How to LS Swap your S10 Ep.1 | Preparing your S10 & What Parts

[@christianhatleli2309]

I usually never follow off one video but your train of thought is genuinely so easy to follow

[@southerngearz]

Haha im always worried im going off on a tangent.

[@wadebonhomme2142]

Really appreciate you taking the time to go through these details, I have been doing a lot of research on LS swapping a S10 then putting a turbo on it and you answered a lot of questions that others had not, thank you again!

[@southerngearz]

Awesome thanks guy! I am currently putting twins on her right now.

[@mikep60]

Thank God I ran across these videos. I have an lt1 out of a 22 camerho and a gmc s15.(same thing). To say it's confusing is an understatement.

[@southerngearz]

Right!

[@Theosescapades]

Just bought a super clean 1989 s10 extended cab 2wd in Colorado zero rust. Got my donor suburban that had dbw already. You channel was the first channel that I started watching when I started this project

[@southerngearz]

Hell yea thats cool guy! If you have any questions just ask away im here to help if you need any

[@Theosescapades]

@@southerngearz cool beans 😎 I'll definitely be back

[@sethhughes2163]

We also used the GF trans x-member but heli- arc'd a cold rolled .625" X.625" square 1/2 on top 1/2 overlapping the bottom 1/2. KUDO'S young man... we also went 4L80... ( AFTER a built 10L trans... with our billet adapter... ) and a Gear Vendors changer... most go down that road running a 432"+ LS DART FULL SKIRTED BLOCK with Cleveland Mains etc... over 65# restriction, lol... in my 2000 S-10 E.C. ... at 2200hp... you are spot on with your upgrade options in this vid ! Again... good content with your re-build etcetera... Respectfully, Seth😂

[@southerngearz]

Thanks guy!

[@OfficialSaintzeth]

Just got a 87 s10 you are my hero Ty for this video it’s my first build so I need much help and info as I can get ❤

[@rgrg3683]

on my 1990 s10 i went 5.7 vortec,400 th tranny with shift kit,b&m shifter holly650, cam, solid mounts, stock dif, and wow that truck is soo fast ,i did a dis. brake o the rear ,very easy, all worth it,,

[@southerngearz]

Sounds like you built that truck pretty well guy.

[@chrisrussell6798]

I'm old school and hesitant on this LS swapping thing...but times they are a changing. You have answered a ton of questions I had about swapping a V8 into my '97 Sonoma. It has the 4.3 and 4L60 trans. Great videos man, keep them coming.

[@southerngearz]

Thank you sir

[@willygarcia4764]

Save the cutting welding on motor cross member sith a gm performance oil pan saves time

[@southerngearz]

Thats a good option for those who cant cut and weld thanks guy.

[@msh6865]

Got a part number for the GM pan? Thanks!

[@rayreisenauer5311]

Don't agree. The truck pans sump is not as wide, front to back as most other option. The only one smaller is the Holley 302-1. The biggest problem with the truck pan is how tall it is. Even though I notched the frame for the truck pan I am now using a muscle car pan and it also need that notch. It's actually a little longer, front to back then an early truck pan. If the truck pan hits, then the muscle car pan will hit. I am using the muscle car pan and thankfull I had the crossmember already notched for the truck pan. The only problem with the truck pan is how deep it is.

[@southerngearz]

Thats good to know thanks guy!

[@luiscarrasquillo9743]

Great video, just what I have been looking for! Right off the bat you answered a question I have been looking for, which was the drive shaft!! Looking forward to watch all of them. Thanks and be safe 👍🏼

[@southerngearz]

Thanks guy!

[@downhillskier7]

Holley Oil pan no frame notching required, Hooker exhaust manifolds fit well, Holley trans mount, Hooker dual exhaust on right side

[@shauntiner8415]

Doing my 1st swap soon. Just purchased my full turn key 06 ls5.3. I wasn’t aware my stock 4.3l came with a 4l60 Trans already. Guess I’ll have a back up. Thank you for that info.

[@southerngearz]

Heck yea guy more ls swapped s10s on the road!

