LS1 swap into C-10

[andy6945]

Hey folks, you have a virgin here. I have a 2002 Camaro LS1 motor, trans, and all harnesses-even the gas tank. My plans are to swap this into my 1986 GMC half ton two wheel drive. The truck currently has a small block/350 trans in it now. Any folks out there done this swap? What am I getting myself into? Parts needed? Any help would be great. Thanks!

[CHEVROLADE]

welcome..sounds like a good project i myself want a 80-86 rcsb for a Ls swap as well...you got all the right parts so far just need your mounts/headers im sure the experts will help u out on what all is needed

[cjriojas]

Sounds like you're also a virgin to the search button . The swap is done pretty often. What part of SA you from?

[andy6945]

Thanks for the welcome.

[andy6945]

Southeast/Adkins area.

[ls1ram]

If i could swap a LS1 into my 1988 dodge ram, a ls1 in and old chevy will be not problem, its easy, I used all factory wiring and computer with a 4l60e...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz8BQrupW1c

[lechez71]

i swaped a LS motor in my 82 c10, not very difficult. just do some reading so you wont be clueless when you start. to drop the motor in you need some motor adapter plates like the dirty dingo mounts. need an electric fuel pump, i had to get my driveshaft shortened, you can use the harness you have just have it reoworked, and the pcm tuned.

[andy6945]

Thanks for all your inputs. What headers have ya'll found to work with my combo (2wd)? Luckily, Nelson's is 20 minutes down the street to help with the tune.

[lechez71]

I believe nelson performance sells schoenfeld headers that will work. fbody headers also work with little work.