because it just looks amazing. but I am stumped why you are using dex3/merc3 in the 4l60e. those run optimal with dex6 a case plus 2 extra carquest aka castol which will be 98$ on sale all the time.
Very cool! Ron is adding a trans cooler as well. For the fluid, we went back with what the trans had in it when it was born (i.e. '02) and I believe that was Dex3. Ron had already scooped all that up so I just poured it in and didn't even pay attention. That said, I'm pretty sure I use Dex3 in my own '03 4L60e.
I added a huge tru cool 40k cooler. When I had the trans built I asked about fluid and I was told to use dex3. Had it in my old built trans, it’s in my current trans and runs just fine. Dex6 is just different viscosity (thinner) than 3 since the newer trans have tighter tolerances.
i have a 83 silverado not gonna go LS with it instead i'm going 327 4bbl .202 camel hump heads......might go with a 283 lower rotating assembly in the 327 and a 2spd PG
So man I usually put this on for back ground noise while painting vehicles here in the body shop/. I use it for encouragement lol. But just realized who you are man. I was driving the lowered grey lowered suburban coming back with you guys for a little bit from Dino’s. Great video
I just started following you, i have a c20 and watched your video of the holly efi and now i think im going to do an ls swap instead, looks like you are from santa fe just like me happy to see people from new mexico
Awesome video, great build. I would have kept the headers on and installed by removing the front clip, grill and bumper. Slides in nice and easy squeezy after that.
haha yup. It's pretty common in classic trucks, but just keep doing your thing. There's a ton of folks out there who just have to have something negative to say.
Question the motor mount bushing ears are supposed to support the motor. If the ears are gone then will that make the mount go bad faster ? I’m wondering if the motor mounts should rest on them like the stock ones?
Potentially, but, honestly, there was no actual way to get the Tejas mounts in with the recommended energy suspension bushings. I'll admit, we had similar concerns but will keep an on it and report back if any failure at any point.
you can get the motor mount bolt out of a small block without taking a fuel pump off all you need is a wrench on tonight in between the pump in the mount
We like to use the GM ls swap pan or the Holley pan. Truck pan can be used on a squarebody with Tejas Steel Works motor mounts bc it pulls it up and forward so the pan doesn't hang low
All I run are rc trucks! And my 06 Mercury Grand Marquis, but that's more truck then most trucks anyway lol. Definitely gonna order that hat u got! #trucks
Nice build. 3 questions if you don't mind. 1) Why did we have to cut the block for the headers? Looked like they had clearance on the stand. 2) how do you plan to mount the dbw pedal? 3) did you need any spacers for the converter or direct replacement?
1) the speed engineering headers had limited room between the header and block. To avoid wear, we cut decided to trim that part of the block. pretty common thing; 2) this was a drive by cable install so no need for new pedal or TAC module 3) no spacers needed; Circle D is direct replacement for 4l60e
A Lead hammer will take that ding out of that rim with a few hits I got same wheels on 53 belair ran some low pro hit a pot hole coming out the dam shop boy I was pissed got home seen the big dent in my wheel got my lead hammer from my wire wheels hit it a few times and back in place nice job love the videos just picked up a 63 c10 🙌🏽🙌🏽🤣
No chance you guys might have a diagram for where you wired the harness? I've been trying to find something on the bulkhead for my 87 R10 6.0 swap for a little while now.
Nope we haven't begun tackling the wiring yet, but we have an aftermarket PSI engine/trans harness so we our tuner is going to tie it into the truck harness.
Wow enjoyed the video I got a 82 c10 with 305 swapping to 05 l33 my question is my Uncle gave me a 1 ton hoist will that be enough clearance to remove and swap it do I need a 2 ton ?
