New and overwhelmed by info.

[Steve'84in]

Thank you for that info I am learning, so I appreciate not being talked down to. That was part of my initial question, is it a universal swap for the 5.7 as the 5.3 or the 6.0. I knew from research it should be but was not 100 percent sure of it, so thank you @gagliano.

[Steve'84in]

Now for EFI I want simple for now , and with the modern conversion parts that are out my hp gains will be at most 10-15hp less. Also I want simplicity and not ecus and harnesses. This will not be a DD, but wil be a street rod kinda setup for the weekends, and is a project for me and my dad since he has never done this and I too, wee don't wanna fight about what goes in there. He just rebuilt gmc Sonoma and a gmc full size that both have all the ecu harness etc. I'm sure this will be a break from those trucks.now the benefits of carb and EFI and my main concer is getting this engine in and making the wheels go for now . I would like info though on how to do everything as I am learning an new to this, but want to so my research before I do my project, and order parts then test down the truck. @kewijay

[Steve'84in]

Hey gagliano, thx for the info again. I have a non ac 84 c10, what LS TRUCK brackets for accessories do I need? I know it's alternator, water pump, idler n tension, but do I need the power steering pulley bracket? Sorry in advance for such a simple question for most but I am making sure I do my homework with the help of others as well as researching.

[Chevydillan]

You'll need a truck water pump, truck accessory Bracket. It holds the alternator and p/a pump. I believe you'll also need a truck balancer as they are different than the cars. Everything bolts on the drivers side of the engine. The tensioner will bolt to the water pump on the pass side. Just try and get it all from the same truck that way you'll be able to get all the bolts and stuff. Keep whatever p/s pump is on the truck LS bracket.

[Steve'84in]

Okay cool, I'm going to the boneyard on Saturday , what year truck do you think is the best to get it from? P/a? Did you mean p/s?

[Chevydillan]

Oh, yes p/s. Not sure how new you can get but for sure 99-04 will work.

[Steve'84in]

Okay nice. I talked to sales at dirty dingo and for the p/s to use the one on my truck he said I would need this... http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...=1414&CDpath=8

[Steve'84in]

Dillan, I don't need to do anything for the throttle cable to the pedal do I? Also can you explain to me about the fuel pump you listed, as far as why I need it and where and how to I install that.i can't find anything related to the fuel pump how to? Also I wan to run 350t, what adapter and hardware to I need to adapt the engine to that tranny? Also, after researching can I change my tank on my 84 to a newer chevy to make it easier to hook up to the engine? Thx man.

[Chevydillan]

This should cover your flexplate to TH350
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/11065304-post1.html

That p/s adapter looks good and cheap too. You'll be able to run the LS truck pump and your factory pressure hose

Your throttle cable should be just fine. You'll probably have to get a new throttle cable bracket for the 4150 style carb but that's no biggie.

Leave your tank in. No reason to switch to a newer tank with the pump in it unless your going FI.
You'll need an aftermarket electric pump to supply fuel to the new engine because there are no provisions on the LS engine to run an mechanical pump like you have now.
You just mount the new elect pump somewhere on the frame near the tank and splice it into your fuel line, get a new hose from where the fuel line currently attaches to your old fuel pump and run that to your new carb.
The new electric pump will be powered by a switched key on power and you can get as elaborate as you wish with relays and cut off switches.

[Chevydillan]

You don't necessarily need the fuel pump I listed, just a good reliable electric in-line pump. Carb can only handle about 6-7 psi of fuel pressure so don't go overboard.