I have an 82 c10, the guy I bought it from, put a 454 with fuel injection from an 89 ramp truck in it, new fuel tank to accommodate the in tank pump and he put in the hydroboost brakes. I was given a 2003 gmc 1500HD with a 6.0L lq4 and 4l80e 2wd, that im going to put in it. Going with the terminator x setup and i think ill go with those gauges too. Will cam it, heads and injectors, tune it and call it good. Ive ran many turbo cars in my day and have a twin turbo infiniti for that kind of fun. It will be nice to cruise the backroads as you say but still have some get up and go.

Your truck looks great under the hood. Neat, clean and orderly, but not flashy. LOVE IT

Thanks for sharing the little things to lookout for ? Great video from NZ

Thanks for all these precious information !

Great video. Motivates me to get back into my C10.

I love that C10!

Great video man! Tips are spot on

i wish i saw this earlier! it’s exactly what i’m looking for

You did a great job

Great vid!!! Thanks for the info!! I’m about to do a 5.3 swap on a 86 C10

Love this build and the video! wish I wouldve recorded more of the progress on mine!

Love the tips provided…..thank you very much.

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

No prob hope they were helpful!

@kw686

2 жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics oh was it ever ….a great simple honest rundown of what is recommended

Great video sir

I’m wanting to go turbo in my truck someday, my C10 is just a cammed 5.3 right now but I’m wanting a little more power out of it, your setup is pretty much what I’m trying to get mine to be. Nice video!

@williamhutchins479

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get that done, maybe a procharger/supercharger? Thinking about a 5.3 for the one I'm looking at but if Cam isn't gonna be enough...

@Joeyrayofficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamhutchins479 I have not yet, I am leaning towards procharger but I am buying another motor to build before then

@williamhutchins479

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joeyrayofficial Ah word. Well if you ever get around to it and you still remember this comment a list of parts or hell just the procharger you used I'd be grateful!

@Joeyrayofficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamhutchins479 if you subscribe to my channel I will be posting all of it on there!

Good video my brother

great video

I’m building a K10 I’m almost certain it’s going to be LS , tips are always good.

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! You won't be disappointed

@lanceweyel879

Жыл бұрын

so you haven’t even picked an engine? that means you’re thinking about building one or have a stock truck you can’t really afford to build huh?

C/k 1500 series 88-98 very beautiful Trucks I own one myself

Sweet truck

Best holley cluster wish they make it some day for the obs truck

The difference between a c truck and a k truck is c=2wd k=4x4

@sethsmith2982

Жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘🤘 I hate arguing with people about this! Facts!!👆

@backroadracing5449

Жыл бұрын

Funny thing is, GM still labeled the 2wd blazer a K5

@adanperez4221

Жыл бұрын

I think that he is talking about is CK1500. Which is from 1988 to 1998 for fuel injection ready tank Still probably the best bet is 1987 C10 (square body). Which also came TBI from factory. Then all is needed is a pump capable for the pressure needed

@MrChillbill647

9 ай бұрын

In 1987, they changed the model from C to R. The sending unit he is talking about comes out of a 1987 R10

@FasterBastard1

8 ай бұрын

Right? How do you get this far into the hobby and not know C and K10 difference

Helpful video with the weirdest ending.....ever. LOL!

Oh snap another c10 ls swap holy wow!!!

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Why did you watch the video?

Ls swap tips n tricks. Spend butt loads of money..done.

Great Tips...💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 🤔 You're making me want to take my 454+ out of my suburban and put an LS in it 🙄👍

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Do it!!

87 started fuel injection in r and v series trucks. 87 sending unit 1996 truck pump works in the 87 sending unit.87 tank with the sump in it.

Also if you buy an R10 fuel tank, they come baffled. The factory carb trucks don’t come with baffled tanks. So you may experience some starvation when the tank is low and you’re pulling G’s.

A nice NA crate motor with a Holley electronic carb would make the best driver. A little NOS to keep it spicy 🌶 wouldn’t hurt either.

