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It runs!

LS Chevy '72 C-10
Posted May 1 2009 01:22 PM by gpeterson 
Filed under: Classic Truck News

 Well, after a few months on and off messing around with the '72 C-10 I got it running this week!


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For those that have been following the 5.3L LS install in the mag, I'm wrapping up the part 4 finale for our September issue. Things went well and I  know the stock '01 junkyard engine makes at least 260hp/280lb/ft to the rear tires and we've only done one light dyno pull. I'll post video as soon as we figure out how!

 
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Reader Comments:
1. What engine did you have in your truck before this and does this engine get better gas maliage then the old one. I have a 1989 chevy with a 350 in it. I was thinking of putting a 5.3 in my truck, I was wondering if the 5.3 is lighter and if it got better mpg.

thanks Tom

tdear    - Posted May 12 2009 09:54 AM

 
2. grant i had read your article about the engine mounts you used for your engine swap. i have a 1971 chevy pickup that i have owned for the last ten years the last 18mos i have installed a new engine and was concerned about how close the distributor was to the firewall due to someone in the trucks previous life did not change the 6 cylinder mounts out.so i ordered the correct mounts from ccp what a difference i can even get to the dipstick .as you stated they even look good.thanks for sharing this.i enjoy the magazine as i have used it many times for restoration of my truck keep up the good work

occlark    - Posted June 24 2009 04:43 PM

 
3. I have owned a GMC with a 305, a suburban with a 350, another with a 6.5L diesel and finally a new 2001 chevy with a LS1 5.3 Liter. Less than 2 mpg improvement I was very disappointed in all aspects of performance, power and reliability of the 5.3L (piston slapping, spark knocking, injector rail leaking)

My advice is stick with the faithful 350!

olblue    - Posted June 26 2009 06:17 PM

 

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