Tips And Tricks I Learned When LS Swapping My C10 Squarebody

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I wanted to share some of the tips and tricks I learned when LS swapping my squarebody c10 with a turbo and a 4l80 transmission. If you have any questions drop a comment below.
Fuel rail crossover adaptor I used:
www.holley.com/products/plumb...
I just used another earls connector to this one based on what size an the crossover fuel line is for the rails.
Holley EFI Analog Guages: www.holley.com/products/fuel_...
MSD Solid state relay: www.holley.com/products/elect...
Video of me going over what's all on my 1974 C10 LS Swap: • 1974 C10 Squarebody LS...
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@lilpoindexter 2 года назад

Your truck looks great under the hood. Neat, clean and orderly, but not flashy. LOVE IT

@mcbecane6249 Год назад

Thanks for all these precious information !

@chevbowtie86 2 года назад

Great video. Motivates me to get back into my C10.

@Sam-lk6eo 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing the little things to lookout for ? Great video from NZ

@seanhayes1965 2 года назад

I love that C10!

@666thsense 2 года назад

i wish i saw this earlier! it’s exactly what i’m looking for

@ag_trucks 2 года назад

Great video man! Tips are spot on

@kw686 2 года назад

Love the tips provided…..thank you very much.

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

No prob hope they were helpful!

@kw686 2 года назад

@@Garagetopics oh was it ever ….a great simple honest rundown of what is recommended

@87SSBOI 8 месяцев назад

Great vid!!! Thanks for the info!! I’m about to do a 5.3 swap on a 86 C10

@Fernando_chavira__ 2 года назад

Love this build and the video! wish I wouldve recorded more of the progress on mine!

@jessiejackson6173 10 месяцев назад

You did a great job

@Joeyrayofficial 2 года назад

I’m wanting to go turbo in my truck someday, my C10 is just a cammed 5.3 right now but I’m wanting a little more power out of it, your setup is pretty much what I’m trying to get mine to be. Nice video!

@williamhutchins479 Год назад

Did you ever get that done, maybe a procharger/supercharger? Thinking about a 5.3 for the one I'm looking at but if Cam isn't gonna be enough...

@Joeyrayofficial Год назад

@@williamhutchins479 I have not yet, I am leaning towards procharger but I am buying another motor to build before then

@williamhutchins479 Год назад

@@Joeyrayofficial Ah word. Well if you ever get around to it and you still remember this comment a list of parts or hell just the procharger you used I'd be grateful!

@Joeyrayofficial Год назад

@@williamhutchins479 if you subscribe to my channel I will be posting all of it on there!

@CutlassVibes Год назад

Great video sir

@jaxjax5322 2 года назад

Best holley cluster wish they make it some day for the obs truck

@thedobermangang3503 2 года назад

Good video my brother

@newmantv5668 2 года назад

great video

@throttlewatch4614 2 года назад

I’m building a K10 I’m almost certain it’s going to be LS , tips are always good.

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Nice! You won't be disappointed

@lanceweyel879 Год назад

so you haven’t even picked an engine? that means you’re thinking about building one or have a stock truck you can’t really afford to build huh?

@badgoat6660 2 года назад

Sweet truck

@danielnowicki917 2 года назад

87 started fuel injection in r and v series trucks. 87 sending unit 1996 truck pump works in the 87 sending unit.87 tank with the sump in it.

@RalfieSuave Год назад

C/k 1500 series 88-98 very beautiful Trucks I own one myself

@dou8letap82 2 года назад

Oh snap another c10 ls swap holy wow!!!

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Why did you watch the video?

@1926Herman 2 года назад

Helpful video with the weirdest ending.....ever. LOL!

@derickstarr3270 2 года назад

Also if you buy an R10 fuel tank, they come baffled. The factory carb trucks don’t come with baffled tanks. So you may experience some starvation when the tank is low and you’re pulling G’s.

@countrysmurfcomedy3099 2 года назад

Great Tips...💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 🤔 You're making me want to take my 454+ out of my suburban and put an LS in it 🙄👍

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Do it!!

