HOW TO LS SWAP ANY VEHICLE - 5 THINGS YOU NEED -- LS Swap Basics Overview (LONG VERSION)
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Whats up guys, today i show you how to LS swap any vehicle. I show you the 5 things you need in order to get a engine in your car and running on a Budget.
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This video shows you what you need to do a 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 LSX swap into any vehicle by just following these 5 steps.
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Jovani Dante Griego well I have a question, I have a Audi A5 2009 can I put a ls in there ? And pass inspection
B Rock really depends where In the world you are, some countries are much more lenient than others with engine swaps
@Elittiger Savage the biggest problem with doing late model cars is getting everything to communicate. You'll need to find someone that can work with can bus. Swapping it is easy, but getting anything in the car to work is another story. Honestly 2010 ss Camaros cost as much as it'd take to swap it. It's not impossible just not worth it
Rectro YT New York
Jovani Dante Griego yO j what’s some good headers to use on my 6.0 ? Vortex
The reason people ask how to do a swap before they buy the car and the engine is so they know what they're getting into before they commit money to the project
Exactly!!!!
Facts
👍👍 You'd think that was a no brainier. Dude acts like a real 🍆 head
@@andoniades well if you knew what you were doing you wouldnt be here
CircleMeatSandwich ur confused
Start at 3 mins, you'll thank me later
thanks boss
You can't wait 3 mins? Do you have a lack of patients? Maybe go listen to the song by G n R's called Patients, let Axle Rose teacher you a thing or two about the word! 😉 ✌
@@mylesakatrm4388 Do you mean patience?
@@diegosc985 ah hell na 😂 man said patient
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Best LS swap video that I've seen. Detailed, straight to the point without all the extra talk and useless rambling. Looking forward to your other videos. Thank you.
Some of the extra rambling is explaining clearance issues etc. which is pretty good info to know if you’re gonna swap a truck engine in a car 😂
This has confirmed my shopping list.
Yup...I'm getting groceries instead😂😂😂
Fax😂
TLDW Basics- *Engine:* 2001+ 4.8/5.3/6.0 ; try to find the most complete you can. Try to find a "complete pull out" *Motor mounts:* Buy or make whatever is out there for your car already. If its a unique swap, you're on your own to design. *Transmission:* Auto 4l60 (lower power build) /4l80 ; Manual T-56 (from GM vehicle), NV3500/NV4500 (not for racing), *TH350/TH400(requires mods), avoid 700R4/200R4 *Engine/Trans control:* Get harness and ECU with your engine (pay to convert or do it yourself), Megasquirt/Holley Terminator *Fuel:* Electric fuel pump (255LPH), fuel regulator depends on intake style (returnless or return) Exhaust Manifolds that fit - Custom of premade for your swap Oil pan that fits - Lots of options for swaps
Thanks!
A CTS V oil pan can fit and will it be better?
@@romero.4089 it depends on your car. Most people use the F body (2001 Camaro SS) pan
The Last Honk he forgot about the drive shaft
@@jonnypiper5378 cut to fit or custom made
Cuz said "I can't help you, in your pretend scenario..." 😂😂😂
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One of the biggest issues with swaps is the need to remove VATS (vehicle anti theft system) from the computer. This can now be done using LS droid to pull the stock flash and software like EFILive or HPTuners to remove vats right at home. No more needing to spend $600 on hardware or sending it to some shady ebay guy that takes 6 months to return your computer.
@chevysttruck thank you boss I'm working on getting my two door Oldsmobile cutless Supreme sl to get ls to it parts are interesting to get .
Nice video. I am a backyard guy working on my car as a hobby on weekends and came across this video, I am gathering as much information as possible on my future project which is converting my Toyota Prius V ( that's done 200,000 so far and still running strong) into regular gasoline gas under $1500 by putting Toyota Yaris or Corolla engine into it some day when the hybrid battery gives up. I prefer gasoline because I take a lot of road trips and fixing a gasoline car is easier than hybrid car if it ever breaks down in a no man's land. Thank you, I subscribed.
Jovani: more fuel efficient LS: *laughs in 3 mpg*
😂😂😂😂😂😂 ok this is gold But really just lean them out to like 15/16:1 af under 50% throttle
Need the 4l60, 4l80, or the 6l80 to get the mpg you’re looking for.
LSes can actually do 40mpg
@@ellenorbjornsdottir1166 with what mods?
@@bradhaines3142 with a car, tall gearing, a 6 speed, and a tune. This will get you above 30, weight reduction and aero can push you over 40 likely. A c5 corvette would be ideal for this, or a miata.
