LS Swapping a Squarebody C10 | PECOS GETS A NEW HEART | Part 1

[@outdoorvideos3825]

thank you for not being obnoxious like some of the vloggers on KZbin. nice upload, thanks.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, John. Appreciate you saying that. Just a normal dude with good friends who love trucks.

[@ducaty100]

Y’all did yourself. Awesome 👏 excellent video finally a more better detailed on swapping a LS Engine. Thanks guys!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching! More to come.

[@JeffLyle]

I am glued to this playlist. You guys are killing it and I'll be following along as I do my swap in my 72. Great Job!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Jeff! Appreciate you tuning in and for the kind words.

[@johndudley5987]

Very interesting on how to put a newer engine into a older ride. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! It's a novel concept.

[@betocano1987]

Beautiful video. By watching this videos it influences me more to do an ls swap on my 1983 square body. Great help by doing this with 2 people.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup, it pays to have extra hands and knowledge when messing with these old trucks. 3 heads are better than 1.

[@joshroland]

Doing an awesome job. Two trucks Ron looks like a man on a mission

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man! And yeah, he was ready to get on with it.

[@kevinstaten7892]

Awesome info, Love the hands on. Seems like a great group of friends.

[@tombob671]

You guys are good, you even got momma helping

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha she's all in!

[@Mliudahl]

Damn I need to start a channel with my c10! Keep up the great content! Love it!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Do it! It's a lot of work but a lot of fun. And thank you!

[@shitbox7413]

I put a 5.3 in my 80 GMC last summer, it was very straight forward, no real challenge to the installation at all, looks like it came form the factory that way. 👍🏻

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

If you have the right parts and a little know-how, it can be done pretty easily. Ron has been going the extra mile so that has made a big difference too.

[@shitbox7413]

Whitlock Garage, I’ve done other LS swaps in cars so it wasn’t exactly foreign to me, but trucks are a little different as you well know. My GMC was a very fun project, my next hair brain scheme is a big block C10. 😁👍🏻

[@ASCOTTY84]

Just put my psi conversions harness on today and fired it up 😉......great products and absolute great customer service..i ordered the wrong 02's and before they shipped it they emailed me and corrected me on them...saved alot of waiting time ...great video guys!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

They are legit!

[@CTemple82]

Good job fellas, love that trucks original paint scheme. Can’t wait to hear that thang chop... Ol boy needs some safety glasses while runnin that death wheel! Ain’t no joke, especially without a guard, I’d be protecting them fingers as well. Keep up the good work, stay safe.👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks much! He's a wild man. Try to tell him to rock the safety shield. Heck, the Crocs are bad enough haha

[@russdoggwilliams1182]

To cool glad yall are doing a LS swap on camera. UBT 4 life!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! Trying to keep it fresh and quality. And real.

[@diyjman5259]

Great job guys I’m a big fan and congrats Ron on your baby remember that date and it’s pacos birthday that thing is gonna be good for 300,000 miles buddy

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah! Thank you.

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Great video I just found a LM7 & 4L60E for under $1,000 yesterday. Complete with pedal, harness and ECU. Pick that up, strip it down and make a 383 stroker with it. Thinking about picking that up for square body project, so this video is perfect.

[@Dandvrvn]

Thanks so much for this, I’m based out of Duluth GA and follow southeast squarebodys and c10 club GA. My small block grenaded on me and I’m also doing this swap, a little nervous but I’m for the task, can’t wait for part two!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Man, you can do it! Thanks for following along with C10 Club Georgia. I actually started that club here 2.5 years ago and just stepped down recently. My friend Chaz runs it now. Love that group of guys.

[@jaimecervantes3896]

Chevy man for life right here keep up the good work y’all rock 🤘✌️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Thanks for tuning in.

[@sethlincicum1342]

I don’t know how you don’t have a million subs, the quality on these videos is insane! Keep it up man!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, buddy! That means a lot. We've only been at this for 7 months and I'm simply blown away by the growth we are having. Just keep telling your friends and watching!

[@sethlincicum1342]

Whitlock Garage I will man!