@keithjessee4519

2 жыл бұрын

Turbo FTW!,!!!!!!,! ‘!! GONBLES

@SergioPena20

2 жыл бұрын

Crate engine…Motors are electric.

@clipzz1280

2 жыл бұрын

Then its not na

Muy buen video

So when you were talking about the fuel, the 87's and up were fuel injected so for that one year for c10s they were labeled as r10s

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

i knew there was a diff name for them! thank you good sir

@tylernowell2078

2 жыл бұрын

i have the same truck and u dont have to change the fuel system

@austinlochhead7527

2 жыл бұрын

@@tylernowell2078 they are fuel injected in 87 and up the tanks have baffles inside so that the pumps don't suck air and overheat

I have a 74 c10 and I love that front end how did you get it to fit or what did you do?

Love it just wanna run a stock rebuilt motor

Awwwwwesome video man

Appreciate this video. I would just do a simple 6.2 LS swap and drop a EFI carb on it and call it good and keep the AC. Keep it simple.

awesome build. interested in what battery tray you used being that it was swapped from the passenger side to the driver side?

@lanceweyel879

Жыл бұрын

you can literally build whatever kind of battery tray you’d like yk?

My project is a 75' GMC 1 ton dually with 70,010 miles I bought it from the original owners granddaughter, I wanted an LS but the block cleaned up and I found a buddy with 69' 302 heads and had them modernized and tuned up, I need to finish it up but life has taken off but I do feel emotionally connected so I'll probably finish it. Curious how much you sold the truck for or are asking for it..

Hey where did you get those head lights from? I have a 1989 c1500 Thanks

The C stands for 2wd & K is 4wd. So a K3500 is a 1 ton 4wd pickup. The exception was the older square bodies C30 crewcabs. The 2wd & 4wd were called C30 3+3 aka 6 passengers. What brand crossover & turbo exhaust manifold did you use, injectors ect? I'm building an 85, K5 Blazer, lift ect. Thanks

wow i just seen this truck for sale today here in arkansas, it is literally the same truck.. huh small world sometimes! it is now sporting a 6.0 engine

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

You got a link? Paste it here or send it to me in Instagram @garagetopics

@jefferycleckler2716

2 жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics I bought the truck, it's now in Alabama. Getting it ready for the hot rod power tour

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Did you buy it from the guy in Arkansas? Definitely keep me posted on the journey! Shoot me a message on Instagram if you want

Do you know what frames will fit on a 1971 c10 step side cab? My frame is old and rusty so I need a new one

Question. Does it have AC? If so how did you do it. I'm LS swapping an 87 K5. It has AC now but it's not very cold. I want to upgrade to a newer system but I don't want to have to buy a whole new AC system. Any tips?

Im leaning towards the holley terminator and harness route on my current build, just seems so much simpler. Separate harness, having to get the original ecu flashed, etc just sounds like a pain...

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

This is the exact reason why terminator x exists!

@chikisorozco4297

2 жыл бұрын

Psi conversion sale a harness with ecu plug and play and gas tank and I believe is cheaper than Holley terminator but I heard Holley has good reviews

@jonpeltier7896

2 жыл бұрын

About how much would that set up cost sir? Im about to do my first swap... slapping a LQ9 into a 1984 C30 Dually

@guttmagurkee4802

2 жыл бұрын

@@luisavelar9883 😆 under powered? Really? Look at what the hp ratings where back in the day

@jonpeltier7896

2 жыл бұрын

@@luisavelar9883 300hp is not sufficient enough for a 84 Dually Mr. Luis? Crazy

Me gusta como le quedan los relojes a la camioneta asi me gustaría que le quedaran a un laguna s3👍

Where did you get the dash gauges from

What motor mounts did you use

How did you mount the led headlights?

I have a 6.2 in wanting to put into my 86 c10. I don't want to use the 6l80e that is married to the motor right now but instead a 4l80e. Is there a certain wiring harness or adapter that is needed?

@oceanwaves83

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely an adapter is needed. Probably yes to both questions. Good luck with the build, if you're scrapping the 6L80 for a 4L80 you're going for big power!

