How I find FREE or CHEAP LS engines to SWAP

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Mohawk Motors

Mohawk Motors

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@darkside2521
@darkside2521 3 жыл бұрын
I found a 2002 Tahoe thanks to your advice the engine is perfect transmission too. The problem is i cant find a single thing wrong with it even the ac blows cold with no rust. Sad to say but the truck is now my daily driver and i still need a ls engine. :(
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
That's happened to me a few times also. No worries, there's plenty more good donors out there, just keep looking. Congrats on the new daily driver!
@darkside2521
@darkside2521 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@toranowatson7551
@toranowatson7551 3 жыл бұрын
For the big win
@gueroburban4989
@gueroburban4989 3 жыл бұрын
That would be me! 😂 I appreciate a nice clean suv I wouldn’t tare it down if it’s a nice clean
@bobhoffman5581
@bobhoffman5581 2 жыл бұрын
LOL
@kevdaveteran9388
@kevdaveteran9388 2 жыл бұрын
I do HVAC. My boss just gave me 2- 2003 3500 vans! Both run and drive!!
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
SCORE!!!!!!
@kevdaveteran9388
@kevdaveteran9388 2 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors yep! Both lq4's. They just sat at the shop. No gear heads work there but me, so the other day I just asked "hey can I have those vans?" Answer: "sure, I'll get the titles for you". One of the coolest things to happen to me ever!
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
@@kevdaveteran9388 man that's awesome!!!
@fourhillsfarm
@fourhillsfarm 3 жыл бұрын
Forget the trucks and suvs. Almost all 4wd around here. Go for the rusty one ton vans. 6 liter, probably lq4 and 4l80e. Almost worth what you’ll pay for it after you strip it when you scrap the husk. Good advice on how to buy for sure.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Depends on your local market, there are very rarely vans at a low enough price for this to work around here in MD, but there are plenty of rusted out 4x4's. Vans do make great donors for 2wd projects though if you can get them at the right price!
@korylevergne8832
@korylevergne8832 2 жыл бұрын
Shit my 5.3 pretty much fell in my lap I bought a z71 for 800 dollars that had a blow head gasket
@DuelistMandroid
@DuelistMandroid 2 жыл бұрын
Vans are a great idea
@coffee838
@coffee838 2 ай бұрын
@@MohawkMotors its not like the engines arent good for 2wd, theyre the same thing, 4wd isnt like awd, it happend lower lower down the line of the drivetrain, those are easy junkyard gets if you are worried about an axle and parts for 2wd
@colbyscheeseybuilds
@colbyscheeseybuilds Жыл бұрын
I agree with 100 percent I was never into LS motors but recently got a 99 5.3 out of running driving truck that was crashed for 400 bucks and going inside my 93 ford ranger with a th350 I already had
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! Thank you!
@oceanwaves83
@oceanwaves83 8 ай бұрын
That 5.3 ranger is probably a beast!
@pawpatina
@pawpatina Жыл бұрын
7:00 check your local laws but most states consider a vehicle with a VIN and no title to be stolen goods since you have no way to prove you own it. Also most junk/scrap yards will not take the shell when you are done without the title.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
yes, each person should check their local laws because depending on where you live, you're absolutely right.
@martinthompson2425
@martinthompson2425 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very clear, smart, sensible LS swap info. My plan is to swap a first gen S10…when time and space allow. Still holding onto a ‘79 El Camino for now!
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Ls in an S10 will be a lot of fun!
@0088Cain0088
@0088Cain0088 Жыл бұрын
Great video man! Content is clear audio is clear no shaking cams and no other BS. Swapped will be going into my Bronco pretty soon. I ended up finding my donor (05 Yukon 5.3) thru a friend of a my uncle who was tired of fixing it, he had just rebuild the trans and started having issues with it not moving after driving it a few miles, turn out to be the brakes would stayed locked up after driving it, Made it 50 miles before I had to get it towed the last 30 to my house. Pulled engine, trans, t case wiring then sold rest for $500. I was moving so no time to part out anything else. as a thanks my uncle kept the nice wheels n tires and slap his clapped out ones on the donor
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's a good way to find donors "tired of fixing it" come up pretty often for good prices. Hope you swap goes well!!!