@darrinstone49 5 месяцев назад

The C stands for 2wd & K is 4wd. So a K3500 is a 1 ton 4wd pickup. The exception was the older square bodies C30 crewcabs. The 2wd & 4wd were called C30 3+3 aka 6 passengers. What brand crossover & turbo exhaust manifold did you use, injectors ect? I'm building an 85, K5 Blazer, lift ect. Thanks

@GoTerry Год назад

My project is a 75' GMC 1 ton dually with 70,010 miles I bought it from the original owners granddaughter, I wanted an LS but the block cleaned up and I found a buddy with 69' 302 heads and had them modernized and tuned up, I need to finish it up but life has taken off but I do feel emotionally connected so I'll probably finish it. Curious how much you sold the truck for or are asking for it..

@ivanacosta7873 Год назад

I have a 74 c10 and I love that front end how did you get it to fit or what did you do?

@Mr.BodyByFisher Год назад

awesome build. interested in what battery tray you used being that it was swapped from the passenger side to the driver side?

@lanceweyel879 Год назад

you can literally build whatever kind of battery tray you’d like yk?

@genegene9144 2 года назад

Hey where did you get those head lights from? I have a 1989 c1500 Thanks

@ricepony33 2 года назад

A nice NA crate motor with a Holley electronic carb would make the best driver. A little NOS to keep it spicy 🌶 wouldn’t hurt either.

@keithjessee4519 2 года назад

Turbo FTW!,!!!!!!,! ‘!! GONBLES

@SergioPena20 2 года назад

Crate engine…Motors are electric.

@clipzz1280 2 года назад

Then its not na

@tnsmokeboyz4622 Год назад

Awwwwwesome video man

@austinlochhead7527 2 года назад

So when you were talking about the fuel, the 87's and up were fuel injected so for that one year for c10s they were labeled as r10s

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

i knew there was a diff name for them! thank you good sir

@tylernowell2078 2 года назад

i have the same truck and u dont have to change the fuel system

@austinlochhead7527 2 года назад

@@tylernowell2078 they are fuel injected in 87 and up the tanks have baffles inside so that the pumps don't suck air and overheat

@claudiacasillas4437 2 месяца назад

Muy buen video

@lolyouwontfindme6070 Год назад

Do you know what frames will fit on a 1971 c10 step side cab? My frame is old and rusty so I need a new one

@caseyaylward8853 Год назад

Question. Does it have AC? If so how did you do it. I'm LS swapping an 87 K5. It has AC now but it's not very cold. I want to upgrade to a newer system but I don't want to have to buy a whole new AC system. Any tips?

@armandogama3044 Год назад

How did you mount the led headlights?

@Camoblend123 2 года назад

Where did you get the dash gauges from

@MacStrengthCo Год назад

Appreciate this video. I would just do a simple 6.2 LS swap and drop a EFI carb on it and call it good and keep the AC. Keep it simple.

@anthonyhenderson2614 2 года назад

What motor mounts did you use

@justinjennings6836 Год назад

Love it just wanna run a stock rebuilt motor

@aydenwiles8743 Год назад

I have a 75 nova which has a th350 transmission and I’m thinking of putting the 5.3 from my 2001 Chevy in it, Do you believe that motor would bolt to that tranny?

@ss9t7camaro Год назад

How did you mount 4x6 headlights

@matmichalke5734 2 года назад

The difference between a c truck and a k truck is c=2wd k=4x4

@sethsmith2982 Год назад

🤘🤘🤘🤘 I hate arguing with people about this! Facts!!👆

@backroadracing5449 Год назад

Funny thing is, GM still labeled the 2wd blazer a K5

@adanperez4221 Год назад

I think that he is talking about is CK1500. Which is from 1988 to 1998 for fuel injection ready tank Still probably the best bet is 1987 C10 (square body). Which also came TBI from factory. Then all is needed is a pump capable for the pressure needed

@MrChillbill647 7 месяцев назад

In 1987, they changed the model from C to R. The sending unit he is talking about comes out of a 1987 R10

@FasterBastard1 6 месяцев назад

Right? How do you get this far into the hobby and not know C and K10 difference

@derickstarr3270 2 года назад

Where’d you get those LED lights from?