[@beardedforlife3740]

The 4.3 4l60 trans won't work with a LS swap. It has a different bell housing and it also has a six bolt pattern versus the LS 4l60 having a seven bolt pattern

[@southerngearz]

@@beardedforlife3740 yea that is correct so no backup trans but sounds like he has another 4l60e.

[@WalterPidgeonsForge]

Thanks for doing this second, more tutorial video series.. really appreciate your insight and experience.

[@southerngearz]

Thanks guy!

[@picco68]

great info thank you,, this was the first i heard about the 24 tooth ring, i just ordered a 6.0 l with a 4l69e set up how do i tell with out pulling the motor apart to run a cable, one it arrives i do not have any idea currently what the set up came out of

[@OrlandoGonzalez-b9d]

Nice video and thanks for sharing it. Even know it's cold so wow good luck

[@HandMadeRoyalty]

I have a gen 4 l96 cant decide if i want to put it in my s10 or not

[@deathgod4620]

I have a 1989 chevy van 30 Austen by skyline camper I'm bout to pull out everything and do a full swap 454 motor & trans, rear axle, putting in to a 98-99 S10 i'll be wielding the parts/ drilling new holes for mounts.. my 1st question is how much do I need to cut out/remove off the S1.. I've hopped up trucks before haven't done a conversion swap. i have old cars and trucks that are sitting so im gonna use what i can off them to make it happen. 2nd question mig wire feed or ark/stick better weilding for this?

[@southerngearz]

Hhmmmm the thing i am unsure about is the 454, i know it fits and I am going to say the crossmember will need notching for sure. The trans will fit no problem since its likely a 4l80 of some sort. The rear axle will need narrowing but they have axles for those 12 bolts(I assume its a 12 bolt) for s10's. As for welding mig or stick will work but mig looks better when done right. Stick can weld thicker metal better just doesnt look as good. Either way that s10 will be a torquey sob for sure.

[@southerngearz]

Also the steering will be all up in the way......... like all UP in the way!

[@curtfreeman8632]

Hello and thanks for taking the time to make this video. Wanting to do an LS swap on my S10 later on, so starting to plan it out. Went ahead and subbed so that I can refer back as I get into it. Appreciate it!

[@southerngearz]

Yea man no problem and thank you for subbing it helps so much!

[@curtfreeman8632]

@@southerngearz Hello sir, Going tomorrow to possibly buy a 6.0 LQ9 for my S10. It has 80,000 miles and is complete with everything minus the computer. Would appreciate your thoughts on the estimated value of an engine like this these days. I appreciate it and thanks for the videos. I’m subbed and will be coming back as needed as I get more into it.

[@RodknockRhett]

Thanks for posting this. I’m looking into LS swapping my 99 Bravada which has managed to eat three 4.3s. I know the front diff is going to fight me and so is the AC. Those are my two biggest concerns right now doing this. Your videos are much appreciated. Right now, I’m currently cleaning the front end and replacing worn parts since no motor is in the way. That’s excellent advise for sure. Do it all while it’s easy. My goal is to have a mildly fast street truck. Nothing super crazy. But fun.

[@southerngearz]

So for the oil pan you will want the hummer h3 oil pan which should clear everything and the a/c really only has a couple options: notch the frame so it fits or get the brackets that moves it up and more in the way of other things. I would notch it for sure those brackets are expensive. Throw in a mild cam while you have the engine out with some 1218 pac racing valve springs and you should be pretty good on power.

[@RodknockRhett]

@@southerngearz I ended up researching more into it and found the h3 oil pan will be flirting with the front axle and diff. Unless I missed something. I did find a few oil pans specifically designed for 4x4 trucks. AC, I’m definitely spending the money on the bracket as it allows me to use the existing accessories. That simplifies the swap. Thanks for the advise! I’m now looking into the process of adapting my existing trans as I found out that some engines need an adapter/ spacer while others don’t (99-2000 4.8s and 6.0s). But I haven’t picked up a motor yet so nothing specific has been determined here.

