FRANCIS EP.18 | DIY LS Swap Part 4 | LS Classic Look! Intake, Fuel Rails, and Lokar Air Cleaner.

In this video, I will go step by step how to install the Holley Mid Mount Accessory Drive. This truck is my 1963 C10 named Francis, also known as the “Community Built Truck”. Check out simplec10.co .
Parts/Tools mentioned in the video:
Holley Single Plane Intake: amzn.to/44fqNgw
Air Intake Temperature Sensor: amzn.to/3Nnu8D2
Holley EFI Fuel Rails: amzn.to/3pryDol
Fuel Injectors: amzn.to/43UmRBT
X Link: ebay.us/Zsft5y
Ignition Extended Wiring Harness: amzn.to/4a5vbli
Lokar Air Cleaner: www.jegs.com/i/LS+Classic+Ser...
Holley Mid Mount Kit: amzn.to/3LfOH5a
Valve Covers: amzn.to/41SkE8D
Valve Cover Bolts: amzn.to/3L7Bx8H
Ignition Coils Gen 1: amzn.to/3mXel53
LS Swap Kit from AZ Pro Performance: azproperformance.com/collecti...
Dirty Dingo Slider Brackets: amzn.to/41Wm2a9
Valley Cover Bolts: amzn.to/3LxfSbr
Budget Headers: amzn.to/3Lsc0s3
Por 15 Chevy Orange: amzn.to/3T5WiF6
ECU Bracket: ebay.us/jFr2Ck
Gasket Kit: amzn.to/3Fh8qxF
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[@markshaw3219]

That's a slick setup! Looks cool!!

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Thank you

[@user-xm2mp6yx4y]

So clean! Love the set up. Ive been searching to try and find how to run the fuel lines to my Impala. This is the cleanest and best set up I have seen yet.

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Thank you!

[@GorhamWorks]

This thing every time I see it, i think this truck is so clean! Very nice work!

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Thanks!

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

That’s nice bro!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Thanks a lot!

[@82shortbox]

I’m here from your instagram, this look is killer!

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Thanks a lot!

[@c-10ranchautorepairmeyers]

Looking good! I like where you ran the alternator wire, going to change mine.

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Thanks a lot!

[@lilpoindexter]

It would look better without fuel injectors, with a tbi of some sort, but im sure the individual injectors perform way better

[@SIMPLE.C10]

I agree! But you’re right about how it would run. Overall happy with the look.

[@pablobracho6653]

Esta calidad la camioneta y su motor👍

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Ty

[@tokslut]

Nice, looks good!

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Thanksn

[@crank1422]

So, this has me thinking about doing this for a more modern truck. My biggest concern is heat soak though. I’ve always heard back and forth arguments over composite vs aluminum/iron intake manifolds on throttle body MPFI applications.

[@SIMPLE.C10]

I wish I knew what all of that meant! I’m still learning. This was as basic of a build as you can get besides the top end stuff

[@crank1422]

@@SIMPLE.C10 well as far as I’m concerned you’re the teacher, because that setup looks great! I’m just curious how it runs, or if it runs any different. Basically, I’ve been told (never confirmed) that heat soak can happen in stop/go traffic, high load situations (towing), or in extreme temps due to the intake manifold being metallic and mounted directly to a source of constant elevated temperatures. The composite intakes are supposedly a little better at not transferring heat to the incoming are. So there’s my dilemma. I’ve kept my 2003 GMC Sierra in excellent shape, and I’ve upgraded the interior to a more comfortable setup. My old 5.3 is tired though, with 275,000 miles. So, I went out and got a junkyard 5.3, and had it bored/stroked out to a 383 stroker. I want to keep it as a daily driver, but the truck intake/throttle body just won’t cut it with the engine mods. Plus, since I’ve gone this far, I want to clean up the engine bay of all the wiring and ugliness that GM just doesn’t worry about when they sell a modern vehicle. Your setup is ideal, but I wonder how it would work for me with towing boats and taking the occasional trip to the beach where the air temps constantly hit 100+.

[@SIMPLE.C10]

@@crank1422 gotcha. I haven’t even drove the truck besides at the car show. I see some major hp engines with this setup.

