***The BEST*** Budget LS Swap C10 walk around: This video will help you finish yours!!

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    • eBay Twin Turbo Chevy ...
    Engine/trans - $1,000
    Holley Terminator X Max - $1500
    3" Stainless exhaust parts - $650
    Trans xmember - $75
    Holley Low A/C mount - $185
    Derale Fan Pack - $215
    American Autowire - $805
    Dakota Digital - $795
    Vintage Air - $1300
    A/C compressor - $125
    Engine Mount adapters - $40
    Headers - $200
    Camaro WP - free
    f-body oil pan - free
    Idler relocation - $22
    intake tubing/filter - $125
    4" Driveshaft - $550
    Fuel Tank - $115
    Walbro 340lph pump - $120
    Fuel hose/fittings - $150
    Radiator Hoses - $50
    ENGINE REBUILD PARTS -$500
    Soooooo I've spent about $9k on this version of the truck, and there's no question I'm forgetting things. Let me know If you have any questions!
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  • @ls4.8frank
    @ls4.8frank ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Not the best "budget" LS swap C10. Holley Terminator is much more expensive than just buying a ready to plug and play harness with ECU tune. Plus the ICT billet stuff was not even needed nor was the Corvette or Camaro water pump and relocation kit(s).

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Title of the video isn’t “cheapest LS swap”. In doing dozens of LS swaps myself, I consider this the best looking/function combination on a budget. Sorry if I hurt your feelings 😘

    • @ls4.8frank
      @ls4.8frank ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@MechanicalAdventures "hurt my feelings"? Because I called out the obvious when the title claims ***The Best*** "Budget LS Swap C10" and it clearly isn't that much of a "budget" swap when it clearly could have been much cheaper (a.k.a BUDGET) and looked much cleaner and been just as functional and reliable if not more than. Sounds like your feelings got hurt my guy, not mine, but thanks for your comment showing I was correct. ✌️

    • @ls4.8frank
      @ls4.8frank ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MechanicalAdventures and you might wanna save the kissy face "😘" for your boyfriend guy!

    • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
      @PeterHatch-mx7zc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MechanicalAdventures I'm not hurt im thankful for the information ! Thank you again for your video

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@ls4.8franknot every budget build has to be the cheapest ugliest swap ever. He said in the first 30 seconds it's not the cheapest.
      It's a clean budget setup that you can actually be proud of

  • @chipherriage3861
    @chipherriage3861 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Would love a video on how you ran/hid the wires.

  • @xltranger98
    @xltranger98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That’s a real clean build. You have every right to be proud of your work.

  • @landyc1027
    @landyc1027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking great!!! Currently I piecing everything I need for my swap. Thanks for sharing your build.

  • @garypease7414
    @garypease7414 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats how it should be done. All my upgrades and installs go in looking like they should stock. Great wiring work there. Doing it yourself is what its all about. No flash, all go.

  • @davidm4160
    @davidm4160 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So satisfying when you do the work yourself.

  • @herongarcia2243
    @herongarcia2243 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super clean nice build. Got a few new tips watching this video. Keep it up your work is awesome !!

  • @bruceshepard1136
    @bruceshepard1136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work you spent good money on the right parts . Wiring will make u crazy if u have a short so neatness is a must

  • @byohnk
    @byohnk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks and sounds great. Nice build

  • @girlliegirl34
    @girlliegirl34 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice tig hand work !! looking killer wish i would have finished my 81 cheyenne 05 5.3 swap

  • @michaelbaggett5745
    @michaelbaggett5745 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super clean and well done

  • @basemandog
    @basemandog 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So clean. I am currently struggling with a wiring nightmare on my LS swap

  • @mozez915
    @mozez915 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your setup it's extremely clean.. I'm going to attempt this on my truck as well.

  • @Northwoodschickenchaser
    @Northwoodschickenchaser ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful swap, you spent money in all the right places its not the cheapest but it looks great and its probably reliable, i have an 87 and im doing a swb conversion and im going to put a t56 behind a cammed 5.3 with the holly terminator and dakota digital, if it takes a few years who cares!