@55TwoTen
@55TwoTen Жыл бұрын
The market seems to have stabilized in price. Used your advice and grabbed a 2006 2500HD with 6.0 and 4L80. Was a totaled utility truck. After striking out repeatedly looking for just the motor I saw this video and everything clicked. Looked for the vehicle with the combo I wanted and had it narrowed down in an hour. Thanks man. Great advice. 👍
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Yes, market is definitely starting to come back to reasonable. Glad it helped and you found what you needed!!!
@rty8714
@rty8714 Жыл бұрын
How much did you pay?
@Gothamauto
@Gothamauto 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent guide to buying cheap engines. Donor vehicles are the way to go, otherwise you end up paying for every little thing. If swapping into an earlier vehicle the harness can be greatly simplified while keeping the stock ECU.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! And yes, it's sooooo much easier having the whole vehicle to get every little odd and end that you didn't think of.
@Xixu.co.6
@Xixu.co.6 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not killing running vehicles for an engine that i can easy find in the junkyard. Just go to your local you-pull yard and pile the engine and everything to go with it on a cart. They’ll give you a flat price for a “dressed engine.” Most I’ve paid is $500
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
none of the donors I take apart are road worthy vehicles. Either frame rust, transmission failure, number of issues that would cost more to fix then the vehicle is worth, or other issues remove all of them from roadworthiness. a you pull it junkyard is not an option for everybody so I put this video out to help other who may not have access to a u-pull it. $500 is decent for an engine, I've profited off of every vehicle I've purchased as an engine donor (yes profit, meaning I end up selling the pieces and parts I don't need, for more than I paid for the entire vehicle) and I still have the engine to use. Again donors are not road worthy vehicles, I'm not saying go buy someone's daily driver to use as an engine donor. I'm saying find the clapped out POS that someone just wants out of their sight and will sell to you for scrap value or just above, and use the good engine out of it for your project.
@pawpatina
@pawpatina Жыл бұрын
1:40 most likely had at least one trans swap and probably a motor too. dash odometer is not reliable to check motor mileage. could even be a swapped cluster with higher miles.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
very true, you never know for sure.
@tonymorse7178
@tonymorse7178 3 жыл бұрын
I somewhat agree that if it sounds ok with lots of miles- it's a go- but- rockers can go at anytime. It's literally impossible to tell unless you pull them and inspect for "looseness "
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the only way to be sure is to check them yourself. I just see soooooo many people that are convinced they need to find an engine with under 100k miles on it in order for it to be worth using, when the reality is, these engines are just as likely to have a failed/noisy lifter at 50k miles as they are at 250k miles, and you can get the higher mileage engines soooooo much cheaper.
@808chevykev
@808chevykev Жыл бұрын
I've been seriously mulling over trying an ls swap in my '68 Chevelle. Thanks for the info and motivation. I subscribed too✌️
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@MrOmerta
@MrOmerta 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yea I just got 5.3 for my 72 Cutlass running smoothly and quiet for 350 complete 😁. Hope to have it swapped in a week or two.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah that's a good price!
@joshuanewcomb1929
@joshuanewcomb1929 3 жыл бұрын
What engine and tranny mounts did you go with on your swap? I'm doing the same thing on my 68 Cutlass. 5.3 and 4L60e.
@coffee838
@coffee838 2 ай бұрын
@@joshuanewcomb1929 get a magnum xD
@ABHB666
@ABHB666 3 жыл бұрын
Must be heaven to have so easy to get hold on a donor or just a engine. Not so easy here in Sweden.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
It is really nice to have them so easily available. I've heard it can be extremely difficult and expensive to get your hands on them in Sweden and other places as well.
