Hi, most of us have our ls1ls2ls3 with outputs of over 300kw at motor and over 500nm torque. The turbo forums the discussion board for both hard core and beginner turbocharged vehicle enthusiasts. In this video i talk about the pros and cons about daily driving a cammed silverado. Hey guys, i just went off the deep end and bought a 2003 s10 pickup that is undergoing an ls1 style v8 conversion. Chevy s10 has the key performance parts, now it just needs a paint job and a new home. So right now its between btr stage 4 or btr stage 3. S10 xtreme 2000 v 8 chevrolet s 10 xtreme extended cab v 8 automatic low miles nice. While flipping through the ls1tech marketplace, we came across this 1997 chevy s10 pickup. Who drives a v8 as their daily driver my 03 crown vic. If we were to dissect a converter, inside it contains three main components the impeller, stator, and turbine. Installed this in my daily driver s10 witch an ls1 swap.
Melling timing chain dampener brackets bd417dbrkt free. Lsx 5 speed corvette brakes pro touring daily driver. The only exception is a 4 cylinder truck that had a manual transmission going to an ls1 w manual transmission using an fbody ecu. Were rebuilding the front suspension on a toyota tundra. Streetrays s10 ls swap brackets allow installation of ls1 ls2 ls3 ls6 lsx lq4 lq9 4. So i am finally nearing the end of my ls1 swap i am doing in a 89 s10. Call bp automotive for all of your performance race truck parts. Manual transmissions use a clutch to connect and disconnect the engine power to the transmission, but in an automatic transmission, its the job of the torque converter to transmit and multiply the engine power to the ground. I started out with 2 mufflers that came in my summit v8 s10 kit. Whats the biggest i could go on liftduration on a daily driver 98 a4i was wondering if the magic stick. To start posting in our forums, and comment on articles and blogs please. Using some smart combos you can have the torque of the ls v8 for less than the cost of a set of wheels. Not bad for a weekend warrior but daily driver sucks. Wanting a daily driver, we chose a mild comp xr275hr cam.
Gm wasnt messing around when the seventh generation impala was launched in 1994 because it was only available as the ss version which meant power from a 260 horsepower lt1 borrowed from the corvette. Just got done with paint thanks to steve essings auto body. I know i know, this question has been beaten to death but i have a couple more. The michigan fbody association is a centralized website for fbody enthusiasts to discuss whats going on in the michigan area. This will give a very mild chop and is a very popular cam with the a4 cars. We are painting a shop truck for our neighbor current performance wiring. It will be powered by a 2004 gto ls1 with an automatic. For use on gm ls1 engines, corvette, camaro, 97on, black jacket. This time we get it finished up with some exhaust and. Dont forget to subscribe for more fun car and bike videos. Im just trying to figure out which one is best suited for a good daily driver, but is still able to put power down on the road, track, or strip.
I was looking for the ultimate compromise between something that could be my daily driver, get decent gas mileage, be quick enough to surprise. Ls3 cam for daily driver page 1 major mods pistonheads. We offer 327, 376, 383, 408, 416, 420, 427 and 441 cid ls based packages with power ranging from 430 hp all the way up to hp. All of our turnkey drop in ready crate engines include a custom engine harness and ecm that can be built to run your electronic transmission for no additional charge. The difference can also be found in the supercharger. Having an ls swap was a dream for most people just a few years ago but now you too can have an ls swapped or upgraded car. Our engine mount bracket kit eliminates clearance and fitment issues when installing your ls engine by providing the adjustable mount configuration which allows for forward and back mounting positions. Show full signature jeff 1998 4dr 2wd blazer, 06 l33 5. S10 logs ls1, ls2, ls6, lt1, sbc turbo and other gm. Today, its engine swap time with an 6 liter ls engine from a salvage gmc 2500.