Great video! I was wondering what would be the simplest turn-key swap you could make. Thanks for taking the time and clearing up some basic things! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Jovani Dante Griego, I had a 54 Chevy 3100 with 283, sold it now I have a 58 Chevy Apache with 235 and have the means and time to put in for LS swap. This video gave me the confidence and know how (somewhat) to do so, at least the steps to take to get there so thanks for this Brotha.
I appreciate the vid bro!!! Looking forward to more in the series, don't worry about the length. The details need to be covered and I learned a lot.
Great video, thank you for making this. Very informative! I'm currently looking to swap my formerly boosted 3.7l Mustang to a turbo ls
How did it go still working on it?
Great video, i appreciate it your videos are helping me with my LS swap for my 87 caprice
Ty very much I'm working on my 85 Sierra you just answer all my questions Subscribed.
Thanks for the info it has been very helpful, will be putting it to use soon 👌🏾
This video makes me feel better about the state of my garage. Thanks, man!
Lol
Appreciate the basic info. on LS swap. Just transitioning from carb to fuel injection builds! Trying to educate myself on what I am getting into.
Thank you for all this helpful knowledge. You ROCK
Great video and explanation by far the best one I’ve seen. I have a donor suburban 5.3 swapping into a 79 el Camino not my first rodeo on swapping motors but it will definitely be my first ls swap so excited.
Nice! I love El Camino's !
You’re the man bro. Just started a 5.3 swap on a 69 c10 stepper, this made me more confident lol
Hell yes dude. C10 life!
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Just did one on my '68 C10, save yourself some time and money and buy a weld in motor mount kit off Ebay for $50. Raise the engine up 1" and use the stock pan, saves $400 and the sump will not be below the front cross member and the front of the pan will not hit the steering drag link. Slide it back 2" also, never hurts and leaves you more room for accessories. Easy-peezy with the mount kit, just cut the provided plates and weld them to the existing crossmember. The mount has ploy bushings to isolate the engine and makes removal and installation a breeze.
For anyone looking at T56s: I think it would be useful to mention that corvette T56s are difficult to work with and that's the reason you generally find them cheaper.. Corvette T56s use a different tailhousing as all of them use torque tubes rather than driveshafts. To convert these particular T56s to use a driveshaft requires a lot of work and money as you have to mess with the internals of the transmission. Generally, you can look up the # on the plate of a T56 to find out what vehicle it came out of, but corvette T56s are easy to tell apart from ones out of other cars such as F-bodies because there is no tail housing (more square in shape, and a shaft sticking out the back with splines) whereas other T56s have a tail housing (more tapered rear, connection for the driveshaft rather than a spline shaft that the torque tube slips onto.)
Just came across your video as I am researching my build, '57 Chev truck to an LQ9/4L80e. I do have to say that I loved your video, lots of info, I'm subscribing! To hell with those that think its too long, they have attention spans a of a bird!
Hey thanks! I appreciate it!
Thank you very much you answered a lot of questions that I needed to ask especially about the wiring ever one else told me I would have to buy wiring harness which didn't make sense to me the engine runs in the truck that I am taking it out of I have a s15 with 4.3 so my fuel pump and my 4l60 transmission should all work thank you very much
If its from a truck and going in a car: Intake and oil pan/windage tray are almost always a must. Wiring harness engine mounts and headers become the next challenge. Radiator also can be problematic. Ac and ABS might need to be relocated/removed.
Amazing helpful info! I plan on doing one on a 79 Firebird........ive never done it before nor am I a mechanic by any means 😬
How's it goin? Lol
Awesome just needed to know where to start with computer/wire harness for a swap in a E39. Used Lt1 swap for my AFM/DOD delete on my tahoe. That dude is A+++
Today I finally found and bought a 2009 Silverado reg cab short box 2x4 with 4.8litre, Only has 162,000 Kilometers it! I payed $1200.00 for it because it has a bunch of body damage and break lines are rotted out so the owner just wantrd it out of his yard. I think ive done well with this purchase to begin my LS swap into my '84 Buick Regal Limited once i have the engine installed and running well and tuned ill be installing a Borg Earner S475 or maybe even the cheap ass e-bay GT45. Thank you for the inspiration buddy
4.8ls in 84 Toyota 4x4 truck still working out the bugs but so fun it's a bit of a deathtrap
awe man. i have the same truck. dont tempt me. lol
I’m buying a 84 Toyota pickup for a ls swap lol
Pretty good video. 💯✌🏾
very informative video i did a 6.0/4l85e swap into an 81 c10 and wish i would of seen this prior. now about to venture into a 90 c1500 using 5.3l and the NV3500. keep up the good work brother.
