How To Ls Swap: S10 Basic Tips and Tricks

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Want your 5.3 S10 engine swap to be easier? This video I will go over some basic tips and tricks that will drastically help you in your journey. The things in this list are the small little things that frustrated me, so hopefully it will help you save time and money!
Cooling system: 1:23
Cold Air Intake: 4:22
Core Support: 4:55
Plug Wires: 6:40
Oil Pan: 7:55
Long Tube Headers: 8:34
Heater Box: 10:20
Installing Tips: 11:06
ULTIMATE Ls swap guide: • How To LS Swap Your S1...
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There are lots of little tips and tricks that you can do that will help you install a LS into your S-Series. If you have any questions or suggestions on what you need to do to aid in the installation, feel free to send me a message with questions, and I will try to help as much as possible.
THE HEADERS ON EBAY ARE GONE!!
Listen to that 6.0 chop!: • End of the 5.3 S10 // ...
Watch the progress of the 5.3 S10: • End of the 5.3 S10 // ...
Check out how well the 6.0 fit into the truck: • Hayfield Garage: Ep. 9...
Firing up the 6.0 for the first time: • 6.0 S10 First Start up...
Running 10's with fire: • 5.3l S10 on 150 Shot G...
How to Ls swap in 2021 updated list:
• How To LS Swap: Budget...
Some more 10 second passes!:
• 5.3l S10 on 150 Shot G...
Find out what it took to go from 14's to 10's:
• 14's to 10's in a Junk...
We are ready to turn the power up:
• Turning It Up Part 1: ...
I made a rookie mistake on opening day!: • 5.3l S10 on Nitrous Ma...
5.7l turbo swap S10 goes 9's in the 1/4:
• Turbo 5.7 Ls Swap S10 ...
Tough choice for LsBluu. Nitrous or Turbo:
• Turbo or Nitrous? // T...
Finally got the S10 back on the road with the new JEGS fuel cell: • How To Ls Swap S10: Ge...
Grab your own LsBluu and Sin10 merch from the official S10Life website:
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This playlist should help with any other Ls Swap S10 questions and issues you may have: • How-To LS Swap S10
Can LsBluu run a 10 second 1/4 mile pass on a 150 shot? Find out here: • Ls Swapped Nitrous 5.3...
We really THREW DOWN in the Burnout Challenge at LsFest 2020: • Ls Fest Burnout Challe...
Nitrous S10 takes on Mike’s Turbo Sonoma in a 1/4 mile battle:
• 10 Second 5.3l S10 on ...
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@LsBluu Год назад

The ultimate Ls swap guide. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6BbBVLHMRSA.html

@imanafrikan 3 года назад

4 min into the video, I like the way you take your time to explain ---- I do the same when talking to customers about their repair nice job man

@pyramidhead0420 3 года назад

Thanks for the information man. That's the most valuable thing around

@elsydeon666 3 года назад

I love the header recommendation. I've never seen that before, except with Jeep 4.0 manifolds. Jeep does it to keep the manifold, which is really a header, from cracking due to thermal expansion. I also laughed when the trucker flipped you off right as you were filming him.

@wadebonhomme2142 Год назад

Appreciate you doing this for us, quite a few good time saving tips!

@bradyshinsako 3 года назад

Thank you buddy my trucks coming along pretty good right now im working on it as I type this out lol. Pulling the drive shaft then soon the motor

@robertstoyles 3 года назад

Your truck is awesome I'm bout to start a lsx swap on a 91 4x4 s10 any tips and advise are greatly appreciated

@mannmadesbc 3 года назад

Great tips Bro!

@mylesakatrm4388 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing the info! ✌

@willygarcia4764 3 года назад

Thank very much I have all those issues now i know what I need to do thanks man u just made my day god bless u Keep it up theres more people that have the same issues but thanks for sharing your knowledge

@LsBluu 3 года назад

Awesome man! Glad it helped you out!

