Jdvolvo240
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Edit: I have decided to go down a different route although I will leave the post up for the next guy who has similar questions. I have decided to go with a L31 5.7 vortec out of a 90's Chevy truck. I have questions now about fitment, more specifically the cross member clearance with the oil pan and if I'll run into more issues with that or not.
I'm sure these questions have been regurgitated time and time again but it seems like answer are all over the place. I'm strictly looking for cheapest options with the least amount of issues that can be worked with.
So, I'm beginning to gather parts for my inevitable LS swap. I've got the mounts for both engine and transmission. I already have something set up to acquire the engine and trans. My last big thing to tackle is the rear end as well as drive shaft.
I've read multiple posts with people saying the rear end will be fine with and unmodified 5.3, that Its better to get a Ford 8.8, or that it's better to get a Toyota truck axle.
I'm on a fairly small budget (roughly 3k but don't want to go above 5k) so I am being as cautious (and cheap) about everything I do for the swap. My big questions are: what kind of rear is best for both budget and to ensure I don't blow out the rear end? Do I need to have a shop make a custom drive shaft? I am planning on not running the holly 302-1 oil pan, will I run into any major issues with the stock one?
For more context, my rear tires are 245/35/17. I'm not planning on adding any crazy mods to the engine apart from a mild cam at most (later down the line depending on how much work goes into it). When I do an inevitable burn out (on the drag strip of course, hehe) can the Dana 30 hold up to the torque? Does anyone have experience with a LS swapped stock rear end that can give some input? I've read that you can swap in a g80 diff, does that add any extra durability?
Finally, thank you for the help!
I'm sure these questions have been regurgitated time and time again but it seems like answer are all over the place. I'm strictly looking for cheapest options with the least amount of issues that can be worked with.
So, I'm beginning to gather parts for my inevitable LS swap. I've got the mounts for both engine and transmission. I already have something set up to acquire the engine and trans. My last big thing to tackle is the rear end as well as drive shaft.
I've read multiple posts with people saying the rear end will be fine with and unmodified 5.3, that Its better to get a Ford 8.8, or that it's better to get a Toyota truck axle.
I'm on a fairly small budget (roughly 3k but don't want to go above 5k) so I am being as cautious (and cheap) about everything I do for the swap. My big questions are: what kind of rear is best for both budget and to ensure I don't blow out the rear end? Do I need to have a shop make a custom drive shaft? I am planning on not running the holly 302-1 oil pan, will I run into any major issues with the stock one?
For more context, my rear tires are 245/35/17. I'm not planning on adding any crazy mods to the engine apart from a mild cam at most (later down the line depending on how much work goes into it). When I do an inevitable burn out (on the drag strip of course, hehe) can the Dana 30 hold up to the torque? Does anyone have experience with a LS swapped stock rear end that can give some input? I've read that you can swap in a g80 diff, does that add any extra durability?
Finally, thank you for the help!
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