@changolandiamexico2049 Год назад

My question how did solve harness problem to get all connected to the truck

@logantilton8635 8 месяцев назад

What wiring harness and ecu did u run

@jessiejones3708 2 года назад

wow i just seen this truck for sale today here in arkansas, it is literally the same truck.. huh small world sometimes! it is now sporting a 6.0 engine

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

You got a link? Paste it here or send it to me in Instagram @garagetopics

@jefferycleckler2716 2 года назад

@@Garagetopics I bought the truck, it's now in Alabama. Getting it ready for the hot rod power tour

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Did you buy it from the guy in Arkansas? Definitely keep me posted on the journey! Shoot me a message on Instagram if you want

@fat_cat8457 Год назад

Does the 1985 trucks have dual tanks? And could I use those 1988 sending units you were talking about?

@JayTX. Год назад

yes dual tanks , at last on the long beds

@randynuce7601 2 года назад

What motor mounts did u use

@khalidali1382 Год назад

Where did you upgrade the engine?

@kevinbarrett556 2 года назад

I have a 6.2 in wanting to put into my 86 c10. I don't want to use the 6l80e that is married to the motor right now but instead a 4l80e. Is there a certain wiring harness or adapter that is needed?

@oceanwaves83 2 года назад

Definitely an adapter is needed. Probably yes to both questions. Good luck with the build, if you're scrapping the 6L80 for a 4L80 you're going for big power!

@dawsonmacie6984 2 года назад

Hey so when you say most ls motors come from trucks. Is it just the deep pocket guys that get the ls7 and ls9 type swaps?

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Most often yes. They have advantages for sure but prices exponentially increases

@KQR965 2 года назад

Great Truck Did you change your break system?

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Yes it's all cpp components

@rigodiaz01 Год назад

It looks like you're truck is lowered. Did you use the original truck oil pan or aftermarket. If original, does it stick past below your cross frame mount?

@Garagetopics Год назад

stock 5.3 oil pan. It was barely in line with the subframe of the truck, so if i scraped it would have hit the cross frame not the pan. Hope this helps!

@michaelpressley7125 9 месяцев назад

What motor mounts u use

@19ADAM80 Год назад

How much are you asking for it when you sell if you don’t mind me asking?

@angeloparra434 Год назад

What cam you recommend?

@vicklima1195 2 года назад

Do you reused the fuel lines and the break lines? And the old gas tank or do I need to get new ones?

@lanceweyel879 Год назад

my man the brake* lines shouldn’t be touched while dropping an ls in unless you already know they should be replaced

@edwardglamuzina3421 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip .As I write this it looks like my neighbor is amassing a large swarm of bees just north of my dogs kennels. An attack is imminent. How did you know?

@enermaxstephens1051 Год назад

Is there a way to dim those gauges? Without dimming everything else at the same time. They look a little bright for night time driving.

@invisableobserver 9 месяцев назад

I was wondering that too, I hate bright LED lights, I have a dekota digital dash in mine and it is not dimmable, it blinds me, I'm going to put some window tint on it

@pablobracho6653 7 месяцев назад

Me gusta como le quedan los relojes a la camioneta asi me gustaría que le quedaran a un laguna s3👍

@The_Nameless_Entity Год назад

Im about to take the LS leap for the first time. Thank you for the info. When you do an LS swap with trans, do you or did you have to swap out your rear axle or gearing?

@19ADAM80 Год назад

Gears you won’t but if don’t use your same trans you’ll have to get a different length axle or have yours shortened.

@vava5427 Год назад

You probably won't see this but did you use the terminator x outputs to control your fans?