  • @baronharvin3050
    @baronharvin3050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro. Good video. For whatever it’s worth….this video has inspired me to do a ls swap. Thanks

  • @700horses
    @700horses 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome build. Awesome video.

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc ปีที่แล้ว

    Thks for the video you did it im on the fence with mine need more parts do I go with holley terminator max x or howell wiring and stock ecm re flashed

  • @dieselapegarage
    @dieselapegarage 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking good in there nice keep it coming gotta keep the old school chevy classics alive keep it coming 👀 🍿

  • @ramwelding1
    @ramwelding1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very very neat job outstanding!!!

  • @amyers442
    @amyers442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really want to do this one day. I have no clue what I'm doing but I'm gonna do it eventually

  • @GrandPitoVic
    @GrandPitoVic ปีที่แล้ว

    That is definitely a clean build brother.

  • @aztharz5637
    @aztharz5637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job. I like the patina on the truck, very unassuming. I'd like to do something like this, but I'd probably boost it 😅

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was my plan until someone paid me a bunch of money for it

  • @alans9115
    @alans9115 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build man!

  • @rogerbenton2755
    @rogerbenton2755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting how wiring can make/break the "clean-ness" of the install.
    *Almost* makes me want to think about the possibility of deciding whether or not to consider buying some loom and clean up my horror show of an engine bay. Tbd...

  • @danielalfaro4933
    @danielalfaro4933 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Clean work

  • @strictlywarponeys
    @strictlywarponeys 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have no clue what I'm doing when it comes to building a truck but I let my square body go a year ago but now I want to get the ball rolling and send it .

  • @oldschoolmoto
    @oldschoolmoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    did come out nice and clean i need that swap im my k5 with vintage air

    • @invisableobserver
      @invisableobserver 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is another company called Old Air in Fort Worth that make a better system than vintage air

  • @franciskovaldovinos2409
    @franciskovaldovinos2409 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work. How you get the ac compressor wired into the ls pcm and cooling fans? Please advise

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job real credit to you!!

  • @danielkennedy5210
    @danielkennedy5210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great clean swap im getting ready to swap in a 06 5.3 4l60e not sure on the t case yet but hoping for the same cleaness

  • @richardwreath2550
    @richardwreath2550 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice swap, clean ! Some great ideas for my upcoming swap. Thanks....t

  • @wllhope2
    @wllhope2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done

  • @trentdawg2832
    @trentdawg2832 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve gotta ‘73 fleetside short bed that I’m running a cammed 4.8 with ls3 intake and vortech centrifugal supercharger all controlled by a Holley terminator x with a 3000 stalled th350, I’m in the final stages of bodywork and prep before a paint it…….the truck boogies with that 4.8…..I have a freshly rebuilt l96 (6.0) on standby for either the c10 or my lsa supercharged 370 lq9 nova when or if need be……but honestly I really love the efficiency of the 4.8 and the way it loves to rev to the moon!!!

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of people discount the 4.8/5.3 but they are great engines!

  • @darianoleary6806
    @darianoleary6806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does the 4l60 fit when they come with a transfer case? Can you just remove the transfer case? New to this !

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc ปีที่แล้ว

    I re watched this video its a credit to you👍

  • @wkeil1981
    @wkeil1981 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice truck, I’d have to have a blue tooth radio with at least one sub!!

  • @waynemontes2737
    @waynemontes2737 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice truck

  • @jrobles1019
    @jrobles1019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same fucken build man goodshit. Junkyard lm7 Holley terminator max , 4l60e , btr turbo cam with beehive valve springs

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The motor mounts adapters plus???? Thks

  • @quintonahmad20
    @quintonahmad20 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much did the drive shaft shorten or leg then going from the stock trans to the 4l60e

  • @jamesj5469
    @jamesj5469 ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be a badass daily

  • @Clay524
    @Clay524 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi!
    I’m doing a 1972 K10 LS swap
    What do I do with the gauge cluster?
    Is it possible to have a working speedometer and do the sell gauge clusters for this purpose?
    Thank you, Bill

  • @user-jq6sn6lg1n
    @user-jq6sn6lg1n 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What transmission did you use ? I've blowin 2 of the 4L60e on 5.7 vortex. Thanks

  • @EvanReub
    @EvanReub 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a link to the throttle cable you used?

