I knew it was a for real budget swap whenever I seen the harbor freight tool box

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

😂 that's quality

@immelting9834

3 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly , harbor freight has some great buys. Also some decent ones ,that take some modifications to make them great.

@bighitstepside

3 жыл бұрын

Big Josh the title didn’t give it away

@saints9532

3 жыл бұрын

Let's see your $5,000 or more matco or high end brand tool box. There always has to be a douch in the crowd.

@JH-in5oq

3 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone buy a different tool box? Spend your money on tools, not the box.

I must commend your honesty on the 305/350 mistake. It’s good to see people admit they made a mistake and you did good by making it right. 👍

@alphasaiyan5760

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. That’s right along with easily being able to mistake a Ls 4.8/5.3. Very easy to mistake one for the other because they look exactly the same.

I'm really appreciating these videos man. I'm ls swapping my s10 blazer which was already 350 swapped (poorly) and you're really clearing up a bunch of questions I had.

Good pointers on the re-sale parts I usually keep a handful laying around my self when in need of extra cash it always has worked for me just like you bro great video

You really nailed it with the, “be realistic,” stuff. Got a friend that’s been trying to restore a Galaxy (59, I believe) for probably 8 years, if not more. He’s had it painted, done a lot of body stuff, hydraulics, engine work, etc. He’s convinced that once he’s done, it will sell for 25k. Even if he does, he’s probably put damn near 20k into it.

I had a 1984 Chevy Scottsdale 4x4 and I put a NEW GM 350 create motor in it in 1990 and it cost about $500 new from GM. it ran good. It had a port injected carburetor and got good gas mileage. I really liked that truck because it never let me down. Very reliable.

Subscribed! Just picked up a lowered 85 C10 and all this is very helpful for my budget build

Another great video! Can't wait to see the old long bed do a burnout!

1987- first year for TBI on Chevy trucks. Gm switched to vortec in 96, main difference is the cylinder head and intake pattern. TBI heads are the same style through most of the 80s, and they are some of the worst flowing, least power producing heads for an sbc. The vortec heads (1996^) are some of the best heads for a budget power build.

Nice video jovani I was just searching for LS content for more information to swap an older truck. Appreciate the video, appreciated the information. 🙏 I’m subscribed

@h.i.sc-10tips31

4 жыл бұрын

Ls swaps are not as hard as you might think in older trucks

Good overview bud !! I’m ls swapping my 240 wagon now. I have a couple of videos posted.

So cool! Looks like a solid truck. Well worth the money in my opinion. You need to buff it!!!

Thanks man I can't wait for this series to be done so that I know for sure how to swap a ls into my c10

@captaincheesettv

4 жыл бұрын

Same lol

Subbed for the honest mechanic.

So glad I found your channel. ❤

Great video, hoping for more detailed videos in the future. Especially items that takes the swap / programming easy

Awesome tool box I'm buying one like that very nice

Dang bro hopefully you get your money back. Lesson learned thanks for sharing.

Your videos really help me out jovani keep it up theyre great

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it!

Right! There hauling the engines diwn to Mexico ! There towing three vehicles with tons of parts in the back seats .

Nice!!! This the exact kinda stuff I’ve been looking for thank you!!! 👍🏼

@Krunchyjclown

4 жыл бұрын

Me 3

@KZVN

3 жыл бұрын

you’re welcome

Exelent video,and thank u for the info..I will be pending for the next video

I'm doing my C10 swap for less than free. A little leg work goes a long way. Nice job.

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck on the swap !

I ls swaped my C10 with a 5.3 Vortec and in total I spent around 2000 in parts including the motor. Best investment ever and pretty cheap compared to other LS swaps

@JR-wg6cs

4 жыл бұрын

j how well does it run and drive?

@dannyreyes7010

3 жыл бұрын

hey, am doing the same on my c-10 and I'll been told that I need to reset that computer.is this true?

@shop_night

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyreyes7010 search for the driveway engineer. You'll need to delete vats. Vehicle anti theft system

@xxsexybonesxx2233

2 жыл бұрын

How do you make it pass smog ?

@JovaniDanteGriego

2 жыл бұрын

That depends on your state. You may need some emissions or all factory emissions installed and passing

I agree with your statements, I’m scared of a LS swap , I’m old, I’m going for it on the LS swap in my ‘59 Buick

@JovaniDanteGriego

2 жыл бұрын

It's not as bad as you think!

