LS7 is in, and alive!!

***CPWire*** · 05-22-2009, 04:59 PM

I know it's not an S-10, but it's done and ready to get down to the dyno on Tuesday.

rellik_jre · 05-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Nice!

Petro · 05-22-2009, 05:34 PM

I think a colorado will be my next projoect truck...of course a few years from now...haha...Is that the oil resevoir located at the front passenger side...

***CPWire*** · 05-22-2009, 06:03 PM

Yep, we were debating on whether to put the oil tank in the bed or not, and we got it to fit under the hood. That is what the customer preferred, so that's what we did.
Came out pretty good.

Petro · 05-22-2009, 06:20 PM

I like where it is looks like it belongs there...

**platour22** · 05-23-2009, 12:22 AM

what did ya'll have to do to the radiator, and etc.

***CPWire*** · 05-23-2009, 07:06 AM

The truck is an '09. Started out with a 5.3, so actually the swap was pretty straight forward other than the oil tank, and a few other odds and ends.
The mounts are factory, radiator is fine, fuel lines are all factory.
The biggest pain in the a$$ was fitting the 1-7/8" Kooks Trailblazer SS Headers.

Petro · 05-23-2009, 11:14 AM

Yeah I've been on craigslist looking around for parts and see that you've got the 5.3 out of it for sale...

**Kampz69** · 05-23-2009, 04:24 PM

looks nice. did the engine get left stock aside from the long tubes? i assume its getting tuned at the dyno session...

***CPWire*** · 05-23-2009, 05:45 PM

Yep, stock engine straight outta the crate. Didn't want to void the warranty on the engine. We discussed switching to the wet sump, but it would have voided the warranty also.
We'll see how he likes it, maybe boost in the future or something.

AceX · 05-23-2009, 09:01 PM

Looks good. It's the bad ass sport truck that GM would never consider.

Does the owner have any other plans for the truck?

s10-den · 05-24-2009, 07:19 AM

Looks great!

Dmarsh525 · 05-24-2009, 11:45 PM

do the LS engines sit in a more balanced spot in the colorados compared to the S10? as in does the front of the engine sit right above the front crossmember or hang over a lot like the S10...?

***CPWire*** · 05-26-2009, 06:20 PM

I would say yes... They don't set as far over the front wheels as they do on the S-trucks.
Here is the dyno sheet of stock vs. LS7:

yz85608 · 05-26-2009, 07:37 PM

**deathphoenix99** · 05-26-2009, 08:08 PM

I want that in my truck, too bad i'm broke. But that is one aweome build though, looks great.

Jonce007 · 05-26-2009, 10:22 PM

That's quite the improvement over stock!

**Kampz69** · 05-27-2009, 11:06 AM

lol, thats a hilarious comparison. was this through a 4l65e?

***CPWire*** · 05-27-2009, 12:22 PM

I was under the impression that all vehicles upgraded to the 4L65E around '06/'07, but apparently, this is a 4L60E still.

ssDimer · 05-27-2009, 12:28 PM

Good job jared. Get some videos of this thing running.

***CPWire*** · 05-27-2009, 12:33 PM

http://currentperformance.com/Sample...o/MOV00701.AVI

Petro · 05-27-2009, 12:44 PM

Enough said...

**Kampz69** · 05-27-2009, 01:12 PM

x2 petro

***philntx*** · 05-27-2009, 10:58 PM

Too bad this isn't an option on the truck!

zx9rgreen · 05-27-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by philntx

Too bad this isn't an option on the truck!

Sure it is.....Buy the truck, Buy the engine, Jared swaps it, and there is still a warranty. On the engine anyways Ha Ha Ha Ha

***philntx*** · 05-28-2009, 12:40 PM

**NYCBLAZER** · 12-06-2009, 12:39 PM

wow I'd like to that on a 4 door Blazer. Great Job Jared.
this is magazine worthy stuff.

Barry · 12-07-2009, 12:18 AM

this makes me happy in the pants area

BarelyGettinBy · 12-07-2009, 12:31 AM

wow big gain there

***orangesonoma*** · 12-07-2009, 11:00 PM

how much does a swap like this cost?

Petro · 12-07-2009, 11:07 PM

Since the truck already had a 58x 5.3 then probably not too bad...mounts/headers/new exhaust/wiring would be straight forward...Mostly just the cost of the engine....

olred21 · 12-07-2009, 11:20 PM

shit! theres no way you can consider a ls7 crate motor cost, not that bad! well guess you could, but where my bank account is from it is! just for those of you who dont know heres a link...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-17802397/

olred21 · 12-07-2009, 11:26 PM

i would venture just shy of 30g's otd! plus cost of a 09 extended cab colorado! http://www.internetautoguide.com/200...316/index.html, rough est. 55g's give or take a few grand, less sale of new 5.3? say 2000 bucks, i would say honest total cost 55g's or so. could buy a used 08-09 z06 vette for that! http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...=&_osacat=6001

olred21 · 12-07-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by olred21

i would venture just shy of 30g's otd! plus cost of a 09 extended cab colorado! http://www.internetautoguide.com/200...316/index.html, rough est. 55g's give or take a few grand, less sale of new 5.3? say 2000 bucks, i would say honest total cost 55g's or so. could buy a used 08-09 z06 vette for that! http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=z06&_sacat=6001&_trksid=m270&_fspt=0&_ sop=Year_DESC&Model=Corvette&_dmpt=US_Cars_Trucks& _fpos=42376&Make=Chevrolet&_odkw=&_osacat=6001

after looking back i say to 45g's otd.

