Hey guys figured I would just start my own thread to go with my truck build. I am in the process of getting parts collected to ls swap my 99s10 base model with the 4.3 and auto trans.
So far I am starting on the suspension first while I'm in the process of looking for my driveline setup.
I have a new set of zq8 coils, used zq8 leafs, front and rear zq8 sway bars and bracketry.
I placed an order through summit yesterday for my shocks, drop spindles, blocks, tall lower balljoints and all new poly bushings front and rear.
I plan on spending the next couple weekends at the junkyards finding a 6.0, 4l80e, and ford 8.8 with disc brakes and 3.73 locker. I am going to source as many things from the junkyard as possible to keep cost low. Including intrepid fans, jeep xj steering shaft and possibly a stock set of manifolds that I can modify or use in stock form if possible.( still open to suggestions here)
Once these parts are acquired I plan on swapping all of my suspension components and rear end first as I do daily drive this truck.
In the mean time I am also going to purchase the holley terminator x max system, along with there 7" digital gauge cluster. To run the engine and for ease of upgrades later on as I am very green to efi tuning.
As far as engine mounts and trans crossmember I will fabricate these myself. ( fabricate for a living)
A couple basic questions I have starting off is I've heard I can use a factory 5.3 sending unit and pump out of a silverado to fuel this swap with slight modification. Is this worth doing or will my stock 99 pump handle the task for now.( planning on cam, intake, and maybe some porting and polishing down the road). with a hp goal of 450 hp ish which I believe will be more than plenty for this daily/ weekend fun truck. But for now just going to throw it in stock to see if I change my mind on how much power I want
So far my basic cost breakdown down trying to plan as much out as possible.
Junkyard-
Xj shaft-25$
Trans-75$
Engine-169$
Rearend-95$
Entrepid fans-30$
Non ac heater box -36$
5.3 sending unit and pump-30$
Holley-
Terminator x max- 1,400$
Gauge cluster-800$
Summit suspension- 670$
(Some suspension I already had so figure 850$)
Total so far -$3,330
I am aware there will probably be more things I'll run into but I am open to suggestions and critiques.
I also know I could go cheaper on the harness but I'm also trying to help future me out. Let me know what you guys think.
Also what things should I look for when picking the engine or trans I pull. Obviously miles if available and a quick turn of the crank to make sure it's not locked up but what else is there to check when at the yard?
So far I am starting on the suspension first while I'm in the process of looking for my driveline setup.
I have a new set of zq8 coils, used zq8 leafs, front and rear zq8 sway bars and bracketry.
I placed an order through summit yesterday for my shocks, drop spindles, blocks, tall lower balljoints and all new poly bushings front and rear.
I plan on spending the next couple weekends at the junkyards finding a 6.0, 4l80e, and ford 8.8 with disc brakes and 3.73 locker. I am going to source as many things from the junkyard as possible to keep cost low. Including intrepid fans, jeep xj steering shaft and possibly a stock set of manifolds that I can modify or use in stock form if possible.( still open to suggestions here)
Once these parts are acquired I plan on swapping all of my suspension components and rear end first as I do daily drive this truck.
In the mean time I am also going to purchase the holley terminator x max system, along with there 7" digital gauge cluster. To run the engine and for ease of upgrades later on as I am very green to efi tuning.
As far as engine mounts and trans crossmember I will fabricate these myself. ( fabricate for a living)
A couple basic questions I have starting off is I've heard I can use a factory 5.3 sending unit and pump out of a silverado to fuel this swap with slight modification. Is this worth doing or will my stock 99 pump handle the task for now.( planning on cam, intake, and maybe some porting and polishing down the road). with a hp goal of 450 hp ish which I believe will be more than plenty for this daily/ weekend fun truck. But for now just going to throw it in stock to see if I change my mind on how much power I want
So far my basic cost breakdown down trying to plan as much out as possible.
Junkyard-
Xj shaft-25$
Trans-75$
Engine-169$
Rearend-95$
Entrepid fans-30$
Non ac heater box -36$
5.3 sending unit and pump-30$
Holley-
Terminator x max- 1,400$
Gauge cluster-800$
Summit suspension- 670$
(Some suspension I already had so figure 850$)
Total so far -$3,330
I am aware there will probably be more things I'll run into but I am open to suggestions and critiques.
I also know I could go cheaper on the harness but I'm also trying to help future me out. Let me know what you guys think.
Also what things should I look for when picking the engine or trans I pull. Obviously miles if available and a quick turn of the crank to make sure it's not locked up but what else is there to check when at the yard?