[@southerngearz]

Yea as long as the motor is post 2001 then you have no issues. That being said the 2006 6.0l with 4l80e did have a spacer for the flex plate but to a 4l60e I didnt have one

[@vladtheimpala5532]

I’m glad I came across this video. I’m definitely going to watch the whole series. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and letting us benefit from your experience. I’m planning to get an S10 and swap a V8 into it. I might look into getting a 2008 or newer LS3 Corvette engine if that’s feasible. I’m going to be looking at a couple of S10s today. One is a 96 with a 4 cylinder. The other is a 2000 and I don’t know what engine is in it now. They both have 5 speed manual transmissions. They’re both running and they’re both nice with straight bodies and clean interiors. You mentioned the wiring harness for the 1999-2001 year models. I’m wondering if that’s a big enough difference so that I shouldn’t consider the 96. Also, since I haven’t got the S10 yet, are there certain things I should look for and certain things I should avoid? Does it make any difference which engine and transmission is in the one I buy? I want to keep the A/C, power brakes and all the other accessories and I want the finished product to be show quality. I’m not highly skilled but I’m not a total beginner either. I rebuilt the 283 in my 62 Chevy with help. I pulled the 283 out of my 64 Impala convertible and put a 327 in it. I’ve also pulled and replaced several other engines but I’ve never swapped a V8 into something that didn’t have one before. Obviously this is going to be a bigger project than I’ve ever done before but I’ve always wanted to do something like this and I’m really looking forward to it. Sorry this comment is so long but I’m trying to get as much information as possible.

[@southerngearz]

Sounds like you got an idea as to what you want to do. If you have the choice of either 96 or a 99-02 I would go 99-02 just for the plug and play harness. This will allow you to retain all the interior components and use them. This will also mean leas work when it comes to the harness. Its comepletely possible to retain a/c it will just require either a notch to the passenger side frame rail or you can get a bracket that relocates the a/c compressor which just puts it the way of something else later down the road. As far as looking for anything in particular you want to make sure the chassis and frame are in good condition other than that you are going to change everything else. Its a very easy project to complete and it sounds like you got the skills to do it good luck and if you have any other questions or if I didnt answer one just shoot them over. Thats what Im here for.

[@vladtheimpala5532]

@@southerngearz Sounds good. Thank you. I’m on my way to look at the 2000 right now. Based on what you just said I’m not sure I’ll even bother with the 96. Thanks for answering me so quickly. 👍

[@southerngearz]

@@vladtheimpala5532 no problem guy good luck

[@405YellaBoi]

Best video so far!!! Thanks from OKC!!

[@southerngearz]

Thank you guy!

[@milquetoasterpastry9817]

Thanks for the video - you mentioned a fitting that mates an line to the stock s10 steel fuel lines. Do you have the part number on those fittings - or a link where I could find them? Thanks!

[@southerngearz]

I thought I put them in the description but nope so here you go. 3/8 www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-at165006erl?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zfgnWDq7ZM_KJUfUxuUBhXDfVyoHBsqr6Pb0h4xzLPHXvnHakHFpxxoCsNYQAvD_BwE 5/16 www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-at165056erl?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zVDpwwfYNvMLoXKHpCIx5KmIHAPtIs5OfTpACG_vq09cGQ6zEy8DVBoCf3oQAvD_BwE

[@milquetoasterpastry9817]

@@southerngearz Thanks!!

[@suewatson1912]

Will the factory column shifter from a 1st gen with a 7004r work with a sbc 350 swap? Done a swap about 15 years ago, but that one had a 5 speed. Removed that and went with a 700r4 and had to use a B and M shifter. Don't really want to do that again. Would perfer to stay with the column shift if possible. Not trying to build a race truck.Just looking for some fun. Thanks....

[@southerngearz]

Yea it will work just fine

[@southerngearz]

The stock linkage should work

[@maniacocruz20]

How far forward did you move the motor to fit the stock drive shaft

[@southerngearz]

None the trans was in the stock location but i guess the motor may have moved forward some with the extra cylinders

[@terrywalton244]

Is the 6.0 in a 2006 3500 express cargo van 3d the same as the one you got

[@southerngearz]

I believe so

[@terrywalton244]

@southerngearz thanks for the quick response 👍🏾

[@whitedawwn]

Good start to a good series keep them up helps out a lot. I’m picking up 5.3 for my 89 s10 and this is my first project ever was thinking about polishing frame or wire wheel first suggestions ?