Thanks! I appreciate it. Good luck on the swap!
Hi very good explanation On LS engine swap 2019 wow now 2020
Great information I have done a few engine swaps and I'm about to attempt my first ls swap from a 2003 5.3 suburban to a 78 z28 Camaro... Fingers crossed for my first time!!!
Going to be swapping a 6.0 into my 80 z28 Camaro.
Post some vids. Cuz I'm about to do a 5.3 in a camaro. 02 canaro
Yall are good they make kits for those F-Bodies
Im thinking about doing a 86 Z28 4.8swap
Daniel Ibarra Any updates on how that went?
A lot of people in the comments completely missed the point.
Kur Norock allot of people are snow flakes
New subscriber: just purchases a 1985 GMC SWB truck... Doing research on what to look for and found your video. I will have questions as I plan the build, thanks
Awesome man!! Subscribed!!
Thank you very informative you just got a new sub
Thanks man appreciate it!
Totally agree, I hit the SUB button too!
Basic & str8 to the point but informative for a beginner who wants to know a few tips ....thumbs up 👍🏿
Thanks for the simple steps never put in an ls in a 67 camaro do have the engine and the car so now the wiring and fuel system is next I subscribed so hopefully I get to see more videos
Great job brother 😁👍 really enjoyed it
I love His Reality Check!
Great content.
GREAT INFORMATION! THANK YOU!
Thnks my friend for this info, I planning to work on my 89 chevy c2500 thnks for this upload stay safe🙏
5.3 ✅ Miata ✅ cash....needed 😆 Great video!
Thanks man I appreciate it! The miata is going to be rad!
Amazing what people whine about the video. It’s too long, it’s too short, it took too long for this, you didn’t spend enough time on that, your hair is too long, the color of your tee-shirt doesn’t match your pants, the floor is dirty, I could hear the neighbors dog fart, get a grip people. No matter what your building use a 4L80 transmission. It’s no more money and is just a better transmission. Especially if you’re going to abuse it even a little bit. And I know everyone is going to do at least a couple burnouts and hard off the line acceleration.
Pretty rad video, some good info in it!
Thanks man!
Thank you, sir! Liked! Subscribed!
Please do a video on the wire harness. I have a 5.3 with everything including trans. It has the red and blue harness connectors. Thanks
Lt1swap.com has the wiring
I like your subscription I'm a mechanic and yes you are very straight forward I like it because people do ask off the wall questions 💯💯
Thanks for the great info!
Very helpful man thanks
I have a 99 LS1 with a nv3500 5 speed transmission the flywheel and clutch is off a 4.8 99 Silverado eBay sales the cheapest standard wiring kits as long as you have a computer to flash I'm keep mind injected.
I don’t know why this video doesn’t have 1m+ views.
Soon!
I do to much bullshit talk nit enough tech talk
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I think the video answer's a lot of questions at least it did for me I got more answers than from any of the other ones I have watched or asked the wiring was my main problem ever one else said I had to buy a harness which I am sure is easier but it is also 700 dollars I can solder a few wires together a lot cheaper than that
I have done s-truck and g-body swaps, looking to ls one( first ls) of my Monza's, This video will make good reference swap 101 material. I am a big one for doing research on subject before starting a swap, learned that the hard way long ago. I will subscribe and follow along. I am here for information, don't have time to gripe about style points in the video, cause I have said the same thing about helping others on swaps like s-trucks, gets old after a while. Don't mind helping some one who will put the research time in, knowledge is power. Keep it up.
Awesome video dude !!
Thanks man! Im an old school guy that has been resistant to the LS swaps. Very Inspiring video
I learned so much! Thank you so much!
good vid...subbed...will go look at some of your other vids
Would be cool to see a video about cleaning and organizing a garage.
Any Chevrolet manual or automatic will work with an ls, but keep in mind a 4l60 or 4l80 will be a 4 speed auto. A 6l80 is a great 6 speed auto that will work with your build. BP makes the best harness for LS builds. I’ve done more then 50 LS swaps from square body’s to first gen corvettes.
You do any rangers.there is forums on it but not a crazy amount if info
Sean McHale you talking about ls swap or coyote?
What is BP stand for sorry new to this
@@bryanstroup864 it’s the name of the company that makes the harness. They also have a package with harness, sensors, and unlocked ECU.
