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RuthlessSuburban88 · 01-24-2013, 02:23 PM

Hello, I live in California and want to switch my 350 small block that is about 21 years old in my 1985 K20 Suburban out for an LS1 motor, does anyone know the restrictions in California or if i can do it or any problems i would have? i want any advice or help you guys got! i wanna get the ball rolling on this engine swap just not sure how to go about it.. i heard you need a bunch of parts and whatnot to make it happen, and that it might not be able to be registered in California .. has anyone done this before? any advice please! thanks in advance to all of you that help!

01-24-2013, 02:23 PM	#1
RuthlessSuburban88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Poway, California Posts: 78	LS1 conversion in California, need advice and anything you got! Hello, I live in California and want to switch my 350 small block that is about 21 years old in my 1985 K20 Suburban out for an LS1 motor, does anyone know the restrictions in California or if i can do it or any problems i would have? i want any advice or help you guys got! i wanna get the ball rolling on this engine swap just not sure how to go about it.. i heard you need a bunch of parts and whatnot to make it happen, and that it might not be able to be registered in California .. has anyone done this before? any advice please! thanks in advance to all of you that help! Attached Images __________________ 1992 Nissan Pathfinder XE - 4X4, other than bigger tires - stock, AWESOME desert runner! SOLD 1999 Honda Accord - 30MPH daily driver! 1985 Chevy Suburban K20 - 4X4, 8 inch lift, Rancho suspension all around, 37" MAXXIS Creepy Crawlers, light rack (my girlfriend)