LS1 swap
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,427
Likes: 48
From: Hot AZ (Phoenix Valley)
My point of view is build what you like and are able to get for you build. I have a SBC in my truck and the one I owned in the 80's had a BBC (olds rocket motor). I looked at some that had original motors, Ford motor and GM motors... I wanted to get the best truck I could for the money. Are you building your truck for you or for someone else?
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 2,580
Likes: 29
From: in a barn
Do it!
I am using an LT1, pretty much the same support system as the LS, I have two LS1s in the corner for when I run out of LT1s. I know very little about Fords and have all GM stuff in stock, so GM stuff gets used in my truck. Love the Ford looks but the hidden stuff is whatever is on the shelf.
I am using an LT1, pretty much the same support system as the LS, I have two LS1s in the corner for when I run out of LT1s. I know very little about Fords and have all GM stuff in stock, so GM stuff gets used in my truck. Love the Ford looks but the hidden stuff is whatever is on the shelf.
Trending Topics
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 859
Likes: 3
From: Newberg, OR
They'd lose a lot of us if they banned chevy engines so they just give us a lot of good razing.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
See https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...etrain+exhaust
I'm in the midst of L92 and 6L80E swap. That's the latest all aluminum 6.2 and 6 speed autobox from escalade / Denali.
Hope to fire it up for the first time within the month.
I'm in the midst of L92 and 6L80E swap. That's the latest all aluminum 6.2 and 6 speed autobox from escalade / Denali.
Hope to fire it up for the first time within the month.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
BTW - I realize this is a ford site. If a coyote motor could be had for $3k with trans! harness and brain I'd have gone that route. Was looking at another +$3k according to my research. I just couldn't justify that for the same power.
"Build what you want" +1
"Build what you want" +1
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: FL
Moe: mmm cookies, the darkside is the side for me. Wayne: ls6? I'd like to ride in that.
Well I certainly thought I would never hear the end of it, But I too find the cost of the 5.0 to be outta reach. when I can get a for ls1 drop out for 3k. Which is what I did and I will shoe horning her in there starting next week. To be honest I'm excited, I would love a couple pics of peoples engine bays.
Well I certainly thought I would never hear the end of it, But I too find the cost of the 5.0 to be outta reach. when I can get a for ls1 drop out for 3k. Which is what I did and I will shoe horning her in there starting next week. To be honest I'm excited, I would love a couple pics of peoples engine bays.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,292
Likes: 8
From: sparta ky.
In 05 I started building Homade and had a wrecked 95 Z28 with LT1 so guess what my little truck is running, it's a great combo with 700R4 and wouldn't change anything. Yes, I get alittle grief sometimes especially when I say it's built Ford tough with Cheby stuff.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,203
Likes: 4
From: Southern SC.
The beauty of this country is it is a FREE country and you get to decide. It's your truck do what you want just so you have fun doing it. If anyone (except your better half of course) doesn't like it so what -- tell them to go pound sand. Have fun .