  • @flysubcompact
    @flysubcompact ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work, truly, but holy hell at the ad interuptions on this video.

  • @philipschuetz4856
    @philipschuetz4856 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your swap looks really good. I am starting to do mine now 86 c30 .with a 5.3 & 4l80e

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice 👍

    • @guamazolopez6456
      @guamazolopez6456 ปีที่แล้ว

      why don’t people put 6 speeds in these you’d think they’re better

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@guamazolopez6456 Holley can’t control 6 spds, the only way to use a 6l80 is with a stock computer. They are a great transmission, just not much support yet.

    • @guamazolopez6456
      @guamazolopez6456 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MechanicalAdventures i see, is it hard to wire the stock computer or why don’t people use them often

  • @guywilliams828
    @guywilliams828 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the build ! I'm currently working on an 84 square body frame that 58 Apache will swap to . I'm going to start on the LQ9 soon . Will I have to use the ac compressor adapter you mentioned or was it a personal choice . I like the Camaro water pump tip . Thank you for your time in advance !

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really depends on which accessory configuration you have. I don’t think the factory low mount compressor setup fits, but I’m not 100% sure

    • @guywilliams828
      @guywilliams828 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MechanicalAdventures Ok thank you Sir .

  • @zacharygardner1377
    @zacharygardner1377 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would a setup like this fit in the 73 model?

  • @avatarstore
    @avatarstore 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    looks like you have a shop, are you in los Angeles and do you do work on other peoples trucks ?

  • @HandySolution
    @HandySolution ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the one piece driveshaft?

  • @trentdawg2832
    @trentdawg2832 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish i was able to hide my terminator wires as well as you did yours

  • @XC2long4u
    @XC2long4u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope the Moog balljoints work out for you. Their quality has gone downhill. I've had balljoints last about 6 months from them. Other people had them be bad out of the box. They moved their production overseas and they are living off their name.

  • @marioramirezcortez1250
    @marioramirezcortez1250 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clean build . What cold air intake did you go with ?

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Built it myself out of 4” aluminum tubing. Uses a K&N 4” filter that’s about 9” overall length

  • @preidol2003
    @preidol2003 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you have to smog it?

  • @eduardovaldez900
    @eduardovaldez900 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whay serpentine belt you use

  • @invisableobserver
    @invisableobserver 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do the drum brakes still stop it? I'd like to do the low AC & that water pump & a few other things on my swapped '65 C10. If you was closer I'd pay you to work on mine, but by your CA tags your too far away

  • @jrjones967
    @jrjones967 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice and very clean. Can you provide a link to the exhaust pipes, mufflers, thank you!

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was the cheapest 3” stainless mandrel “builders kit” on eBay and the mufflers were 3” stainless as well from eBay, looked like a magnaflow knock off

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      www.ebay.com/itm/133180790146?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=B2V_gRGmRC6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=BT40IspEQIi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      www.ebay.com/itm/275440577833?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=KBewltw-T9u&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=BT40IspEQIi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

  • @miguelcuriel8480
    @miguelcuriel8480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much was the whole thing

  • @danielviorato1333
    @danielviorato1333 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job my friend. Can you tell me Where did you get the AC bracket from? I’m restoring a 71 c10 Hoping that the bracket will fits

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      The A/C bracket is from Holley. Its their low mount a/c bracket:
      www.holley.com/products/ls_power/ls_and_lt_accessory_drives/gm_ls_accessory_drives/low_mount/ls_and_lt_accessory_drive_brackets_only/parts/20-159

    • @danielviorato1333
      @danielviorato1333 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MechanicalAdventures thank you!