If its a quest of power for the same cost as an LS swap cost of refreshing the LS and the cost of the new trans you could have built a supercharged 383 stroker up to about 6-700hp
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS the added up numbers in the description the cost of a new trans and the cost of the LS in my area to find a running 5.3 and all wiring and computer alone will set ya back 1200 bucks and the added up numbers in the description was around 3k and i don't know what that trans cost you, I'm guessing a good 5k ish total? And the countless trips to autopart stores and miscellaneous parts and peices would have to add up quick you could build the 383 yourself buying good used parts just shopping out the machine work and find a good used B&M or wieland SC for about 800 bucks easily done for less then 5k, LS is cool yes but seems like i would be a wiring and fitment nightmare over time
merritt McDowell most definitely not. If i has to guess, i have $4000 in my swap. $1000 in motor and trans, $1100 in complete fuel system and $700 in new computer and harness, and maybe another $1000 in hard parts etc. I’m not an LS kool aid drinker, but the reliability of an LS and ease to put in is well worth the money. And as with anything, you can spend as lunch as you want. I chose to spend my money on the fuel tank/system.
Are you guys running a stock radiator from the c10? I had heard a couple things about over heating and I’m just trying to make sure that I don’t need a different radiator for my LS.
Thanks! As long as you keep those extremities on the outer edge of the path it could fall, I think you're good. That said, I would not recommend anyone do it that way unless you have some experience around an engine.
I am buying up parts to LS swap my 85 squarebody. I was looking at buying the Tejas motor mounts too. But I read that you had to use electric fans instead of the clutch fan. I see on your channel that Ron used his clutch fan. Just wondering if there was any issue with using the clutch fan with those motor mounts?
I got a 79 short bed c10. What's my best bet. It has a 1987 305 with the turbo 400 in it now. I'm thinking 600hp ls with a 6 speed? Or should I keep the turbo 400 with turbo?
Hey Robbie, I know it's be awhile but can you tell me where TTR got the bolts to mate the trans to the engine? Me and my buddy are getting ready to do this exact thing in my 84 C10. I'm going with the 5.3 and 4L60e so this video is probably the best reference out there for me! Thanks again for the fantastic content on squarebodies.
Sweet! Thanks for sticking with us. Appreciate it. I imagine that the bolts are the factory bolts that came with the trans. That said, I bet there is a Dorman part number out there for purchase on Amazon. I just don't know it offhand.
Hey Square body ppl!! I could use some help/advice...I'm building my 1st LS!!!! It's for a 82 C10 I'm working on. I'm using a 6.0 lq4 paired with a 4L80 out of a 2005 Silverado. I plan on daily driving it but want to keep it "simple". I already have a SS truck intake manifold, just ordered some long tubes, probably going sloppy stage 2 cam 228/230 with springs, and a built torque converter. The converter is where I can use some knowledge. I was told to run a 3200 stall but just saw a turbo 99? 4.8 running a 2300 stall....
Bad ass !!!! I’m thinking about this to my 82 c10 but I’m thinking about using the th400 , do I have to shorten the 2 pieces drive shaft I have or can I get a shorter slip yoke ?
thank you for not being obnoxious like some of the vloggers on RUclips. nice upload, thanks.
Thanks, John. Appreciate you saying that. Just a normal dude with good friends who love trucks.
Doing an awesome job. Two trucks Ron looks like a man on a mission
Thanks, man! And yeah, he was ready to get on with it.
I am glued to this playlist. You guys are killing it and I'll be following along as I do my swap in my 72. Great Job!!!
Thanks, Jeff! Appreciate you tuning in and for the kind words.
Awesome info, Love the hands on. Seems like a great group of friends.
Y’all did yourself. Awesome 👏 excellent video finally a more better detailed on swapping a LS Engine. Thanks guys!
Thanks for watching! More to come.
Very interesting on how to put a newer engine into a older ride. Thanks for the video. 👍
Yes sir! It's a novel concept.
Beautiful video. By watching this videos it influences me more to do an ls swap on my 1983 square body. Great help by doing this with 2 people.
