LS engine swap

[rrenner]

i have a '96 suburban that is in cherry shape with a 5.7 vortec engine. nothing wrong with motor or power train, but i am considering swapping out 5.7 and putting in a 6.0 liter ls engine. i love the performance of my '06 3/4 ton truck with 6.0 liter. i have a performance chip on the 5.7 but am not real happy with the lack of power and response that i got. any suggestions or do you all think i am a liitle bit touched in the head. dont worry bout offending me cause i can take as well as i put out.
thanks for help Rand E. Renner

 

[1979jimmy350]

go for it, the LS motors are leaps and bounds ahead of the old vortec motors. your bigest hurdle will be the wiring, I would suggest taking your time and properly intergrate it into the existing harnesses

 

[rrenner]

thanks 1979 jimmy 350
i appreciate your response could you direct me to web sites or places i could investigate wiring

 

[1979jimmy350]

thanks 1979 jimmy 350
i appreciate your response could you direct me to web sites or places i could investigate wiring

Check out the links in my signature to see my build thread, as far as integrating the wiring into your truck I would suggest using alldata. This will get you all the wiring digrams for your truck then you just need to figure out how to hook the new to the old

 

[rrenner]

THANKS MUCH
have a good day

 

[sweetk30]

ls1tech.com for good info and builds.

there is a section for custom swaps in diffrent rides.

 

[Teck]

It shouldn't be that hard to do. From what i have seen that will be easier to do then the 86 K5 I got done. Just do your research and take your time on the wiring.

 

[rrenner]

thanks tech
i am sure i will have questions when i get started
thanks again
Rand E.

 

[sled_dog]

LT1Swap.com has good harness information too. If you feel comfortable enough to do it yourself it is a good resource.

 

[rrenner]

thanks sled dog