LS Swap 1966 El camino A-body BUDGET BUILD Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 13 вер 2022
  • finally convinced my dad to LS swap his el camino and make it a smooth daily
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  • @israelicarnut3282
    @israelicarnut3282 Місяць тому

    What an awesome how to. Definitely gonna come in handy in the future

  • @mr.brownplumbing
    @mr.brownplumbing 4 місяці тому

    Great informative video man. Almost step by step. Thank you for this.

  • @guttababy5942
    @guttababy5942 Рік тому

    Awesome video bro🦾

  • @stephenhazelton996
    @stephenhazelton996 Рік тому +1

    love your work mate!!!

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому

      Thank you brother

    • @bk-yg9yw
      @bk-yg9yw 11 місяців тому

      He's not working he's letting a computer do the hard work because he doesn't actually know what he's doing with the older stuff

  • @dansimmons1964
    @dansimmons1964 Рік тому

    I am doing this swap also. Thanks for all the info!

  • @richardmiller3781
    @richardmiller3781 3 місяці тому

    Love the video. But can you tell me what part number for the fuel pump & the oil pan??

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 7 місяців тому

    My pan sits on the cross.at the 2nd step. Used ebay adjustable adapters/stock mounts/a stack of washers to get the holes lined

  • @bigpetie66
    @bigpetie66 Рік тому

    Do you have a link for the return style sending unit you put in your tank ? did you take the tank down for that or you did it while It was under the car ?

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 Рік тому

    Did u change 2 a smaller ps pully?
    3.8 camaro?pully.95.?
    Which holes did u use in the adapter plates?

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 Рік тому

    Oh yeah
    What's the radiator?

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 7 місяців тому

    Maybe in need more washers.
    Where'd u get your pitnan arm?needs to be PS arm from 66/67 right?

  • @garyvincent9663
    @garyvincent9663 Рік тому

    I have a 66 El Camino I've been wanting to do this to has a 350 and a Power Glide now.

    • @bk-yg9yw
      @bk-yg9yw 11 місяців тому

      Dude seriously more work then worth it

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 Рік тому

    Just pulled my 03 yukon 5.3
    Not sure if it's flex?
    V something injectors.
    Which holes did u settle on the mounts?I'm planning on using the 4l60.i was told I wouldn't need to cut the tunnel.
    Same pans in the mail.
    Stock rear still.
    What'd that axel come out of?
    Lti is kinda like too much info for my old mind.i should mail u my harness!
    I'd wish? For cruse,ac?mines by war.not cable.mines a Malibu 67.i like that tank too.
    Mines rusted away!trunk too.

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому

      You probably dont need to cut the tunnel if you get it in there just right. I used the 2nd from the front holes on the bracket. The front holes mount the engine too far back. You might get away with the 3rd hole and not have to cut the tunnel.
      This rear axle came from a 68 or 69 el camino, same as chevelle. Its a full 2 inches wider so 1inch on each side. The swap is definitely worth it. AC needs a special bracket to put the compressor up high on the passenger side. Cruise control would be easier on a drive by wire system. Rad was put in the car over 10 years ago. Pretty sure its just a generic aluminum radiator for the el camino. Keeps it under 190 degrees

    • @stevepope5484
      @stevepope5484 7 місяців тому

      I used the first holes?
      Dang
      So it's farther back.
      I'm not sure I read your reply before?
      Thanks
      Gotta get back on mine?

  • @michaelcipparulo7181
    @michaelcipparulo7181 Рік тому

    How did the Camaro pump pully work out?? im doing an 8.1 it my 66 Chevelle and trying to make as little issues as possible. Thanks

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому

      The pulley worked well. Had to space the pump out a bit to make the belt line up. An 8.1 would be crazy! Make a video when its done!

    • @bk-yg9yw
      @bk-yg9yw 11 місяців тому

      Don't do it I am sticking with the sbc in my 65 chevelle Malibu going to a 383 and a 4 speed

  • @leonhall8785
    @leonhall8785 Рік тому

    Did you baffle the gas tank and is that a stock gas tank you use?

  • @tylerseabook9423
    @tylerseabook9423 6 місяців тому

    I got the identical motor mounts. From dingo. Supposedly supposed to be direct swap. Didn’t even come close to being right.

