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I kept telling myself I didn’t need an LS but I couldn’t help it!!

Robert,

Me thinks that falls into the "I just couldn't help myself!" category.

Lots of others have taken the plunge (not gone that way myself) and am sure they are willing to help/share experiences to solve any issues you come upon.

Dan

I see it has the cable type throttle, a FiTech, and March like billet brackets so you're ahead of the game. For an AD install lose the factory type T-stat housing and use a non angled one. The instant start, baby butt smooth idle, 300k mile lifetime, five times the hp and torque, and 20 plus mpg are all different which you'll get used to it but if you die the undertaker won't be able to get the smile off your face.

I got a killer deal on it so I just couldn’t pass it up! I stumbled across it on Facebook Marketplace. The previous owner bought it from the Hot Rod Engine Company out of Seattle a few years ago and never installed it. He said he’d changed his mind and was going with a stroker instead. It was still wrapped on the pallet when I picked it up. It’s a 6.0 with a stage 3 cam rated at 500+ hp. I got it for a fraction of what he paid for it and couldn’t be happier! I started it on the stand and it sounds wicked! 😱

That's one pretty engine didn't you put in a couple of 350s in you truck in the past
Look forward to the future pics

Nice score. Now, if you change your mind...

John

Yeah, but none of those made 500hp! 😎😎😎

I put a bone stock 50k mile 4.8 in my 51. It’s coupled with a SM319 three speed ( wanted to keep the column shift). 22 mpg at 75 in the interstate. Starts with ease at any temperature!

Check out the "Motorbooks Workshop" by Joseph Potak. " GM LS-series engines, the complete swap manual".

You won't regret going LS!

Are you going with automatic or manual?

I got a built 4L70E from Jegs.

I sat it in the engine bay over the weekend. The only hiccup I see at the moment is that the ac idler arm hits the line on the power steering rack.

I ended up getting the Holley system. It pulls everything in nice & tight & all the accessories are more easily accessible.

I am actively looking to purchase an LS engine to drop into my 1986 Chevy pickup. (Lots of reasons, mostly valid ones) I'm using my truck for towing, mostly, and as a spare vehicle. Thinking of a 5.3, not sure even what questions to ask.

Check out Barnfind 49’s Project Journal. Barnfind 49

What year truck is this going in?

It’s a 50.

I have Vortec 5300 LM7 on 1955 GMC. It is pretty neat!

Haven’t posted in awhile,got side tracked by life again. But it’s in. https://flic.kr/p/2oHZVHY

Will that power plant necessitate frame reinforcement?

What are you using for an air filter? It looks like the intake is routed into the inner fender. Is the filter up inside there?

SWEET!

Robert! Glad to have you back. Looks good. Bring it up here this weekend so we can all see it in person

Hey John! It's been awhile but good to hear from you. These pic's popped up on my FB timeline from 10 years ago! I'm still not ready for the road just yet. I got a wild hair a few years ago to shorten the bed and that led to a host of other mods including the LS. I didn't think it would take as long as it has but a couple of bouts with cancer and life in general slowed progress. We need to have another get together soon!

Yes, Spectre Airbox & filter with the inlet behind the grill.

We'll see! lol! Added some boxing plates front & rear.

The airbox looks snazzy. Is that a Mustang II IFS under there too?

Yep, mustang II up front, 10 bolt posi with 3.73 in the rear.

Your truck was awesome 10 years ago. So glad to hear that you're still at it.
We will be looking forward to seeing you and your truck real soon.