[@dquez9]

Awesome video, great build. I would have kept the headers on and installed by removing the front clip, grill and bumper. Slides in nice and easy squeezy after that.

[@Affordable_Dry_Ice_Blasting]

Been looking forward to a video like this one. I’ve got an 86 that’s super clean with the 305/700r4 and once i get tired of cruising and want to jam, this will be the plan.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah! Glad we could fill the gap for you. More to come.

[@davidotto6811]

you can get the motor mount bolt out of a small block without taking a fuel pump off all you need is a wrench on tonight in between the pump in the mount

[@jimmylee8459]

Man !!! I wish I had a friend who is knowledgeable as you two with my Chevelle LS SWAP. Great Video I just Subscribed

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks! We don't know it all that's for sure.

[@TexasNova]

I pulled my core support. I wasn't about to dance with it. lol Also, Tip of the day which I'm sure you already know, Zip Tie a Lunch bag on the Tail Shaft. You spilled a ton of Fluid haha

[@nitrofish1974]

Nice work, usually the last men standing are the diehards awesome job, I

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks 👍

[@jasonstroup7551]

Pecos is gonna be sweeeeeeeeet rolling with the ls. Love the stance on that truck. Awesome video and keep them coming

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it!

[@troyjackson9740]

Great build guys a lot of super information. I'm building an 86 Chevy 3+3 with a LQ9 and a 4l80E to a 205 t-case. But I draw the line on 2Trucks crocks he's wearing and I'm from Pecos Texas!!! Lol keep on trucking!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha it's his signature look

[@CL-qr7eb]

I got me a little Squarebody project going, it might get the LS treatment after watching this.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet!

[@Mobigga]

Dang I need a friend like yours! lol im about to get ready to drop my ls in my 82 c10. So dang stoked! Great video!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! You'll love it.

[@jrobles1019]

@paul did you get it done?

[@Mobigga]

@@jrobles1019 yeah I did. I just have to tune my carb and hook up the kickdown cable. Sounds so good.

[@lehector1988]

I just started following you, i have a c20 and watched your video of the holly efi and now i think im going to do an ls swap instead, looks like you are from santa fe just like me happy to see people from new mexico

[@davidotto6811]

I think you're an awesome guy special dealing with GM Chevrolet is like the ultimate the best you're awesome dude keep up the good work thank you again for sharing them Chevys

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Well thanks!

[@montestinson1813]

This is a real good in depth video. I have a 83 GMC square body that my dad left me when he passed in 2017, that i would like to get running and possibly swap the motor. currently in AFG but plan on gettin it running again jus for him. Good work guys.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you very much!

[@tyscott4538]

You guys Rock!!! Love the videos you guys put out, keep up the amazing work ... I’m about to drop the same into my 85 c10. I took the clip off to install mines since I don’t have a buddy like you have that’s willing to get their hands dirty

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you!

[@trlprk]

Some of my favorite memories are from doing this exact thing with my friends

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! About to be back at it soon.

[@nelsona779]

Awesome progress on the truck! TTR looks super happy. 😎😄✊

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks! And yes, he is.

[@jmm3034]

A Lead hammer will take that ding out of that rim with a few hits I got same wheels on 53 belair ran some low pro hit a pot hole coming out the dam shop boy I was pissed got home seen the big dent in my wheel got my lead hammer from my wire wheels hit it a few times and back in place nice job love the videos just picked up a 63 c10 🙌🏽🙌🏽🤣

[@memphis2houston346]

Im super stoked on how the channel is growing. Good job on the c-10 fellas 👍👍💪

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man! Us too!

[@kerrycomstock9220]

Awesome video......congrats for the install!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks!

[@augienajera642]

Nice work!!! With friends, anything is possible!!!

[@ChiefRickyRC]

All I run are rc trucks! And my 06 Mercury Grand Marquis, but that's more truck then most trucks anyway lol. Definitely gonna order that hat u got! #trucks

[@evanmalinowski6302]

Nice I went with the psi harness as well! Looks like it’s gonna be a nice truck! Enjoying the content!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, brother! And yep. PSI is the way to go.

[@antoniocoho6303]

Nice man....I have a 1985 c10 Silverado I still got the 305 in it i been bezzy doing other things.....nice truck by the way....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome! Thanks for tuning in.

