I'll be doing a couple videos soon. The next one is going to be about how eBay is the absolute best place to buy car parts, it has a bad rep but it has been very reliable to me so far! I try to be quick to answer any questions, if you have any please ask away in this comments section.
Awesome video bro, i love how you just cut to the chase, just good info without no bullshit, You should teach others on how to narrate videos, im getting ready to ls my 82 so i watch alot of these videos, out of the hundreds ive watched i like yours the best👍🤘🤘
I appreciate the feedback! I’m coming out with another video soon about upgrading the fuel tank to a 30 gallon rear mounted suburban tank if you are interested.
That’s awesome I am working on my 1984 K10 doing a 5.3 swap with a 4l60 just got my advanced adapter to bolt the np208 transfer case. If you could do it I know I can to. Thanks for the inspiration and the good tips. You cover every point of the installation in one video. Awesome work!!
No problem! I also have a video on my channel about how I put my fuel system together. If you have more specific questions about how to wire the harness or anything let me know 🍻
hey bro i have been in the planning stages for a while getting closer to starting . my buddy did a 2 wd and made his own mounts to keep factory ac but he also added to the mounting surface to move the mount back . on 4x4 they use a motor perch . if you were to weld onto that perch a plate that went more towards the rear of the truck you could slide your dingos back and us factory ac bracket . dont forget you would also have to weld in some gussets to support plate extension . just an idea that im going to run with !
Im bout to do the same swap on my 82 GMC Jimmy should be bout the same i think. I Do have the original wiring harness and stuff from the truck im yanking it out of but my poor old and tired 305 needs to go. Thx for the upload i appreciate the tips
As far as the wiring goes I used the wire that powers the HEI distributor on the 305/350 to power the stand alone harness. Good luck on the swap, I had a lot of fun on mine 🍻
Dude that’s the best year! Let me know if you have any specific questions, like how to integrate a standalone harness into your truck or about how to put together a fuel system. Here’s a video I made about what I did for my fuel system ua-cam.com/video/AKOERWq6U68/v-deo.html
That’s what I did, everything lines up just fine if you move the linkage on the frame down to the second hole for the first hole on the bracket and drill a new one for the second hole. The brass linkage that goes from the column to the bracket works just fine too. You just need to adjust the locking nut further down the shaft.
Your video is awesome, hilarious and scary when I saw your gauges haha! It’ll clean up nice once you get them mounted how you want. You might of just helped me make my mind up on which way I want to go about wiring it though. I have a harness and HP tuners, just not real savvy with it.
Thanks man! When it comes to powering the harness I used the big fat ignition wire that powered the distributor. From there the harness has two sides for both sides of the engine, once you start clipping and plugging things in it falls into place, each connector is different so you can’t really mix up connections. It’s not too hard, if you have to lengthen any of the wires on the harness for whatever reason I’d get some heat shrink butt connectors. I have absolutely no regrets with the swap I did, it’s runs reliably and is great on the highway. If you have any specific questions feel free to reply to this post.
@@maxwolthuis thanks for the quick reply and good stuff to know. What specifically makes you wish you’d have saved your $ and went with Holley terminator X?
@@bowtiebuilding if you ever want to tune your stock computer you’ll have to buy tuning software and tuning credits. To me if I was going to spend all that money to tune my computer (ie: upgraded cam, adjusting shift points on automatic trans, boost, etc) then it’s worth it to just get the terminator x. The tuning software for the system is free on holleys website. Since this video has posted I actually got a terminator x max with my tax return and I love it. I’ve never tuned with anything else but the software is learnable and simple to use. The sky is the limit. You can throw on turbos, nos, supercharger, pro charger or whatever you want and the tuning software will never be your weak point. I’ve been using it for about 4 months now and there is a big difference in the way my truck drives. The shift points are better at WOT and the cruising is smooth. If you plan on leaving the engine stock then a stock computer And eBay harness isn’t a bad option either.
