G Body LS Swap - What I learned and what I'd do differently.

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  • @Johns-t4v
    @Johns-t4v ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely important video, just found your channel. For the past couple of weeks I've been taking notes from many LS swap videos and though I have gained much knowledge an tips, nobody else has mentioned anything about what they would have done differently. Thank you for this video especially.

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed and that it is helpful. I love how the car turned out, but I also learned a lot.

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I passed my drivers license test in a then-new maroon '80 Maliby V6 coupe in Toronto (parents car) so I have a special fondness for it aside from already loving these cars on its own merit and would love to own one some day and restomod it - perfect, affordable candidate for such a project and that's how I found your channel by going down rabbit holes on Malibus. I subscribed and looking forward to more of your very good content. Thanks fellow Canuck!

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much for the kind comments and welcome to the channel. This car was my first car. I've had it 25 years. They're good fun.

  • @jasonrogers3484
    @jasonrogers3484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the 80s look too with the rally wheels.

  • @TurboMalibuV6
    @TurboMalibuV6 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    There's nothing like the feeling of building things from scratch and getting it to work the way you wanted. In 1997, I swapped a Buick Grand National drivetrain and the COMPLETE wiring from a donor car into my 78 Malibu. It was a "bolt-in" project, but it was still time consuming. I'm also focused on reliability and performance in one. I've owned my Malibu for 37 years and even to this day, its never 100% finished no matter how long you own it.

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed 100%. I think I'm at 25 years with this one. I'm still enjoying it. You're right, nothing is ever finished. Thanks for watching.

  • @Spiritof_76
    @Spiritof_76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are some awesome vehicles you have there. I love hot rods/ street rods that are out of the ordinary.

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much. Lots of hard work to get this stuff.

  • @thomasfoster5200
    @thomasfoster5200 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a 79 El Camino i took a 5.3 out of my truck im getting ready to drop in. I just want my Camino to run as good and as quiet as my truck did. It will be plenty powerful enough for me bone stock

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      5.3 is a great engine, you won't be disappointed.

  • @MrOT903
    @MrOT903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big motivation to my 79 Malibu i purchased earlier this year

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Anyone can do it, lots to learn along the way. I tried to document as much as I could in my videos.

  • @CORVAIRWILD
    @CORVAIRWILD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had a 78 Malibu, in 1982, had a rusty rear frame, and a 200V6 with AC and TH350

  • @brianmiskell9090
    @brianmiskell9090 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed the video. Getting my ducks in a row before i drop a 6.0 in my g body. Thanks

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hopefully it helped. There's a bunch of videos documenting the whole swap on this car and on my 57 truck, check them out and maybe they'll help you. Good luck with your project.

  • @kingartsprojects4150
    @kingartsprojects4150 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello, thanks for the great and informative video. I have a 1980 Malibu Classic Landau that I'm planning on doing a swap with a 2002 5.3 from a GMC YUKON. I've never do e a swap before, but I'm very mechanically inclined and very excited to do it. I've seen it done a hundred times and feel as though I pretty much got this.Im not over confident or anything just excited. Wish me luck!

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it, no problem. I have videos of the whole process. Also the LS swap on my 57 truck could help you. Any questions, just comment and I'll help if I can. Best of luck!!

    • @kingartsprojects4150
      @kingartsprojects4150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. It's guys like you and others on TH-cam that make it possible for all of us to be able to take on projects like this. Thanks for the video. I've been a subscriber!

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว

      @kingartsprojects4150 it's folks like you that make me want to keep showing what I'm doing. I'm glad you're inspired. There's so many on TH-cam and in life that inspire me. Keep wrenching!

    • @kingartsprojects4150
      @kingartsprojects4150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @SlowCarFix Yes Sir, Thanks!

  • @Heat0ne
    @Heat0ne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very great video, thanks for making it! So often we see these videos and always wonder how they actually turn out.

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed. I will likely have more on this car. I'm very happy with the results.

  • @jacksonmarshallkramer5087
    @jacksonmarshallkramer5087 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks fantastic.

