96 Tahoe LT Engine Swap

[liquify33]

The OP said he did not want to change the transmission. I’m fairly sure the splines changed with the LS motors so he’d need a special torque converter or transmission work/swap. That’s the sole basis for my push against an LS swap in this particular case.

 

[OR VietVet]

That and the problems that are sure to come up with the computer hook ups is enough to drive me to buy a different rig or do the engine swap of the 5.7.

 

[liquify33]

That and the problems that are sure to come up with the computer hook ups is enough to drive me to buy a different rig or do the engine swap of the 5.7.

Is it more involved than a standard PCM 0411 swap?
I've always figured if i had to rebuild my motor its a by-god small block Chevy 350 w/Vortec heads and should be able to get plenty of power. With AT tires and 3.73's its not even fun over 85 mph anyway.

 

[Barking-Iron]

I appreciate everyone’s feedback. Definitely need to put some more thought into this project I believe. I've found a Gen V L83 (complete) with a 6L80 from the same vehicle for $2,800 plus freight. Setup has approx. 34K miles on it. It appears it's going to cost me somewhere near $5K plus materials for install. Decisions decisions.