[@southerngearz]

Thanks I will keep them coming! You are planning to leave it clean metal look or are you putting undercoat back on? Either way sounds great just throw a clear coat over the clean metal and that would be sick. Or a good clean smooth black frame would also look amazing. I really want to clean up my frame as well I may have to just do it.

[@southerngearz]

If you could get a media blaster that would help get to those tuff places.

[@whitedawwn]

@@southerngearz perfect yeah was thinking undercoat after it’s not all nasty looking

[@PapaDattilo]

ur awsome man this really is what im planing to do, gotta question. what other trucks come with that motor cause when i look up a gen4 only comes from 2010 up, the gen4 u got was from a 06, im just confsed i want to do almost everything u did cause this going to be my first time doing a swap by myself. im young but very knowledgeable when it comes to body and motor so i want to fallow someone with step by step so i dont get lost.

[@southerngearz]

So its a wierd year where it was a gen 3 motor but with gen 4 rods and pistons. The rods are noticably larger but the pistons look the same could very well be gen 3 as well. I believe the trucks ran gen 4s from 07-09

[@PapaDattilo]

@@southerngearz ok awsome im gonna look into this thank u very much man

[@TossedSalad94]

I have a 1993 S10 blazer tahoe lt 4wd with the 4.3l v6 vortec. How hare would it be to swap a 5.3 into this truck, and could i use the existing trans?

[@southerngearz]

Its not terribly hard the front diff is the issue obviously but so many people have done it now that they have a oil pan for that swap. As far as reusing the trans that a now however you can get a newer 4l60e from a 4wd and bolt you transfer case to it. The difference is in the bellhousing bolts and bellhousing in general.

[@jimmyhamm6041]

I would like a 5.7 vortec in my 96 GMC Sonoma ext. cab highrider, but use an AWD system from an astro-van power to all wheels .

[@SULLIVANHAULINLLC]

I have a option for a 6.2 out of a Pontiac g8 gt are they easy to do or at least medium difficulty

[@akcrawling4775]

hey man great video! first one for me and im subscribed already haha. any ways im a guy from TN and i live in Alaska and have 2 gen 1 s10s an 83 and 91. the 83 is a long bed single cab 4 speed stick 1.9 isuzu gas. and yes the transmission is isuzu as well. as im typing this im geting ready to literally buy the 91 s10 from an auction for 125$ dilivered and all! lol Race truck and fastest s10 in alaska INBOUND! haha my favorite truck on earth gen 1s man tight. thanks for the great s10 videos for real.

[@southerngearz]

The look of the first gen just looks better I feel as well. Wow from tn and now in alaska shit thats a hell of a move guy! I thought minnesota was cold but damn. If I can help in anyway just hit me up.

[@akcrawling4775]

@@southerngearz thx i appreciate it. i will probably need some tips in the future for sure.

[@alonsogutierrez3437]

Question 4l60e. You mention did that come with the truck. Cause I’m fixing to do a swap but I wanna use the same tranny it has with the 4.3. It’s a 1992. S10. Let me knw

[@southerngearz]

Sorry no 4l60e from a s10 will work, the bellhousing is designed for the sbc style.

[@southerngearz]

They could have adapters but they would be more than a junkyard tranny

[@jerrygarcia988]

What do you recommend for a manual trans for a 5.3? First time doing an ls swap on a s10 manual 5speed

[@southerngearz]

Thats a tough one the t56 is good but expensive then there is the trans from a soltice but you need a different bellhousing same as the cd009 from the 350z. Some trucks had the nv1500 if you can find one.

[@solmora6495]

Can you use the original transmission with the 5.3?????

[@southerngearz]

Yea you can

[@solmora6495]

@@southerngearz thanks for the answer but if i use the original transmission do i have to relocate it or stay at same place and will it work with the factory 5.3 computer bcos im going to use the original wire harness and fuse box of the 5.3 i got it from a guy with the whole wiring?????? Sorry for all the questions but im just a car guy with no to much knowledge on the mechanic area i mean i do my on oil changes replace any mechanical parts but electric jobs i don't have to much knowledge i have pulled out a 80s 350 and put another one back but its more simple and easy and it was the original engine so i dont really have to modif nothing really!!!!!!!