I don't think that the old school folk shy away from LS swaps because they're afraid of them. It's more that the SBC with a carburetor is just simple and pure It harkens back to a time when life and things where far simpler, and most folks could and did work on a vehicle with only a few simple hand tools in the trunk, even on the side of the road. I get into my truck to GET AWAY from computers and electronic control - the only "electronics" on my truck are in the 8-track radio. There is just something about an all-analog device, like an old truck, or self-winding wristwatch or grandfather clock, the older bowling alley pinsetters, an acoustic guitar - that are timeless, unlike the ever-changing world of electronic devices and the rat race they create, wanting for more and almost never satisfied. Not knocking the LS swap crowd, and I understand the appeal. Just food for thought.

Always great info bro. I really like your style and content.

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro I appreciate it!

@Krunchyjclown

4 жыл бұрын

I concur.

I've got a 5.3 set up now for a Silverado v8 swap but I'm just getting going on my planning

I will never knock Summit brand headers again. We bought a set for my brothers 5.0 mustang build. They were polished stainless. Have a really solid head flange. Welds all looked perfect. I didn't have to knock a single bur or piece of slag off them. They were like $175 when bbk were $100 more. I guarantee they come from the same people the way they are made. minus the $100 BBK weld on tag. I have a set of $300 flowtech stainless turbo headers on my 6.0 I'm really impressed with also. The 3" v-band suck! but headers look really good

Mannn your videos have Soo much information 🔥🔥🤙🏾

@JovaniDanteGriego

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Here in San Diego I find small block Chevy parts like intakes and headers in the alleys

@miltonmartinez6698

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding bro 😂

I'm going to LS swap my 92 S10 Blazer soon but I go carbureted with a blow through carb and a decent Turbo

Subscribed trying to do this now to my 78 cutlass

You said on one of your videos and now I can’t find it, what year make and model electric fan do you use for LS swap cooling system

Man I picked up 3 ls's a 4.8 complete running harness ecu and all for 50 bucks, a 5.3 block and heads, complete rolling assembly. And a blown up ls3 6.2 with 2 bent rods for 50 bucks, reused the 6 good rods and bout 2 more gen 4 rods and flat tops for 125 LS's are cheap affordable power.

Using your videos for my swap 👍👍

Great info and tips 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Great video... enjoy the info .!!

Cool, so I just have to swap a small block chevy into my ZJ so I can then pull it out and sell it off so I can swap in an LS.

First small block Chevys were made way back in 1955, in total I believe there have been over 60 million small blocks made since then

Good job Keep up the good work💪

@JovaniDanteGriego

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Around my area you can get a junk yard ls for 750 and it have around 90-100k miles and be considered a great deal,but you can go into an autozone and get an intake,carb,high performance distributor,gaskets and fuel systems for around 1200-1400 all together

@jackofalltrades5904

Жыл бұрын

Where about is this?

What do you think about puting ls on a g wagon, and which motor should i put in, will it be relable and how much do you think it might cost me. Thanks a lot, love vedio btw

Looking forward to your next vids. Subscribed.....

@workingmansrestorations7071

4 жыл бұрын

Alot of good info... I will be closely watching this series... I am doing a ls swap on my channel in a k5 blazer.

@h.i.sc-10tips31

4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

What’s up brotha question would you happen to have a list of budget build on 5.3 or ls swap on new edge mustang ?

Hi man, great video does an LS1 5.3 out of a Sierra GMC fit into an astro van?

What's up dude I own a dodge ramcharger 1991 4×4 with a 318 engine on it but unfortunately it's getting worn out, i would like to know what would you do in my case, rebuild the dodge 318, buy another more modern dodge engine ( maybe a hemi) or go GM route and do an LS swap? And of course thanks in advance for the advice

I want to do this to my 3000gt, would it be worth it?

I swapped an put a 5.3 in my 84 c10, I did carb on it because I pretty much got a long block with no computer an got the edlebrook. Ls firing module for dirt cheap. Only thing I bought new was a edlebrook carb on it for it.

I NEED YOUR HELP..... I PICKED UP A 84 C4 CORVETTE...TAKING THE CROSSFIRE OUT AND WANT TO PUT A LS - ENGINE IN THE VETTE. FIRST OFF, HOW BIG CAN I GO...IM LOOKING TOO KILL "HELLCATS" HOW MUCH ? GENERAL RANGE ,IF POSSIBLE..... ANY HELP IS USEFUL...

Should I swap my 3rd gen prelude???

I can't find the link for the gasket set bro.