@ABHB666
@ABHB666 3 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors Now I don't know how many LS based cars and trucks that's are around here but in my part of the country we have extremely many American cars but I am quite alone drive a Tahoe, definitely alone with a Victory red one. Do you do any business overseas or just local when you part out the truck's?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
A victory red tahoe is definitely and unusual sight, even in my area. I have done a little bit of business in canada on smaller parts, but shipping makes it pretty cost prohibitive to do business outside of mainland US. I'd love to ship overseas but it's soooooo expensive on a small scale and I'm not a big enough operation to ship and entire sea container (the only economical solution I've found) of parts. Maybe someday......
@ericwitte3826
@ericwitte3826 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and Taking the time to make these videos, I have recently come across your channel and I am now subscriber again thank you for sharing your knowledge
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for subscribing!!! Glad to share what I've learned
@pjstartv6798
@pjstartv6798 2 жыл бұрын
Personally, my reason for wanting to find a 6.0L LQ4 is that they're usually mated with a 4L80e as opposed to the 4L60e. The 4L60e is just an electronic 700R4 and I can't count the number of 700R4 transmissions I've had go out on me. If I have to, I will go with a 4L60e but if I can I'm getting an engine with the 4L80e.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
All solid reasoning, especially based on your experience. Hopefully you can find one, there's still plenty of them out there, tricky part right now is finding them at a good price, the truck market is so insane right now. I my area you cant even buy a rusted out shitbox for less than $3,000 unless you get extremely lucky.
@pjstartv6798
@pjstartv6798 2 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors Yeah I've been looking around FB Marketplace in my area and anytime I find something that's $1000 to $1500 its always "parts only - engine and transmission are gone". I may just have to go the Ebay route and pray I don't get screwed.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
yeah, you gotta look often and be able to get there fast to get the ones that someone else hasn't already snatched for the same reason
@plutodor182
@plutodor182 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video Mahawk M , I'm also in Maryland . i wish i new your location so we can chat about some projects . cheers
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in kind of middle/western maryland. Near Frederick
@masonsteinert4344
@masonsteinert4344 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely needed to see this! Going to start looking into some light duty trucks and SUVs to try getting a decent donor setup!
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
there you go!!!
@autumnjeserich2689
@autumnjeserich2689 7 ай бұрын
My truck had a 6.0 stock and the oil cooler lines exploded on a mountain pass and it locked up. I wanted to put the same engine back in it but the 5.3 can be had in any junkyard for 400 while 6.0 get picked on arrival and can be had for 1200 at the lowest. Debating on just rebuilding the original motor at this point since 6.0s are a kings ransom. But might see if I can find a LQ4 donor before I go down that road.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 6 ай бұрын
If you're not in a hurry, I would bet you can find an entire truck with a good running 6.0 in it, for the same price as most people are asking for just a 6.0. In my area people are asking $900 to $1,500 for a 6.0 that is laying on the ground in their yard. I bought an entire 07 classic 2500HD with a good 6.0 in it for $1,500 last week. The deals are out there, you just have to be patient and find them.
@autumnjeserich2689
@autumnjeserich2689 6 ай бұрын
@MohawkMotors I found someone parting out a 2500 burb and got the 6.0 out of it for 500. Is the version with iron heads but that's OK because I have 2 sets of aluminum ls heads laying around.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 6 ай бұрын
There ya go! Perfect
@shadymaint1
@shadymaint1 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 Silverado I'm going to use as a donor for my LS S10 swap. Body and frame are rotten but the motor and trans are still strong.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
perfect donor!
@martinthompson2425
@martinthompson2425 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been dying to do a V8 S10 for years but I wound up coming across a ‘79 El Camino first. But somewhere in my (near?) future, there’s an LS10! I hope your swap goes well! This video provides well-presented valuable info without time-wasting fluff or BS!
@BrownsMechanics
@BrownsMechanics 2 жыл бұрын
I live in texas so a wrecked truck might be the way to go. No rust down here
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
yeah, outside of the rust belt wrecks are your best bet
@jonkelly5562
@jonkelly5562 3 жыл бұрын
I need to travel to the Northeast. Everyone of these trucks is $5k here. (We don't have rust issues)
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the rust is a blessing when it comes to finding donors. Unfortunately it's also a curse if you want your vehicles to last more than 10 years.
