Cheapest LS Swap Done By Me for $2,000 .. It Run Good Too

[@PacificDark]

Ok. These are the builds I like to see, not just the 100k rotisserie builds that will never see a highway. I want to see nice, clean daily drivers that you can go to work in, or go cruising the spot or take the All American Road Trip in. Grassroots motorsports at it's finest. Well done, sir. Well done.

[@drstallings_314]

Im glad to see you going with a 4l60e. Too many people always want to go with the 4l80 and like they making big power. Thanks for being honest. Stock driveshaft, stock rear end. Drivability for highway and street driving. Everything doesn’t have to be a race car. Bit by bit fellas

[@drejackson1000]

Yes sir I wanted to do a depended budget build just to ride

[@maddog716]

Wheels?

[@drejackson1000]

@@maddog716 American 20” rally wheels

[@chicanobluesaz4191]

Plus the 4L60e has a lower 1st gear ratio 👍

[@Lifeofshawn248]

@@chicanobluesaz419160 has a higher first gear than a 80. 3.06 vs 2.48

[@faithfirst9775]

Man I love honest folks that don’t be gate keeping. Thank you so much.👊🏾💯

[@drejackson1000]

No problem I know what you mean on that idk why people hold info like that

[@kenyontookes7644]

Man I swear you ask what they got they don’t wanna say they don’t give the price but give you a $10k+ price. First video I seen Mm someone actually go part by part with the prices and got the prices on screen to show he not bs. I fucking love it 😊

[@gordocarbo]

@@drejackson1000 They wouldnt want to admit to how much they spent which is a bunch. Do wonder about the guys that think they got some secret cam.

[@r.joseph8911]

@@drejackson1000thanks so much for your time doing this video. I’m doing my car soon, my first LS swap. Trying to figure out what some of the components are on the engine. I’m first going to ID the block VIN and year for sure- then go from there. The two lines (with silver locked ends and black braided runs) on the left side of the truck intake are the fuel supply and return, correct?

[@damonfisher-f3k]

As a old mech, you make me smile and touch my chin, Keep up the hands on diy. THe motivation of seeing a vision of your project, to start the project, to feel the excitement of the progress, and to actually finish your project and show it off, priceless. Young man in a few years you are going to be so far advnced that pesentation will become your goal, Proper fuel connections are very important, routining wires and wire looms very important, structual integrety, cutting,moding, very important, please mount a fire extinguiser inside. use 90 degree boots on plugs so headers dont burn. time to detail alll connects. KEEP POSTING POSITIVE BLUE COLLAR FUN STUFF MANN. #BLACK HISTORY MOUTH

[@drejackson1000]

Thanks a lot

[@bunnyman6321]

Black history mouth 😂😂😂

[@shunmitchell1249]

Good job sir! Thanks for sharing. Not all of us can afford a 10, 15, 25k build but you give us hope lol.

[@jermaineflowers9906]

On bro you ain’t never lying

[@ronaldellison6354]

Mannn he definitely gave us hope and showed nuffin but authentic

[@79chevyboylopez64]

Real car guys recognize and have a similar parts list 😅😂

[@6.2dough]

Like what put us hip

[@Nicer_Ricer_JDM]

$2000 is a steal, fantastic job💯

[@1quikwash]

One of the realest ls swap videos ion seen appreciate it bro

[@MikeHodges-b6q]

Nothing like the satisfaction of doing your own work great job brother

[@drstallings_314]

Best and most detailed video i have came across for being able to actually drive your car

[@nitomeanboyGBODY]

Very clean and impressive.. this is how it’s done when u do ur research and put in ur own work.. too many ppl complain about bein jerked around when they don’t even try to do research.. great job, later on u can upgrade to an lines for ur fuel.. it makes it way easier with maintenance and cleans it all up

[@CliffordWilliams-rl2nz]

Only two racks that bad especially when it comes to the up most important part of the vehicle did a great job proud of you 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@drejackson1000]

Appreciate it

[@truckloadslim]

Ian gone lie it’s not the prettiest of work but it works and that’s all that matters💪🏽‼️ and you doing it yourself that’s always a plus‼️💪🏽

[@drejackson1000]

Fasho appreciate I’m still working on it cus I was trying to hide alot of wires but hey it’s working lol

[@truckloadslim]

@@drejackson1000 and I can’t lie you did a damn good job! And you giving out the juice if anyone hate on you for this they crazy asf

[@michaelmitchell7817]

​@drejackson1000 thanks for the parts list bro. Monte is looking good love the ralleys. Bout to start on my 85 442 ttop Cutlass. I've got a very similar list of parts for mine.

