LESSONS LEARNED - Replacing a FAILED 5.3 + Our Best LS Swap ADVICE - UTX

Today at Ugly Truck, we're learning lessons the hard way. We built this 5.3 LS engine for this 1984 Chevy C10 swap, and it failed! There was some debris hiding in the oil galley and it wiped out all the bearings, but we're determined to squeeze some lemonade out of this lemon. Replacing this brand new engine is a real bummer, but it's a great opportunity to answer some of your LS swap questions and share some tips and tricks.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Why did this engine fail?
04:18 Installing UTX Low Mount AC Bracket
09:48 Using Factory LS Oil Cooler and Lines
14:28 Using Factory LS Transmission Cooler
16:58 Installing 5.3 LS into Squarebody Chevy
26:05 Installing Original Denso AC Compressor
29:10 UTX Low Mount AC Bracket Dimensions
30:53 Reusing Gaskets?
33:39 Exhaust Manifold Torque Spec
37:07 Spark Plug Torque Spec
38:08 Doo Doo
40:46 Installing Intake Manifold and Torque Spec
45:24 Installing Power Steering Pump and Bracket
47:13 Installing Alternator and Water Pump
48:29 Water Pump Torque Spec
51:26 Using Factory LS Radiator, Cooling Fans, Hoses
56:11 First Start, Take Two!

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