What all do I keep/need???

[InsteG8]

I ended up with a 99 Z28 auto w/107k miles. After tossing around the idea to fix it or use it as donor, I think I'm going to LS swap my Tahoe. It's a clean, low mileage car but needs a few body parts and a rear end. Don't really feel like throwing cash at it, has a salvage title.

So before I start breaking it down and sell it for parts what all do I need to keep?

Donor: 1999 Z28 auto, stock from intake to tailpipe.

Tahoe: 1996 2dr auto, stock with exception of 4/6 drop and wheels.

Thanks for the help, Roy

 

[Birchyboy]

Not sure I can help, but those wheels would look awesome on my Blazer!

Great looking Tahoe BTW.

 

[96C1500]

All the engine wiring, computer, manifolds unless you put headers on it. Intake can be made from parts at auto zone and exhaust won't fit obviously. You might want the transmission, not sure on that, probably at least the bellhousing. Someone who's actually done the swap can help you more but that can be a baseline to go off of if nobody replies

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[InsteG8]

Not sure I can help, but those wheels would look awesome on my Blazer!

Great looking Tahoe BTW.

Thanks, just picked up the wheels yesterday hoping it was just a bent wheel, but axle is bent.

All the engine wiring, computer, manifolds unless you put headers on it. Intake can be made from parts at auto zone and exhaust won't fit obviously. You might want the transmission, not sure on that, probably at least the bellhousing. Someone who's actually done the swap can help you more but that can be a baseline to go off of if nobody replies

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Thanks for reply..... Figured the main items are engine, trans, related wiring, computer, manifolds (if they fit). But like I said I have the whole car in good running condition with everything working, so I don't want to sale something I'm going to need later.

 

[jlcms2007]

Transmission won't be much difference maybe a few hard parts. Easiest thing with harness would be retrofit original harness on tahoe and repin pcm connections to fit ls computer you will have to get VATS programmed out lextech is your man for pinout charts. Let me know if you want his email.


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[InsteG8]

Transmission won't be much difference maybe a few hard parts. Easiest thing with harness would be retrofit original harness on tahoe and repin pcm connections to fit ls computer you will have to get VATS programmed out lextech is your man for pinout charts. Let me know if you want his email.


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Hook it up.....

 

[Old77]

Why not just keep the car until you're done with the swap into the tahoe then when you're done sell off the rest? That way you don't have to worry about accidentally selling a crucial part you need.

 

[skylark]

Your list is correct. Keep engine, tranny, pcm, most of the wire harness and if not doing headers I would keep the exhaust to the second O2 sensor. I would also use the electric car their harness from the Camaro. You don't need the fuel system, the 96 and up fuel pump is commonly used in swaps. You will have to notch the frame to keep the Camaro a/c pump. The only other option that I am aware of is to use a truck intake manifold and front accessories and use a kit from Lextec to reuse the 96 a/c pump and not have to notch the frame.

 

[waddyboy]

Painless wiring harness makes a wiring kit to plug in play. It would be alot easier. I've done a couple.

 

[craig98]

You don't need to keep the tranny. Only thing different is the fly wheel. Both are 4l60s. Transdapt is who I got got my fly wheel from. All I pulled out when I did my swap was engine and harness. I didn't use the factory 5.7 ecu and repin it to the ls computer. Ripped all that b.s. Out and I only used the ls ecu.