  • @BargoTheBandit
    @BargoTheBandit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed the video. Nice ride

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks very much and I'm glad you enjoyed.

  • @502undergroundmedia6
    @502undergroundmedia6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the information. New subscriber because I am about to embark on this journey myself for my 85 Monte Carlo SS.

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you're after LS swap information, also check out the videos on my '57 Chevy truck that I swapped last year and I did a video comparing the two. I will be doing an LS swap on my '55 project this year as well.

  • @TrappKicks
    @TrappKicks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video very helpful

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed.

  • @aachannelitsabouttruenatur6026
    @aachannelitsabouttruenatur6026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Car looks good bro 👌

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much!

  • @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman
    @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for you nice color by the way

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks very much. it's kinetic blue from a 2010 Camaro

  • @IronHorseGarage
    @IronHorseGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yee Haw!!!!

  • @R0yL33
    @R0yL33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ls swaps are so common I had no idea they are such a tight squeeze, though I believe they are a little bigger than a chev sb (deck height). Would've thought muscle car pan wd be low profile. Good info .

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed the video. I learned a lot doing this swap and will be better informed for the next one.

    • @motherlovinsnuffstar
      @motherlovinsnuffstar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tight squeeze? People run big blocks in these cars.

  • @sTyLeZ1225
    @sTyLeZ1225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the build! Are your tires stock/oem size? What are the sizes for front and rear? I'm starting a 80's malibu project, need to put some used tires on the car to get it to be able to move around my garage.

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      275 60 15 rear and 205 60 15 front. stock would have been a 14 inch wheel.

  • @kanairsforte23
    @kanairsforte23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On the truck motor they make LS swap pans and fast LSX makes a low manifold for the motor

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This has a GM performance LS Swap pan, which is shorter than a stock truck pan. It's still not short enough. There are others available that would have been a better choice. On my 57 truck, I use a Top street performance brand pan and it has much lower profile. I know I can change the to a lower intake, lots of options, but as soon as the throttle body moves lower, it gets into the front accessory drive. So, changing the intake manifold also means changing all the front accessories. It becomes expensive in a hurry. It all works and I have about 10k miles on the swap now, but if I had my time back, and was doing it again, I would have had a different pan and different intake and front drive. Thanks for watching.. 👍

    • @kanairsforte23
      @kanairsforte23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SlowCarFix ahhh okay okay I know what you mean I had to change mines understandable and your welcome I watch most of your content

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @kanairsforte5298 that's great! Glad to hear. I did a video a while ago where I compared this swap to my 57 swap. You might find that one interesting. It's 6.0 and I did things a little different.

    • @kanairsforte23
      @kanairsforte23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SlowCarFix I’m actually watch that now cause I have a 5.3 vortex that I put in a Monte Carlo I been learning off your videos

  • @MaximilianoRivera-c2k
    @MaximilianoRivera-c2k ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New sub here man cant wait to learn from your builds i have a 85 grand prix got a 5.3 i want ro throw in it but trying to do alot of homework before i dive into it . Have one question though whats your thought of useing the 6 speed transmission its what it came with. Read alot of pros and cons. Would love to hear your input. Thanks

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for subscribing. Check out the LS Swap on my 57 truck as well, it might help. I think the 6 speed would require a fair bit of tunnel mod. I believe they are quite a bit bigger than the 4L80. The 4L80 required a little tweaking of my new floor pan to fit. Best of luck!

    • @arthurtirrell661
      @arthurtirrell661 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Use the six speed.

  • @shawng7902
    @shawng7902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those rear rallys look awesome!! Looks like they might be a little bigger than 8s?? Is that a 275/60 on it. Ive got 295s junk on mine. Id really like to be able to keep that much tire. Mine will be for extreme spirited trans brake boost launches lol.

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, thanks! They're 15x8 in the back and 275/60. I'm not sure you can run 295 unless you're narrowing the frame. 275 is really pushing it for my car. Thanks for watching.

  • @glenjones9758
    @glenjones9758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscribed

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much, welcome. I hope you enjoy.