Man I'm stuck in between doing a LS or finishing 1 of the 350s I have sitting around... (one is stock bore with a blue print build but stock pistons.... the other is just tossed together with 30 over flattops) but I also have aftermarket 2.05 heads and alot of good parts... idk what I want to do..... lol

$2500 dollars is cheap for obs truck. I’m located in Southern California. GM engines are pretty easy to work on compared to other’s manufacturers. I have a 1998 obs ext cab with a blown engine. There are some many LS swaps info on the net it’s crazy.

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 ай бұрын

It's not an OBS it's a Square. Obs were the 90's trucks different platforms, but yea now I miss this truck.

Wya I need an ls swap done ASAP I got a ls3 I’m tryna put in my 1980 box Chevy

Can I LS swap my 2014 accord Lx?

Quite the opposite around here in the northeast. Old school stuff is what no one wants anymore.. Especially since the first thing the younger crowd thinks of is ".. LS Swap it!..." Me, ... no thanks... Been there and done that on swapping LS engines into the older cars.... No one talks about complete fuel pump, regulator and line replacement costs.. The cooling system complete change... And mounting the overflow tank and cooling lines correctly in non stock applications... The "plug and pray" ecu is still a grand by itself . (Half the price of getting the 350 redone at the machine shop the right way..). Plus, then you still need to pay a "tuner" big bucks for an actual dyno tune. Headers, pan... Mounts..... "Custom" hand made brackets and adapters.... Yeah, it's cheap... When it doesn't start... Which sensor, hack job wire splice or ground connection is it? Yes, I'm 55, after 40 years of old style small blocks... I'll stick with that. Local unmolested core 350 is anywhere from 150 to 300 here... Add Vortec heads and a decent cam, the usual bits, etc and its 350 hp easy...

I like pointers on the ls swap but don't forget it's a custom not a Silverado too. What state do you live in if the salvage yard's didn't have hardly any LS, California?

I need a tuner and some other ideas

Vortec motors are 96 to 00 only. They will not have center bolts on the intake

The value of those trucks is on the rise.

i made a video about a week ago regarding how i did mine for under $500 . when i did it originally a year ago, i did it to prove that it can be done cheap. everybody told me i needed a tuner, and told me it would cost 3k, told me i'd never get it runing by myself. i proved all 3 wrong. i got it runnning by myself , no tuner, only cost me about 100 for the headers, 120 for the o2 sensors, and 100 for the sending unit. everything else i already had lying around or was just nickle dime schtuff. i originally set out to show that it can be done for under 500, and that i can get it running by myslf, with EFI and no tuner and stock CPU.

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome? Drop the link so I can check it out

@613Builds

4 жыл бұрын

@@JovaniDanteGriego if i post a link on your channel, it will just go straight to the spam folder. but i can post the link , you'll have to find it and approve the comment in your studio community / comments. anyway here it is kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5WbrdR8aZbQaJM.html

Where is your shop?

Can you LS swap on my 67 Mercedes 230s?

Love my carburetor but fuel injection is just so much more reliable. I really want to get my k-20 swapped

I am looking for parts to do my swap

Am in 3gs in not done and not cammed just gasket and seals not built will also not Installed must be nice

Did you need longer bolts with the .4" spacer for the crank?

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe so

Jovani, I want to put in an LS in my 1976 Cadillac El Dorado, its front wheel drive. Any advice?

@JovaniDanteGriego

Жыл бұрын

Yea look into @ls4king there's a 4t80 transmission that you can use with a LS4 engine and it should be perfect for what you are trying to do

Good video!!!!!!

Just the thought but I can use your advice as well, should I keep the fuel lines from the suburban ls donor into my el Camino since they’re locking ones from factory then I wouldn’t have to go through finding couplings or plumbing fittings what do you think ?

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly I convert everything to -AN hose when I do a swap. The stock ones are Hardline so your still going to have to modify them

@jaimecortes1108

4 жыл бұрын

Jovani Dante Griego Very true I figured I’d asked since you have more experience then me on the ls swap I will do that my self, thanks for your reply bro good input.

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimecortes1108 no problem man

What state are you in?

You still have this truck?

The year for blocks should be around 60s to 97 is the gen one engine

It’s really budget friendly actually, I work at a shop that does Ls swaps on pretty much anything and it’s really worth while. Even a junkyard motor will put out 400+hp

@JovaniDanteGriego

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm saying!

@joshaulis8326

2 жыл бұрын

@@JovaniDanteGriego I’m sorry to bother you but I have a question, where I am I don’t have to pass inspection or emissions. I have a 4.8 vortec out of a 2005, is there anything I would readily need to do to the stock ecu to make it run or will it manage on its own?