@paxhumana2015 3 года назад

@@LsBluu , out of curiosity, but have you also applied these things to either a GMC S-15 Sonoma or an Isuzu Hombre before, out of curiosity?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

@@paxhumana2015 I haven't had first hand experience with it, but I would really say that the frame and everything is the same on the frame wise with the engine.

@michaelwatts3084 4 месяца назад

I'll be starting a s10 ls swap n3xt year I'll be checking back to your videos man I see the video is 3 year old but I hope I can find what I need

@davidconley3610 2 года назад

Thanks for your knowledge 👍

@DIZ4SHIZNITS 3 года назад

Bet it’s loads of fun can’t wait til I do it to mine

@hotrod76. 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks

@steppydaddy972 Год назад

Awesome info

@robertgreat1746 3 года назад

Good information.

@K1DWOLF 3 года назад

THANKS BIG GUY!

@danhoy8356 Год назад

I’m going to be starting a l33 swap…. So I’m subscribed!

@LsBluu Год назад

Thank you!

@jabocjacob7064 3 года назад

If you use a griffon radiator, you don’t need to cut the core support. It fits perfect in the opening with 1/4” truck cap mounting foam. GRI-1-25271-X Nice build 👍

@kapitalmak2521 3 года назад

do you think this works for a 91 sonoma too?

@stevevanhook1413 3 года назад

Use a Corvette front runner setup on the front of the motor makes life way easier and you can keep the radiator in the stock location.

@rustyjunk9008 3 года назад

Nice tips

@DennisMurphey 3 года назад

I would like to do that swap in a Blazer and keep the 4X4 drive and suspension for street rod not drags. Pretty darn nice truck there. Great Tips, Dennis in Virginia

@godloveus1973 2 года назад

I have a 1998 chevy s10 4.3 4x4 5 speed 18000 miles run great for sale

@scottc4433 Год назад

I did the swap . Hamburgers ls swap pan , modified truck manifolds is what I found to work best . Got my mounts and power steering bracket from dirty dingo .

@scottc4433 Год назад

Also hooker black heart steering shaft and a/c heater box cover really helped

@ericwilkes238 3 года назад

Thanks man

@MIC-LS 2 года назад

That is funny, I just read your hat in this vid. Springfield, KY I came from Springfield, MA

@bwut7993 3 года назад

Awesome info, thanks! I’m having issues clearing the firewall I’ll probably have to prop up the cab some like you said, thanks again!

@LsBluu 3 года назад

You may need a whooping device to clearance a couple spots and bend the pinch welds in

@trevorstaub2886 3 года назад

Great video and info... Question for ya what motor mounts and trans cross member you using?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

I am running CPW 2.8 poly mounts and factory transmission crossmember that has been modified some.

@nathanlee7411 3 года назад

Lovin my 2003 S10 with A 4.3L V6 With Cold Air Intake & 1” Raised Intake & A Positive Rear End, Its Got Some Jump Power To Take on A Toyota Tundra off the Line thru the 1/4 Mile Say Hello Tundra to you Maker Your Just too Heavy To Jump the Gun, Your Big I’m a Baby But Gone Byby💪🏾

@paxhumana2015 3 года назад

@NATHAN LEE, that is nice, until you get he NASCAR spec Toyota V8 engine, then go beyond its stats, and it makes your ride look absolutely slow.

@nathanlee7411 3 года назад

But Only Off The Line I Said A Toyota Tundra 5.7 Is Just Too Heavy off the Line My need To loose Some Weight Anyway too Heavy Jump some Weight Off and then Get Beside a S10 With Little bit of Power 4.3 with Small Mods Can Surprise youn💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@johnherman5783 3 года назад

Fti. converters and TRANSMISSION s deland Florida..the best people and equipment for you ever!!

