#94 C1500 DASH SWAP GUIDE INSTALL#
There are several accessory drive kits available that include power steering.Īlthough not available as a complete kit, The Hooker Blackheart line from Holley does have individual components to install the engine and transmission.
Also, LT-equipped vehicles possess electric power steering, and no power steering pump. Most aftermarket engine-mount adapters don’t clear the A/C compressor if it is in the stock location, and more-often-than-not, the compressor will hit the frame in most muscle cars. The compact design provides ample clearance for both original and aftermarket chassis. These brackets from ICT Billet allow a Gen-V LT-series engine to be bolted into a vehicle that originally had a small-block Chevy engine.Ĭoncept One’s Victory pulley system for the LT engine features an Edelbrock LS water pump, allowing for a more symmetrical and familiar appearance. As an aside, we have seen complete engine and transmission packages go for $6,000. If you get just an engine, confirm what controller you need. One thing to remember, is the 2017-and-later Gen-V engines have a different ECM and harness. The typical salvage yard L83 engine sells for about $1,500, depending on the year and mileage. GM part number 11546665 is a pair of plugs that are used to plug the threaded ports behind the pump.Īlmost every 1/2-ton truck and SUV built since 2014, came with an L83 Gen V 5.3-liter engine that delivers 355 horsepower and 382 lb-ft of torque. You will want to remove the factory vacuum pump, as it will definitely hit the framerail. If that is the case, what they will probably find most abundant are engines from GM pickup trucks. With a new engine having a retail starting cost just shy of $8,000, the budget-minded enthusiasts will probably venture to the salvage yard. With horsepower ratings ranging from 455 to 650, there are a myriad of options. While used LT engines are starting to take-up residence in many salvage yards, Chevrolet Performance LT-series crate engines are readily available from dealers. The first-gen Camaro seems to be the focus right now, but we’re certain other models are soon to follow. You still need to acquire mounts, fuel delivery system, and headers.Ĭurrently, the list of parts for an LT swap is limited, but we wholeheartedly expect the list to grow very quickly. The LT 4 Connect & Cruise from Chevrolet Performance features the 650-horsepower 6.2-liter LT4, the production-based 8L90E eight-speed automatic, engine and transmission controllers, and the drive-by-wire throttle pedal.
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