[@southerngearz]

Most people that go with the 4l60e, which is what the 5.3l has, dont have to modify the transmission crossmember. The trans will work just fine with the 5.3l and ecu as well as the harness. The 4.3l s10s came with 4l60e as well but it has a different bellhousing and cant be used however they are the same length as the ones behind the 5.3l which is why no modification is required.

[@southerngearz]

If its the whole setup then it will definately work no problem. If you use the truck oil pan you will need to notch the frame

[@chancesmith6524]

What does he mean by need a new transmission? Is the 60 not good enough for a stock 5.3

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

10 minutes in, I'm subbed. Preciate all the detail you went into tremendously.

[@southerngearz]

No problem guy and if you have any questions down the road hit me up I will do my best to answer.

[@fornolandoesstuff1298]

Will the cp harness work with a 97 5 speed manual s10?

[@southerngearz]

I believe that particular harness is for 99-03

[@vondy4956]

Hey man, I'm a bit new to chevy stuff since I've been a ford guy my whole life. Near me there is a 6.0 lq4 motor out of a 2005 Yukon. How could I tell if that's a drive by cable motor and if it would work for my s10? Appreciate the vid so much dude, and let me know 🙏

[@southerngearz]

So the 6.0l are typically drive by wire and you can tell by the throttlebody. That being said you can still use it in the s10 no problem. You have a few options though you can change the pedal to a dbw pedal or load a pontiac gto tune from hp tuners.

[@vondy4956]

@@southerngearz awesome, thank you so much 👍

[@southerngearz]

@@vondy4956 yea guy no problem just hit me up with any questions you have I will do my best to help.

[@chevyboyforlife4234]

I'd rather not cut the frame...but I'm using a 92 s10 blazer 4x4 but I'm not keeping the front diff for now so that will give me a lot of room..when I go back to 4x4 I'll be solid axle swapping it

[@lookwhatsnext4172]

What's going on. I'm going with carb and msd on mine. Gonna be mocking it up this weekend

[@southerngearz]

Not a whole lot but im glad to hear another ls swapped s10 is going to hit the streets

[@andrewlevigne960]

I have a 2001 Chevy Tahoe that I'm trying to use in a 2000 S-10 what do I need to keep

[@southerngearz]

I would keep motor/trans obviously but other than that I would get the harness because you can rework it and save $300 and get the computer. Thats really about it the rear could be shortened if you wanted to go that route but thats really about it.

[@chevyboyforlife4234]

If you know how to work a welder, why would you spend 300 on a transmission crossmember..why not just make one

[@southerngearz]

They had it all worked out and I also wasnt that confident in making one at the time. I have simce swapped to a 4l80e and made my own that time since I was a bit more confident.

[@nelsonmartinez7192]

What will happen if you go with DBC and the motor is DBY dur to the reluctor wheel

[@nelsonmartinez7192]

Sorry DBW

[@southerngearz]

The idle could be wrong and the dbc throttle body has the vacuum port where the dbw doesnt because its on the intake manifold but thats an easy fix. I would have to look at the tune and see if there is a differance there.

[@Cert.Backyardbs]

how different are the s10 swaps from the blazer swaps, I have a 99 4x4 2dr blazer and i really want to ls swap it but i dont really know where to start

[@southerngearz]

S10 and blazer not so much mostly just body however the 4x4 can be challenging. Its not impossible though you just need the smallest oil pan possible. Then there is the issue with transmission and transfer case. Not a mahor issue just get a 4wd 4l60e without transfer case and bolt it up. There may be some fitment issues but nothing a hammer cant fix.

[@suewatson1912]

Will the 700r4 trans that came behind the 2.8 in my 1986 s-10 work with a 350 sbc? It shifts fine. I'm not building a race truck. Thanks.....

[@southerngearz]

It should bolt right up but I am not 100% sure. The bellhousing could be different.

[@ModernBeastx1]

Did you have to clearance the firewall at all? Mines in a 91 s10 and I had to hammer quite a few spots just got the engine in right now the tranny looks like the top of the bell housing is going to hit the lip on the firewall

[@southerngearz]

Nah i only notched the frame. At first I thought I needed to but the engine was a little too far back. The transmission sat further up than I expected once I mounted the crossmember.