@jackeasterwood5181 2 года назад

Just bought 1994 s10 with v6 vortec.saving for 540 hp ls gonna take me around a year to complete the build but can't wait for finished produck

@kylewesson5685 3 года назад

Good job bro on the video did you still have to cut the cross member using the muscle car oil pan

@TripleWhopperWithCheese 3 года назад

No.

@zachawge8576 3 года назад

Just subbed 👍 do you ever plan on doing the terminator x in the truck?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

Thanks man! I plan to do that with the next engine.

@roadjokers6467 3 года назад

GREAT VIDEO MAN & I have a 93 s10 with a sbc thinking about going with this 5.3 ls I got how much think it will cost to cut my driveshaft

@skrip2143 3 года назад

About 200 or less

@seagate40 3 года назад

I’m using the ctsv pan but complete crossmember is cut out and chromoly tube welded across, and I was wonder if you could shed some light on driver side fuse panel n stuff mines all there still n want it all gone what needs to be done any help would be appreciated but it’s a 2001 tho.

@carterstrasser7110 3 года назад

I have a 98 Sonoma ls swapped. I’m looking for a wider set of wheels and tires for the rear. What size wheels and tires are you running ?

@willkincaid5841 3 года назад

I love this truck and I'm planning on a s10 project street/strip. I haven't decided if I want to do an old sbc or a ls swap. I'm not sure if you did a video on what it costs roughly for a ls swap + parts that would be awesome if you could or would. I fully understand if you don't want to put all your info out there or mods. But I'm just looking for a rough guess. I found a nice chassis with no engine or trans so less work for me.

@texastootin1628 2 года назад

Old school sbc is a little less $ and a little easier but if you put 3-5k in the engine and drivetrain with an LS you can make 500hp super reliably

@joecameron3406 3 года назад

Great information project 94 SS 6.0 is about to get underway this weekend I only need to find a 3k stall converter yet

@LsBluu 3 года назад

Get a 3600 stall. You won’t regret it.

@joecameron3406 3 года назад

@@LsBluu I'm running sum-8707 cam 3.42 rear gear trying to figure out how to send short video of it running

@LsBluu 3 года назад

@@joecameron3406 Do you have instagram? Send it to me there @terrell.power

@Sys-Edit0r-1995 3 года назад

Im not a car guy but I really want to get in this, I have a stock 95 2.2L 5 speed if I were to put an LS motor in it would I need to upgrade the trans and rear differential?

@sjrsloan 3 года назад

i used my truck oil pan,notched the belly,works fine does stick down a lil farther,and i used the flowtech long tubes 1 7/8 went on pretty easy but they do wrap around the frame,but 450.00 vs 8,9,or 1200.00 lol works for me

@LsBluu 3 года назад

I'll have to look into the Flowtech headers.

@sjrsloan 3 года назад

@@LsBluu man there pretty decent,build very well,cleared my factory steering rod with no problem,there long too, there even with the tailshaft on turbo 400

@LuisGutierrez-pm2eq 3 года назад

I got a 2000 s10. Woth a 2.2. Everybody smokes me but. Im gonna do an 4.8 swap on it. But i was woundering did you use the same 4.6 computer or did you buy the plug and play wireing oh and the motor mounts ??? Plz let me knw so i can prepare

@danielreynolds3743 2 года назад

what's the best headers for a 1st gen s-10

@bryonsusedautos 3 года назад

Are you going to the no prep race next saturday?

@jackperry9369 2 года назад

Thanks sir for sharing your aggravation

@jamesd2514 2 года назад

I have a 1996 short bed stock rear suspension minus the overload spring with soon to be caltracs…what size slick can I install on a 15x8 wheel with ? Backspacing factory wheel looks like 4.5” backspace and appears I could move it in more…brand of slick recommend also, for weekend track visits only …thinking Hoosier or MT maybe 28-9.5-15 ? Thanks

@bryanbyrd5980 2 года назад

Where did you get your hood? I'm building a 2002 GMC Sonoma extended cab flare side any info would be appreciated thank you for your time.