What about manual transmission? Not named tremec or t56
Hey Jovani, Thanks for the vids on the LS motors....just a quick question for you. I just picked up a LS1 out of a 2002 Corvette with 125k, it is completely.stock...was wondering what quick upgrades you would do if you were working with this motor? I would like to keep it naturally aspirated. I was thinking a hot cam for sure, but just dont know which one would give me the most power Increase. Was also thinking of changing the rockers and springs. What do you suggest?
Cheap extra power without sacrificing the integrity if this came out of a base Corvette would be a ZO6 cam, cold air intake, and long tube headers. That would take it from the 350 HP to over 400 and you won't have to worry about changing the springs and stuff. And with it being an O2, the intake manifold and everything is exact same between a base and a ZO6 so that doesn't need to be changed.
@@pikkons thank you....I got installed a summit stage 2 cam, dual valve springs, 1 3/4 long tube headers and a cold air intake.....so hope to get above 400 hp.....keeping my built th400 behind it as well.
just ls swapped my moms toyota sienna, thanks.
Good video and easy to understand, much appreciated. I Mistakenly bought Lq4 for my Chevy R10 wanted Ly6 engine. Not racing but just wanted little extras like the heads on the ly6 and extra horses, however I don't know if its worth taking the extra time to get rid of the Lq4 but anyway thanks for the video.
I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to get rid of that lq4 it's pretty desireable
Very good info, thanks for posting! My ‘95 Trooper has developed what I believe to be a rod knock (but I’m probably wrong), and I’ve settled on the idea of doing an engine swap vs buying a new vehicle, as that will be the least expensive option in the immediate timeline (hopefully!). Currently in the process of figuring out which LS engine, tranny and transfer case I’m going to try and find. Also trying to decide if I’m going to do a solid axle swap at the same time...
Just got me a 5.3 ... my first swap 😁
Hell yea!!
thanks for sharing your knowledge, im trying to learn as much as possible to do a ls swap
No problem. Thanks for watching!
Man you are awesome for making this video thank you so much
Thanks dude!
Good video. I swapped the old TBI 305/700r4 out of my '87 K10 in favor of a built 400HP carbureted 350/thm400. A lot of what you said even rang true for my "swap". Mount, bolt trans up, plumb wiring, plumb fuel, double check and done. I enjoyed the specifics you went into for trans and wiring options. Aside from those specifics this can really apply to swapping just about any engine into any vehicle. What's mind boggling, is that most of the people asking about LS swapping... have probably never swapped any engine into any vehicle before so even though this information is SO broad and SO basic it helps understand what the different stages of changing out an engine are; even if its the same engine going back in! Informative video.
Hey thanks for the feedback! Yea it really is applicable to almost any swap. At the end of the day all youre doing is piecing a puzzle together
Great Video!!
Very informative !
Anyone else feel like they're in trouble for watching his video? Dang, sorry I clicked.
Homies just yellin at us🤣
OMG GET TO THE SWAP
G Money 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
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Nice video - thank you.
Thank you very much! I'm gonna do this swap on my 58 buick special
Awesome!
is more annoying having you brag and repeat about how annoying people get when they ask questions🤦♂️and if u dont like answering them then dont do videos!
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Feel like I can do it
Thanks. Very good info
Very informative thank you
Can I do an ls swap for a 08 tsx? Do I need the LS and do I need the 08 tsx? Also what's an LS swap?
LSX in a Acura tsx? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣would love to see that
Lmao!....
You for real 😳 tsx man I mean fuck it LS SWAP EVERYTHING RIGHT
I've seen a ls swap saturn so I'm sure you can do it in an Acura
I HAVE SEEN A LS SWAP PORSCHE AT LS FEST IN LAS VEGAS
I’m working on pulling out a 5.3 out a Tahoe, gonna be swapping it in my 88’ Chevy Silverado. Gonna be my first ls swap, so it’s gonna be a learning curve.
Just try to have all your parts together before you start. Good luck!
my second time watching. excellent video. thanks
Learned a lot in this vid dudes 😎😎
But bro, how do I make 600rwhp???!!! Lol jk good stuff bro, makes me feel good about doing a swap.
Im putting a6.0 ls and 4l60e first gen in 1989 gmc k2500
john hash sweet
New subscriber I love the knowledge keep going
Thank you!
im planning on getting 1970 chevy nova and ls swap it, thanks for all of this info!!
Nice, lol my neighbor is doing the same thing
Wow. You just spent 20 minutes complaining about people asking you about the swap, but somehow managed to not answer any of the questions that matter. How about that Oil pan clearance issue? The alternator that bangs up against the frame issue? floorboard modifications?