Yup, it pays to have extra hands and knowledge when messing with these old trucks. 3 heads are better than 1.
You guys are good, you even got momma helping
Haha she's all in!
To cool glad yall are doing a LS swap on camera. UBT 4 life!
Yes sir! Trying to keep it fresh and quality. And real.
Damn I need to start a channel with my c10! Keep up the great content!
Love it!
Do it! It's a lot of work but a lot of fun. And thank you!
Thanks so much for this, I’m based out of Duluth GA and follow southeast squarebodys and c10 club GA. My small block grenaded on me and I’m also doing this swap, a little nervous but I’m for the task, can’t wait for part two!
Man, you can do it! Thanks for following along with C10 Club Georgia. I actually started that club here 2.5 years ago and just stepped down recently. My friend Chaz runs it now. Love that group of guys.
Great job guys I’m a big fan and congrats Ron on your baby remember that date and it’s pacos birthday that thing is gonna be good for 300,000 miles buddy
Heck yeah! Thank you.
Just put my psi conversions harness on today and fired it up 😉......great products and absolute great customer service..i ordered the wrong 02's and before they shipped it they emailed me and corrected me on them...saved alot of waiting time ...great video guys!
They are legit!
Good job fellas, love that trucks original paint scheme. Can’t wait to hear that thang chop... Ol boy needs some safety glasses while runnin that death wheel! Ain’t no joke, especially without a guard, I’d be protecting them fingers as well. Keep up the good work, stay safe.👍
Thanks much! He's a wild man. Try to tell him to rock the safety shield. Heck, the Crocs are bad enough haha
I don’t know how you don’t have a million subs, the quality on these videos is insane! Keep it up man!
Thanks, buddy! That means a lot. We've only been at this for 7 months and I'm simply blown away by the growth we are having. Just keep telling your friends and watching!
Whitlock Garage I will man!
Pecos is gonna be sweeeeeeeeet rolling with the ls. Love the stance on that truck. Awesome video and keep them coming
No doubt about it!
Great video
I just found a LM7 & 4L60E for under $1,000 yesterday. Complete with pedal, harness and ECU. Pick that up, strip it down and make a 383 stroker with it.
Thinking about picking that up for square body project, so this video is perfect.
Great build guys a lot of super information. I'm building an 86 Chevy 3+3 with a LQ9 and a 4l80E to a 205 t-case. But I draw the line on 2Trucks crocks he's wearing and I'm from Pecos Texas!!! Lol keep on trucking!!!
haha it's his signature look
I put a 5.3 in my 80 GMC last summer, it was very straight forward, no real challenge to the installation at all, looks like it came form the factory that way. 👍🏻
If you have the right parts and a little know-how, it can be done pretty easily. Ron has been going the extra mile so that has made a big difference too.
Whitlock Garage, I’ve done other LS swaps in cars so it wasn’t exactly foreign to me, but trucks are a little different as you well know. My GMC was a very fun project, my next hair brain scheme is a big block C10. 😁👍🏻
Awesome video......congrats for the install!
Thanks!
Been looking forward to a video like this one. I’ve got an 86 that’s super clean with the 305/700r4 and once i get tired of cruising and want to jam, this will be the plan.
Heck yeah! Glad we could fill the gap for you. More to come.
Dang I need a friend like yours! lol im about to get ready to drop my ls in my 82 c10. So dang stoked! Great video!
Sweet! You'll love it.
@paul did you get it done?
@@jrobles1019 yeah I did. I just have to tune my carb and hook up the kickdown cable. Sounds so good.
Getting g the engine in is a easy part I wonder how to get AC, power steering and if you could make any of the stock gauges work
I wouldn't say easy, but yeah we'll have more on the AC power steering and gauges in future episodes.
Nice work, usually the last men standing are the diehards awesome job, I
Thanks 👍
Chevy man for life right here keep up the good work y’all rock 🤘✌️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Sweet! Thanks for tuning in.