Hey so when you say most ls motors come from trucks. Is it just the deep pocket guys that get the ls7 and ls9 type swaps?

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Most often yes. They have advantages for sure but prices exponentially increases

What are your thoughts on the LED headlights? I have a 89 k5 blazer that I’m working on.

@TripleWhopperWithCheese

2 жыл бұрын

GHEY!!!

@invisableobserver

11 ай бұрын

LED lights suck

I have a 75 nova which has a th350 transmission and I’m thinking of putting the 5.3 from my 2001 Chevy in it, Do you believe that motor would bolt to that tranny?

I only got one question that I think everybody wants to know…. How much for the truck??? 😂

@peterlinton

2 жыл бұрын

Trust me....not cheap....I stopped keeping tabs on mine...but I'm curious 🤔 as well 😉

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

I sold it for 15k with bad paint and body work. It's now selling for 20k with new body panels and paint. You couldn't build the truck for 15k post inflation

@bobbyhill4460

2 жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics 15k for a turbo ls is dirt cheap!! Damn wish I coulda bought it for that price

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

I had it listed for 17k for over a month with 0 interest. It has been for sale 5 times since I sold it 6 months ago, recently sold for 18k with a new paint job. Current owner looks like he will keep it a long time though

Mine looks exactlylike yours. Mine sat for 18 years. When I got it it was in limp mode! That was a bitch to figure out

Great Truck Did you change your break system?

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it's all cpp components

Do you reused the fuel lines and the break lines? And the old gas tank or do I need to get new ones?

@lanceweyel879

Жыл бұрын

my man the brake* lines shouldn’t be touched while dropping an ls in unless you already know they should be replaced

My question how did solve harness problem to get all connected to the truck

How did you mount 4x6 headlights

Thanks for the tip .As I write this it looks like my neighbor is amassing a large swarm of bees just north of my dogs kennels. An attack is imminent. How did you know?

Im about to take the LS leap for the first time. Thank you for the info. When you do an LS swap with trans, do you or did you have to swap out your rear axle or gearing?

@19ADAM80

2 жыл бұрын

Gears you won’t but if don’t use your same trans you’ll have to get a different length axle or have yours shortened.

Is there a way to dim those gauges? Without dimming everything else at the same time. They look a little bright for night time driving.

@invisableobserver

11 ай бұрын

I was wondering that too, I hate bright LED lights, I have a dekota digital dash in mine and it is not dimmable, it blinds me, I'm going to put some window tint on it

What motor mounts did u use

Where did you upgrade the engine?

Does the 1985 trucks have dual tanks? And could I use those 1988 sending units you were talking about?

@JayTX.

Жыл бұрын

yes dual tanks , at last on the long beds

What wiring harness and ecu did u run

How much are you asking for it when you sell if you don’t mind me asking?

Really hoped you explained how you made the Battery fit on that side

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

It was like that when I bought the truck. It was held down by the same battery tray held down by bungee straps lol

@edwardglamuzina3421

2 жыл бұрын

Mexiflush07: All of those squarebodys had dual batterys as optional equipment. I think LMC sells battery trays for both right and left sides.

Where’d you get those LED lights from?

wow a truck pan in a truck

It looks like you're truck is lowered. Did you use the original truck oil pan or aftermarket. If original, does it stick past below your cross frame mount?

@Garagetopics

Жыл бұрын

stock 5.3 oil pan. It was barely in line with the subframe of the truck, so if i scraped it would have hit the cross frame not the pan. Hope this helps!

You probably won't see this but did you use the terminator x outputs to control your fans?

@Garagetopics

Жыл бұрын

Hey yes I did! Used a ground trigger that went into the msd solid state relay which gave power to the 2 fans. I only used 1 trigger from the termx then jumped that trigger on the msd solid state to power the 2 power outputs on the solid state. Hope this helps!

What cam you recommend?

So the Holley gauged will only work if you run the Holley ECU and harness?

