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Hi My Name Is Francisco, i'm new to this forum and this forum is very informative so I need your guys's help, I Have an 86 chevrolet c10 silverado automatic, everything is stock, the interior is stock with the manual door locks and manual knob pull down windows, and a/c doesnt work, i want to put an ls1 and make it the most modern as possible. I hope you guys know what im talking about, let me try to put a list that I want to do the truck please give me an estimate of how much will all of these things will cost. and if i should get most of the things of the junk yark/salvage yard?
Mechanical
Engine: LS1 from whichever year you guys recommend
Tranny: 4L60E from whichever year you guys recommend
Differential: Obiously better than the stock one, need recommendation
Brakes: obviously better than the stock ones, need recommendation
Cooling: Engine oil cooler, Radiatior, electronic fans, tranny fluid cooler, need recommendations
A/C: The Stock one doesnt work, Need recommendation
Heater: Works, but I think it needs to be changed.
Suspension: need better, need recommendations
I want to keep the dual tank setup, need recomendations on what to do.
Exterior
Paint Job Sucks, Need New, Recommend Color
Need Outside Mirrors, the ones that it has were taken of a 76 chevy silverado
taillights: stock are burnt, due too sun
headlights, and grille look worn out due to the sun
right door has a rust hole by the handle
Rear bumper: needs a oringinal one
tow prep. in the back
Interior:
Convert from manual to elecrtronic door locks and windows, need recommendations.
The Whole Dash is worn out, sun again
some guages dont work
need another steering wheel stock is worn out
interior might need everything, everything is worn out, might be able to get of the junk yard, need recommendations.
I Know this is alot but its an old truck so Its like a restoration project but upgrading and more modern at the same time.
I would greatly appreciate the help. I think i have a 10g's budget please lead through the right way.
And I would greatly appreciate if you guys know of any shops that do ls1 swaps/ restoration/upgrading/ Car Audio/custom here in vegas. doenst have to be all in one but i need some shops that could do it.
Like I said Most of these things can get off the junkyard/salvage yard what do you guys recommend should i get or let a shop do it for me?
AGAIN THANKS IN ADVANCE I REALLY APPRECIATE THE HELP.
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Here's a good starting point: www.hotrodlane.cc
You'll want to check out their Projects section. To make it easier for you, here's the link: LS1 into '77 Chevy Truck. They've summarized their steps, but that should give you an idea of what was done. Two people here have done LS1 swaps in C10s... 86LS1Silverado & GMCWantsLS1 (not sure if names are right). Thumb thru the posts, and feel free to ask questions. Folks here are definitely helpful.
If you can get a descent price on the LS1 (or 5.3/6.0), I'd go for it. If this is a daily driver, and you can't afford to have down, I'd look to getting EVERYTHING you need to run the motor FIRST. Some of us (at least for me) have had to work in phases. I'm now able to drive my truck on its own power, but have a great deal of tuning to be a daily driver. Just have patience, and the outcome will be worth it.
Engine: LS1 w/ 4L60E (trans will work, but make plans to build up in the future)
Suspension: I would say that this is your personal preference. I like my truck's stance.
Brakes: Without a doubt, upgrade when the finances allow.
Diff: I'm using the stock 8.5" 10 bolt with a '76 Camaro POSI & 4.10s
Heater: Why change if it works
A/C: Depends on motor & placement of motor
Cooling: You're on the right track
Fuel Tanks: I'm still using my stock saddle tanks
Gauges: Prepare to buy aftermarket. Whatever fits your budget & taste.
-Ron
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i will look into that, thanks
im thinking of telling a custom shop here in vegas to do all that work instead of me doing it.
most likely i well go with these guys. Custom Shop they seem to do everything that i want to do to the truck.
or should i do it myself?