@rekartrustee
@rekartrustee 2 жыл бұрын
You can buy these Chevys all day long for 1-2k. Drive them home, sell everything you don't need. Free swap motor and trans most of the time and no need to deal with butchered garbage at the auto wreckers.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, exactly
@chrismitchell559
@chrismitchell559 3 жыл бұрын
Also in MD, Central/Northern PA is a goldmine for them.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is! I don't know exactly what they spread on the roads in PA but it DEVOURS steel. I've gotten quite a few from PA
@chrismitchell559
@chrismitchell559 3 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors PA Copart is my go to, routinely get roadworthy silverados for less than $1000 with towing directly to me...
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
I've been exploring Copart and definitely intend to do some purchasing from them in 2022.
@donshields4470
@donshields4470 3 жыл бұрын
VERY ENCOURAGING! I think I can do this!
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely believe that anybody with basic mechanical skills, and willingness to learn is capable of doing an LS swap and finding themselves a cheap donor to do it with!
@g35tho11
@g35tho11 2 жыл бұрын
Watching this video pumps me up to start looking !!!
@prnd21turbo
@prnd21turbo 3 жыл бұрын
2007 Ltz with a vortec 5.3 . The aluminum variety. Motor and transmission work great . 200,000 miles on it . I can buy truck for 2500 bucks . I plan on using lots of the parts on a 65 c10 pickup. Brakes , engine and transmission and whatever else I can do . Any thoughts ? Worth it ? It’s a California vehicle. Zero rust .
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
I would go for it. In my market you would have to pay at least $2500 just go get your hands on the engine and transmission. You'll have the entire drivetrain and brakes to use on your project and can probably get at least $1500 to $2000 back selling the body panels and bed, not to mention any interior pieces you can sell. I would definitely go for it!
@eliwagner4360
@eliwagner4360 Жыл бұрын
Turn the music up more.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
It's a hard balance, some people want louder, some say it's too loud. lol
@stansummers6259
@stansummers6259 2 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for another 5.3 engine for my 2004 Chevy suburban Z71 5.3 which I really really like
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 ай бұрын
Plenty out there! Good luck!
@FredFlintstone21
@FredFlintstone21 3 жыл бұрын
Wow you gave me alot of awesome ideas! Thanks for taking the time to make this video! 👍👍
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
@sonnym9954
@sonnym9954 2 жыл бұрын
Long story short, lost my 260 on my 1964 Ranchero. I am looking to replace it with a 302. At this point I know I'll have to replace the transmission as well. I'm not looking to race this car just restore and drive around. Would love to hear people's opinions as I am not sure if I should try to get a 302 or 4.8 LS.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
It's really about what you prefer. What are you going to enjoy in your Ranchero? I don't know how many differences there are between a 260 and a 302 but I'm sure there are far more differences to go to a 4.8LS, transmission bellhousing pattern and mounts, motor mounts, ignition system, etc. just food for thought. Either way though do what you will enjoy the most.
@sonnym9954
@sonnym9954 2 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors Agreed. I am going to keep a Ford engine in it. Was looking at the 4.6L. I'm going to see if it fits the Ranchero.
@marx769
@marx769 3 жыл бұрын
Going to look at a 2500 suburban, tomorrow. Hope to get a 6.0 for my 1970 Chevelle 🤘
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah. If it's the original engine it should be a 6.0, or an 8.1. Good luck! Hope you get a good deal!!!
@marx769
@marx769 3 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors just bought it $2500. It runs great. Almost too nice to take the engine and scrap the rest... tranny shifts great, 4wd works, cold AC, leather seats, moonroof, rear DVD. Thoughts on what the rest of the truck is worth? The body is really rusty unfortunately...