@waleedafzal3545

Жыл бұрын

@@joshaulis8326 take it to a tune shop

@louisguillen9590

Жыл бұрын

I have a c3 Corvette and I’m trying to figure out what type of engine to swap into it with out breaking the bank. I don’t want to spend a ton of money rebuilding. Would love to find something in junkyard in good condition and do minor things .. what engine would you recommend? Lm7 ?? Thank you

@JovaniDanteGriego

Жыл бұрын

I would opt for aluminum but honestly your probably still saving weight over the SBC with a iron block 5.3. where your going to have to spend money is on a lower profile intake like a LS1 intake and accessories mounts that will fit your package

Sooo you just swapping pistons and not doing anything to the bore? If theres cracked ring lands then chances are the bores are scratched to shit and are gonna let oil pass.

The motor mount plates you bought would they work if I do my LS swap on my 81 Cadillac fleetwood ?? It has a junkie 6.0 L engine in it the 4-6-8 engine nightmare

@JovaniDanteGriego

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. You'd have to check the engine bolt pattern. It's probably different

@ronerrickson166

2 жыл бұрын

@@JovaniDanteGriego ok thanks worth a shot on asking but thank you for getting back to me

You can tell a 305 by the harmonic balancer

What you have for sale

Man i have a 2.0tfsi audi a4 b7,i have the ecu of the car the harness and cluster,what do u recomend to me to do it for swapping? I need to use it noooow...hahaha! But i have the harness of the car too,do u recomend me some ecu standalone for such car direct injection and vvt as audi 2.0tfsi is?

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea how audi ecu's run. Sorry

Th400 will match well with that 4.8 they can take a hell of a beating.

@chrishansen7004

4 жыл бұрын

Th350’s can too I’ve seen a twin turbo ls with 800hp on a stock th350 and it ran like a champ not too sure how long but that’s impressive for a stocker

Where are you located

I am doing same swap... I have a 4.8 laying around... Actually a whole truck. Long story short my son and i own it for $200 each. He took rear end and don't really want much else... The truck originally just needed a fuel pump but sat so long the rear spring hanger broke and went through the bed... So i want to do my first swap using as many parts i can off that truck... My goal for the build on my channel is to build an 88 k5 blazer ls swap... All in for $2,000

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you should be able to do it,!

@workingmansrestorations7071

4 жыл бұрын

@@JovaniDanteGriego i have the blazer lined up for $600... Motor is bad and no trans... Throttle body 350 so probably just junk it... And i will try to list the plow frame... In new york with our rust... We get ls trucks for 500 to 1,000 all day long. If the 4.8 is bad, i can get 6.0 in a running driving truck for $1,000... Then part out what i don't need to put the money bad in budget...

I’m trying to swap an LS into a 4x4 Crewcab S10. So much I still don’t know about it but What are some of the hardest parts of an engine swap?

@chrishansen7004

4 жыл бұрын

For an s10 it’s gonna be the cooling and just overall space your gonna have to run electric fans and have the radiator recessed farther up maybe you can leave it there if you do a pusher setup but even the 4.3 in my s10 gets pretty toasty so upgrade your radiator

Where are you from?

looks good dude. Im 5.3 swapping my montero. I need the trans and transfer case so my best bet is to buy a whole running driving tahoe/yukon/suburban whatever. I believe that this will be the cheapest way to do it. i can pick up a running truck for $800 all day, and part out everything I dont need. (Just the front leather seats go for $350). Of course, if you dont have the room/ dont want a shell sitting in your yard this isnt the way to go. I actually just bought a running driving 02 silverado for $500, and drove it 80 miles back home. I realized that its just too nice to dismantle haha. On the look for another running car haha.

The affordability isn't the issue. Is the fact that people think you just take out one engine and put it in another crank up the car and go? And it doesn't work like that. For example look at your local Craigslist and look at how many cars are for sale without Motors. That let you know right then and there that swapping an engine. Is not as easy as people think?

Well I'm one of those old chevy dudes now. Just so you know - we are not scared of fuel injection. One reason I stay old school (no computer stuff) is that the wiring harnesses, sensors, etc cannot stand up to the test of time and endurance. Old school small block for example - we could go to a junkyard beat the the thing with a hammer and fill it with oil AND IT WILL RUN. Just an old guy's point of view - lol

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

I mean that's cool if your building something to sit for 30 years in your yard. I but as long as you keep the car going most everything you mentioned will be fine.

Carbs might be ancient, but they work and are cheap and easy to work on. Same with points distributors. I was a driveability tech at a GM dealership for 25 years, I love and know computer systems. But if the shit hits the fan, electronics will be fried, and only old school cars and trucks will work

@ec5838

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I always kinda talked shit about the old guys and their carbs. Then I got one and now I get it. Simplicity! It works! I love it now lol.