This is a real good in depth video. I have a 83 GMC square body that my dad left me when he passed in 2017, that i would like to get running and possibly swap the motor. currently in AFG but plan on gettin it running again jus for him. Good work guys.
Thank you very much!
Man !!!
I wish I had a friend who is knowledgeable as you two with my Chevelle LS SWAP.
Great Video I just Subscribed
Thanks! We don't know it all that's for sure.
I think you're an awesome guy special dealing with GM Chevrolet is like the ultimate the best you're awesome dude keep up the good work thank you again for sharing them Chevys
Well thanks!
I pulled my core support. I wasn't about to dance with it. lol
Also, Tip of the day which I'm sure you already know, Zip Tie a Lunch bag on the Tail Shaft. You spilled a ton of Fluid haha
You guys Rock!!! Love the videos you guys put out, keep up the amazing work ... I’m about to drop the same into my 85 c10. I took the clip off to install mines since I don’t have a buddy like you have that’s willing to get their hands dirty
Thank you!
Nice work!!! With friends, anything is possible!!!
I have done the same thing it was a 6.0 ls but I used a electric water pump and a electric fan but I used the shroud that was on the truck. it did help out a lot to be honest to help hide the wires. but also added a trans cooler for it as well because while there as well as to help the life of the trans as well. because I didn't know how abused the trans was added a after market trans filter that sits out side for added insurance. but the truck is amazing it was the rare extended cab square body which most say are ugly but to me more rare because it just looks amazing. but I am stumped why you are using dex3/merc3 in the 4l60e. those run optimal with dex6 a case plus 2 extra carquest aka castol which will be 98$ on sale all the time.
Very cool! Ron is adding a trans cooler as well. For the fluid, we went back with what the trans had in it when it was born (i.e. '02) and I believe that was Dex3. Ron had already scooped all that up so I just poured it in and didn't even pay attention. That said, I'm pretty sure I use Dex3 in my own '03 4L60e.
I added a huge tru cool 40k cooler. When I had the trans built I asked about fluid and I was told to use dex3. Had it in my old built trans, it’s in my current trans and runs just fine. Dex6 is just different viscosity (thinner) than 3 since the newer trans have tighter tolerances.
Nice I went with the psi harness as well! Looks like it’s gonna be a nice truck! Enjoying the content!
Thanks, brother! And yep. PSI is the way to go.
i have a 83 silverado not gonna go LS with it instead i'm going 327 4bbl .202 camel hump heads......might go with a 283 lower rotating assembly in the 327 and a 2spd PG
Now that will be sick! I have a 327 large journal that I have put back for another '68 GMC I have.
So man I usually put this on for back ground noise while painting vehicles here in the body shop/. I use it for encouragement lol. But just realized who you are man. I was driving the lowered grey lowered suburban coming back with you guys for a little bit from Dino’s. Great video
Dude that’s so rad! That burb looked KILLER rolling - think I even got some footage of it. Thanks for saying what’s up!
Awesome progress on the truck! TTR looks super happy. 😎😄✊
Thanks! And yes, he is.
I just started following you, i have a c20 and watched your video of the holly efi and now i think im going to do an ls swap instead, looks like you are from santa fe just like me happy to see people from new mexico
Awesome video, great build. I would have kept the headers on and installed by removing the front clip, grill and bumper. Slides in nice and easy squeezy after that.
Some of my favorite memories are from doing this exact thing with my friends
Yes sir! About to be back at it soon.
I got me a little Squarebody project going, it might get the LS treatment after watching this.
Sweet!
I can’t wait for the next vid bro ! Again Robbie awesome content
Thanks, brother!
loved the video! I'm taking alot of heat LS swapping a 57 Bel Air. Are people more accepting of the square body swap?
haha yup. It's pretty common in classic trucks, but just keep doing your thing. There's a ton of folks out there who just have to have something negative to say.