@removeableskull7446 3 года назад

How did you wire the fuel pump

@peteJoseph-x3h Год назад

Good tips all….

@chrishall437 3 года назад

I wish I could find those headers I’m in the middle of the same swap and I’m debating on headman 45900 or flowtech has some long tubes out too.

@LsBluu 3 года назад

I believe they got snagged quickly.

@dannylee9138 Год назад

I have a 2002 s10 2200 engine can i use the wiring harness from a 2007 chevy 5.3 van

@dannyvigo5743 3 года назад

Good 👍job

@charlesbrigman129 10 месяцев назад

Do you do the 2.2 the same way as far as wiring as the 4.3 I got a 2.2 5 speed wanting to convert it to a 5.3 with a 350th trans with a 3000 stall easiest Way to wire it with out the transmission wires and will it work with out hooking them up to program the motor

@lisaprachnau2502 3 года назад

Which engine mount setup did you use to fit the muscle car pan without a frame notch?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

My mounts came from CPW. I use the muscle car pan without the frame notch.

@heavypour9388 3 года назад

How do you get the tbss intake to fit in there? I have one but it doesn’t clear the heater core lines

@scottc4433 Год назад

I just gently bent my heater lines to passenger side . But I also have a truck manifold

@RobertHathaway34 3 года назад

Did you have to do anything to the transmission tunnel when you put it in?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

There were a couple spots that had to be clearances with a whooping device. And the pinch welds at the bottom of the cab and fire wall bent back.

@williamprettyman6708 2 года назад

Which motor mounts re you using?

@sanron2205 2 года назад

Would this all work for a 92 s10 blazer?

@RockyX13 3 года назад

According to your hat you're in Springfield KY? I'm in Springfield TN. Do you have a shop that does swaps? I'm currently shopping around for someone to do my swap. I've got an 89 S10 with a 350 TBI currently and want to LS swap. A car accident has taken my ability to do a lot of labor intensive work on my own... I already have the budget, just need a shop that knows what they're doing and would like the job.

@MrBdmfps9 3 года назад

Im getting ready to start a 02 xtreme blazer build, my boss has a bb settin the corner of the shop. Thinkin about maybe trying something with it and a glide to back it up. Any ideas on how it might fit

@LsBluu 3 года назад

Probably going to be super tight and use those frame wrap around headers.

@MrBdmfps9 3 года назад

@@LsBluu i wonder if it would be cheaper for someone to build me a set or buy the crazy experience ones

@marklinkous219 2 года назад

I have a red s10 with the same wheels still a 4.3 I haven't had it that long I'm just driving it and fixing small issues

@walasiewicz Год назад

Do you know you can put a pry bar in that water pump neck and turn it. It's just a steel pipe that's Pressed in and with enough force you can clock it any direction you want without cutting it

@PHILLIPBLESS 3 года назад

I have a 02 LS 6.0 going in to an 89 s10 chassis. The problem I’m running into is that the power steering pulley is hitting the gear box. Any recommendations?

@pmotorsports8276 3 года назад

4.3 pulley

@brendanlubbe2259 Год назад

Currently building a L33 5.3 out of a 2007 Buick Rainier and using a Hanburger's oil pan. The factory dipstick goes into the oil pan, the new pan doesn't allow this and I'll have to use the hole in the block. Do you think the stock dip stick will work and give me the correct oil level? Or is there a better aftermarket dipstick?

@LsBluu Год назад

I am using the muscle car oil pan, and my dipstick is actually broken. I think a stock dipstick would work, but I think the oil level would be more than is in the pan.

@walasiewicz Год назад

Hey when you installed your nitrous did you tee into your primary fuel line or did you run a dedicated fuel supply

@LsBluu Год назад

Currently it is on coming from the main feed. On the old set up it pulled from the rail.