[@DDSpeedShop]

loved the video! I'm taking alot of heat LS swapping a 57 Bel Air. Are people more accepting of the square body swap?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha yup. It's pretty common in classic trucks, but just keep doing your thing. There's a ton of folks out there who just have to have something negative to say.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS haha sure is. Love the blazer rendering man!

[@simentalg]

I didn’t subscribe on the K5 2 wheel drive video, but you got me hooked now keep up the great work

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha thanks for tuning in.

[@MudBucketGaming]

Just so you know my wife is blaming you both for my recent square body purchase. Love the content keep em coming .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That seems to be happening more and more lately!

[@slagman163]

Way to go TTR!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

TTR!!!!!

[@bryanmorgan8940]

It looks great in that engine bay of that beautiful square body

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it!

[@wickedc10]

Great video! Excellent content for the channel! Keep it up! Congrats TTR for the swap!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, buddy.

[@deeaikens9843]

Getting g the engine in is a easy part I wonder how to get AC, power steering and if you could make any of the stock gauges work

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I wouldn't say easy, but yeah we'll have more on the AC power steering and gauges in future episodes.

[@TinkerKing209]

"we be doin a lot better you put that camera down. " haha homie was irritated

[@peteman400]

Wish I could do that to mine!!!☹️ Great video!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@SuburbanDMV]

My man said, "We'd be doing a lot better, if you put that camera down". Almost spit my drink up.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha he’s doing a lot better bc of that camera 😂

[@allantaylor3288]

Well done boys, hurry up with the next video please 😂👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha no pressure, huh, Allan?

[@allantaylor3288]

Yes heaps, can’t wait to see how it all turns out😃👍

[@cesarestrada1706]

Cant wait to do the same to my 76 custom deluxe, I wish I had friends like you guys ..lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Good luck, man. Just plan it out and make sure you have everything you need.

[@cesarestrada1706]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS I already have the engine and tranny...but now I know where to get harness and ecm (BP auto.) Thanks for listing all the other parts

[@johnfrese4851]

I have done the same thing it was a 6.0 ls but I used a electric water pump and a electric fan but I used the shroud that was on the truck. it did help out a lot to be honest to help hide the wires. but also added a trans cooler for it as well because while there as well as to help the life of the trans as well. because I didn't know how abused the trans was added a after market trans filter that sits out side for added insurance. but the truck is amazing it was the rare extended cab square body which most say are ugly but to me more rare because it just looks amazing. but I am stumped why you are using dex3/merc3 in the 4l60e. those run optimal with dex6 a case plus 2 extra carquest aka castol which will be 98$ on sale all the time.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Very cool! Ron is adding a trans cooler as well. For the fluid, we went back with what the trans had in it when it was born (i.e. '02) and I believe that was Dex3. Ron had already scooped all that up so I just poured it in and didn't even pay attention. That said, I'm pretty sure I use Dex3 in my own '03 4L60e.

[@twotrucksron4116]

I added a huge tru cool 40k cooler. When I had the trans built I asked about fluid and I was told to use dex3. Had it in my old built trans, it’s in my current trans and runs just fine. Dex6 is just different viscosity (thinner) than 3 since the newer trans have tighter tolerances.

[@alleric357]

That thing is just sexy! Now I know what to look forward to when I get around to swapping my engine out for a 350 in my 91 Chevy.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! That was the point of the video. Really glad you dig the content and the truck!

[@joshmartin4319]

LS f-body owners look at all that room under the hood and say "Oh I can actually use the right tool for the right job, with unscathed knuckles."

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha for real

[@dewaynehoward3699]

Taking a 305 out of a 86 c10 long bed going back with a 454 from an 85 c30

[@wedgie61]

I'm doing the same to my 87 long bed. I'm running a carb instead of FI. What are you doing?

[@marcopascual229]

Great vids, I’m getting to do an LS swap into my 1985 C10, trying to find the parts list you speak about in the video

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! It's in the description of this video. Under it there is a box you can expand that has links etc in it.