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS haha sure is. Love the blazer rendering man!
Question the motor mount bushing ears are supposed to support the motor. If the ears are gone then will that make the mount go bad faster ? I’m wondering if the motor mounts should rest on them like the stock ones?
Potentially, but, honestly, there was no actual way to get the Tejas mounts in with the recommended energy suspension bushings. I'll admit, we had similar concerns but will keep an on it and report back if any failure at any point.
Whitlock Garage awesome. Might be good info for Tejas.
Im super stoked on how the channel is growing. Good job on the c-10 fellas 👍👍💪
Thanks, man! Us too!
you can get the motor mount bolt out of a small block without taking a fuel pump off all you need is a wrench on tonight in between the pump in the mount
...you fill the converter before installing? Does it share fluid with the trans? Standard trans fluid for the converter - it looked like engine oil?
Yes, yes, and yes. Definitely not engine oil. ATF.
Great video! Excellent content for the channel! Keep it up! Congrats TTR for the swap!
Thanks, buddy.
Do you have to use muscle car oil pan, or can u use the LS truck pan?
We like to use the GM ls swap pan or the Holley pan. Truck pan can be used on a squarebody with Tejas Steel Works motor mounts bc it pulls it up and forward so the pan doesn't hang low
Good info, thanks
Were you able to use the stock clutch fan with the tejas mounts?
We were but had to cut the factory shroud a little. Tejas makes a killer cooling system for these trucks that I love. We used it on the blazer.
Just so you know my wife is blaming you both for my recent square body purchase. Love the content keep em coming .
That seems to be happening more and more lately!
Way to go TTR!!!
TTR!!!!!
nice work fellas!
Thank you
What crossmember did you guys use it's not in the parts list?
Trans crossmember? Tejas Steelworks.
I didn’t subscribe on the K5 2 wheel drive video, but you got me hooked now keep up the great work
haha thanks for tuning in.
All I run are rc trucks! And my 06 Mercury Grand Marquis, but that's more truck then most trucks anyway lol. Definitely gonna order that hat u got! #trucks
Taking a 305 out of a 86 c10 long bed going back with a 454 from an 85 c30
I'm doing the same to my 87 long bed. I'm running a carb instead of FI. What are you doing?
The way it should be! Keep rockin
Fo sho!
Nice build. 3 questions if you don't mind. 1) Why did we have to cut the block for the headers? Looked like they had clearance on the stand. 2) how do you plan to mount the dbw pedal? 3) did you need any spacers for the converter or direct replacement?
1) the speed engineering headers had limited room between the header and block. To avoid wear, we cut decided to trim that part of the block. pretty common thing; 2) this was a drive by cable install so no need for new pedal or TAC module 3) no spacers needed; Circle D is direct replacement for 4l60e
Nice man....I have a 1985 c10 Silverado I still got the 305 in it i been bezzy doing other things.....nice truck by the way....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
Awesome! Thanks for tuning in.
It looks great in that engine bay of that beautiful square body
No doubt about it!
Well done boys, hurry up with the next video please 😂👍
haha no pressure, huh, Allan?
Yes heaps, can’t wait to see how it all turns out😃👍
What drop and size wheels and tires are on the truck what brand drop kit is it
Drop is about 4.5/6. Western chassis. Wheels/tires are AR TTII in 20x8 with 245/45/20 up front and 20x10 with 275/40/20 in rear
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS ok thanks
The truck is coming along nicely and another great video 👍
Yes it is! Thanks for tuning in.
Wish I could do that to mine!!!☹️
Great video!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
A Lead hammer will take that ding out of that rim with a few hits I got same wheels on 53 belair ran some low pro hit a pot hole coming out the dam shop boy I was pissed got home seen the big dent in my wheel got my lead hammer from my wire wheels hit it a few times and back in place nice job love the videos just picked up a 63 c10 🙌🏽🙌🏽🤣
Cant wait to do the same to my 76 custom deluxe, I wish I had friends like you guys ..lol
Good luck, man. Just plan it out and make sure you have everything you need.