And you spent 20 minutes watching it and couldnt figure out that those are specific issues and this is a general video. The stock oil pan and alternator mounts worked for me. Obviously they wont work in every car. Notice how I didnt talk about exhaust either?
@@JovaniDanteGriego Those aren't specific issues. Those are common issues with a large number of swaps.
@@standardissue3903 If your oil pan doesn't clear you cut it or buy a muscle car pan. If your alternator doesn't fit you buy another bracket. there you go
Not saying this isn't a very good video about info on ls swaps. But but since u went into indepth about different transmissions lol like auto th350 th400 4l60e 4l80e manual nv4500 nv3500 t56 ect. But u didnt mention 350z trans. I've heard it's a good trans to swap and 6spd. It seems pretty popular now. I dont remember the model numbers but its basically a 350z g25 ect trans and has really good gear ratios for ls swaps
@@JovaniDanteGriego muscle car pan is the worst recommendation. You might as well run a truck pan at that point. F Body or Holley 302-2 are more universal.
A 4L80e does not just swap in later!!!!! Some of us have to cut the trans tunnel out and build a new one to fit that huge transmission! Then rebuild the interior. So building a strong 4L60e is MUCH cheaper in the long run, right! Or do you know someone who does interiors really cheap. Like a case of beer cheap. Other than that , you did a good job!
It depends on the power your making. A 4l60e will not be reliable no matter how much you build it past 600hp so in the long run making the 4l80 fit might be worth it
True enough. I already enlarged the tunnel to fit the 4l60 in my mighty max. There is not any room.. Maybe with the new chassis I built the 4L80 will fit? Right now I am only pushing 450hp, so I believe I am safe for a while. Have a great day and Thanks for the reply!
Had to be in the same era also. Not any old 80 will work. I went through 3 4l60es lol
Thanks for the info! So many choices man. I have a 69 camaro I’m digging into. Needs a lot of body work. But I want to get it running now. I have a 2005 trailblazer with the 5.3 ls motor. Complete. As I drive it daily. I want to drop that setup onto the camaro badly. I scored a super T10 4 speed as well. However I’m kinda screwy in the head. As I’ve also been thinking about dropping everything in the car. Making it an AWD setup. But not sure yet. As I think the 4sp would be so much fun. And a lot less work. The wiring is what makes me nervous. Fab is my shit. But wiring. Hmmmm. Scary shit! Thanks for the video man. Very motivating
Thankyou so much for very knowledgeable videos I wish you were in my state I’ll let you build my project I trust your confidence.
Thanks man I appreciate it
6 minutes into the video and still in step 1
You expect all this knowledge in 2 minutes?
@@JovaniDanteGriego no but could have been shorter and number 1 it's very obvious. Of course you need an ls engine to do an ls swap. It be dumb if people tried and do an ls swap without the ls engine. Intake, accessory drive , motor mounts, oil pan what type of throttle body dbw dbc, ecm tuning, most importantly what car will the engine be going in will determine what you should be planning for
@@Miguelspl150 The point of the video is not to be talking about specific cars, i can talk for an hour about just doing a c10 swap. Also, Im talking about types of LS engines, people who dont know and are new always assume they need an ls1 or ls2 . they dont even think or know about the truck engines.
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@@JovaniDanteGriego I'm a mechanical engineer and mechanic. If you're going to create constructive content, and actually become an "influencer", be humble and accept criticism. It's not a pretend scenario to prior look at what engine variations meet correctly to which transmission. That's probably why you're broke. There's a reason why your video comments consists of 90% criticism. Your shop looks as messy as you talk to your viewers. Or should I say your people skills.
Ls9 in 2003 540i
I'm glad I came across your channel because I just got a ford ranger given to me from my cousin and I plan to do a ls swap to it
Just got my ranger today im doing the same lol
Thanks for the info!
Of course! Thanks for watching
I’d like to swap a turbo’d LS into a tesla, what do I need?
For a Tesla LS swap you need a flux capacitor You can buy one at o'reilly auto parts make sure to buy the upgrade it 1 that generates a 121 jigga Watts
A Tesla, an LS, a turbo, some paper clips, a roll of packing tape and set of fluffy dice. Job done.
A "Turbo LS" sticker and fake muffler tips.
An ls for one and at least one battery mayby a rear end
You need a engineer lol
For some odd reason my main goal is to swap an ls into my '02 saturn sl1. Once I have the money, of course. So in the meantime I do my research. Might even document it on yt when it comes time to do it!
Im try to do one for my 78 regal. Good info
Great video!
Thank you!