@@maxwolthuis I’ve got a 6.0 with forged pop up pistons and a stage 1 BTR turbo cam. I’m gonna probably swap the turbo cam for a milder one. But I’m not a stock kind of guy 😆. You’re video was the most helpful I’ve found so far. What about a link to the terminator kit you bought?
@@bowtiebuilding sure thing! The exact part number I got for mine was 550-916. www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-550-916 Keep in mind that I bought the one for a drive by cable setup with ev1 style injector connectors and 4l60/4l80 transmission controls. This is also a unit for a gen III LS with a 24 tooth reluctor wheel. Between each part number the main thing that changes is the sub harness for the injectors. So if you know exactly what injectors you have or which ones you’d like to run you can pick the unit with the correct harness so that you can avoid having to buy injector connector adapters. If you’d like you could just tell me what your setup is and I can reply with the correct part number for your application (ie: year of motor, injector type, and what transmission you will be using. Also, here is a link to a video I just put out about my new fuel system. LS Fuel system ua-cam.com/video/EH0B_RmWUCM/v-deo.html
Does the tcase work as it should? Ive read so many different things haha. But you’ve done it so im curious now. It everything works like it should im gonna go this route
The tcase works just fine with that adapter plate I mentioned in this video. The stock shift linkage for 4x4 also worked just fine, I just had to adjust it. The front drive shaft also worked just fine. I get up to highway speeds every day and I’ve never noticed any noises or vibrations👌
At 10:55 I went into detail about the harness and the computer. I got my harness off eBay and just had to lengthen some of the wires. Also keep in mind that using a cable throttle body is a lot more simple than using the drive by wire type. If you want to use the cable make sure you get an engine computer from a 5.3 with red and blue connectors for a drive by cable setup. Also, you’ll need to send your computer to someone to do a VATS delete. I found a guy on eBay that did it for cheap, you’ll tell them what engine it is, what temperature you want your high speed and low speed fans to turn on and off, your gear ratio, and if you are using a 4l60, a 4l80, or a non electric trans like a manual or a 700r4… with all that being said I wish I saved my money to buy a holly terminator x instead. But the eBay stuff will work just fine to get you on the road. If you would like a video specifically on this subject let me know and which items to focus on specifically.
Hey man thanks ! My biggest question is how to make all the gauges work or if I have to rewire them for a different setup I’m looking to do rpm gauge Speed gauge. I would like to do a boost pressure gauge as well as like normal voltage and fuel
www.summitracing.com/parts/usw-66-8960 they are the us wheel 66-8960. The stock wheels on these trucks are hub centric, these new wheels have a bigger center bore and require a custom hub ring adapter that you can have made through a company like www.uswheeladapters.com…which I will never buy because they are solid steel and the most off-roading I ever do is go down a dirt road. I used these lug nuts Dorman 711-109 - Dorman Lug Nuts www.summitracing.com/parts/RNB-711-109
If I’m only on the highway and go easy on the gas the absolute best I can get is 15-17mpg…. It’s fun to drive though and I must say I’m usually in the 8-12 range
You are actually the first! The engine was from a 2003 suburban that got rear ended and the trans was a stage 2 built unit I bought from performabuilt also a 2003 unit. If you want to use a stock computer make sure you get the right year of computer for either a drive by cable or drive by wire throttle body, if that info doesn’t make sense be sure to ask for clarification. If it does then great 👍
The advance adapter for 60e to 208.. VSS hookup how was that.. Simple plug and play with your harness? You drive by wire or cable? If wire did you use a bracket for the pedal to mount or just fab up something?
All plug and play, super easy! The kit comes with a reluctor ring collar that you need to put on the output shaft of the 60e and as long as it lines up with the sensor hole of the adapter it will work just fine👌 as far as the throttle body goes on this specific application I did cable for the simplicity but if you use a dbw with a pcm with a blue green connector you can actually wire up cruise control through the tac module. All the swaps I’ve done with dbw I usually go to the junkyard or eBay and grab a tac module with a pedal form a gm truck or suburban, I’ll put the pedal in a Vice and beat the hell out of it with a mini sledge and grind on it until it’s shaped the same way as the stock pedal then bolt it to the firewall, works like a charm every time.
