G30 Camper Van Engine Swap - The Swim Shop 4x4 Vans
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- Dad's big G30 van gets some new small block power!
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makes me miss my 84 econoline. she was bad to the bone. had the 460 completely rebuilt by a local professional racer, tossed some headers into it and lit the road up. Everyone knew my van and loved to race me. sometimes we'd win but even when we didn't people were still stoked that they got to race "Junkyard dog" One of these days i'll build a new one. FASTER, STRONGER!
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I feel so much better about the multiple times I got fluid all over the floor. At least I’m not the only one busting my bump cleaning it all up… lol.
Oh Man! It is impossible to do an engine swap without making a mess. Thanks for watching.
An option is removing the passenger seat and taking the motor out from the doghouse cover. Done it a few times it’s not bad
I have heard that can be done. Bottom line is, noway is fun. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Man I’ve got the 350 in my shorty G20 and I LOVE it! We only drive old school Chevys and that’s our family car lol
You can't beat them. Thanks for watching!!
.38 Special RULES!
I just replaced the fuel tank and the fuel pump and injectors on my 454 TBI I couldn't get it to run right and it ended up being the timing but one thing is said every little thing I did made it run just a little bit better so the fuel pump worked but it was weak and I want to put the new one in I could tell an instant difference. Same thing with the injectors . Now the only problem I have is you can watch the gas gauge go from full to empty pretty quick so you got to be light-footed even though you want a romp on it now and then.
-Why'd you do that?
-You guys saw that?
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Haha! We thought we had it strapped up. Thanks for watching.
@@theswimshop4x4 Awesome content!! 👍
Drain all the fluid best u can before pulling there are drainage plugs in the side of an engine block that can be drained as well cause even with draining radiators an hoses block still holds lots of water just have to pull them plugs on the side of the engine an drain as well
I have been searching for one of these LWB G30's but in panel form, up in Canada there isnt to many around anymore! Good finds!
We run across them here from time to time. Thanks for watching.
Like your show. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Been looking for a video like this for almost a month since my 83 van's engine died. It looks like a massive job so I appreciate the advice to go ahead and try it.
Awesome! I hope it helps some. Not gonna lie. It's not the most enjoyable job in the world, but doable. Thanks for watching.
I am in the process with replacing my engine on my 1979 G30 Pathfinder 4x4 Van (2nd one). I just remove the chain and hook on the end of the picker and bolt the chains to the picker. Gives you a bit more room to pull / replace the engine.
Don't be afraid of the EFI. I swapped my 71 Chevelle and 71 Nova with LS1's. I just printed out the wiring diagram, studied the pin outs of the ECM. Then ripped apart the wiring harness and just put it back together. I then understood much more about what it takes to make the EFI work.
I was going to put in a LSx into the Van, but the right side exhaust manifold it a problem. The Pathfinder re-enforced the frame and I don''t care to mess with cutting to make room for the exhaust manifold. (live in California and got to deal with smog). I saw what you guys did when you did your LSx / G20 swap.
keep the videos coming !
Thanks for the comment. We don't plan on doing many engine swaps anymore, but when we do we will make some mods. Thanks for watching.
nice, looking chevy van. thank, you for you're video. Random vanners east coast VA. 2%
thank, you
I usually throw a big thing of cardboard on the ground to grab all the fluids It takes some time to absorb but it leaves less of a mess
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And a chunk of old carpet for next weeks dumpster run.
TH-camr Broken Wrenches has an 8 episode on LS swap, in one of the episode he shows the Carb Plate to engine hoist connection that gives you the space needed to get the motor in with more room for the pan...
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching.
I never did an engine swap on a TBI Chevy or converted one or anything but for 7 years I had a 1993 GMC Sonoma that had TBI and that was the best vehicle I've ever owned. It was a 25 year old pickup but it didn't need anything a vehicle that old wouldn't need anyway. I kinda regret selling it.
They are simple, they do the trick!! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I don't want to know a young man who doesn't like Appetite for Destruction!
The few times I've swapped an engine in a van I always removed the carb/throttle body and even intake off to get the hoist closer to the block to get the most clearance possible and take out from the front
Yes, that does make a difference. Thanks for watching.