@Garagetopics Год назад

Hey yes I did! Used a ground trigger that went into the msd solid state relay which gave power to the 2 fans. I only used 1 trigger from the termx then jumped that trigger on the msd solid state to power the 2 power outputs on the solid state. Hope this helps!

@MAYCOCustomRestorations 2 года назад

Im leaning towards the holley terminator and harness route on my current build, just seems so much simpler. Separate harness, having to get the original ecu flashed, etc just sounds like a pain...

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

This is the exact reason why terminator x exists!

@chikisorozco4297 2 года назад

Psi conversion sale a harness with ecu plug and play and gas tank and I believe is cheaper than Holley terminator but I heard Holley has good reviews

@jonpeltier7896 2 года назад

About how much would that set up cost sir? Im about to do my first swap... slapping a LQ9 into a 1984 C30 Dually

@guttmagurkee4802 2 года назад

@@luisavelar9883 😆 under powered? Really? Look at what the hp ratings where back in the day

@jonpeltier7896 Год назад

@@luisavelar9883 300hp is not sufficient enough for a 84 Dually Mr. Luis? Crazy

@braddavies79 2 года назад

What are your thoughts on the LED headlights? I have a 89 k5 blazer that I’m working on.

@TOMVUTHEPIMP 2 года назад

GHEY!!!

@invisableobserver 9 месяцев назад

LED lights suck

@ls4.8frank Год назад

So the Holley gauged will only work if you run the Holley ECU and harness?

@Garagetopics Год назад

The speedo and tach they make versions that do not need efi as the source of the info

@mexiflush0733 2 года назад

Really hoped you explained how you made the Battery fit on that side

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

It was like that when I bought the truck. It was held down by the same battery tray held down by bungee straps lol

@edwardglamuzina3421 2 года назад

Mexiflush07: All of those squarebodys had dual batterys as optional equipment. I think LMC sells battery trays for both right and left sides.

@projectundrfire День назад

Ls swap tips n tricks. Spend butt loads of money..done.

@jorgejimenez6283 7 месяцев назад

How to adapt a electronic 4l60e trans to a classic truck gauge.

@TDS82 2 года назад

Where did you mount your terminator?

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

On the firewall inside above the trans tunnel

@shannonlove1981 5 месяцев назад

How you like no drip rails

@Mrisra69 Год назад

I’m in a process of restoring my C10 truck How can reach you for castúo s brother?

@marcvalliere3741 10 месяцев назад

Mine looks exactlylike yours. Mine sat for 18 years. When I got it it was in limp mode! That was a bitch to figure out

@norteracing7890 2 года назад

Where can I go look at it?

@russ2759 Год назад

Please tell ‘me what motor mounts did you use I’m working on the same build and my manifold is hitting the frame on cylinder 1 :(

@Garagetopics Год назад

I believe there were dirty dingo as low as they would go. I ever so slightly had to grind my engine mount bracket on the frame on that passenger side to make it all fit

@russ2759 Год назад

@@Garagetopics can you send me a pic of where you ground your frame to my instagram possibly? The name is russtytrucks

@Pl8ymaker 2 года назад

Do you still have it forsale

@kadehall171 2 года назад

Not to be rude but im wondering what the cost of all of this was??

@angeel4498 2 года назад

How much you think I'll spend to ls swap my 87 c10 to 5.3 I just want it stock not trying to go crazy

@oceanwaves83 2 года назад

Find a wrecked or rusted out donor vehicle so it will come with everything.

@juliogomez7212 11 месяцев назад

Is it still for sale

@jessiejackson6173 10 месяцев назад

What would be a good cam for 6.0

@invisableobserver 9 месяцев назад

keep it stock unless you want it to guzzle gas

@abelgarcia7500 2 года назад

How much you want for it and we’re you located

@caseywoodside3791 2 года назад

Did you decide not to sale it

@troycorrea8420 Год назад

What throttle body did you use?

@XRP.Live.2023 Год назад

a used ls3 TB from a 2010-2014 camaro

@pmotorsports8276 2 года назад

wow a truck pan in a truck

@the_proGodlyPerson Год назад

Is the truck for sale ?