[@ModernBeastx1]

@@southerngearz thanks for the reply man! I’m going to try and put the transmission in this Thursday or Friday I’ll update you if that’s okay.

[@southerngearz]

@@ModernBeastx1 no problem guy thats what im here for. I hope all goes well!

[@malikjones5117]

With the current performance mounts being out of stock for so long, I've been searching for an alternative. Tried the trans dapt solid mounts but hate the fitment. You have any idea on others I can try?

[@southerngearz]

I used some generic ones off ebay they work great with zero fitment issues

[@hempseedaddict]

So much nicer when you can work in a garage! I don't remember seeing that mount underneath before. Pretty beefy for sure.

[@southerngearz]

Yea I skipped so much stuff trying to cram it all into one video.

[@msh6865]

Is it possible to relocate the A/C compressor to avoid notching the frame? I'm all in on this video series man. Subbed!

[@southerngearz]

Yea they have brackets that can raise it up but they are expensive. I wonder if the hood would close though

[@southerngearz]

And thank you for the sub guy!

[@johnsaylor7807]

Use a corvette set up and it will clear that setup moves the alt and ac to the sides of the motor .My s10 uses all the truck stuff with the ac down low.

[@19jody72]

Subbed. I like what you have going on here

[@southerngearz]

Thanks guy

[@helohdhs9166]

Would all of this apply with a 95 2.2l as well?

[@RHYNOMAN12]

Thanks for this, plan on doing the KZbin S10 swap this year. Looking forward to the electrics video.

[@southerngearz]

Awesome to hear always good to have more ls swapped s10's in the world. Yea I should get to the electrical in a couple weeks working on a video for the motor rebuild. Thanks guy for watching as well.

[@billlavoie7272]

Great how to video!

[@southerngearz]

Thanks guy

[@joecapielo7398]

Will the nv3500 work

[@southerngearz]

If you are speaking of the one behind the 4.3l then no you cant. But if you can find a manual silverado you can use that but thats very hard to find.

[@tomabc3918]

What year is your s10 i have a 2003 Ls with a 4.3 with 5speed tranny i changed out my diff to a Zr2 four whl Drive had it up graded and shorten I have Eldorado calipers on it it no longer has the original axle spiders on your trk you have a parking brk cable that goes two both rear whl's separately off of one cable is it a foot pedal parking brake or under the dash pull handle please respond thank you

[@southerngearz]

Yea its the pedal e-brake that does both wheels from a single cable.

[@southerngearz]

Oh and its a 91

[@tomabc3918]

Thankyou very much for your response 👍 my cable runs down along side the outside Dr's side of chasis where does your cable run or split off

[@southerngearz]

@@tomabc3918 mine runs under the truck and comes to a y type connection just past the trans. It gets in the way of my exhaust everytime

[@tomabc3918]

@@southerngearz well sir thank you for that does your cable go through the chasis and then goes into a y and splits offyou have helped me a lot thanks!!!

[@ChristopherSimmons-wj1cq]

I have a 94 Chevy S10 blazer how about my wiring

[@andrewadams1678]

How would I get standalone for 1982

[@southerngearz]

You get one for the engine and then figure out how to make your truck work with it. 98-2003 s10/blazers are the only s series that has a stand alone.

[@brannanwilliams5496]

Will a th400 fit without modifying the tunnel?

[@southerngearz]

Yes I do believe it fits without modifying the tunnel

[@brannanwilliams5496]

@@southerngearz cool stuff about to start my s10.

[@JohnMurray-f5i]

Dude be living

[@Sircull121]

Can a 4l60e really handle the power a 5.3 or a 5.7

[@southerngearz]

Oh yea at least up to 350hp I would say possibly more. The truck 4l60e and the corvette 4l60e are similar but have different clutches inside. As long as you are not abusing it then it will hold up to launches here and there.

[@gregorywilliams5127]

I am looking for an S 10 from 2000 until the end of the rod, extended bed Ls Swaps with not a lot of miles, manual transmission, and I have cash. If the S 10 is worth more than $30,000, I have a brand new dodge ram 1500 I might be willing to trade that has 5100 miles on the odometer and the truck is a 2020.