@hunters1601 3 года назад

I am really considering building an s10 but as a student in school I would daily drive this, would this setup last a decent amount of time or should I just wait and settle for a boring reliable car/truck.

@LsBluu 3 года назад

Mine has been on the road for almost 3 years and has done fantastic. As long as you take care of it, it’ll last you. I drive this ole truck everywhere.

@heatedheavy407 Год назад

Middle finger was my favorite part lol

@LsBluu Год назад

Totally forgot about him doing that. lol

@RobbyVsGarage 3 года назад

Gen IV truck water pumps are already a virtual spout so you don't have to cut it, just fyi.

@miniz8344 3 года назад

My 1998 base model s10 came factory with the none ac heater box

@jericodobritz6432 2 года назад

What front coil springs did you use or can you use stock

@LsBluu 2 года назад

I’m still rocking stock!

@corynotgrass6228 3 года назад

Did you still have two Notch crossmember for oil pan?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

No. Have about 1” of clearance all the way around.

@user-oc8xc1eo4i 6 дней назад

Coil springs I got a 97 4banger, do i need v6 spring?

@TheREALJosephTurner Год назад

Is the firewall openings the same between an AC truck and a non-AC truck? In other words, does the firewall have to be modified to install a non-AC heater box?

@LsBluu Год назад

This truck was once an AC truck, the non AC box was a direct fit. No modifications needed.

@tylerroe5175 9 месяцев назад

So does the stock transmission in these bolt right up to the 5.3/6.0?? I’ve got a 2.2L 5 speed manual 98. Very curious about it cuz I can get an LM7 or and old 6.0 for pretty damn cheap. I know the 2.2L’s are pretty much just an LS cut in half so very curious on the bell housing/clutch situation! Maybe I’ll do this swap over the winter if the 5 speed will bolt up

@lyle7657 17 дней назад

Pretty sure you have to get an adapter for the 2.2 manual transmission to bolt up

@mikecroslin3743 2 года назад

What yall think a late 90's model s10 with a clean 5.3 swap is worth? Everything works

@beardedtrucker9486 3 года назад

Does this apply for 1987 short bed single cab s10?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

The majority of it yes, I believe the long tubes are a touch different. I could be wrong.

@jamesnickol34 Год назад

Did you notch your frame to fit the oil pan?

@LsBluu Год назад

@jeffgoodbar Год назад

Once you drill and tap the waterpump for coolant line, where do you run it if I don't run a heater core in my S10?

@LsBluu Год назад

The little U shape rubber hose

@scottc4433 Год назад

You don’t have to drill water pump . You can t the vent line into upper rad hose

@jackeasterwood5181 2 года назад

#LS=LOVESPEED

@mata_ls1846 3 года назад

What long tube headers are you using

@LsBluu 3 года назад

At 8:34

@kevinhumphrey932 2 года назад

When using the muscle car pan do you still have to cut the main cross member under the oil pan

@LsBluu 2 года назад

I did not. It fits nice.

@kevinhumphrey932 2 года назад

@@LsBluu thank you for the quick reply

@newmexicosaint 2 года назад

I think that you accidentally inverted the header part number Headman shows that header as 45906. Killer video by the way

@LsBluu 2 года назад

Yea I didn’t realize I got the number wrong until after it was uploaded. I may have addressed it in the description.

@abarnes0330 3 года назад

I have a 2002 S10 ZQ8 X-cab ready to do this swap... #1 Why did you go with a modified Ford 8.8 instead of using a 8.6 S10 ZQ8 rear? #2 Ive heard S10 Blazer gas tanks can be used behind the Diff w/ the Spare tire carrier removed...You know anything?? #3 Do you think there is enough room to retain the condenser in front of the radiator with the way you moved it forward? #4 Ive watched your vids several times each..and hang on every word..because ive been intersted for several years in doing this swap. But everyone seems to cut their frames and crush the firewall to stuff it in..Dont wanna tear up my Baby! #5 Congrats on making to the 10s..