[@caliborn86]

That's badass brother, I hope to one day do something very similar to my 79 square body. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@alexlysiak1479]

Nice build. 3 questions if you don't mind. 1) Why did we have to cut the block for the headers? Looked like they had clearance on the stand. 2) how do you plan to mount the dbw pedal? 3) did you need any spacers for the converter or direct replacement?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

1) the speed engineering headers had limited room between the header and block. To avoid wear, we cut decided to trim that part of the block. pretty common thing; 2) this was a drive by cable install so no need for new pedal or TAC module 3) no spacers needed; Circle D is direct replacement for 4l60e

[@onur_gz]

Looking for a cold start with new heart 👍🏼🏁

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Coming soon!

[@Daniel_Vickers]

The way it should be! Keep rockin

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Fo sho!

[@kilo5065]

Another great video can you do a similar detailed video with ls swapping a 67 to 72 C10

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That's the plan! We have the perfect patina blue stepper that is in the works that will get the treatment.

[@shanewright6958]

The truck is coming along nicely and another great video 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes it is! Thanks for tuning in.

[@valeriepickens2533]

" I don't want to get my hat dirty!" ( he says, while wearing a Mike Finnigan Blasphemi T-shirt) Homeless Dave is laughing his a$$ off!

[@daveb5016]

Nice work guys. I wouldn't be getting in the engine bay though anywhere near an engine hanging on an engine lift.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks! As long as you keep those extremities on the outer edge of the path it could fall, I think you're good. That said, I would not recommend anyone do it that way unless you have some experience around an engine.

[@jeremyeubanks2387]

Damn I didn't know speed engineering had plug wires. . They headers aren't expensive but I have long tubes on nbs and love em

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup. They make it easy for ya.

[@hermyherm365]

I can’t wait for the next vid bro ! Again Robbie awesome content

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, brother!

[@kevingunn2516]

Great job you guys! I just got my first Square body. It’s a 73 crew cab C30 And I’m hoping to do a swap. Thanks for all the info.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@4MATAStudio]

nice work fellas!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you

[@randyjones7818]

Hard to beat a good old 305.v.8 and a old quadrajet carb....old school..

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Agree, but totally depends on your goals.

[@ze_german2921]

305? Maybe 350c.i. That’s like saying the 4.8liter is a legend

[@mrmidnight32]

Where is that list you guys had from that guy? I’d love to see it for my LS C10 swap.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It's in the description of the video. Look under it. May have to hit the expand button at right hand corner under video.

[@pedroguerrero7718]

Great video as always,it helps allot to see how put it all together.. good work 👍.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That's what we're trying to do here for sure. Informational and fun.

[@rnrudynh1427]

18:40.... Anyone else see the D'd rim. Ouuuccchhhh

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup repaired now

[@thedobermangang3503]

look good my brother im gonna have to send you boys some good music

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha we’re all set. We’ve changed up our music quite a bit since these videos.

[@andresrios8505]

Good job guy’s

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you!

[@absolutezero300]

Good video guys. Gonna help with my swap

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Glad it's going to be of value.

[@GTOguy]

I am buying up parts to LS swap my 85 squarebody. I was looking at buying the Tejas motor mounts too. But I read that you had to use electric fans instead of the clutch fan. I see on your channel that Ron used his clutch fan. Just wondering if there was any issue with using the clutch fan with those motor mounts?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

You should really use electric fans but we made it work with Ron's by cutting the factory shroud. He now has a Tejas electric fan set-up.

[@YoungChevyTruck]

Like that new intro!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

What new intro?!?! I forgot to say 'where we're United By Trucks' ugh

[@philistineau]

...you fill the converter before installing? Does it share fluid with the trans? Standard trans fluid for the converter - it looked like engine oil?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes, yes, and yes. Definitely not engine oil. ATF.

[@garyoja8608]

Hello I have looked in your description of the video about 5 times and maybe I’m going blind, I can’t find the part number of the muscle car oil pan :-(. Also Did it hang below the crossmember ?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It does not hang below the crossmember. Here's the link to it and part number: amzn.to/2CBosBn (19212593)

[@TonyGarciaLB]

Bad ass !!!! I’m thinking about this to my 82 c10 but I’m thinking about using the th400 , do I have to shorten the 2 pieces drive shaft I have or can I get a shorter slip yoke ?

