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Strykerblythe

Bowfishing King
I'm looking into purchasing either a 4.8 or a 5,3 vortec motor in the next couple weeks or months to drop into my Sgt clone but was wondering how hard of a swap it'll be because is also line to run a 6spd from like a corvette or camaro anybody have any idea of how hard the swap is
 
92TYPHOON937

92TYPHOON937

Active member
Re: lsx swap

That should be fairly easy compared to what most everyone else is doin just need ur comp and harness for the motor mounts n headers
 
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Strykerblythe

Bowfishing King
Re: lsx swap

is there any special parts I would need or anything I've done tbi to carb swaps be never a tbi to fuel injection swap
 
AUSyTyIN

AUSyTyIN

Unbusted $#it box
Re: lsx swap

FYI, the T56 from a Corvette is a transaxle that is located on the rear end (instead of bolted to the engine). Would really help with traction, but I'm not sure about clearance to the bed & gas tank. Would definitely be unique though.
 
Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup

Canadian Bacon Breath
Re: lsx swap

Personally having a t-56 in my typhoon clone, it can be done, However mine is mated to a syclone motor which is a little different. However theres tons of guys online doing v8 swps in 2wd s10 & blazers. If you google v8 s10 headers and motor mounts there is a v8 S series truck conversion site (cant remember or find it right now) with everything you need to do a swap either 4wd or 2wd in any s-series truck 82-05.

The only challenging thing will be positioning the motor and trans for a ease of installation on your other components (drive shaft and its angle, steering shaft, headers, mounts ect) and your wiring of course. As well as things like your heater box if you keep ac, powersteering may challenge you too. Figuring out your belt line and positioning of the belt line can be tricky too. Do some searching on s10 forums, plenty of members have attempted and completed swaps like yours. If i Can help with info in any way when you get into it feel free to pm me.

Most important make a build thread so we can watch all the burnouts you do!! :tup:
 
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killa66cam

RIDIN DIRTY
Re: lsx swap

The website is S10V8.com They have plenty of info on their forum, and a store tab to buy all of the parts you should need.

Cam
 
midnightbluS10

midnightbluS10

Banned
Re: lsx swap

Strykerblythe said:
is there any special parts I would need or anything I've done tbi to carb swaps be never a tbi to fuel injection swap
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You're looking at way more than just swapping fuel delivery components if you want to swap in an entire engine. How old are you? What level of mehanical skills do you have? What about wiring/electronics? Fabrication ability? Finally, how deep are your pockets. It can get expensive quick when you don't know what you're doing.
 
5678TA

5678TA

New member
Re: lsx swap

Strykerblythe said:
well I'm used to working on 3rd gen camaros and firebirds
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:tup: Me too!! I used to scour TGO like a religion. Anyway, do your research before you dabble in anything. The worst way to learn is by buying the wrong parts.

You could also look into doing a front mount distributor and carb.
 
blacktyaffair

blacktyaffair

Donating Member
Re: lsx swap

If you have money or have a buddy that works in a machine shop, you CAN run the 'vette t56 with awd! I can't believe how soon you assholes, I mean, sytyers forget things.

http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=84883&highlight=t56

We may have assholes around here but at least our assholes know their shit! Sorry bad unintended pun. :rotf:

I forgot to add, the F-body t-56 would be easier and cheaper to swap in.

Third gens suck by the way! Just kidding, my first car was an '84 with an LG4 and I also had a 1989 LB9 Formula.
 
5678TA

5678TA

New member
Re: lsx swap

I miss my 84 Trans Am. The only original thing on there was the body and a-arms. Its been 3.5 years since i broke her heart. I'm actually looking to start piecing together the 421 that i always wanted to build. Should be a nice low revving torque monster on 87 gas. i'll be hunting for 10's with it.

well back to topic. this board has plenty of LSX swaps done. maybe hit up eviltwin or any of the other members who have done the swap. most people do the swap with AWD so yours should be simpler.
 
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