Here is a video I made that covers the fuel system. ua-cam.com/video/AKOERWq6U68/v-deo.html I would encourage you to watch the video from beginning to end because it has everything you need to know with all the small details.
I haven’t done a test to see if it’s accurate to the tenth but it has been consistent the whole time I’ve used it, if you unplug your battery the mileage won’t get lost either, good lil unit 👌
I used two 3’ flow fx mufflers. They are true duals from shorty headers. www.ebay.com/itm/144561740539?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ygTgFIGeQ_-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=_oJ9dHPuRMm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Probably the best LS swap video I have ever seen.
Only the best for my fellow degenerates that want to make something slow go fast… even if it really shouldn’t 🍻
“Don’t have money flying out of my butt”
Priceless ✅😂
Thanks for the info!!! This video just made my swap a little easier.
Sure thing 🍻, if you have any questions about your fuel system or your wire harness let me know on this thread 👍
I'll be doing a couple videos soon. The next one is going to be about how eBay is the absolute best place to buy car parts, it has a bad rep but it has been very reliable to me so far! I try to be quick to answer any questions, if you have any please ask away in this comments section.
If I've ever seen a more mint video I can't remember it bud 👌
Awesome video bro, i love how you just cut to the chase, just good info without no bullshit, You should teach others on how to narrate videos, im getting ready to ls my 82 so i watch alot of these videos, out of the hundreds ive watched i like yours the best👍🤘🤘
I appreciate the feedback! I’m coming out with another video soon about upgrading the fuel tank to a 30 gallon rear mounted suburban tank if you are interested.
Good job man. I just completed a lm7 mated to a th350 in my 74 Chevy g10 van.
That’s awesome I am working on my 1984 K10 doing a 5.3 swap with a 4l60 just got my advanced adapter to bolt the np208 transfer case. If you could do it I know I can to. Thanks for the inspiration and the good tips. You cover every point of the installation in one video. Awesome work!!
No problem! I also have a video on my channel about how I put my fuel system together. If you have more specific questions about how to wire the harness or anything let me know 🍻
Appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I am just about to start my build in an 82 GMC 2500
Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions about how to integrate your harness or how to put together a fuel system 👍
I like it bro. Good Job! I’m about to do the same thing with my 85 C10. Great tips for me to learn from.
Nice! Let me know if you have any questions about putting your harness or fuel system together 🍻
Great video and swap!!! I've got a swap coming up myself.
Thanks for watching 🍻 what’s your swap going to be?
@@maxwolthuis I've got an 1983 k10 swb. I'm still gathering parts etc.
hey bro i have been in the planning stages for a while getting closer to starting . my buddy did a 2 wd and made his own mounts to keep factory ac but he also added to the mounting surface to move the mount back . on 4x4 they use a motor perch . if you were to weld onto that perch a plate that went more towards the rear of the truck you could slide your dingos back and us factory ac bracket . dont forget you would also have to weld in some gussets to support plate extension . just an idea that im going to run with !
Im bout to do the same swap on my 82 GMC Jimmy should be bout the same i think. I Do have the original wiring harness and stuff from the truck im yanking it out of but my poor old and tired 305 needs to go. Thx for the upload i appreciate the tips
As far as the wiring goes I used the wire that powers the HEI distributor on the 305/350 to power the stand alone harness. Good luck on the swap, I had a lot of fun on mine 🍻
This really help with my build, thanks man!