@joryhaggerty5380 2 года назад

Can you put a link to those fittings you used please

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Oops! Added to the description also, but here you go www.holley.com/products/plumbing_an_fittings_and_hose/fuel_system_components/fuel_rail_adapters_and_hose_ends/parts/935086ERL

@joryhaggerty5380 2 года назад

@@Garagetopics thanks !

@meathead1011980 2 года назад

Where did you get the headlights at??

@eduardovaldez900 Год назад

Did u have to change oil pan to low profile?

@Garagetopics Год назад

Nope! Stock truck oil pan

@eduardovaldez900 Год назад

@@Garagetopics thanx for the help ..curent working on my 84 rn ...

@seanhayes1965 2 года назад

How much do you think you have into the C10 so far?

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

I have gotten discounts, but to replicate this build by paying retail it would be close to 18k

@seanhayes1965 2 года назад

@@Garagetopics for a muscle truck, thats actually not bad.

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

@@seanhayes1965 yea thankfully there are plenty of parts for this combo which helps with price dramatically

@tyrekcarter4973 2 года назад

I have a 85 c10 and I was told 4l80e trans wouldn’t fit is that true?

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Not true, it fits. You have to get a new driveshaft, but I count "fitting" meaning you do not have to cut the truck cab which you definitely do not have to dom

@tyrekcarter4973 2 года назад

Garage Topics ok thanks I’m trying to bolt one up to my 454 and I’m around 500 hp and I think the 4l80e will go good with my project

@juliothunderbird943 Год назад

How much do you want for it?

@journeyquest1 2 года назад

That it was a costly PITA?

@gillermosepulveda4139 Год назад

How much are you adking for the truck

@Garagetopics Год назад

I sold it for $15k back in 2021, probably could have got more but I was in a hurry to sell. I miss the truxk and want to build a similar one soon

@johnharris1385 2 года назад

Is the truck already sold?

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

Yes, the truck is now living its best life in Texas

@gerardolopez5875 2 года назад

@@Garagetopics @ how much?

@jaychipps9634 2 года назад

Did you use a terminator x are the x max.

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

X Max because in addition to the engine, I also needed to control the transmission and throttle body (drive by wire)

@jaychipps9634 2 года назад

@@Garagetopics ok you just confirm what I needed to know. I have a 5.3 that is getting turned into 5.7 stroke into a 383. 4l80 transmission going with 411 gears in the rear-end. I'll keep you updated an than. If I have any more questions I'll hit you .

@trfs4171 2 года назад

Does anyone know how to get a 4l65e to engage into gear? I've confirmed power to pins(c & e), tcc cut on& off power, & trans fluid level but it still doesn't engage in any gear. Do I need a tcm ?

@nitrofish1974 2 года назад

I just went through the video saw you needed help, check out RU-vid (the driveway engineer.) Contact him, he's pretty good and will answer back. It's probably something you're overlooking, simple, tss maybe, But he will help. Best of luck 👍

@poluxvcesz Год назад

So, did you sell the truck?

@Garagetopics Год назад

I unfortunately did to help pay for my garage build! Check that out if you haven't already

@poluxvcesz Год назад

@@Garagetopics Thanks for answering. Cheers

@jasoncasey5ify 2 года назад

how much are you selling it for ????

@luapzemog7359 Год назад

What are you asking for the truck?

@Garagetopics Год назад

I sold it last August for 15k and it sold super quick. It bounced around 4 owners in less than 9 months all selling for around the same price, despite getting a paint job and more finish work. If I were to list it today I'd ask 19k for that truck condition I had

@robertbrading350 2 года назад

Serious question Why do you need all that holly EFI shit when the truck is already fuel injected and you can get Dakota digital gauges

@Garagetopics 2 года назад

The only reason the truck is fuel injected is because of Holley EFI, terminator x specifically. Its a no brainer when starting with a blank canvas. I like the Holley Efi gauges better, but truth be told I should have installed them in the gauge cluster not the bezel.