LS Chevrolet Astro Van AWD

1998 Chevrolet Astro Van AWD LM7 LS1 CAM Stock ride height.

[@happytimes724]

Wow the way chevy should have made them! Clean.

[@jbncnow]

I had an 86 GMC Safari with a 350 in it, most fun ive ever had, i even had cold Dual r-12 A/C, nice job on the swap

[@brandonmaddy]

Thanks! Working on getting the A/C working now.

[@jbncnow]

+brandonmaddy I just sold a green 2000 astro LS 2x2 i wanted to do this same set up but i just needed to sell it cause i dont have enough room, these vans are big and i have a small garage

[@jonwilliams6214]

Thank you so much for sharing this with me.

[@brandonmaddy]

Jon Williams No problem. Hopefully have some more videos this spring. Things a blast to drive. Still more to do!

[@tracymcelhenie3988]

I want one now.

[@brandonmaddy]

I sold it to a lady in southern Oregon fun Van but if I did it again I'd just do the 5.7 Vortec swap way easier.

[@brandonmaddy]

I could probably make one this weekend

[@AstroVanTribe]

real NICE...!

[@joshriles84]

sweet

[@sgtkrazykramer]

Awsome

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

that's insane! From now one I will be looking at Astro Vans differently now. Such a sleeper. Sounds like it's still hooked up to a factory muffler, yes? Where did the LS1 come from?

[@brandonmaddy]

Yes factory Astro Cat and Muffler. Will be changing it out at a later date

[@peterhatch1583]

Mounts and what about pan thks great job

[@Firebirdgm2000]

Would love to see this thing in action. Any more vids pelase?

[@brandonmaddy]

+Liquifier I uploaded a video from the dog house. I'll try and do a video of it in action this weekend!

[@Firebirdgm2000]

Cool thanks!

[@jonwilliams6214]

Just a couple questions. Does the gauge cluster work as designed? Any more videos on the build? This is exactly what I want to do with mine and I'd like to know what issues I'll have to deal with...thanks

[@brandonmaddy]

Jon Williams Not really more videos of the build, Gauges all work AWD works I have a build thread over at Astrosafari. com under V8 swap. Custom Oil pan is tricky part. Lots of details

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

@@brandonmaddy would a trailblazer v8 pan and axle setup work

[@brandonmaddy]

@@rustedratchetgarage6788 I thought about doing that you would have to swap the whole diff over, its probably doable but the Moroso low profile oil pan is an easier option IMO

[@tombretschneider1844]

very nice !!! do you have more details on that rebuild or swap?

[@brandonmaddy]

astrosafari.com under V8 swap you will see my build. Username copperfiremist. Van is FOR SALE

[@tombretschneider1844]

@@brandonmaddy Thanks

[@brandonmaddy]

@@Chevvygone132 $15,000 OBO

[@brandonmaddy]

Hahah Yeah Buddy

[@notcertified7920]

Does the engine bolt up to factory transmission?

[@dalwyson1]

Nice van quick question Did you have to change the fuel system

[@brandonmaddy]

No just the lines from the fuel filter.

[@dalwyson1]

@@brandonmaddy thanks I'm doing a 89 astro van thanks for the help.

[@brandonmaddy]

@@dalwyson1 Oh you will have to upgrade the fuel pump, 1989 pumps only put out 14psi max. You'll need 58-62psi to run an LS motor. I would just get a tank out of a later van and plumb that in. Should bolt right in

[@dalwyson1]

Like what year should I look for

[@brandonmaddy]

@@dalwyson1 1996 and up

[@Ghandisgarage]

whichh oil pan did you use? did you do the trailblazer pan mounted diff??

[@brandonmaddy]

Moroso low profile. I still had to dimple the oil pan by the front diff but other than that no issues no leaks

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

What city are you guys in?

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Any plans to A/C? Just noticed there's no compressor

[@brandonmaddy]

ChillCosmos Has a/c now

[@DG-xx5sc]

I used a kwik performance bracket truck pulley setup one. Saden sd7 mini compressor w/ few relays from switch and protection shutoff mode since it only had a positive wire compressor, Custom A/c lines total cost was $700.00 in parts w/ new evaporator, condenser, Freon, filter, oil, 3rd fan in front runs when switched on blows ice

[@iceship1]

So does the all wheel drive still work

[@brandonmaddy]

+jeremy hunt Sure does

[@rudycortez6941]

Is the 5.3 plug and play in our awd vans? I have a 97 i wanna do that too

[@brandonmaddy]

Rudy Cortez Hahaha definitely not plug and play. Lots of wiring and clearances to figure out

[@rudycortez6941]

Would it being 2wd make any difference

[@rudycortez6941]

So it wont squeeze in the engine bay

[@brandonmaddy]

Rudy Cortez 2WD is wayyyyyy easier!

[@willgilbert6900]

So not plug and play but is it a matter of re pinning or will the truck harness plug into the body fine once rerouted for clearance purposes

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

Im new at this i havec5.3 4l80 should I get and or rwd

[@brandonmaddy]

RWD is way easier

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

@@brandonmaddy thks

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

@@brandonmaddy thks how hard was it to mount the 5.3

[@summitsvift]

tidy swap

[@brandonmaddy]

Hahah Yeah Buddy

[@brandonmaddy]

Hahah Yeah Buddy