No problem! Let me know if you have any questions about the fuel system or the wiring harness 🍻
Bro thank you for doing this! Im working in a 76 k10
Dude that’s the best year! Let me know if you have any specific questions, like how to integrate a standalone harness into your truck or about how to put together a fuel system. Here’s a video I made about what I did for my fuel system
ua-cam.com/video/AKOERWq6U68/v-deo.html
Nice job
The shifter shifter can swapped between the 700-R4 and 4L60E
That’s what I did, everything lines up just fine if you move the linkage on the frame down to the second hole for the first hole on the bracket and drill a new one for the second hole. The brass linkage that goes from the column to the bracket works just fine too. You just need to adjust the locking nut further down the shaft.
Cool.
Your video is awesome, hilarious and scary when I saw your gauges haha! It’ll clean up nice once you get them mounted how you want. You might of just helped me make my mind up on which way I want to go about wiring it though. I have a harness and HP tuners, just not real savvy with it.
Thanks man! When it comes to powering the harness I used the big fat ignition wire that powered the distributor. From there the harness has two sides for both sides of the engine, once you start clipping and plugging things in it falls into place, each connector is different so you can’t really mix up connections. It’s not too hard, if you have to lengthen any of the wires on the harness for whatever reason I’d get some heat shrink butt connectors. I have absolutely no regrets with the swap I did, it’s runs reliably and is great on the highway. If you have any specific questions feel free to reply to this post.
@@maxwolthuis thanks for the quick reply and good stuff to know. What specifically makes you wish you’d have saved your $ and went with Holley terminator X?
@@bowtiebuilding if you ever want to tune your stock computer you’ll have to buy tuning software and tuning credits. To me if I was going to spend all that money to tune my computer (ie: upgraded cam, adjusting shift points on automatic trans, boost, etc) then it’s worth it to just get the terminator x. The tuning software for the system is free on holleys website. Since this video has posted I actually got a terminator x max with my tax return and I love it. I’ve never tuned with anything else but the software is learnable and simple to use. The sky is the limit. You can throw on turbos, nos, supercharger, pro charger or whatever you want and the tuning software will never be your weak point. I’ve been using it for about 4 months now and there is a big difference in the way my truck drives. The shift points are better at WOT and the cruising is smooth. If you plan on leaving the engine stock then a stock computer And eBay harness isn’t a bad option either.
@@maxwolthuis I’ve got a 6.0 with forged pop up pistons and a stage 1 BTR turbo cam. I’m gonna probably swap the turbo cam for a milder one. But I’m not a stock kind of guy 😆. You’re video was the most helpful I’ve found so far. What about a link to the terminator kit you bought?
@@bowtiebuilding sure thing! The exact part number I got for mine was 550-916. www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-550-916
Keep in mind that I bought the one for a drive by cable setup with ev1 style injector connectors and 4l60/4l80 transmission controls. This is also a unit for a gen III LS with a 24 tooth reluctor wheel. Between each part number the main thing that changes is the sub harness for the injectors. So if you know exactly what injectors you have or which ones you’d like to run you can pick the unit with the correct harness so that you can avoid having to buy injector connector adapters. If you’d like you could just tell me what your setup is and I can reply with the correct part number for your application (ie: year of motor, injector type, and what transmission you will be using. Also, here is a link to a video I just put out about my new fuel system. LS Fuel system
ua-cam.com/video/EH0B_RmWUCM/v-deo.html
Friggen mint bud
Does the tcase work as it should? Ive read so many different things haha. But you’ve done it so im curious now. It everything works like it should im gonna go this route
The tcase works just fine with that adapter plate I mentioned in this video. The stock shift linkage for 4x4 also worked just fine, I just had to adjust it. The front drive shaft also worked just fine. I get up to highway speeds every day and I’ve never noticed any noises or vibrations👌
Hey man I’m 17 years old doing my first ls swap on a 1976 Chevy stepside k10 any suggestions for the wire harness setup
At 10:55 I went into detail about the harness and the computer. I got my harness off eBay and just had to lengthen some of the wires. Also keep in mind that using a cable throttle body is a lot more simple than using the drive by wire type. If you want to use the cable make sure you get an engine computer from a 5.3 with red and blue connectors for a drive by cable setup. Also, you’ll need to send your computer to someone to do a VATS delete. I found a guy on eBay that did it for cheap, you’ll tell them what engine it is, what temperature you want your high speed and low speed fans to turn on and off, your gear ratio, and if you are using a 4l60, a 4l80, or a non electric trans like a manual or a 700r4… with all that being said I wish I saved my money to buy a holly terminator x instead. But the eBay stuff will work just fine to get you on the road. If you would like a video specifically on this subject let me know and which items to focus on specifically.
