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[Sky Soldier]

I'm starting my look to find me a 80 Series for an LS swap and have a question. Of the Series 80 lineage (91-97) which years would be the right ones for an LS swap, meaning least clutter in the engine bay. Thanks.

 

[Rwhat]

One with a blown motor.

 

[Sky Soldier]

One with a blown motor.

Plenty advertised around SE that have "motor knocking" or "motor makes noise when it cranks".

 

[gummycarbs]

'91 & '92 have the battery box on the passenger side. '93 - '97 have it on the driver's side. '97 - '97 with ABS have full-floating rear axles and a limited slip device in the transfer case, which I imagine could be helpful with a V8.

'91 & '92 have a fully hydraulic A440 transmission, '93 & '94 (and some '95) have the electronic A442F (not to be confused with the fully hydraulic A442F used in diesel models outside the US), and '95 - '97 use the A343F transmission.

I can't think of any other engine compartment or drivetrain differences.

 

[NLXTACY]

Depending how else you are building it (lockers/trans) it may only matter how clean the body and Interior is.

 

[Sky Soldier]

Depending how else you are building it (lockers/trans) it may only matter how clean the body and Interior is.

GM 5.3 engine---backed by 4L60e tranny--Advanced Adaptors from Tranny to Toyota transfer case.

 

[NLXTACY]

GM 5.3 engine---backed by 4L60e tranny--Advanced Adaptors from Tranny to Toyota transfer case.

Yeah then just decide what axles (SF/FF) and go from there