S10 LS Swap Engine Install

In this video i will be Installing the torque converter into the th400, and installing the engine and transmission into the truck.
#lsswap #firstgens10 #firstorlastgarage #lsx #racetruck

[@blakescheuneman6651]

Glad I stumbled on your channel! Currently building a 97 s10! Goin sbc to start, then turbo LS down the road. I'll be watching for more content!

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Appreciate the support! Good luck with your project

[@greddmyles3677]

Instead of using the flywheel adapter you could just get the 4L80 flywheel for the 6.0. it works just like factory

[@Sim-633]

Nice job, can tell you take pride in the work you do. Also nice garage!!

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Thanks I appreciate it!!

[@yellow7233]

@@FirstorLastGaragenew sub glad I found this channel! Really nice garage. Could you tell me what engine lift plate that is?

[@FirstorLastGarage]

@@yellow7233 Thanks! Honestly I don’t even remember where I got it from…most likely Summit.

[@greenlifealwayz5640]

Good stuff my brother.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I’m proud of you, keep it up

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Appreciate it fam!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾

[@elgallorojo]

My dude I'm glad I found this channel. I have a lil 91 s10 wit a 5.3. I will be tuning in. Best regards to you.

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Hell yeah appreciate it!!

[@obs.vanness1604]

Good work. I can see this channel getting big fast

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@DavidWilliams-po6lt]

This is going to be a great build! I have 4.3 vortech with a sniper efi in Toronto

[@gkanderson92]

Nice job. Look forward to more of the build.

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Thanks!!

[@crucial8882]

I'm building a 91 s10 305 5.0l v8 sbc 700r4 transmission. Keep it up bro.

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Hell yeah these lil V8 s10s are a lot of fun.

[@MIC-LS]

Nice!

[@Mowtivated1]

Good video man

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Thanks!

[@ericwilkes238]

Good job

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Thanks!

[@danhoy8356]

Gathering parts for a similar setup! Looking forward to learning from you.

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Good luck on your project!

[@Theosescapades]

Did you have to notch your frame to make this possible?

[@interestinglyso4404]

Most s10 builds they push the tranny tunnel in. With a hammer or cut . Which allows you access to tranny bolts ? Can you access tranny bolts while engine is connected or do you pull engine to disconnect tranny ? Gauges ? Ecu ? Hydraboost brake boosters are skinner but same length ? What can we do about a/c ? Can’t wait for next video !

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Well I never had to remove the trans without the engine because it wasn’t in there that long lol, I’ve since put the whole combo in my new project so can’t really answer that one. I used a terminator x ecu, manual brake booster, and didn’t run any AC or heat.

[@shadymaint1]

What oil pan are you using? I have a knockoff muscle car oil plan for my swap. Have not set the motor in the truck yet. Did not notch my crossmember. Hope everything fits ok.

[@FirstorLastGarage]

I used the Holley 302-1 oil pan. It’s tight but you don’t have to notch the crossmember if you don’t want to. I didn’t.

[@kylechampine5542]

Any cutting of the cross member with that Holley pan? Or I should ask how the clearance is between the pan and the cross member.

[@FirstorLastGarage]

No I didn’t have to cut the crossmember using the Holley ls swap mounts, their 302-1 oil pan and their transmission crossmember. Have about a 1/4 inch clearance. It would be easier to pull the engine in and out if it was notched though.

[@odumike1]

Awesome work brother great video . The raceworks steering column no issues with figment? They say 94s they won’t fit?

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Appreciate it! It works with no issues if you use rearward facing headers instead of forward facing headers. If not you have to drop in down some.

[@shadowmaww7665]

hey man, building 1985 s10, short bed, ls swap 5.3 with powerglide, do i need special motor mounts and steering shaft? or can i front exit headers, and clear stock steering?

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Well I used all the Holley LS swap mounts on mine, but using up and forward headers you have to get creative. You have to either drop the shaft lower than the factory location(what I did), or re-route the back header tube to go around the shaft.

[@terrypeterson6003]

Great tutorial!! Did you have to massage the firewall and ortrans tunnel any for the fitment of that combo and what year model is you th400?I have an 86 and I'm wanting to do a 6.0 with th400 with all of the blackheart products too

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Thanks! With all of the Blackheart mounts and the 302-1 oil pan everything fit in there perfectly. Didn’t have to do anything to the trans tunnel and the only thing I think I had to do on the firewall was remove a stud where something was mounted so it wouldn’t hit the head. The th400 is a regular stock case th400 from FTI.