Hey man thanks ! My biggest question is how to make all the gauges work or if I have to rewire them for a different setup I’m looking to do rpm gauge Speed gauge. I would like to do a boost pressure gauge as well as like normal voltage and fuel
Very helpful video. What wheels are you running?
www.summitracing.com/parts/usw-66-8960
they are the us wheel 66-8960. The stock wheels on these trucks are hub centric, these new wheels have a bigger center bore and require a custom hub ring adapter that you can have made through a company like www.uswheeladapters.com…which I will never buy because they are solid steel and the most off-roading I ever do is go down a dirt road. I used these lug nuts Dorman 711-109 - Dorman Lug Nuts www.summitracing.com/parts/RNB-711-109
Nice build very nice..!! What mpg are you getting?
If I’m only on the highway and go easy on the gas the absolute best I can get is 15-17mpg…. It’s fun to drive though and I must say I’m usually in the 8-12 range
I'm sure someone asked but too lazy to look through the comments, but what year engine and trans did you use?
You are actually the first! The engine was from a 2003 suburban that got rear ended and the trans was a stage 2 built unit I bought from performabuilt also a 2003 unit. If you want to use a stock computer make sure you get the right year of computer for either a drive by cable or drive by wire throttle body, if that info doesn’t make sense be sure to ask for clarification. If it does then great 👍
Very helpful video! Did you use a 2WD or a 4WD 40l60E?
4:24
It’s a 4x4 4l60e. I used that adapter to keep the original np208 tcase.
@@maxwolthuis Looks like thats the route I'm going to go! Thank you!
The advance adapter for 60e to 208.. VSS hookup how was that.. Simple plug and play with your harness?
You drive by wire or cable? If wire did you use a bracket for the pedal to mount or just fab up something?
All plug and play, super easy! The kit comes with a reluctor ring collar that you need to put on the output shaft of the 60e and as long as it lines up with the sensor hole of the adapter it will work just fine👌 as far as the throttle body goes on this specific application I did cable for the simplicity but if you use a dbw with a pcm with a blue green connector you can actually wire up cruise control through the tac module. All the swaps I’ve done with dbw I usually go to the junkyard or eBay and grab a tac module with a pedal form a gm truck or suburban, I’ll put the pedal in a Vice and beat the hell out of it with a mini sledge and grind on it until it’s shaped the same way as the stock pedal then bolt it to the firewall, works like a charm every time.
Man you got your parts list / number
What did you do to the fuel pump i heard you have to get a high pressure one or a inline pump?
Here is a video I made that covers the fuel system.
ua-cam.com/video/AKOERWq6U68/v-deo.html
I would encourage you to watch the video from beginning to end because it has everything you need to know with all the small details.
Are the miles on the gps speedometer accurate
I haven’t done a test to see if it’s accurate to the tenth but it has been consistent the whole time I’ve used it, if you unplug your battery the mileage won’t get lost either, good lil unit 👌
What exhaust setup are you running
I used two 3’ flow fx mufflers. They are true duals from shorty headers.
www.ebay.com/itm/144561740539?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ygTgFIGeQ_-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=_oJ9dHPuRMm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
2wd or 4wd 4l60?
4:40
It’s 4x4 and that adapter makes it easy to adapt the 4l60e to the original np208.
@@maxwolthuis oh no was asking for f the 4l80 was from a 2wd or 4wd