@Garagetopics

Жыл бұрын

The speedo and tach they make versions that do not need efi as the source of the info

How much do you think you have into the C10 so far?

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

I have gotten discounts, but to replicate this build by paying retail it would be close to 18k

@seanhayes1965

2 жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics for a muscle truck, thats actually not bad.

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanhayes1965 yea thankfully there are plenty of parts for this combo which helps with price dramatically

Please tell ‘me what motor mounts did you use I’m working on the same build and my manifold is hitting the frame on cylinder 1 :(

@Garagetopics

Жыл бұрын

I believe there were dirty dingo as low as they would go. I ever so slightly had to grind my engine mount bracket on the frame on that passenger side to make it all fit

@russ2759

Жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics can you send me a pic of where you ground your frame to my instagram possibly? The name is russtytrucks

What motor mounts u use

Where did you mount your terminator?

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

On the firewall inside above the trans tunnel

How much you think I'll spend to ls swap my 87 c10 to 5.3 I just want it stock not trying to go crazy

@oceanwaves83

2 жыл бұрын

Find a wrecked or rusted out donor vehicle so it will come with everything.

Where can I go look at it?

How to adapt a electronic 4l60e trans to a classic truck gauge.

Can you put a link to those fittings you used please

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Oops! Added to the description also, but here you go www.holley.com/products/plumbing_an_fittings_and_hose/fuel_system_components/fuel_rail_adapters_and_hose_ends/parts/935086ERL

@joryhaggerty5380

2 жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics thanks !

I have a 85 c10 and I was told 4l80e trans wouldn’t fit is that true?

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Not true, it fits. You have to get a new driveshaft, but I count "fitting" meaning you do not have to cut the truck cab which you definitely do not have to dom

@tyrekcarter4973

2 жыл бұрын

Garage Topics ok thanks I’m trying to bolt one up to my 454 and I’m around 500 hp and I think the 4l80e will go good with my project

Did you decide not to sale it

Not to be rude but im wondering what the cost of all of this was??

What would be a good cam for 6.0

@invisableobserver

11 ай бұрын

keep it stock unless you want it to guzzle gas

Do you still have it forsale

How much you want for it and we’re you located

Does anyone know how to get a 4l65e to engage into gear? I've confirmed power to pins(c & e), tcc cut on& off power, & trans fluid level but it still doesn't engage in any gear. Do I need a tcm ?

@nitrofish1974

2 жыл бұрын

I just went through the video saw you needed help, check out KZread (the driveway engineer.) Contact him, he's pretty good and will answer back. It's probably something you're overlooking, simple, tss maybe, But he will help. Best of luck 👍

Did u have to change oil pan to low profile?

@Garagetopics

Жыл бұрын

Nope! Stock truck oil pan

@eduardovaldez900

Жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics thanx for the help ..curent working on my 84 rn ...

How you like no drip rails

I’m in a process of restoring my C10 truck How can reach you for castúo s brother?

What throttle body did you use?

@XRP.Live.2023

Жыл бұрын

a used ls3 TB from a 2010-2014 camaro

K=4X4, C=2WD

Is the truck already sold?

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the truck is now living its best life in Texas

@gerardolopez5875

2 жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics @ how much?

Is it still for sale

How much do you want for it?

Is the truck for sale ?

Did you use a terminator x are the x max.

@Garagetopics

2 жыл бұрын

X Max because in addition to the engine, I also needed to control the transmission and throttle body (drive by wire)

@jaychipps9634

2 жыл бұрын

@@Garagetopics ok you just confirm what I needed to know. I have a 5.3 that is getting turned into 5.7 stroke into a 383. 4l80 transmission going with 411 gears in the rear-end. I'll keep you updated an than. If I have any more questions I'll hit you .

That it was a costly PITA?

Where did you get the headlights at??

How much are you adking for the truck

@Garagetopics

Жыл бұрын

I sold it for $15k back in 2021, probably could have got more but I was in a hurry to sell. I miss the truxk and want to build a similar one soon

How much!?