[@terrypeterson6003]

Thank you sir!!

[@brianbeste834]

Do you know whst drive line angles you got with those mounts? Engine angle and pinion

[@FirstorLastGarage]

No honestly I never measured. I just put my faith in the Holley engineers lol

[@nz715]

How much trimming did you do to the crossmember? none at all using a special pan?

[@FirstorLastGarage]

I didn’t have to trim anything using the Holley 302-1 oil pan and the Holley ls swap mounts. It’s tight but it works.

[@jasengiuliano2542]

You will probably need to switch to a non boosted master cylinder to get more room on the drivers side for the headers

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Oh yeah I already have the motion manual master cylinder kit ready to go on there.

[@jasengiuliano2542]

@@FirstorLastGarage thats awesome my s10 was a factory manual brake no ac no power steering deal .keep up the great work watching from az

[@FirstorLastGarage]

@@jasengiuliano2542 thanks man appreciate it!

[@scubasam6156]

Do the engine mounts just slap in? Or do you have to modify it?

[@FirstorLastGarage]

The Holley LS swap mounts bolt right in.

[@sergiog2662]

What motor mounts did you get?

[@FirstorLastGarage]

www.holley.com/products/ls_power/ls_swap_systems/1982-04_gm_s-10_sonoma_2wd_ls_swap_components/

[@gavintruitt4522]

What motor mounts did you use!

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Just the Holley LS swap mounts for the 1st gen s10

[@bodunham2663]

What size tires are on this truck? Front and rear

[@FirstorLastGarage]

275/60/15 rear…fronts are just some roll around wheels not what I’ll be running.

[@franciscomontes5006]

Nice man ! What brand are the motor mounts !!!

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Thanks! They’re the Hooker LS swap mount for first gen s10s.

[@scoopthereal2353]

Roll Tide my guy!!!!!!

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Ayyyyyyeeee Roll Tide!!

[@stevenbelue5496]

Roll Tide Roll!!! Are you a bama resident?

[@scoopthereal2353]

@@stevenbelue5496 yes I am.

[@stevenbelue5496]

@@scoopthereal2353 I'm in North Alabama, about an hour west of Huntsville. I liked when he blinged that bama shirt!

[@scoopthereal2353]

@@stevenbelue5496 I’m in Prattville north of Montgomery. I look forward to football season.

[@joshoreo6674]

stock ls oil pan?

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Holley 302-1 LS Swap pan

[@robakagyser2300]

Type F Fluid in a GM Transmission?

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Yep…commonly used in th350/th400s

[@robakagyser2300]

@@FirstorLastGarage when had my nova with a THM 350 it required Dextron fluid, not Type F. My FMX transmission in my Ford Galaxie used type F. They must have changed something, if type F is the correct fluid to use now.

[@FirstorLastGarage]

@@robakagyser2300 I agree that’s what it came with, but in a drag racing application a lot of people use/recommend type F. Differing opinions on the subject, but if you google “type f in a th400 you’ll see what I mean.

[@robakagyser2300]

@@FirstorLastGarage Yes. I understand now. I read an article from Motor Trend on this issue. They interviewed Lake Speed, Jr. Dextron III was the original required ATF for the older GM Automatic Transmissions. Although the new Dextron VI will work in the older GM Automatic Transmissions, it is not the best. Apparently the Type F trans fluid, helps improve shifting in the older GM Automatic Transmissions. Lake Speed, Jr., Breaks down the GM Automatic Transmissions into two different groups: Those before the model year 2000, and those after the model year 2000. Those before 2000 should used Dextron III or possibly Type F, and those after 2000 should use Dextron VI. Again, Thank you for educating me on this one. -Rob in Tennessee Thank you for the opportunity to learn. I wrenches a lot on older vehicles in the past from mid 90s down, but it has been several years, so I am not up to date on things now.

[@robakagyser2300]

​@@FirstorLastGarage The name of the article in Motor Trend is from Jeff Smith from HOTROD, titled, How To Choose the Right Automatic Transmission Fluid for your Performance Car Jeff Smith Author Oct 12, 2017 It did not allow me to add the link

[@montecarlo6.0turbo]

Same tranny I have

[@FirstorLastGarage]

Nice…how has it held up?