[@chicanobluesaz4191]

This is what I love about doing things yourself. It's trial and error and you gotta start somewhere. The key is learning from mistakes. Keep up the good work my dude!!

[@drejackson1000]

@@chicanobluesaz4191 thanks a lot I love to learn

[@michaelgreene]

Looks like that number 3 spark plug boot is touching the header. Think it will be problems later. Good stuff. Sounds good. I've heard a swap like this costs between $5 and 6K so great job.

[@Ninoo187]

Definitely, good attention to detail.

[@Lunapeach324]

way more respect to you bro than any bought muscle or supercar! 30+ technician/Gear head love your build make it work detail it up later 👍

[@barrybradley5995]

Great job! I’m still contemplating putting an LS in my 96 Caprice!! I can’t do all of that work myself but 2K is an absolute steal for that transformation!!! WOW

[@josephmirakaj6782]

Just upgrade everything on your LT1 it's still awesome

[@mr718g]

i hope you know this video is about to put you on the map.....everyone including myself is gonna want you to do LS budget builds for them this is one of the BEST LS SWAP VIDEO ON KZbin i just wanna drop off my car an you tell me everything you need

[@drejackson1000]

I feel you I appreciate it send me a message on FB DeAndre Jackson or IG Boxcutlass.8690

[@shawnwimberly9294]

Looks decent. 2011 camaro water pump and tensioner will allow a lot nicer looking upper radiator hose. The outlet is on the driver's side where it ought to be.

[@TheDapperTrucker]

As someone planning to get my first G body and swap it. This video is much appreciated. Thank you.

[@Rioandretti]

Thanks for the motivation doing my 84 hurst now

[@drejackson1000]

No problem good luck on putting that engine in

[@1987whitez]

Brother Jackson job well done that all you need because you can hope in that baby and ROLL OUT anywhere you want . Much love to you and mad respect.

[@AKANEWK]

The carbed LS build in the caprice on my page has the same issue with the PS closeness to the pump, but it works fine. Great job on the build brother

[@LSCHEVYRYDER254]

you did a great job bro good stuff bro keep sharing the knowledge and giving people the opportunity to save themselves some money.

[@teabag402]

So glad to hear you mention be careful with those harnesses 😂 I drove myself insane with one of those. The car DID crank and ran crazy which drove me nuts trying to figure out why. Ended up the harness was pinned all sorts or wrong. Fixed the pin outs and now it's perfect but it was way off

[@drejackson1000]

Wow that’s crazy I know from 2

[@teabag402]

@@drejackson1000 I thought my motor had problems, ended up being the harness wires crazy

[@vocals4378]

You did a heck of a great job on this sound really good

[@theronwoodward554]

Congratulations sir! You made it happen with hard work. You impress me and thank you for sharing your journey! I'm doing a similar swap in my '55 chevy.

[@StopLyingBro]

Upload some videos of it

[@KingBee77]

Bruh Man did his own thang! Props main. 🏁

[@jonathonflores4937]

This is a Time Machine,, nice whip.

[@jamesbroomfield7799]

I would put spark plug covers over your wires because them headers get hot af.

[@stlbold2]

I was looking for this comment. One of the headers looks like it’s physically touching the spark plug boot. Run it too long and it could melt through then start arcing. Much respect to the build though.

[@isaacfamgloman7715]

Even tho I’m seeing this a month later just shows me that you can have a nice toy for the streets frfr much respect brother

[@logiquol123]

Beautiful work man. I've been contemplating trying put a swap into an older car. Good to see with some hard work it can be done without putting me in years of debt lol. Take care.

[@classictunedpro]

🔥🔥🔥🔥📦🌍

[@gizzagizza9520]

That radiator hose looks kinkt

[@drejackson1000]

When it’s warm it opens up

[@dedricbullock5567]

Bro this is gold. If you want to just do a swap you show exactly what you need to get to have it happen. Nice build. The hardest part for me was the transmission crossmember mount had to get it fabricated but it all worked out.

[@dragonslayer6000]

Excellent build on an excellent body. Thank you for pricing out your build and reminding everyone the joy of keeping low insurance costs and still getting good performance out of a BUILT car

[@cadillac9142]

Appreciate the game I just got myself a project 69 caprice 4 door she has some cancer But I’ll put some pictures on KZbin soon Appreciate the motivation bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪👍💯

[@drejackson1000]

No problem anytime keep me updated on it

[@justinadams1360]

Awsome monte man. Good work true hot rod. Built not bought

[@ItsyaboyR.B]

Cable stopper...that's what's up. I used like 10 zip ties lol

[@drejackson1000]

lol aye it worked huh lol

[@mr718g]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@rodguilbeau113]

That's a nice build. Just picked up a 2000 Tahoe that had a tree crush the roof for $400. Gonna gut it and use the drivetrain in my 2011 Range Rover Sport 💪

[@HOTRODRICO]

driver side 2nd spark plug wire was literally sittin on the header that will melt eventually grab some sparkplug wire boots for them to insulate them, also get that red wire off the fuel line with the metal clamp, where the fuel pump is... thats a time bomb if that wire splices over time by vibration it can ignite... and i'd also advise you to think about getting a better upper radiator hose situation cuz that thang is kinked and restricting flow.... coo car overall looks nice... thanks for sharin it

[@toasty3623]

Good work man she looks so good!

