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my 5.3 ls swap video

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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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my 5.3 ls swap video

hey guys figured i share my ls swap video, finally got the car done, great help from ls1tech and here, thanks for all your help, hope you like her! fell free to leave a comment!

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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 01:28 PM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

wow! nicely done. what front brake set up is that?
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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Thanks! The brakes are 2010 camaro brembo brakes!
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

mother of god. that sound!
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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yea she sounds good thanks, its a comp ****** thumpr cam 54-600-11 is the part number
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 07:10 PM
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I love that intake
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

Looks and sounds awesome!
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:00 AM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

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Looks and sounds awesome!
X2, sweet build!!!!
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

THAT'S JUST NOT RIGHT!!!!! SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

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Thanks! The brakes are 2010 camaro brembo brakes!
I think you're gonna need them!
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

Nice job! That thing has a mean idle! Is that running through exhaust or dumped?

Im jealous of those front brakes. I remember when just swapping a set of LS1 brakes was the best upgrade haha. What size wheels do you need to clear those?

Also...I have to say. I kind of dig that gas door since its body color. A lot of guys leave them brushed steel or black/silver. I like how integrated it looks!

Cant wait to see this one finished up and on the road!

Justin
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

hey thanks guys means a lot to me to hear good feedback!! the exhaust is back to the axle with mufflers on, but I will finish out through the rear, the wheels are 18x10.5 rear and 18x9.5 front shell soon see the road, waiting on my seats getting done!

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...5#.VC2v6fldVoM
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

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Also...I have to say. I kind of dig that gas door since its body color. A lot of guys leave them brushed steel or black/silver. I like how integrated it looks!
Justin
Same here! What brand/manufacturer is it?

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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 03:11 AM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

If I can remember, its a bull dog, from a full size pick up, I had to make it fit, but I like it! thanks
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 07:58 AM
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T5 trans?
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

No pocket, its a t56 stage 2 with a monster stage 3 clutch! hope it works well!
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