mikedrom
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Figured I’d document this swap as I go along. This is not going to be extremely detailed since many threads on mud already exist about LS swaps, so this will just cover the general path I’m taking.
Beginning in the garage: shop space is ultra tight. On 37s, I actually need to go to 1psi so I can pull the 80 in without hitting the garage door. It’s not deep enough to pull the motor with the garage door closed, either:
What’s going in:
A 6.2L L92 from a 2007 Yukon Denali. I pulled it apart and replaced everything that needed attention.
Exhaust valves were pitted, so I replaced all of them. This photo was after a lot of lapping trying to save them:
The cam bearings were shot, so I replaced them, deleted the VVT and installed this Texas speed truck cam:
Also (not pictured) took the opportunity to put a billet torque converter in, as that is the weak spot in the 6L80.
Engine is fully assembled now, but I’m horrible at taking pictures, so I’ll get some later.
Today I yanked the 1FZ out:
Coming up tomorrow: fitting the Denali DBW gas pedal
Beginning in the garage: shop space is ultra tight. On 37s, I actually need to go to 1psi so I can pull the 80 in without hitting the garage door. It’s not deep enough to pull the motor with the garage door closed, either:
What’s going in:
A 6.2L L92 from a 2007 Yukon Denali. I pulled it apart and replaced everything that needed attention.
Exhaust valves were pitted, so I replaced all of them. This photo was after a lot of lapping trying to save them:
The cam bearings were shot, so I replaced them, deleted the VVT and installed this Texas speed truck cam:
Also (not pictured) took the opportunity to put a billet torque converter in, as that is the weak spot in the 6L80.
Engine is fully assembled now, but I’m horrible at taking pictures, so I’ll get some later.
Today I yanked the 1FZ out:
Coming up tomorrow: fitting the Denali DBW gas pedal