[@Ninoo187]

I would personally stay away from amazon and ebay parts, but its a decent build.

[@chappyboylsx2596]

Just ran across your video and upon watching it I did come across something that was going to hurt you.. (Your top rad hose ) You need to run that hose a different way because it looks closed off where it goes over breather tube and for that it will get hot and over heat

[@drejackson1000]

Yeaaa I noticed my temp going up and down when I drive that may be the reason I’m still messing around with it I may just try the truck hose

[@eastbeast5048]

Man great job and presentation on ur build! I’ll give you $2k to help me get my ‘86 C10 done. My lil cuz Southern Chevy TV was gon help me get right, but he was killed on my birthday couple years ago now.. and o like to work on my own cars also but don’t kno motors. How can one get in touch wit cha? I live in New Orleans

[@jakewels8868]

Spark wire melting on the header bro. She look good n well put together 🦾

[@drejackson1000]

Yea I’m gone switch it up

[@corymedlock5884]

​@@drejackson1000get the MSD wires with the bendable/flexible plug boot I was having the same issues not anymore.

[@jeanlawson9133]

Nice looking car... nice job clean looking....be careful in the rain. I have owned many G- bodies...they will swap ends in the rain 🌧️☔. Like the tail pipe the way I always ran it...

[@drejackson1000]

Thanks I tried driving in the snow it was a no go

[@PrydeWater901]

You didn’t add in the Febreeze vent clips. 😂 Good wool, fam! Nice to see a realistic build with a realistic price tag!!!

[@motivationonpurposebrand2222]

that car is clean and its driving like its factory. Nice build!!

[@benl4707]

Good to see you made a decision and finished the swap...aye is 3 and 5 ignition coil boot touching exhaust manifold.

[@benl4707]

Get you some wire cover for the fuel pump red wire. Wire is going from here to there and has alot of scrub points that will cause fraying.

[@205ClassicRidezLLC]

I'm looking to LS swap my 78 lesabre you gave me the confidence I need

[@rcguy5793]

Bout to swap my elcamino to a 5.3 ls from a 383 conventional. This video was a great video!!!!

[@gordocarbo]

Why go to a smaller bore and stroke?

[@rcguy5793]

@@gordocarbo all that’s a wash when you put the turbo on the 5.3. My 383 is a 2 bolt main so if I turbo that I need serious machine work including H beam rods as my I beams are only rated to 700

[@SuperSportAddict]

About to start mine soon, just bought the engine and transmission. Gonna rebuild it from scratch with nothing but racing components 😎💪

[@FishingWithJo415]

Man good Gbody build, really nice!The only thing i suggest is getting a good brand fuel regulator.I definitely need to make a gbody build like this!

[@Outdoorsman427]

Wow, great looking car, nice job, love that LS👍🇨🇦

[@lutherwashington7447]

Man I wish I was near you. You did an awesome job on the build.

[@McG1987]

Great job sourcing those parts for good prices! I saw a couple of you spark plug boots touching the the headers, you should get spark plug boot covers for those before the boots melt. Maybe even dimple the header to make some clearance. Burnt spark plug wires create weird driveability issues. Good work.

[@jamesbroomfield7799]

Could he wrap those portions of the headers with header insulation tape?

[@gordocarbo]

@@jamesbroomfield7799 If the boots dont touch the headers. Otherwise they will get wrecked too.

[@demarcusbattle7850]

Plain and simple I love it.💯

[@willdabarbertv5193]

I just pull my LT1 in my bubble caprice a few days ago getting shit ready I had the motor in trans for my truck but it is cheaper to do it yourself you’re videos were very helpful Thoe bro keep it up 👍🏾

[@onewisedre]

Man I miss my 86 LS. Nice ride bro.

[@richdogs8615]

Nothing like a real working man budget no knock to the guy with big money but I like this way more feasible salute king

[@MickyC0601]

thank you for the deep look and information, I'm getting my nerve up to do a swap. Micky C

[@bigcat7577]

Much respect appreciate all the info I’m in the process of doing my swap

[@chefrobertcaldas]

this is awesome man so much pride and dedication!! wayy cooler than some rich dude buying a lambo off the stealership

[@Flint_Hyzermatic]

Man, I bet that thing is all kinds of fun. Nice job!

