Best budget V8 swap into a 1986 C10?

[Honky Kong jr]

Or 3.73s

 

[86 C10 Shortbed]

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There are some hidden costs swapping the 5.3LS motor in but the advantages are worth it. I also put a posi and 3.73 gears in . What a blast to drive.

 

[DixieScottsdale]

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There are some hidden costs swapping the 5.3LS motor in but the advantages are worth it. I also put a posi and 3.73 gears in . What a blast to drive.

Are you running A/C with your swap? My truck has factory A/C, and I'm wondering if there's a way that I could adapt it to work with the LS accessory drive.

 

[foamypirate]

Are you running A/C with your swap? My truck has factory A/C, and I'm wondering if there's a way that I could adapt it to work with the LS accessory drive.

I used the LS A/C compressor with my stock Squarebody A/C. You can also modify a TBI R4 compressor bracket to work on the LS, or user an aftermarket high mount A/C kit. Lots of options.

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[86 C10 Shortbed]

I bought an adapter for the stock AC compressor that clears the frame, and I will make my own AC lines.

 

[NarwhaleAu]

You and I will be swapping at about the same time. Good luck sir!

 

[Camar068]

You can also modify a TBI R4 compressor bracket to work on the LS.

Is that using the bracket and the LS compressor or the old compressor.

Thx M8

 

[foamypirate]

Is that using the bracket and the LS compressor or the old compressor.

Thx M8

You would use the R4 in that case.