@shawnwimberly9294

2 жыл бұрын

Quick, put your foil hat on!

I want to purchase 6.0 LS2 out of 2005 Vette that used the 4l65e with transaxle. The engine is for automatic which is what I want and can I hook the 4L60e to this engine and get the computer change for different trans.

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can flash a tune from a cts-v or similar

@hogansmith7589

3 жыл бұрын

@@JovaniDanteGriego thanks for getting back and I know you don't like answering irrelevant questions but to be clear it doesn't matter where I get the 4L60e trans from and it will work with the Corvette C6 2005 LS2 once the ECU is reprogrammed?

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

@@hogansmith7589 I'm fine with answering any question I have an answer to!

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

Yes any 4l60 should work your harness will however have to match

So I should look at junkyards to find an LS? I have a 68 c10 I wanna drop one in. It has a sbc 350 in it now

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

Yup junkyards are going to be the cheapest next would be lkq or ebay

@NewBeginningNewCreation

3 жыл бұрын

@@JovaniDanteGriego I looked on Facebook marketplace 😂 they had em too

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

@@NewBeginningNewCreation totally forgot about that too that's where I get most of my stuff

@NewBeginningNewCreation

3 жыл бұрын

@@JovaniDanteGriego good stuff thanks for the info and video

Bought a rusty box truck '91 Chevy with no brakes $475 came with a TBI 350

i would have used ls od the trans too.

The first small block was available in mid to late 1954, as a 1955 model, bud. Not the mid sixties. Mark 4 Big block on the other hand....

@spondal1

3 жыл бұрын

I think he meant the 350 specifically, which did show up in the mid sixties. Most don’t even know that the 265 was the first sbc, and that the 283 was the first American engine to make 1hp per cubic inch, people only care about 350s, 427s, and 454s.

Vortec 350s only ran for a few years from 96-98 I believe. I think the 5.3 came out with the GMT800 trucks starting in 1999.

@Turbo_Todd

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, and they were roller cam motors with other unique changes

@jamieschinkai1267

3 жыл бұрын

They were used in work vans until about 2007

@pontiacguy5190

Жыл бұрын

Vortec 350s and 454s continued up until 2000 in the heavy duty and work trucks, which were also still the old body style. Also the small block chevy made it's debut in 1955 as a 265 cubic inch engine. same basic block except for bore and stroke ran all the way through 2000 model year.

I have a complete (running) 305 V8 out of 1983 Camaro. Would I be better $ to part it out? Or sell complete? (also an excellent 700R4)

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

I bet you can get about 800 for the engine and trans together, someone would probably love to drop the whole thing in a car

@davebarron5939

4 жыл бұрын

@@JovaniDanteGriego Good point, agreed. Just was not sure if a "305" would have any value. Runs great. I have an LQ9 for the Camaro but need the $ to do it. Thanks.

I have a question, I’m getting my 95 1500 swapped with a 01 5.3 can I use my original transmission which is a 4l60e.

@JovaniDanteGriego

4 жыл бұрын

I believe so the pinouts should be the same

@cwhindle7

4 жыл бұрын

Jovani Dante Griego will the electronic side match up.

@cwhindle7

4 жыл бұрын

Jovani Dante Griego Thanks bro

@gerardolopez5875

4 жыл бұрын

Corey Whindleton ,, go with the stock one,, from 01,, will fitt and match better

The sbc was introduced in 1955, not the late 60’s and the vortec v8 started in 1996, it was TBI before that

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I misspoke I might have been referring to the 350 in the 60#

What all would I need for swap. I have 87 4x4 shortbed sm465. The donor is 2003 4x4 has a 4.8. What all should I keep from 2003. Do you think i can keep my drive shaft.

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the video where I pull from the 1999 silverado I'm not sure about the drive shaft I believe I'm going to need to resize mine

@bubbabatterby7059

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. I'm kinda late getting in the swap world. I got a 4.8 2003 tru k motor running for $100. What else should I get off of the donor truck.

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

@@bubbabatterby7059 just the transmission and engine and engine harness is probably all you need

@bubbabatterby7059

3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to run sm465 4 speed. Thanks.

@JovaniDanteGriego

3 жыл бұрын

@@bubbabatterby7059 oh ok then just the engine and harness will be fine

Is it a junkyard LS? If so does it last and make worth your money?

@JovaniDanteGriego

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Just make sure it spins over and if possible hear it fire before you buy it