  • @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman
    @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi can I wire my stock Malibu harness into LS with out touching the inside of car only do service engine light and I will keep the transmission TH350 on it and thanks for your help

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a lot of variables. Are you doing drive by cable or drive by wire? If it's drive by wire, then you will need to install a wired pedal. With the TCC you won't need the brake pedal switch wiring. You will also need to mount the OBD2 port somewhere, and get it power, but that can be under the hood if you chose. Hope this helps.

    • @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman
      @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SlowCarFix I will do drive by cable . And I will use standalone harness did the fuse box come with it and . Thanks a lot

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman Glad to help.

  • @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman
    @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What front end coil springs you using after LS swap did they still stock I wanna do LS swap I had the same car

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All new stock AC Delco springs and shocks all the way around. This engine is all aluminum, so it's probably lighter than the 350 that I had in it last.

  • @MetaVerse-k8v
    @MetaVerse-k8v ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you recommend for me? I’m doing a 1985 Buick regal LS swap 5.3
    2001 1500 truck motor

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Same as what I did except, buy your trans crossmember instead of building. Also, use the stock manifolds instead of headers. Use a top street performance oil pan, and personally I prefer drive by wire throttle. Good luck!

  • @jasonbarrett5709
    @jasonbarrett5709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What cam did you go with?

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's just a cam from Summit. Stage 2 I believe.

  • @kendallseawright2471
    @kendallseawright2471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you use the original gbody driveshaft with the 4L80E transmission ?

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a drive shaft made. My original drive shaft was long gone.

  • @jaxjax5322
    @jaxjax5322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just change the truck intake for a camaro o corvette intake or a fast intake

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not as easy as that. When you change the intake, the throttle body points down and you have to change all the front accessories for clearance. It works great as it is, just tight for clearance to the hood. I have about 10000 miles on it since putting it together.

  • @aachannelitsabouttruenatur6026
    @aachannelitsabouttruenatur6026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How you buy one of those car bro??

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How did I buy my cars? A ton of hard work, long hours and lots of time traded for money. Are they for sale? None of my cars are for sale.

    • @aachannelitsabouttruenatur6026
      @aachannelitsabouttruenatur6026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ok thanks was asking if it's for sale....an yes I know I ofto put in hard work bro 💪 💯

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aachannelitsabouttruenatur6026 I wasn't sure which you were asking so I answered both. I've owned the car for 25 years. My kid will get it when I'm gone. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you like the car.

  • @Noname23489
    @Noname23489 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    did you have to change fuel pump or fuel tank?

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both actually, check out my other videos. I cover in detail everything I did for the fuel system.

  • @glenjones9758
    @glenjones9758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice....subs

  • @CORVAIRWILD
    @CORVAIRWILD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1st view

  • @robertjones1820
    @robertjones1820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey bro, where you at? You been ghost lately

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I posted a video about a week ago. I'm on a road trip right now with the Malibu. 5000km so far, no issues. Another 4-5000km to go. Thanks for asking.

  • @JAB3454
    @JAB3454 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size rear tires?

  • @phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273
    @phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Car is dope your shirt is wack 🤣🤣🤣

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What shirt is it?? Don't make me watch my own video to find out.

    • @phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273
      @phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SlowCarFix it's the trump shirt... you'd be better off bear chested😅😅😅

    • @phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273
      @phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 83 Malibu I live in California they probably won't let me LS SWAP MY SHIT.....

    • @phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273
      @phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smog regulations and all

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phuryusstylesphuryustyles2273 I'm pretty sure I wouldn't wear a Trump shirt under any circumstance. I'm Canadian and in Canada, I could care less about US politics. I care about cars.

  • @mannycarinha770
    @mannycarinha770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really lol just put a big block Chevy problem solved. lol I need a drink

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? Less power, less efficient than an LS, and much heavier.

    • @mannycarinha770
      @mannycarinha770 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Different feel

    • @SlowCarFix
      @SlowCarFix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mannycarinha770 to each their own. As long as you're enjoying it, that's all that matters.

    • @mannycarinha770
      @mannycarinha770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes 👍 absolutely thank you 👍🇺🇸❤️