Best bet is using an engine lift plate . Bolts down to the manifolds carb/tbi bolt pattern.
For throttle body ecm and tuning speak with Bob from DynamicEFI .
They are all into the TBI stuff.
We have tried one, didn't really give more because you still can't shorten the chain but so much. We have an idea on building something, we will see how that works next time. But thanks for the comment and watching.
Just wanted to start out by saying I love what you guys are doing I've been wanting to find a early 70's chevy shorty but after watching got me really interested in one of your 4 x 4 conversions
Yes Sir! 4x4 is where it's at. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Ballpark what does something like that cost
@@Pnut352 You can send us an email at theswimshop4x4@gmail.com. Thanks.
I've been mechanic on heavy equipment 15 years.... I agree there's no way to do it without making a mess.
I don’t think it is, but I sure wish it was!! Thanks for commenting.
Love the channel. Y'all guys are bringing great content. Perfect mix of characters too.
@@dieselmechanic9824 Thanks again!!!
Justin, it would not be difficult to simply lay plastic on a top and then layer fiberglass and epoxy to build a brand new low cost high top. If you haven't worked with glass I can explain what to do. Basically building a boat hull from a mold... And I'm with you on 38 Special... Saw them in concert once. Funny enough, Axl Rose was in one of my dad's platoons when he was a company commander in Germany in the late 80's.
I like mine quiet. Only mustangs should have loud exhaust so you can hear them coming and take cover!
Yes, the older I get the quieter I like them. I better not comment on mustangs. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I like TBI... They should have stopped monkeying with systems on cars with TBI. Can still work on them yourself without specialized stuff. And unless you like hearing loss, quiet is better. Peaceful be the journey.
You guys know your vans !! I got 92 g30 i think is head gasket,110,000 on her, thinking of pulling engine ,any thoughts, apparent our advice
We love the old tried and true 350. Hard to beat them. Thanks for watching.
Both / Makes a differents in what it’s in
True!! Thanks for watching and commenting.
is there a lift out there for a 2 wheel drive g3500 , i seen yours lifted a little before yall made the swap
Sorry, I do not know, not saying there isn't, just something we are not interested in. We only convert to 4wd. Thanks for watching.
Just curious how much longer is that van compared to a regular van without the extension?
Wheelbases of G series vans are. 110, 125, and 146 inches.
I HAVE A 91 G30 SPORTVAN AND THE OIL PRESSURE IS READING BETWEEN THE ORANGE LINE AND HALF AND SUGGESTIONS?
Sorry, hard to diagnose without seeing it. I would let a mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for watching.
Great channel. I just purchased a 1995 G30 , one owner low miles van with a 350. A little bit of rust…nothing serious.
Do you recall what type of rims you had on Timothy ?
Keep up the good work and just subscribed. 👍😎
They were just 8 lug aluminum wheels. 16.5 and 9.50 wide. Nothing special. Thanks for watching.
@@theswimshop4x4 thanks 👍😎
You guys comin to nationals??
We don't know yet. We have a few events planned this year, still considering that one. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Are the motors in theG30 454 or 350?
A few were build with 454s, but most were 350s.
That wheel put some rubber down…
Oh yeah!! One tire fire. We will put a locker in it when we do the 4x4 conversion.Got to have the twin grip!! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Is that a 1990 van?
Yes it is. Thanks for watching.
put some zoomie pipes on that rig.. then they will all know
Haha! That would be cool. We got one with zoomies. Probably just keep this one toned down. Thanks for watching and commenting!
It may be age related, but my days of loud pipes are over. On the other hand, I've rode Harleys for over 20 years and I prefer loud pipes on them. This crap you hear on these little rice burners is worse than the rap music they play.
Oh yeah. Age for sure plays a part in noise. Quiet is nice these days.Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@user-pm6qc5kk7p Fortunately, we live in a small mountain town that would run rice burning motorcycles, cars and their accompanying rap music out of town. I know that may sound backwards and even racist to some, but the people that live here enjoy their peace and quite and they've paid handsomely for it. Harley riders are accepted due to the money they spend, as long as they don't get crazy.
@@theswimshop4x4 Sorry that this thread turned political. That was not my intention.