[@rudydog420]

Been waiting for this video before I start ordering parts...thanks!! Have you driven with it all installed yet? How is it?

[@SIMPLE.C10]

I’ve started it and it ran good. I’m about to drive it this weekend!

[@Dan_Grider]

What/where did you use for pvc ? I see the capped pvc ports on the valve cover adapters. Where did you connect?

[@SIMPLE.C10]

There’s a connection on the back side of the intake manifold you see on the video for the sensor but besides that I don’t have power brakes so don’t need any other vacuum.

[@BSherrod]

Looked at these setups and wondering where’s a clean spot to relocate the ignition coils in older cars.

[@SIMPLE.C10]

@@BSherrod these have the coils under the covers in the factory locations.

[@mariomorales6710]

Do you have a part number for the hose fitting and 90 degree fitting you used for the map sensor? Thank you

[@SIMPLE.C10]

I don’t but you can take your map sensor to orielly and find the 90. There’s only two options.

[@patricka9854]

Where did you get your radiator? Any tips on connecting and plumbing into it?

[@SIMPLE.C10]

I got it from champion. It’s for a 63-66 c10. I just used a coat hanger to find the bend I needed and took that to the parts store to find one similar that I cut down.

[@nell3445]

What serpentine system are you using

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Holley mid mount

[@lolife999]

How are you venting the crank case? My worry is building up pressure and blowing out seals. Are you running a catch can?

[@SIMPLE.C10]

@@lolife999 there’s a filter on the backside of the drivers side valve cover. I’m not running a catch can. No issues.

[@chriscarranza5579]

What ecu and wiring harness did you use?

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Stock ecu painless harness.

[@luismiramontes5882]

Looking to run this set up in future but need help with a few questions. Do you have a MAF sensor? Do you have the following: IAC, MAP, TPS. Just trying to find out what i can run without and whats absolutely needed thanks in advance

[@SIMPLE.C10]

In the video I explain about the MAF and MAP sensor and I wired them both up. I plan to do a full walk through of the swap in a video coming up.

[@luismiramontes5882]

Thank you a full walk thru would help out tremendously. Do you have a link for the MAP sensor didn't see it in description thanks again 👍🏼

[@arturoguerrero6496]

A few months ago I seen this video and really liked the setup. I went ahead and bought the ignition coils that are on the description, however the pigtail on the harness are too small. Where did you get the harness to match the coils?

[@SIMPLE.C10]

My harness was from painless. You can choose what style ignition coils. You can buy an adapter though.

[@arturoguerrero6496]

Cool deal thank you 🙏🏽

[@arturoguerrero6496]

@SIMPLE.C10 having a hard time finding these wires. Mind sharing the link to these? At 6:25

[@SIMPLE.C10]

amzn.to/4a5vbli

[@arturoguerrero6496]

Thanks again! 🤙🏽

[@thomasjohnson8195]

With this setup how would you get vacuum for the brake booster

[@SIMPLE.C10]

You would run a T hose fitting on where the map sensor is to the brake booster.

[@thomasjohnson8195]

It’s nice but $1300 just for the air cleaner

[@CavanalK5]

Anyone know the music at 3:45? I know it but can’t place it!

[@SIMPLE.C10]

It was in splice. Not sure the song.

[@jjeff78108]

Is that a ls in a 65 c10

[@SIMPLE.C10]

It’s a 5.3 LS in a 63 C10.

[@danhedrick1795]

Delmo speed ?

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Not this one.

[@danhedrick1795]

Ok I’d like to run drive by cable I did check out Delmo. Thank you !

[@chrisnorris1177]

New build on the way??

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Renovating the garage then starting on my 66 lucky.

[@JesusOrtiz-qp1so]

Ugly truck the best ones are 1967-1987

[@SIMPLE.C10]

Thanks for your feedback! I love them all!

[@Driven_Dragon]

Mine is a 1965 C10. License plate reads C10 @@SIMPLE.C10

[@coltheesacker5656]

Show us yours.......

[@MYCL55AMG]

Which transmission you’re using with the LS motor

[@SIMPLE.C10]

@MYCL55AMG I have a rebuilt 4l60e.