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
It'll be slightly dependant on your local market, but near me, the 4l80e transmission would easily sell for $600, assuming it has the push button 246 transfer case that's another $400, if the seats are in good shape and not all torn up they're worth $150 a piece, center consoles are usually $75 to $100 depending on the style and color, differentials usually sell for $150 a piece front and rear, factory cats from the 6.0 trucks are usually worth $300+, and then all the miscellaneous stuff, gauge cluster, interior parts, wheels and tires if they're decent, probably could get another $400 or so. Then scrap whatever left for another $200+ If you have the space to store it and your local market needs the parts, you can easily get $2000 to $2500 back for the stuff you aren't using and get yourself an essentially "free" 6.0 with all the accessories, wiring, and computer.
@joserivas1340
@joserivas1340 3 жыл бұрын
Haha I probably made that jayco rv! Great video!
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
No kidding? That's awesome!! Thank you!
@enermaxstephens1051
@enermaxstephens1051 2 жыл бұрын
how much would you charge to swap a 5.3L into an 85 silverado? Everything has to work, ac, cruise, gauges etc.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
My base fee for a swap is $7,000 labor plus all the parts. DM or email me and I can give you a more exact price based on the details of your vehicle.
@berrendo44
@berrendo44 Жыл бұрын
hi jason i was watching your video about the replacement of the center console on a 2007 chevy silverado 1500 crew cab. My console is like the cheap one that gives you a center seat and what i need to know is if you have the hardware for the passenger side of the console and if a separate part from the seat. I bought one but it looks like is missing a part to attach to the two bolts on the passenger seat. That part may help the console suspended about 2 inches from the seat and allow it to be moved up and down. I would really appreciate if you can tell me if i need another part. thanks
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Some pictures might help, I'm really having trouble picturing what you're missing. I would just compare what you have and see what's different.
@Daniel-jp6mv
@Daniel-jp6mv 2 жыл бұрын
What are good words to search on the fb market when looking for a ls donor just motor or motor plus 4l80
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
if you're looking for a motor and a 4l80 search for things like "silverado" or "2500" or "2500hd" "sierra" etc. try thing search for the vehicles that would have what you want in as simple of terms as possible, Usually when people are slling stuff cheap, they don't put a lot of effort into the listing, so it's up to you to know what will have what you're looking for and find it using as little information as possible
@Gmt_connection
@Gmt_connection 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of oil pressure should I be looking for ??? And for how long some truck typically drop after operating temp is reached… I guess the real question is how low is too low ??
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
I always want at least 30psi of oil pressure at idle with the engine fully warmed up. Until the engine is fully warmed up you can't be sure, if someone dumps thicker oil in it that will make the gauge read higher oil pressure on start up and until the engine gets warm. I wouldn't buy one with less than 20psi of oil pressure at idle fully warmed up.
@ludlowfilms5183
@ludlowfilms5183 3 жыл бұрын
is there too high pressure mine sits around 60
@bobertgregory8540
@bobertgregory8540 2 жыл бұрын
@@ludlowfilms5183 60 or nearing there can be normal at startup but warm thats not normal lol
@ludlowfilms5183
@ludlowfilms5183 2 жыл бұрын
@@bobertgregory8540 thanks for your reply, i just drove from nyc to atl, 950 mi, and it was pretty much high 50s the whole time, engine temp was 220 entire trip, any advice what i should look for to get the oil pressure down?