***CPWire*** · 12-08-2009, 10:14 AM

I think he paid around $15k for the engine
and around $10k to me when it was all done.

olred21 · 12-08-2009, 06:16 PM

so 25k plus truck i think 45k isnt too far off, still a big price tag for a mid sized truck

alarm_the_alarm · 12-08-2009, 06:50 PM

fvck that. for 45 grand u can build one hell of a muscle car that would stomp that colorado and be cooler. its a nice truck but he could have put a new cam and rebuilt that 5.3 with a supercharger and prob could have gotten the power up around the same for about 6-10k not 25k........

i know if i was to spend 45k it wouldnt be on a colorado no mater how cool u make it its still and midsize truck thats worth nothing near what u have into it. its the same with a s10 u cant get more then 10k out of a s10 thats baged ans had a lsx swap no matter how hard u try u cant make money off of the trucks so i dont know why ud do it.... My .02 cents tho.

***CPWire*** · 12-08-2009, 07:04 PM

I can find lots of people in the world who would have opinions about how much money we all spend on our trucks. I could find probably 100 for every 1 member on this site who would say that the money we spent on our trucks is Just not worth it no matter how you slice it.
At least he spent it on the engine, not ground effects, 32" wheels, and a big spoiler.

Petro · 12-08-2009, 07:07 PM

I would buy it and the vette....Both cool rides...

olred21 · 12-08-2009, 08:16 PM

not to bash his ride, it def a very cool and fairly rare Colorado, it does have a ls7 you know! and if you got the money and thats what you really want then its really not about the money, but if i was to sit back and say ok heres 45 grand to spend on a vehicle what would i want? i would prob get a really clean an modded supra or a realllyy nice chevelle, i have always wanted both of those cars, but its his money and if he wanted to drop that motor in a metro then its his choice, but its def a big chunk of change to do.you know for this kind of money i could have a nicely used tbss, and a decent bbc chevelle! hmmm. wonder if the banks are loaning money like water still! haha! oh just as a comparison this guy dropped over a 120k in this vette and its goin for less than the cost of this truck and it has 800 rwhp.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Twin-...item48388d4a9f
or if thats not enough hows 900+
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-...item2c5216311f

03zq8s10 · 12-08-2009, 08:34 PM

CPWire, sick swap man. Sitting here reading and looking at the pics makes me want to do something crazy with mine. I'm never happy no matter how much power I have. Like I said, sick swap and good job. It looks factory.

alarm_the_alarm · 12-08-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire

I can find lots of people in the world who would have opinions about how much money we all spend on our trucks. I could find probably 100 for every 1 member on this site who would say that the money we spent on our trucks is Just not worth it no matter how you slice it.
At least he spent it on the engine, not ground effects, 32" wheels, and a big spoiler.

i def agree with u there. Its cool dont get me wrong and it was done verrry nice i just wouldnt spend the money on it. Then again most ppl wont spend the money to lift a 2wd like i did. its all personal preferance and i bet the thing hauls ass.

double_s · 12-09-2009, 11:09 PM

very nice. would be cool if its kept stock looking, just upgrade the rear end and some fatter tires for traction. The motor is awesome, but the price tag keeps most of us away from it. You could get the same gains from a modified LS1, but it is nice to have an LS7!

Hope to see more of it, maybe a magazine feature

Petro · 12-09-2009, 11:26 PM

Modified LS7 > Modified LS1 ....

Tim99Zr2 · 12-09-2009, 11:31 PM

that needs a functioning cowl hood! looks sick.

turbobandit · 12-10-2009, 06:25 PM

.....yummM!!!!

saskboy · 12-11-2009, 12:41 AM

as usually top notch work jared!! love the install
and as far as this goes.............

Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire

I can find lots of people in the world who would have opinions about how much money we all spend on our trucks. I could find probably 100 for every 1 member on this site who would say that the money we spent on our trucks is Just not worth it no matter how you slice it.
At least he spent it on the engine, not ground effects, 32" wheels, and a big spoiler.

i couldn't agree more, since i got my truck together i have counless ppl say to me "drop it an slam some 20's on it" so typical. i'd rather next to no show and alot of go.