Racing stainless headers for 198204 chevrolet s10 blazer ls1 sonoma engine swap. Sr 8205 s10 s15 blazer jimmy sonoma lsx ls1 ls2 ls6. Took the slack out of the timing chain, have put 6k miles on it with no issues. After my head wanting to explode from measuring and thinking of the rear end, i decided to take a break and start tearing down the ls1 for the cam install ect took the factory pushrods out, then i pulled out the factory ls1 cam decided to first install. The combination offered plenty of power, peaking at 506 hp at 5,700 rpm and 503 lb. I do a little drive in my hc with a stall 2002 trans am ws6 give you my impressions as i drive it and the struggles that i have had. Just simply unplug your old harness, plug in the new harness and drive your truck it is very important that you select the right options for this harness as there were several changes by gm over the 6 year run. Three years after purchasing it, lopez now has a reliable, fast, and fun daily driver all his own. The ls3 is better than the ls1 because the heads were kind of redone with the port which. Front suspension is trz control arms with leaf springs and caltracs in the rear. So, im planning on doing an ls swap in my little s10, but im having trouble figuring out which ls would be best. Do we really need such powertorque as a daily driver. S10 blazer 4 door 2wd spindles in the front with modern sealed bearings and larger.
Daily driving a cammed silverado pros and cons youtube. Car has custom grind cam, trick flow heads, yank ss 3200 stall. Ls1 heads are casting number 12559853, ls6 and all stages of prc heads tested are casting number 12564243. We modified the rear bed and did away with the step in the rear. I had a comparison of all the ls engines and why they are different. Hedman introduces new s10 v8 chevy long tube headers. I noticed with comp that there are normally five levels of cams and the stage. Most variations of this harness will require the 4. After we started the project we found out there is now a steel kit. S10 ls v8 hot rod daily driver for sale in chicago, il.
Covering everything from stock turbocharger cars, seriously fast drag racers, boats, motorcycles, and daily driver modified turbo cars and trucks. We purchased a shifter out of a f body camaro since that is the car the motor and transmission came from. Finally a wrap up on the little s10 that we swapped a 4. Both are the most powerful engines offered in their respective cars, the ls9 in the corvette zr1, and the lsa in the ctsv and hopefully the camaro z28 one day. Ls1, ls2, ls6, lt1, sbc turbo and other gm specfic turbo tech. Ls1 engine build up gm hightech performance magazine. Hedman hedders, an industry leader in performance header manufacturing since 1954, is proud to announce its new long tube exhaust headers supporting the swap of most chevrolet gen 1 small block engines including aluminum angle plug headsl98 into the 1982 to 2004 chevy s10 and gmc s15. Lsx dropinready engine 376, 408, 416, 420, 427, and. This swap kit is for 19822005 s10 4wheel drive pickup and blazer.
I was looking for the ultimate compromise between something that could be my daily driver, get decent gas mileage, be quick enough to surprise some stock fbodies at the drag strip, and tow the heck out of my 20 boat. The little bmw 318ti is no longer an ordinary hatchback but what are the pros and cons of a. Listed by aclr8r, this truck features an lsbased lm7 engine that has been built to yield solid power, but the seller made other changes in order to transform this compact pickup into a reliable race truck. If i didnt answer any questions, or you have even more questions comment down below. Unfortunately the impala ss didnt come with a manual gearbox and was only available with gms 4speed 4l60e slushbox, but that is something that can be fixed with the remnants of a. Btr recommended a 26002800 stall woth the stage 3 but a 30003200 stall for the stage 4. He bought the truck to daily drive it but described it as too nice for a daily driver. Sure some of us race at proper dragstrips or attend track on occassion but for the majority of. Unlike most ls swap parts on the market this kit replaces the frame brackets in addition to the mounts so youll have clean mounting of your engine and not a mix of parts that are weak and dont work together properly. The ls series engines come in many configurations and range from 4. The three ive looked into are ls1, ls6, and the ls9. This engine will go into our 1971 c10 cheyenne and well show you how to extract and prepare the entire drivetrain for a truck heart transplant. Pros and cons of daily driving an lsswap the rusty toolbox.