@bobertgregory8540
@bobertgregory8540 2 жыл бұрын
@@ludlowfilms5183 if it goes back down to 25-30 when you stop and idle its working exactly how its supposed to. If it stays at 50 while operating temp at idle then there may be an issue
@timemerson4162
@timemerson4162 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, subscribed.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@countrysmurfcomedy3099
@countrysmurfcomedy3099 5 ай бұрын
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Fello Gearhead Life 💙.. Great tips and ideas
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@STPDCSH
@STPDCSH Жыл бұрын
right i just bought a engine right under 200000 miles, was scared until i seen this video, engine runs
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't worry about that mileage at all, as long as it runs and has good oil pressure, SEND it
@jesseesquivel6248
@jesseesquivel6248 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos bro I’m doing a LS swap 2000 Silverado donor truck a 2001 I’m going from a 4.3 to a 5.3 taking harness from donor do I need to take computer also yes or no
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
yes
@jesseesquivel6248
@jesseesquivel6248 Жыл бұрын
So do I need to flash and tune it
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
You'll need to remove VATS
@jesseesquivel6248
@jesseesquivel6248 Жыл бұрын
Don’t no what that is lol
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
the anti theft in the computer
@vettster89
@vettster89 Жыл бұрын
Hey can I buy an LS off you? I’m in Idaho and I’m poor but I’ve saved a little. I need a good one and a good deal. Thanks for your videos I just found them and I’m enjoying them for my swap in my 4th gen fbody.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
I'd love to sell you one, but I don't ship engines, sorry Michael
@johnlondon8554
@johnlondon8554 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. . Witch donor car is best to used in a k5 blazer 1979 4x4 . Less effort. Less money .. lol ?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Easiest and cheapest to swap into a 79 4x4 K5 blazer would be a 99 to 2002 4x4 pickup, or suv with a 5.3 engine. You'll need motor mount adapters, and a transfer case adapter to mount your transfer case to the 4l60e, but the transmission output shaft splines will match your transfer case input shaft (assuming your blazer has an automatic transmission) you'll be able to use the throttle cable from the donor truck in your blazer it's a direct fit swap, and the PCM's are super simple so all you'll need to do is remove VATS and add power and ground where needed to run it!
@johnlondon8554
@johnlondon8554 3 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors thank you so much for the help. 🙏👍🙏🙏👽
@trilleoofficial
@trilleoofficial Жыл бұрын
Would one of these engines be good to LS swap a Nissan 300zx? I’m just now seeing this video as I’m looking into swapping one
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
It could be done. I've seen a few done. An LS4 from an Impala SS or Monte Carlo SS would be your best bet. 300zx is a rear engine rear wheel drive car if I remember correctly, you would need to transverse mount the LS engine and thus need a transverse application transmission (front wheel drive applications in GM vehicles) The LS4 is the only LS engine with a bellhousing bolt pattern to match the transverse 4T60E and 4T80E transmissions. I believe there are manual transmissions that would work also but I don't know the models.
@505fastlife6
@505fastlife6 9 ай бұрын
Is $2000 a good price for a running 156,000 mile 2000 GMC Sierra? The body only has minor dents and the paint is faded from the sun.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 9 ай бұрын
It's not terrible. I would try to find something closer to $1000 if you're only after the engine though.
@RT10Viperman
@RT10Viperman Жыл бұрын
Really good info
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wanyathomas2068
@wanyathomas2068 2 жыл бұрын
What could I swap into my 97 gmc suburban 5.7 vortex
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
Depending on your skill level, anything you want. Any gen 3 LS engine would be pretty easy to swap into it. 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, they'll all bolt in with some motor mounts adapters and then you'll just need to do the wiring and plumbing
@coffee838
@coffee838 2 ай бұрын
I always sell my automatic transmissions, i try to collect the T's, i dont mind cutting holes in floors.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 ай бұрын
Nice.
@dr.philoffishal4205
@dr.philoffishal4205 Жыл бұрын
I’m about to do a ls swap in my dads 89 obs I haven’t had time to talk to my mechanic uncle about it yet. If I get the donor can I use the donor computer/gauges/wiring harness without having to get the wiring harness modified?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
If you use the computer, gauges, and harnesses from the donor truck, you can probably get them all working with minimal modifications to the harness. But you'll have to modify the dash to hold the cluster, and figure out how to get all the integrated systems working, air conditioning, fuel level, etc.
@dr.philoffishal4205
@dr.philoffishal4205 Жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors I think I’m going with the holly. Well depends on what my uncle says. I appreciate it that video was super helpful👍.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Holley makes a great product, very user friendly. Good luck with your swap!
@fabianruiz4796
@fabianruiz4796 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome advice 👍
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Swaggpower12
@Swaggpower12 Жыл бұрын
Hey I’m thinking about engine swapping my 2015 Camaro LS v6 automatic to a v8. Any suggestions or advice?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Do a LOT of research. The anti theft systems in the various computer modules and systems are substantially more complex and more integrated into the vehicle in the 2014 and newer vehicles. I'm sure it can be done since GM is still doing platform building, but it's going to be way more complex than these old gen 3 computers.