05-22-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,246 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	LS7 is in, and alive!! I know it's not an S-10, but it's done and ready to get down to the dyno on Tuesday.
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05-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#2
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05-22-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
Petro Killing Time Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,824 Location: Sadr City , Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! I think a colorado will be my next projoect truck...of course a few years from now...haha...Is that the oil resevoir located at the front passenger side...
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05-22-2009, 06:03 PM	#4
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,246 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! Yep, we were debating on whether to put the oil tank in the bed or not, and we got it to fit under the hood. That is what the customer preferred, so that's what we did. Came out pretty good.
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05-22-2009, 06:20 PM	#5
Petro Killing Time Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,824 Location: Sadr City , Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! I like where it is looks like it belongs there...
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05-23-2009, 12:22 AM	#6
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05-23-2009, 07:06 AM	#7
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,246 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! The truck is an '09. Started out with a 5.3, so actually the swap was pretty straight forward other than the oil tank, and a few other odds and ends. The mounts are factory, radiator is fine, fuel lines are all factory. The biggest pain in the a$$ was fitting the 1-7/8" Kooks Trailblazer SS Headers.
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05-23-2009, 11:14 AM	#8
Petro Killing Time Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,824 Location: Sadr City , Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! Yeah I've been on craigslist looking around for parts and see that you've got the 5.3 out of it for sale...
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05-23-2009, 04:24 PM	#9
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,618 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! looks nice. did the engine get left stock aside from the long tubes? i assume its getting tuned at the dyno session...
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05-23-2009, 05:45 PM	#10
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,246 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! Yep, stock engine straight outta the crate. Didn't want to void the warranty on the engine. We discussed switching to the wet sump, but it would have voided the warranty also. We'll see how he likes it, maybe boost in the future or something.
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05-23-2009, 09:01 PM	#11
AceX I <3 ARC Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 138 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! Looks good. It's the bad ass sport truck that GM would never consider. Does the owner have any other plans for the truck?
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05-24-2009, 07:19 AM	#12
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05-24-2009, 11:45 PM	#13
Dmarsh525 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 222 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! do the LS engines sit in a more balanced spot in the colorados compared to the S10? as in does the front of the engine sit right above the front crossmember or hang over a lot like the S10...?
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05-26-2009, 06:20 PM	#14
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,246 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! I would say yes... They don't set as far over the front wheels as they do on the S-trucks. Here is the dyno sheet of stock vs. LS7:
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05-26-2009, 07:37 PM	#15
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05-26-2009, 08:08 PM	#16
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05-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#17
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05-27-2009, 11:06 AM	#18
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,618 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! lol, thats a hilarious comparison. was this through a 4l65e?
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05-27-2009, 12:22 PM	#19
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,246 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! I was under the impression that all vehicles upgraded to the 4L65E around '06/'07, but apparently, this is a 4L60E still.
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05-27-2009, 12:28 PM	#20
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05-27-2009, 12:33 PM	#21
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,246 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! http://currentperformance.com/Sample...o/MOV00701.AVI
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05-27-2009, 12:44 PM	#22
Petro Killing Time Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,824 Location: Sadr City , Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! Enough said...
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05-27-2009, 01:12 PM	#23
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05-27-2009, 10:58 PM	#24
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zx9rgreen On da bottle Age: 31 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,201 Location: Wetumpka, AL User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! Quote: Originally Posted by philntx Too bad this isn't an option on the truck! Sure it is.....Buy the truck, Buy the engine, Jared swaps it, and there is still a warranty. On the engine anyways Ha Ha Ha Ha
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05-28-2009, 12:40 PM	#26
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12-06-2009, 12:39 PM	#27
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12-07-2009, 12:18 AM	#28
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12-07-2009, 12:31 AM	#29
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12-07-2009, 11:00 PM	#30
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Petro Killing Time Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,824 Location: Sadr City , Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! Since the truck already had a 58x 5.3 then probably not too bad...mounts/headers/new exhaust/wiring would be straight forward...Mostly just the cost of the engine....
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olred21 Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! shit! theres no way you can consider a ls7 crate motor cost, not that bad! well guess you could, but where my bank account is from it is! just for those of you who dont know heres a link...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-17802397/
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12-07-2009, 11:26 PM	#33
olred21 Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! i would venture just shy of 30g's otd! plus cost of a 09 extended cab colorado! http://www.internetautoguide.com/200...316/index.html, rough est. 55g's give or take a few grand, less sale of new 5.3? say 2000 bucks, i would say honest total cost 55g's or so. could buy a used 08-09 z06 vette for that! http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...=&_osacat=6001
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12-07-2009, 11:29 PM	#34
olred21 Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! Quote: Originally Posted by olred21 i would venture just shy of 30g's otd! plus cost of a 09 extended cab colorado! http://www.internetautoguide.com/200...316/index.html, rough est. 55g's give or take a few grand, less sale of new 5.3? say 2000 bucks, i would say honest total cost 55g's or so. could buy a used 08-09 z06 vette for that! http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=z06&_sacat=6001&_trksid=m270&_fspt=0&_ sop=Year_DESC&Model=Corvette&_dmpt=US_Cars_Trucks& _fpos=42376&Make=Chevrolet&_odkw=&_osacat=6001 after looking back i say to 45g's otd.
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12-08-2009, 10:14 AM	#35
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,246 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: LS7 is in, and alive!! I think he paid around $15k for the engine and around $10k to me when it was all done.
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