[@southerngearz]

No stock s10 should be anywhere near $30,000 ls swapped thats a different story.

[@MA-rc2eo]

Please include a data sheet for the acronyms used.

[@jazzxtreme2674]

Thanks for the great info!

[@tammiebreth4391]

I did this to a 1992 GMC sonoma I put a 355 in it you better have torches and welder nothing goes as they say

[@NathanielArchuleta2023]

I got a 1999 sonoma , im just starting to build mine

[@wond3r_JB]

what 5 speed tranny bolts up to 5.3

[@southerngearz]

Well you got the t56 but they are pricey and cant be found in the junkyard unless you are super lucky. Then there is the nv3500 but its not known for its durability. You could go with a t5 from a mustang with an adapter.

[@Cj-ul8zi]

Haven't watched the whole video but personally I'd go with a 4l80e Just due too how they are more durable than a 4l60e, Though if there is a Good transmission builder for a 4l60e Than maybe.🤔 My dislike for 4l60e is due too experience of them Failing Due too not holding up oh would a 6.0 out of a 2004 chevrolet express 3500 work?

[@southerngearz]

I completely agree and swapped to the 80e for reliability and now its getting built so hopefully it will be bulletproof.

[@Cj-ul8zi]

​@@southerngearz that sounds Great, It should be, I own a 2004 chevrolet express 3500 bought it with no transmission fluid Guy was still driving it Somehow and It had 323000 miles, Now that 4l80e has 357000 miles and i never rebuilt it, So a built one should definitely be bullet proof i also own a 99 s10 with a 2.2l 4cyl 5spd and it has 257000 still drives 😅

[@Cj-ul8zi]

​@@southerngearz oh i should mention it has new filter and fluid As i had that done when i bought it, I'm shocked it doesn't have any issue's besides when cold The overdrive has a shake 45 and above but once Warmed up No issues no shutters no slips no nothing been a great Transmission

[@southerngearz]

@@Cj-ul8zi wow thats insane that it still works! Thats a good trans for sure wow! Are there plans to merge the two vehicles and make one amazing vehicle haha.

[@Cj-ul8zi]

@@southerngearz i've thought about it, But currently Probably not Due too some Expenses But possibly in the future Once the Current 2.2l Give outs In the s10

[@jameswiz]

I want to LS 5.3l Swap a 2004 S10 ZR2 4x4 Extended Cab 5speed Manual Trans. Started with a 4.3L... These frames are different than non-ZR2 frames... Anyone ever done one and kept the 4WD working with the LS? And AC working too... Those are my musts... Stock Trans and Xfer Case, AC, and FWD on Actual ZR2 S10.... If anyone knows a youtube channel showing one, or a link to pages showing one off. Please let me know.

[@southerngearz]

So it looks like the main issue with that swap is the front diff wants to be in the same area as the oil pan. The is a guy who made one from the original 5.3l pan but it doesnt look the best. So you will have to make your own oil pan. Current performance makes mounts for it and then everything else should fit. Get a newer 4wd 4l60e so it bolts up to the engine and transfer case. It will be challenging and if I see a channel I will let you know. Cpw mounts www.currentperformance.com/shop/s-10-zr2-lsx-swap-engine-mounts/

[@jacobneely4309]

I'm curious to see how far the oil pan hangs down past kmember

[@southerngearz]

I know I need to make my notch bigger not much just an inch wider and .5 inches deeper. Once I get that knocked out I can see but hopefully it doesnt hang down any. It could be flush

[@donaldwilcoxjr.5212]

I live in middle Tennessee....I am trying to find someone to help me do a ls swap to my 1998 s10 extended cab ....4.3 automatic ....would love to have a parts list of what I need to buy to do the swap ....probably go 5.3 ....not wanting to race the thing just a good sounding cam for crazing around....I am doing a full resto ...already stripped interior fix repaired primed floors then done floors roof back of cab up to back glass and roof with heat qnd sound mat ....and done a stereo....before I do carpet headliner seats and put rest of interior in I wanna get a list of parts to do the swap ....because I would like to do a floor shifter....I work alot of hours so it's going take me couple years finish the truck and I am decent mechanic never swapped an engine but changes out parts on many different engines.....I worked in body shop for 11 years and I am good on that side of things and interior ....anyways anyone knows where I can find a vehicle specific list for doing a 5.3 ls swap to 1998 s10 extended cab 4.3 auto ....so I can start saving buying parts I need to do the swap