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS I already have the engine and tranny...but now I know where to get harness and ecm (BP auto.) Thanks for listing all the other parts
Great video. Need anything thing different if you got a sm465.
Thank you!
No chance you guys might have a diagram for where you wired the harness? I've been trying to find something on the bulkhead for my 87 R10 6.0 swap for a little while now.
Nope we haven't begun tackling the wiring yet, but we have an aftermarket PSI engine/trans harness so we our tuner is going to tie it into the truck harness.
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS All good. I have a 2011 L96 and 6l90e and it's been a journey trying to get it all figured out.
Wow enjoyed the video I got a 82 c10 with 305 swapping to 05 l33 my question is my Uncle gave me a 1 ton hoist will that be enough clearance to remove and swap it do I need a 2 ton ?
1 ton hoist is more than enough for both engine set-ups.
Sick channel man! love the build
Thanks, man! We're having a blast with it.
What transmission did you use behind the 5.3 and what stall size on the convertor. Thanks
4L60e and Circle D 3000 stall billet converter.
How was the Tejas trans mount install? Any issues making sure it was square when drilling, or fairly basic?
No issues at all. Tejas makes a killer product and we'll be using them again.
Yes sirs really cool glad you guys did it
Yup! Just getting started really but Ron is making it happen for 'ol Pecos.
If its a quest of power for the same cost as an LS swap cost of refreshing the LS and the cost of the new trans you could have built a supercharged 383 stroker up to about 6-700hp
This swap was about reliability and power, not just power. And a supercharged 383 would cost way more than this LS swap.
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS the added up numbers in the description the cost of a new trans and the cost of the LS in my area to find a running 5.3 and all wiring and computer alone will set ya back 1200 bucks and the added up numbers in the description was around 3k and i don't know what that trans cost you, I'm guessing a good 5k ish total? And the countless trips to autopart stores and miscellaneous parts and peices would have to add up quick you could build the 383 yourself buying good used parts just shopping out the machine work and find a good used B&M or wieland SC for about 800 bucks easily done for less then 5k, LS is cool yes but seems like i would be a wiring and fitment nightmare over time
merritt McDowell most definitely not. If i has to guess, i have $4000 in my swap. $1000 in motor and trans, $1100 in complete fuel system and $700 in new computer and harness, and maybe another $1000 in hard parts etc. I’m not an LS kool aid drinker, but the reliability of an LS and ease to put in is well worth the money. And as with anything, you can spend as lunch as you want. I chose to spend my money on the fuel tank/system.
Are you guys running a stock radiator from the c10? I had heard a couple things about over heating and I’m just trying to make sure that I don’t need a different radiator for my LS.
This is the cooling system we run on our LS swaps. All the links are in the description. Thanks! ruclips.net/video/tTjQMOZsTzU/видео.html
What did you do for gauges on this truck?
Dakota Digital
Great video as always,it helps allot to see how put it all together.. good work 👍.
That's what we're trying to do here for sure. Informational and fun.
Like that new intro!!!
What new intro?!?! I forgot to say 'where we're United By Trucks' ugh
Will a 6.0L fit into my 78 c10?? Will these items fit as well or will i need to get different items for a swap?
Yes, you should be all set
Thank you very much sir i love watching ur videos they are awesome 👏🏼
What do yall think about the 4l60 trans? Im in the process of building my 5.3 and im hearing mixed thoughts about the 4l60
If built right and matched fo ryour power output, you'll be fine. TTR beats on his in Pecos and has had no issues.
Ok thanks
where did you guys get the motor mount bushing from?? also what is the part number
All part numbers should be down in the description.
Have a c20 454 are the perches different
I believe big block perches are different, but a little googling will tell ya.