[@joeschlotthauer840]

@ 5:30, best idea in the world, split fan shroud...

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it!

[@806rebelracingwesttexas8]

What trans rubber mounts did you use? I’m pretty much using all the info and steps from Pecos.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We used the Energy Suspension motor mount bushings and trans crossmember bushing. Source them on Amazon.

[@806rebelracingwesttexas8]

I have the same motor mounts as you used but not finding one for the trans mount, would you have a part number by chance? Any help would be greatly appreciated TIA!

[@ricos4700]

Nice job fellas. 👏

[@toddclark332]

Yes sirs really cool glad you guys did it

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup! Just getting started really but Ron is making it happen for 'ol Pecos.

[@badocat82]

Wow enjoyed the video I got a 82 c10 with 305 swapping to 05 l33 my question is my Uncle gave me a 1 ton hoist will that be enough clearance to remove and swap it do I need a 2 ton ?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

1 ton hoist is more than enough for both engine set-ups.

[@jacobgonzalez7797]

Gonna be dropping an LS in my 73 short bed later on in the year. Decided to play with a 383 first haha

[@ze_german2921]

When doing a LS Swap, Amazon Prime is your friend.

[@joshuakeith8710]

I bet he wore safety glasses next time he picked up that cutting disk. Same thing happened to me

[@AmericaBumpertoBumper]

Great vid. Looking forward to part 2

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! We're trying to coordinate our schedules now to get it done.

[@jamesshaw2220]

Are you guys running a stock radiator from the c10? I had heard a couple things about over heating and I’m just trying to make sure that I don’t need a different radiator for my LS.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

This is the cooling system we run on our LS swaps. All the links are in the description. Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoXNgoCFj9iHsLc

[@tripl3tr3]

That’s gangsta I have a 93 short bed stepside Cheyenne I’m going to LS swap. I don’t know what kind of mounts I need to perform the swap but I’m researching.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I'm sure there are plenty of companies out there making them. Start with Dirty Dingo or Holley and see what you can come up with. Good luck!

[@djazzy1016]

Hey Robbie, I know it's be awhile but can you tell me where TTR got the bolts to mate the trans to the engine? Me and my buddy are getting ready to do this exact thing in my 84 C10. I'm going with the 5.3 and 4L60e so this video is probably the best reference out there for me! Thanks again for the fantastic content on squarebodies.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Thanks for sticking with us. Appreciate it. I imagine that the bolts are the factory bolts that came with the trans. That said, I bet there is a Dorman part number out there for purchase on Amazon. I just don't know it offhand.

[@djazzy1016]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS This was all I needed to find them. Robbie, you are the man! Thanks again!

[@ThatGuy-ps7ui]

How was the Tejas trans mount install? Any issues making sure it was square when drilling, or fairly basic?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No issues at all. Tejas makes a killer product and we'll be using them again.

[@hdsquarebodyandmore.3592]

I lost my 84 GMC Friday morning. Guy pull out in front me and couldn’t miss him. Had my cruise set at 70mph

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yikes! I really hate to hear that. Hopefully everyone is okay and that you had the appropriate amount of insurance on it.

[@DjCBlaq]

Hope you are ok. Build another homie.

[@hdsquarebodyandmore.3592]

craig jones yes sir looking for the next one now.

[@DjCBlaq]

@@hdsquarebodyandmore.3592 where you located

[@hdsquarebodyandmore.3592]

Paris Tx but I’m south of Houston in Freeport working now

[@alfredoescobedo2011]

Great video!!!! I love both the sqrbdyX shirts in the video. Where can I get my hands on those ?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks! Just head over to www.sqrbdy.com

[@TheVideopreneur]

Great video, getting ready to do the same with my 61 C10 Stepper. Do you know of a similar list of parts and links for a LS Swap for a 1961 keeping the torsion bar front end? Thanks Again!

[@King87brougham51]

Great video 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿guys keep it coming ls da world

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@lukesmotorshop]

Sick channel man! love the build

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man! We're having a blast with it.