1987 V10 6.0 LS swap

[putt2014]

What advice do yall have for a 6.0 to a 1987 4x4 swap? Which 6.0 is the best for the swap? What kits or Accessories are needed. I want it to look factory and for the ac and all the gauges to work. Any parts numbers would be very appreciated. Thanks yall

 

[dougbert]

If you are willing to search through my spreadsheet for various parts you can look at the file at dropbox

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jiesm7cdbfhb7p8/1984 K1500 with 5.3L Parts costs.xls?dl=0

It lists part numbers that I acquired for my build (whose thread is in my signature).

the LS 6.0 would fit just like a 5.3L into the mounts.

I used Dirty Dingo, though others will work.

I upgraded my fuel pump inside a 1987 side tank for 1984 K1500

hope it helps some

dougbert

 

[87scotty]

Honestly not a fan of the 6.0 GPA has one in his truck and had to replace it at 140k and my gpas no hot rodder and maintenances it well! Heard of a few having problems I do love the 5.3 seen many 300k plus

 

[putt2014]

Thanks for the input

 

[foamypirate]

Honestly not a fan of the 6.0 GPA has one in his truck and had to replace it at 140k and my gpas no hot rodder and maintenances it well! Heard of a few having problems I do love the 5.3 seen many 300k plus

One anecdote does not truth make. The 6.0L is just as reliable as the 5.3L. In my search for my 6.0L, I came across several in work vans with upwards of 350K. Not one of example either, tons of them.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

What advice do yall have for a 6.0 to a 1987 4x4 swap? Which 6.0 is the best for the swap? What kits or Accessories are needed. I want it to look factory and for the ac and all the gauges to work. Any parts numbers would be very appreciated. Thanks yall

99-00 some have iron heads that kind of suck, and all have a long crank flange that requires them to be bolted to a 4l80e.

 

[putt2014]

Any recommendations on a donor 6.0. What year model for a swap

 

[yevgenievich]

99-00 some have iron heads that kind of suck, and all have a long crank flange that requires them to be bolted to a 4l80e.

or older transmissions(th350/th400/700r4 etc...)

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Any recommendations on a donor 6.0. What year model for a swap

Anything from 02-07 is pretty easy to work with.

or older transmissions(th350/th400/700r4 etc...)

Correct, IDK which way he's going with that lol.

 

[throttle out]

Just got my 87 V10 SWB back on the road with 5.3 LS power! lt1swap.com was a priceless resource along with DOUGBERTS thread you should have zero issues getting it done!!! This has been done a few times and there are many resources to help you along.
My truck feels like it lost 1000 pounds and is much more efficient.
Good luck!