@joshualee2965
@joshualee2965 2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to ls swap my v6 5 speed 2000 camaro what do you suggest?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
find a complete engine and transmission harness for a 2000 camaro that came originally with an LS1, and then whatever gen3 Ls engine you prefer.
@yesimraging
@yesimraging Жыл бұрын
Facebook is somewhat rough to find good deals in california
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Yeah, you probably don't have as many rusted out trucks to choose from, I imagine in cali your best bet will bevictims of accidents
@yesimraging
@yesimraging Жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors exactly 💯
@charlesrobinson8143
@charlesrobinson8143 Жыл бұрын
I live in Waldorf all I can find is capital auction
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Yeah I watch capital auction. Not great for finidng donors, but once in a while they come up. Search marketplace, There's usually at least one old tahoe, or yukon, or suburban a week that is being sold for $1000 or less in or around baltimore because the transmission is bad, or the interior is destroyed or it's just rusting away. Use vague search terms like "chevy truck" or "GMC yukon". Typically when people are selling things cheap, they put very little effort into the listing, so you need to find those listings and know what vehicles will have what you're looking for.
@mac9955
@mac9955 3 жыл бұрын
2:00 as soon as you start getting on an engine with high miles, you're asking for problems.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
That hasn't been the case in my experience. So far I've got 5 ls based engine in various projects, all with over 180k miles on them and aside from the parrs I upgraded to performance parts, like cams, and valve springs, the engines are still rocking stock cranks, rods, pistons, and bearings and kicking ass. I have no doubt there are plenty of high mileage engines that have never had the oil changed or were overheated repeatedly or that are making noise and they very well might have issues. But I stand by what I said, if the engine runs smooth, is quiet, and holds good oil pressure, you'll probably never have an issue with it regardless of mileage. As long as you do the regular scheduled maintenance, keep the oil full, and don't exceed the mechanical limits of the engine components it'll continue to run well for a long time.
@diosamor8351
@diosamor8351 2 ай бұрын
Hi do you think this motor can fit on my 92 325is BMW ? Thanks !
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, lots of people have ls swapped BMW's
@diosamor8351
@diosamor8351 2 ай бұрын
@@MohawkMotors thank you so much!!!
@KS-cp6bj
@KS-cp6bj 2 жыл бұрын
Why did you but a background beat?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
I like it.
@FordFoster-jj2pi
@FordFoster-jj2pi 9 ай бұрын
Is there a way I can contact you I need advice I just ls swapped my truck
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 9 ай бұрын
email me
@yesimraging
@yesimraging Жыл бұрын
All I want is a good ls engine and a reinforced rear axle to do donuts lmaoo
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
they're out there
@nuffsaid8082
@nuffsaid8082 2 жыл бұрын
I would like to have the gmc
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
They're out there!
@curtislow6018
@curtislow6018 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Sir
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate you watching!!
@Nemo_IRL
@Nemo_IRL 2 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to put a 6.0 LS into a 1996 Silverado crew cab dually that currently has a 6.5 diesel?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, thats a very common swap
@uppitywhiteman6797
@uppitywhiteman6797 2 жыл бұрын
Liked & subbed.
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Appreciate the support!!
@northwestfpwl3454
@northwestfpwl3454 Ай бұрын
thanks
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Ай бұрын
No problem
@kayvonmansouri
@kayvonmansouri 2 жыл бұрын
What would you swap this into?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
An LS? Whatever you want. lol Literally thousands of possible vehicles you could swap an LS into.
@kayvonmansouri
@kayvonmansouri 2 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors I think you should swap it into a rat rod :)
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
It's on my list of projects I'd like to do, just need to find the right starting point at the right price.
@DigitalThreads1
@DigitalThreads1 3 жыл бұрын
I can't find anything on Craigslist
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Craigslist very rarely produces anything for me any more, very few people are still using it. Facebook marketplace has the most listings. Truck market is pretty crazy right now as well but SUV's can still be gotten for $1,000 or less pretty regularly. Just have to sort through until you find what you're looking for.
