1973 Chevy K10 Gen 4 5.3 LS Swap Parts

How to plan and execute a LS swap into any 1973-1987 Chevy/GMC K10 pickup truck.

If you're ready to swap an LS engine into you '73-'87 Squarebody Chevy or GMC truck, here's a guide to get you started and a parts list to help you get everything you need for your swap.

Learn the differences between Chevy 2-bolt and 4-bolt main blocks, how to ID them, key years, and whether a 4-bolt is worth it for your build

Learn how to swap out an LS engine with a modern fuel injected engine into a hot rod for added horsepower, fuel economy, or throttle response. View a list of parts and helpful tips to complete the installation.

In this episode of our '68 C10 project, we hit a couple big milestones. The engine goes in and we hit our first car show. It may be just a rolling chassis, but we're mighty proud of how far we've come.

In this episode of our C10 build series, we swap cams in a junkyard 5.3 and make surprisingly big power.

Jason Ankerson's 1965 Chevy C10 began its life as his high school beater. Over a decade of transformations, his first-gen C10 has become a modern reliable cruiser.

It's alive! Our 1968 C10 truck project is one step closer to our first drive. In this episode, our old truck finally comes to life with a cammed junkyard LS.