[@southerngearz]

If you dont mind pulling a motor yourself you can get the motor and trans for about nothing. Then a standalone wire harness( your 98 has a plug and play harness from current performance). No racing means you can get away with a 4l60e and the stock diff/driveshaft. Your fuel system will power the 5.3l but I recommend a walbro 255 just in case. Motor mounts can be got from ebay for cheap and they work great. Shory headers for easy install and you are good. You will have a few small things to grab but thats the bulk of it. You can purchased a fully unlocked ecu off ebay as well.

[@bubah5723]

What part of middle Tn

[@nanashi8969]

Anyone ever put in a t56?

[@southerngearz]

I would if I could for sure

[@ericg4915]

If the extra 200 pounds is causing a little sag then put some timbrens on it

[@southerngearz]

Nah its great but thanks for the idea

[@205mike23]

Hey I'm building a S-10 turbo

[@southerngearz]

Fuck yea

[@GearheadRob319]

But why not just bolt a stout Gen 1 sbc into a s10..

[@southerngearz]

I mean thats a good choice nothing wrong with it for sure. I actually had more ls options available than 350 sbc engines. Also i just like fuel injection, to each their own right.

[@babyfacenelson9340]

4:03 I thought you were missing a hand

[@muddymo7641]

👊

[@walasiewicz]

First problem is that green engine

[@yungbeetroot]

2:40 good advice for working on cars and for sex

[@southerngearz]

Haha yes it works on many fronts

[@brensdaman926]

350 swaps are the easiest on these trucks. The 350 is a more durable engine and when built up, they can make some serious hp.

[@southerngearz]

I agree the 350 is the easiest swap and I also agree that the 350 is a very durable engine. They also do make some serious hp it just cost more to get those hp's but maybe costs even out.

[@walasiewicz]

Accommodate not incorporate

[@TheCappnKidd]

I'm wondering how much of a difference there is between a s10 and s15 now. Been thinking about LS swapping my off roader

[@southerngearz]

Haha just one number the 0 to the 5 i mean also a different badge.

[@TheCappnKidd]

@@southerngearz cool. I been wondering about an LS swap on my 91 s15 and this is definitely going to help with that.

[@southerngearz]

The ls swaps on these s trucks are so easy these days since so many people have done them. I say do it I did the first ls swap into earl in a trailer park basically.

[@GlennManchester]

Why are you rebuilding the motor they usually unless someone ran it with no oil or something the bearings are usually in pristine condition even on a 200 thousand mile junkyard motor the cylinders have the cross hatch still and i understand that the best thing to do is not touch the bottom end at all when you do its not as good as the robots at gm did it for some reason they just torque all the bolts in the right sequence and the right numbers that they last basically forever if it has good oil pressure its a decent amount of money that could be saved w out touching it and if its not broke why fix it right go with this acronym KISS keep it simple stupid .. put that bottom end money towards a cam and timing set and a set of valve springs and from what ive been told thats all thats needed of course headers and whatever else your gonna do but send it just like it is and it will last a very long time posibly even longer than the one someone has been in the bottom end on idk why either.. you would think new bearings would make it better but the one w some miles on it has been broken in and is just loose enough to be rode hard and put away wet and live. A long life lol

[@sethhughes2163]

Scripted up!

[@JoaquiEeis]

Blablabla..🤢🤢🤮

[@southerngearz]

Its ok guy but thank you for watching

[@ThatLow_Slow5.3]

what bout a carb on 6.0 or 5.3

[@southerngearz]

They work great just need to change a few thing.

[@ThatLow_Slow5.3]

@@southerngearz I wanna do that to my s10 blazer unless there’s a plug and play like harness cause my 1500 was plug play to 5.3 with a factory harness and all that from a donor truck

[@southerngearz]

@jonathancerrato886 there is a plug and play harness if your blazer is 97 or newer. If not they have standalone engine harness but you will need to figure out implementing the gauges. Thats not very hard though they have pinouts for the gauges.