@jessejames7140
@jessejames7140 8 ай бұрын
Show the swap
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 8 ай бұрын
I have lot's of swap videos
@jessejames7140
@jessejames7140 8 ай бұрын
I'm looking for a detailed video on how to do the Lq4 to 6.2 swap as well. Including xlink and 50x rectifier and seen some used the ctsv or corvette fuel pump
@jessejames7140
@jessejames7140 8 ай бұрын
I'm also gonna try the lq4 to lSA swap out of the hybrid. Not using the hybrid part
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 8 ай бұрын
@@jessejames7140 I haven't done any of those yet unfortunately. I do have plans for a 6.2 soon but it's going in place of a 5.3. I did use an x-link in my ls1 swapped trailblazer/ascender project. Have to say I would not recommend if you can avoid it, very difficult to get the tune right with it.
@jessejames7140
@jessejames7140 8 ай бұрын
Ok that's for the advise. I will keep a look out for your videos
@eugenebell2824
@eugenebell2824 3 жыл бұрын
Lol my 03 Tahoe got 290,000 and run like a soccer player
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!
@chrispfefferkorn5306
@chrispfefferkorn5306 4 жыл бұрын
Can we please flip it over in my creek first before you pull the engine?
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 4 жыл бұрын
lol, maybe
@blixxy1320
@blixxy1320 3 жыл бұрын
apparently everyone in my area on fb marketplace and craigslist saw this viddy and are now trying to sell their shitty 20yo clapped out gm's for 5k+
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
lol, it's not just in your area. the market has gone up around me recently too. Trucks that were $600 to $700 pre covid are over $2,000 now. It's pretty ridiculous
@blixxy1320
@blixxy1320 3 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors yeah i can't even find a dirtbike for a good price but I guess you can always sell while the market is high
@MsJhook
@MsJhook 3 жыл бұрын
I'd drive 🚗it
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
I get a few that are worth fixing up
@Arkansas223
@Arkansas223 Ай бұрын
🔥🔥😊
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Mcdashiznit
@Mcdashiznit 3 жыл бұрын
i dont care how many miles if run im gettin it
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Me too buddy!
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Everybody worried about miles. I've seen engines with 30k miles on them with oil like chocolate pudding and so much sludge you can't even see the rocker arms, I've also seen 300k mile engines that still look brand new inside and are clean as can be. How the engine was maintained and treated are 1000% more important than how many miles are on it.
@Mcdashiznit
@Mcdashiznit 3 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors ive seen 2012 2007 09 70k lifters collapsed .while a 400k tahoe i paid 300 cash ran like a top
@sanaanjamali3675
@sanaanjamali3675 3 жыл бұрын
Could you purchase one of these and ship me the parts I need like engine transmission brake system differentials front and rear steering column .. I’m in Pakistan !
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to help out but I only ship small parts, the big stuff like engines and transmissions is more of a hassle than I'm willing to deal with right now. Thanks for watching!
@robertmahaney2854
@robertmahaney2854 3 жыл бұрын
How much can you pay plus the sea container fees, message me directly
@blue4980
@blue4980 3 жыл бұрын
Install my swap I'll pay you lol
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
Are you local? What am I swapping it into?
@blue4980
@blue4980 3 жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors I'm in California are you close
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in Maryland, unfortunately other side of the country.
@drwombat
@drwombat Жыл бұрын
You should private the video to stop giving away all the tricks of the trade 😅
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
Lol, there's plenty to go around, I couldn't get them all even if I tried. Happy to share the knowledge!
@drwombat
@drwombat Жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors yeah but your info is TOO helpful. At least make em work for it. :P
@drwombat
@drwombat Жыл бұрын
@@MohawkMotors btw subbed for more content like this... Lol
@MohawkMotors
@MohawkMotors Жыл бұрын
lol, thanks man. I appreciate the Sub and the comments! lol
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