[@majorbarnes4090]

This is not a bad way to spend time. TIME WELL SPENT, JOB WELL DONE... at the end of the day you want to get to the finish line fast and correct so you can enjoy the final results.

[@apimpnamedslickback2748]

Amazing and easy to follow video, you made sure to cover everything. Keep up tye good work, I can't wait for this channel to blow up like you deserve, God bless!

[@Donny.C.wlWilliams]

Nice job. I would suggest find an alternative for that cable stop it will leave u stranded

[@plutomfjonez5007]

Nice wheels too bro

[@DaemonWulf7]

lil scared about the routing of the upper radiator hose and the plug wire on the headers, but if it works, man, have fun with it. beautiful car.

[@Michael-di4fq]

Stumbled on this video and man homie I gotta say you got mad skillz

[@901byron8]

Clean build can’t wait to see it on the town

[@christopherlorenz3321]

Awesome job looking forward to more videos

[@GeneGainwell]

I work for stellantis but my lil ls swapped an el Camino and a regal. Thsi is awesome 😎

[@CutlassVibes]

Nice build! Keep up the good work!

[@ronaldpoke870]

You did that I appreciate your input!!!!!!

[@dennisalstonZ06]

The time try building your own trans check out the video by transmission bench I did my 4L80E trans it wasn't hard

[@benruether8294]

Reliable, never floods, more power, more mpg (even with a cam) better cruising with the 4l60. Money well spent

[@vocals4378]

I would keep it bring me that car for my 1989 box Chevy caprice I got only 19433 original miles on it

[@zoominwithzee6103]

im so happy i found your channel DUDE thank you!!!!!!!

[@aljames354]

You are going to need angled spark plug wires. They might burn on the headers.

[@mikeoxlong8264]

YOUR MC IS LOOKIN' CLEAN BRUH!!! I REALLY LIKE THE RIMS!!!

[@squarebiz357]

Clean build fam. Keep the updates coming.

[@jjfink3925]

Nice break down my guy!

[@StopLyingBro]

Beautiful build , love the wheels too

[@GodlikeGTZ]

Sick man! Thanks for doing a cost breakdown.

[@frederickmcmillian9562]

Not a race car but I know she got some get up off me in her👍👍 almost the same setup in my 79 Regal

[@louisziegler3690]

Bro good content the information was very helpful I'm going to be doing my first swap on a 1975 monte carlo a lot of the information is very similar.....

[@chicanobluesaz4191]

Are those spark plug wires resting against the headers? If so that will definitely cause a misfire eventually. Nice setup and i love the car and what you did with it. Congrats

[@drejackson1000]

No but they are close on video they look like they sitting on it but I’ll get some different ones

[@jeremystory6981]

Man, I've been saving motors for a while. my couple swaps,,, years ago,, This is a good video it's what it's about,, Do my best to use this,, Put square trucks so I got Room ,, This small problem sort of harnessed right,,, Are the best way, yes.,, I guess I need to find a tuner. trust understand junk it's fix. I'm just ready to do one that's not squeezing oil😢😢😢 I need to just do a little better. Probably Going to freshing a couple motors up,, Problem back move,,, But thanks for the a c bracket😮😮😮😮

[@angelgonzales8361]

Them wheels😍. Can’t wait to get mine soon..

[@Greg-v1w]

Good job💯💯💯.. Put the temperature sensor in the engine.

[@drejackson1000]

It is in on the side

[@ronaldwilliams4053]

Them swaps make under the hood look so clean

[@frankFCFVA]

Man I want two of my old cars back. My 87 Caprice Brougham, and my 89 Olds 98 Regency Brougham…I was a fool for selling them!😩😩😩

[@RyanBassForLife]

Nice that engine looks good in that 80s G body.

[@StraightRazWhor]

1:48 you got that ign wire touching the header. youll have misfire in that hole when it melts.

[@armanitransport2604]

That joint is nice and you did that sh!t fam. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@joeyDi8764]

How much for motor.That spark plug boot on that header tho...Def burning that up. Sharp tho. Fix that oil leak. Sounds good too. Good work man👍🏼

[@drejackson1000]

It doesn’t have a oil leak that’s from the previous motor the motor and trans was $200

[@joeyDi8764]

@@drejackson1000 my man. Good job

[@HandMadeRoyalty]

3:48 i think u should weld that on to the pedal but just my opinion

[@ZacharyBraxton-m1f]

It looks good. Smooth ride. 2,000. Good deal!

[@alexholmes153]

Yessir, great savings and a great build as well as ride playa.