LS1 transplant

[RPMGraphics]

i haven't heard or seen anything about the trans lines. i know they they don't hang below the frame rails. i have my motor & trans together on a stand. i'll see about mounting the headers & see exactly where the trans lines set.

 

[RPMGraphics]

3 pin coolant temp sensor & harness to run the ECU & the gauge.

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1 wire plug to use stock oil pressure sensor.

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[silverado13]

where you finding these plugs?

 

[RPMGraphics]

a company i found on ebay, Nook & Tranny.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-...dZp5197Q2em7QQitemZ380288044356#ht_2096wt_939

they sell a bunch of stuff for doing an LS1 swap. some things they're high on & others they seem to have decent prices.

i really like the coolant temp sensor. since it's a 3 pin it will control the ECU & the gauge, & you only need the 1 sensor instead of running 2, one for the ECU & one for the gauge.

 

[stroker52]

damn wish i would have seen this before i got my stuff...

 

[silverado13]

i have to start taking notes

 

[stroker52]

i have to start taking notes

i started 2 years ago taking notes lol

 

[RPMGraphics]

do as much research as you can. i started looking into the swap about a year ago & once the motor came along i couldn't pass it up. i'm still learning things as i go & the more i learn the easier it seems to be. i plan on documenting the swap with as much detail that i can. it's taking me longer then i would like but i'm working as much "trade" that i can to do the swap. you probably wouldn't believe me if i told you the actual $$$ amount i have invested, LOL!!!

 

[silverado13]

i keep flip flopping, i wanna do a ls1 swap in my truck but my truck is starting to getting old and things are getting worn out so im thinking about just doing a cam and heads on my l31 and then eventually by a gmt800 and throw an ls1 in it, not sure tho

 

[RPMGraphics]

my swap is officially underway. had a guy make me an offer for my vortec that i couldn't pass up, & with the thanksgiving holiday week(don't have to bring my daughter to/from school) figured it was time, LOL!!!
started pulling everything.

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the guy is buying the motor, harness & ECU.. after pulling everything i realized i will still need the fuse center & plug that goes to the firewall so he's bring me his so i don't have to cut the harness for his direct swap.

yanked it out

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& had to test fit the LS.

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trying to get as much done this week. have to bring the headers to get ceramic coated, send my injectors off the get bench cleaned & flow tested, change the oil, trans service, plugs & thermostat.
then try to get the intake smoothed & painted, finish up my inner fenders & get the fenders & underside my hood ready for paint.
all before next monday!!!!! i don't think i'm going to make it but i'm going to try my best.