  • @simsrodriguez3545
    @simsrodriguez3545 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job did you get the motor and trans together?

  • @luemn7691
    @luemn7691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man well done, this is the type of work that is admired.

  • @juanitatoole9332
    @juanitatoole9332 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice clean c10 LS swap but what's the deal with that gold duct tape on the Breather tube?

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s heat reflective tape, trying to keep the engine bay heat out of the intake. Keeping intake air temps down helps with detonation and power

  • @elgallorojo
    @elgallorojo ปีที่แล้ว

    I know you said Ebay Headers but would you have any more specific info? they sook sturdy from here

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately no, they we no name stainless headers for c10 LS swap

  • @pjstartv6798
    @pjstartv6798 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you put your IAT sensor? Granted I couldn't see your entire intake pipe but I didn't notice an IAT sensor in what I could see.

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question. I drilled and tapped the intake manifold where the evap solenoid usually goes, so that it is true manifold air temp

  • @pmotorsports8276
    @pmotorsports8276 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Link to headers

  • @kennethlee501
    @kennethlee501 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would you charge me to do my 85 c10 just like yours ... I have truck in 5.3 motor and transmission

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      email me at mechanicaladventuresemail@gmail.com if you're serious

  • @freightzilla6158
    @freightzilla6158 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m doing the same combo what radiator/fan did you use

  • @robertoarroyo2322
    @robertoarroyo2322 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are you located ?

  • @pthrelkeld090
    @pthrelkeld090 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should be proud, what a fuckin BEAUTY of a sleeper. Phenomenal job my friend 🫡👏

  • @trashman1694
    @trashman1694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you live in the mystical part of california that doesn't need to do smog check? Or the homie hookup to get around the bs?

  • @philipschuetz4856
    @philipschuetz4856 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the wire harness come with the Holley Terminator

  • @erasedfromgenepool.4845
    @erasedfromgenepool.4845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drinking game take a shot every time this guy says its a clean build!! You'd be falling down drunk in no time!!😂😂😂

  • @TheCar-diologist
    @TheCar-diologist ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great. I like your style, so you sell any builds?

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      I do, I just sold this truck for a pretty penny

    • @brianlayton6704
      @brianlayton6704 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@MechanicalAdventuresI have to ask with consideration of value VS investment. I have a 78 C10 and will be swapping to a 5.3 4l60e, what did yours go for approximately?

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brianlayton6704 17k

    • @brianlayton6704
      @brianlayton6704 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MechanicalAdventures wow! That's extremely impressive! Here I was thinking finish mine and hope for 6k! Thanks for sharing!

  • @JimBrown-rm2tc
    @JimBrown-rm2tc ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of motor and frame mounts do you have ❓

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t know what you mean by frame mounts but I have ict billet engine mount adapter plates with stock engine mounts, and a trans xmember I got on summit with a stock trans mount

  • @danielviorato1333
    @danielviorato1333 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you use stock belt?

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did not use the stock belt. With the accessories I have on this engine I had to measure and get a belt that was close.

  • @omw2gtm60
    @omw2gtm60 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the trans dipstick out of?

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty sure I just got one from summit that said it was for a 4l60e. If I remember correctly
      I had to make a little bracket to hold it cause there’s no threads in that hole in the engine/bellhousing

    • @omw2gtm60
      @omw2gtm60 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MechanicalAdventures thanx!

  • @joblo2299
    @joblo2299 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shuda jus bought 383 n save time n headache

  • @nickrey381
    @nickrey381 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did it all cost ?

  • @stephanienicole3507
    @stephanienicole3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This sounds like word salad. You should get a speech therapist.

    • @MechanicalAdventures
      @MechanicalAdventures  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My speech is as clean, clear and uncluttered as my engine bay. Top 5% probably, maybe even top 4% world wide, I should probably narrate audio books.
      Plus I’m already taken, thanks

    • @fatkat311
      @fatkat311 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe you’re just a dumb bitch and don’t understand what he’s saying? 🤷‍♀️