@beardedforlife3740 2 года назад

S series trucks didn't have a 8.6 rear end. The biggest they came with was a 8.5 and that only came with the ZR2 package

@abarnes0330 2 года назад

@@beardedforlife3740 ..Sorry my friend, mine has the 8.5 Limited Slip diff with the Anti-hop shock. It was an option for these ZQ8 trucks. Or maybe mine is a unicorn, if you need to justify it in your mind with your information. But, I've never swapped the rear out of it..and it loves to spin both rears. Hence, the reason I don't drive it in the snow or rain. Bought a KIA for that shitshow.

@williammendoza3868 2 года назад

Anyone find that oil pan?? I didn't see it on the jege website

@lyle7657 17 дней назад

You can also use a 08 hummer h3 Alfa 5.3 oil pan. I used that on mine. No clearance issues

@aumetalmental8403 3 года назад

What's the manufacturer of that hood? I want one...

@LsBluu 3 года назад

Not entirely sure. I bought it second hand on a parts truck

@johnmunkers3759 3 года назад

96 s10 4x4 what would it cost to swap?

@scottc4433 Год назад

I spent 4 doing mine . Just start doing it and buy stuff as you need it . I bought a bunch of stuff I didn’t end up using

@jackperry9369 2 года назад

More ls swap s10 builds

@floridaasshole7992 Год назад

Mines next

@jccbumper1330 3 года назад

Soo i can't have a/c if I ls swap my blazer

@LsBluu 3 года назад

Yep you can. There’s a A/C box you can get from Hooker that makes a lot of room. And you can get some A/C compressor relocation mounts too. I follow lots of trucks on Instagram that have A/C.

@geoloyer6629 3 года назад

Will 5.3 bolt to my stock blazer tranny?? 5.3 is 2001 and blazer is 2002

@scottc4433 Год назад

Just need adapter for converter snout. It’s on Amazon cheap

@codyw9457 3 года назад

What are you using for tuning?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

HpTuners

@codyw9457 3 года назад

@@LsBluu ever thought about going the Terminator x route?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

Everyday. I think after this engine let’s go, I’ll put a Holley on and re do all the wiring.

@codyw9457 3 года назад

@@LsBluu I think that's my route wanna do a s10 but I see no room for boost.

@nelsonsandovaljr7047 3 года назад

Got a Instagram?

@LsBluu 3 года назад

@terrell.power

@KingDracSiege 2 года назад

are you the owner of the xanax s10?

@LsBluu 2 года назад

Never heard of it

@KingDracSiege 2 года назад

@@LsBluu got u. Looked like yours had the same color as this one I saw on another video of s10s doing 11 second runs

@nivesknight 3 года назад

Heat rises... you want the water going over not under your intake.....

@johnbray614 5 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@peteJoseph-x3h Год назад

GM muscle car pan = Hummer H3 pan.

@Will_14_years_ago 2 года назад

Did just the opposite on mine I put the stock 4 cyl. Out of the s10 into my 2005 4wd ext cab long bed silverado dually with a work box and welder rig on the back, i get away with this using a 2 speed power glide . I'm running 25s in the quarter mile and get nearly 22 mpg, well worth the power loss.

@walasiewicz Год назад

There's stainless s10 ls swap headers on eBay for $99 and they are awesome i run then I'll NEVER pay $600 for headers

@LsBluu Год назад

The only headers that are worth that are the Mid Length Hookers.

@johnsheetz6639 Год назад

If you don't want to get your hands dirty. I would say it's super expensive for the average guy. Separates the men from the boys

@LsBluu Год назад

6.0 cam swap: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5FJVDNe-na4.html

@walasiewicz Год назад

Yea you had a hot air intake in that picture. A lot of people make that mistake and think it looks cool. Take out a perfectly working factory cold air intake and put those gay conical filters right in the heat