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  6 місяців тому

      Weird. Mine were just some ebay ones and they worked pretty well

  • @Kir_jbg
    @Kir_jbg 6 місяців тому

    I’m kinda scared to do this but this video is making it a little easier for me. Will this work for g body el cos the same as a body’s? How long with all the parts here should I expect to get it done if I work on it everyday? Thank you

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  6 місяців тому +1

      I thinknits actually easier on G-bodies. It will be similar. With all the parts and a shop you shouldnt have any more than a week max. Thats taking into account broken bolts and wiring problems haha

    • @Kir_jbg
      @Kir_jbg 6 місяців тому

      @@evansautomotive307 thank you bro

  • @harryfp1494
    @harryfp1494 Рік тому +2

    Not sure why but I want an El co for some reason

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому +1

      I want one of my own after swapping this one. I've been on the lookout. It would be a super cool parts runner

  • @slicksloth_416
    @slicksloth_416 Рік тому

    So does the factory intake fuel pump work great with the inline electric fuel pump for the ls swap also do you have a link for the part number of the electric pump

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому

      Do you mean the factory intake fuel pump for the small block? If so then no, that is all scrapped. The electric fuel pump is just a generic chinese 300lph inline pump

    • @slicksloth_416
      @slicksloth_416 Рік тому

      @@evansautomotive307 so there is no fuel sending unit in the tank and the electric inline pump is working independently?

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому

      @@slicksloth_416 there is a factory return style fuel sending unit in the tank that is only for the gauge. About a foot from the tanknis my inline pump that runs offbof the stock LS pcm

  • @Beerad454
    @Beerad454 Рік тому

    Those are Vortec heads…came out in 1996…so it definitely had head change since the 80s

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому +1

      Oh yeah, we did a bunch of mods to it. Its only the stock shortblock. The vortec heads and long tubes went on in like 2014 when we put the 200r4 in it. Sorry if it was confusing.

    • @Beerad454
      @Beerad454 Рік тому

      @@evansautomotive307 gotcha!! Nice build !!

    • @Beerad454
      @Beerad454 Рік тому +1

      @@evansautomotive307 I subscribed btw ✌️👌

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому

      @@Beerad454 Appreciate it brother!

  • @ianmarkey9434
    @ianmarkey9434 Рік тому

    Do you make harnesses for sale? Stand alone harnesses take forever to be delivered

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому

      I dont make them. But if you have a factory one theres no reason to not try making your own. Check out lt1swap.com he even makes full videos showing exactly how to do it

  • @bk-yg9yw
    @bk-yg9yw 11 місяців тому

    Id have stuck with the sbc and retuned the carb for the difference in elevation

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  11 місяців тому +2

      The sbc is inferior in every way to an LS.

    • @bk-yg9yw
      @bk-yg9yw 11 місяців тому

      @@evansautomotive307 let me drive that ls I'll have it blown up in no time I'm hard on stuff that ranky dank ls will be knocking and rattling in no time
      I sbc swapped my blazer and it's been abused every single day and hasn't given up I'd blow your little soy toy to the moon

    • @bk-yg9yw
      @bk-yg9yw 11 місяців тому

      Also going with a 383 in my 65 chevelle Malibu and 4 speed swap
      Because I absolutely hate having a freaking birds nest under the hood

    • @bk-yg9yw
      @bk-yg9yw 11 місяців тому

      Ls swaps are for children who can't build anything worth while
      You're also devaluing the hell out of those cars so when you are finished playing with your junk I'll be getting them cheap

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  11 місяців тому +1

      @@bk-yg9yw sbc's make no power

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 Рік тому

    I'm lame
    Sorry I ask about the pully.
    50.00 tomorrow for the gear box.
    Montecarlo sitting by the crusher ,has the pully I hope.
    5o.00 he pulls the box?
    Ok.
    Sayed up till 1.30am last.
    Trying to find the video where the guy was talking about the pully.??You!
    I'd jump in at the end of the video and say,nope?not here.
    Thanks

  • @cheddr1977
    @cheddr1977 Рік тому

    Looks more like an 87 or newer 305 maybe 350 but it definitely has center bolt valve covers. Not a 327.

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307  Рік тому

      It was a 66 corvette 327 with vortec heads

    • @jimthomas1989
      @jimthomas1989 9 місяців тому

      @@evansautomotive307 ,
      Chevelle or El Camino are A- body cars
      And is that a small journal or Large journal 327 ?
      My 327 is close to the 600hp mark ,
      And screams to the moon in my 66
      Chevelle Super Sport