Great vids, I’m getting to do an LS swap into my 1985 C10, trying to find the parts list you speak about in the video
Sweet! It's in the description of this video. Under it there is a box you can expand that has links etc in it.
Im looking to do an affordable upgrade on an engine for my 78 jimmy, what would you recommend.????
Affordable and upgrade are certainly in the eye of the beholder, but if you're looking to go LS, I don't think you'll be unhappy.
Nice work guys. I wouldn't be getting in the engine bay though anywhere near an engine hanging on an engine lift.
Thanks! As long as you keep those extremities on the outer edge of the path it could fall, I think you're good. That said, I would not recommend anyone do it that way unless you have some experience around an engine.
Great vid. Looking forward to part 2
Yes sir! We're trying to coordinate our schedules now to get it done.
I am buying up parts to LS swap my 85 squarebody. I was looking at buying the Tejas motor mounts too. But I read that you had to use electric fans instead of the clutch fan. I see on your channel that Ron used his clutch fan. Just wondering if there was any issue with using the clutch fan with those motor mounts?
You should really use electric fans but we made it work with Ron's by cutting the factory shroud. He now has a Tejas electric fan set-up.
What engine and trans harness did he run and where did he get it thanks
We mention it in this video and the others. It's a PSI conversion harness. www.psiconversion.com
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS ok thanks appreciate it
Is truck for sale??
Where is that list you guys had from that guy? I’d love to see it for my LS C10 swap.
It's in the description of the video. Look under it. May have to hit the expand button at right hand corner under video.
Another great video can you do a similar detailed video with ls swapping a 67 to 72 C10
That's the plan! We have the perfect patina blue stepper that is in the works that will get the treatment.
I got a 79 short bed c10. What's my best bet. It has a 1987 305 with the turbo 400 in it now. I'm thinking 600hp ls with a 6 speed? Or should I keep the turbo 400 with turbo?
Hey Robbie, I know it's be awhile but can you tell me where TTR got the bolts to mate the trans to the engine? Me and my buddy are getting ready to do this exact thing in my 84 C10. I'm going with the 5.3 and 4L60e so this video is probably the best reference out there for me! Thanks again for the fantastic content on squarebodies.
Sweet! Thanks for sticking with us. Appreciate it. I imagine that the bolts are the factory bolts that came with the trans. That said, I bet there is a Dorman part number out there for purchase on Amazon. I just don't know it offhand.
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS This was all I needed to find them. Robbie, you are the man! Thanks again!
Hey Square body ppl!! I could use some help/advice...I'm building my 1st LS!!!! It's for a 82 C10 I'm working on. I'm using a 6.0 lq4 paired with a 4L80 out of a 2005 Silverado. I plan on daily driving it but want to keep it "simple". I already have a SS truck intake manifold, just ordered some long tubes, probably going sloppy stage 2 cam 228/230 with springs, and a built torque converter. The converter is where I can use some knowledge. I was told to run a 3200 stall but just saw a turbo 99? 4.8 running a 2300 stall....
A 3200 stall will work very well with that set-up.
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS thank you
Looking for a cold start with new heart 👍🏼🏁
Coming soon!
What trans cross did u use?.
Tejas Steelworks
What size wheels and tires are on the c10?
Standard sizing for American Racing TTIIs. 20x8 front with 245/45/20 and 20x10 rear with 275/40/20.
Are the part links for 5.3s and 6.0s or just for the 5.3. Love the vids by the way
Thanks much! It's for 4.8/5.3/6.0.
@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS thank you sir this will help me out a lot for my swap
Where did u order your fuel tank and sending unit from?
This came from Tanks Inc but has already been replaced with a factory style set-up
Bad ass !!!! I’m thinking about this to my 82 c10 but I’m thinking about using the th400 , do I have to shorten the 2 pieces drive shaft I have or can I get a shorter slip yoke ?