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Old 10-22-2009, 02:38 AM   #1
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Talking 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90

Hi all its my first thread on this forum and its a swap
I been reading on for a while and it took me a while to register and but i started my swap and yeah i got pic

My 79 C10 that i bought 3 weeks ago



I got my engine this week


and on the truck lol the tire was scrubbing to fender cuz it wieghts 900lb


I took the 6l80 transmission off and took it to a trans shop to switch it from 4wd to 2wd so i can fit it u can see the transfer case that it came with it and i was surprised to know that the trans was heavier the engine
Now i need to figure out were to get the engine mounts,headers and Trans cross-member.

I keep u guys updated and any help or suggestion will be appreciated cuz i am new to this.
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Old 10-22-2009, 07:24 AM   #2
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Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90

Here is a link to the latest and greatest 73-87 LS swap on the net...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350986

Truck looks nice. Will be killer with the 6.2l too! Enjoy the swap, I know BRP hotrods in georgia sells a complete kit with mounts headers and some other stuff. Its kinda pricey I think. HOT ROD used that kit on the Muscle Truck they put a 5.7 LS1 in a few months back. You can find that artilce on there web site if you dont get the magazine.

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Old 10-22-2009, 07:36 AM   #3
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Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90

Welcome to the forum. That truck looks really cool. Gonna be sick with the LS swap too. Good luck with the build and dont be afraid to ask lots of questions, lots of people willing to help on here.
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Old 10-22-2009, 11:58 AM   #4
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Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90

Welcome!!


And I like that truck, I don't know if it's the color or how it sits with the wheels, but man that is a nice truck!!
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Old 10-22-2009, 01:09 PM   #5
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And I like that truck, I don't know if it's the color or how it sits with the wheels, but man that is a nice truck!!
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Old 10-22-2009, 02:09 PM   #6
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Thanks alot guys
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Old 10-22-2009, 06:14 PM   #7
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Wow!


that truck will be BADASS with that engine/trans combo....I can't wait for some tire smoke
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Old 10-22-2009, 07:26 PM   #8
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Nice truck!!!
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Old 10-22-2009, 09:54 PM   #9
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that truck will be BADASS with that engine/trans combo....I can't wait for some tire smoke
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:46 PM   #10
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Update

I ordered engine mounts and headers from Speed & Performance and transmission parts are coming on Monday it will take them a day to put it back together but still we haven't decided were to get the torque converter.

The shop that is working on engine ordered a cam for me 224 228,exhaust valves and spring that's all i know
He will send the engine harness maybe this week or the next to a shop in other state so they convert it to standalone harness.


AND i couldn't stay doing nothing so i trying to be productive appearance wise until all my parts come in

I tinted my windshield i am loving it doesn't fell like its tinted from inside but on outside


And i got myself a tailgate decal I am in love with it i only missing the rectangular part and i don't know were to get it.

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Old 10-29-2009, 07:19 AM   #11
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How dark did you do the windsheild?

It looks good and should help keep your dash from cracking anway.
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:27 AM   #12
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How dark did you do the windsheild?

It looks good and should help keep your dash from cracking anway.
I don't know exactly i picked it from a wall I get that for u tomorrow probably 35%

The best thing about it that u cant notice it when both windows are lowered.

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Old 10-29-2009, 07:36 AM   #13
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Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90

Nice truck. I noticed in the engine pic that you have a transfer case mounted to the rear of the trans. Are you going to make it AWD?
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Old 11-06-2009, 10:19 PM   #14
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Nice truck. I noticed in the engine pic that you have a transfer case mounted to the rear of the trans. Are you going to make it AWD?
No it came with it i not planing for it to be AWD i actually switched it 2wd.
I pick up the trans on Monday i will have some pic's.
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Old 11-07-2009, 12:43 AM   #15
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Look what i got today I hope the GF wont notice on the way in




I already got Tonneau cover but forgot to post it. Thanks xbanone
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Old 11-07-2009, 12:44 AM   #16
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I installed the exterior parts today. Lights and Mirrors

Chrome chain the old looked ugly


LED Tail light trying to make it look like pro job.
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Old 11-07-2009, 12:47 AM   #17
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Old 11-07-2009, 12:50 AM   #18
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Happy ending just for tonight

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Re: 79 C10 swap with L92 with 6L90

the few changes really helped the look, what else did you get in truck load of parts
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Old 11-07-2009, 02:34 AM   #20
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the few changes really helped the look, what else did you get in truck load of parts
Most of the stuff are for intrior it's geting a total makeover. The stuff I installed today was only the extrior parts that was ordered. I got a new dash now I only need the autometer gauges so I work on it. I think I won't start on interior untill I get the engine & trans in. The trans is done still waiting for engine exhuast and mounts so we can start putting it in.
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Old 11-07-2009, 05:29 PM   #22
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Thanks I am trying to figure out a DIY on the gauges i couldn't find anything.
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Can you give us some details on the bed cover? And maybe some more pics of it and how it mounts.

Your truck is looking good!
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Old 11-08-2009, 07:17 AM   #24
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Can you give us some details on the bed cover? And maybe some more pics of it and how it mounts.

Your truck is looking good!
You will find it here its a great piece.

http://www.brandnewauto.com/TONNEAU-...-p5180266.html


I get u detailed pic when rain stops
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awesome thread and beautiful truck man! subscribed!!!!!!
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