Motor swap

Asked by Barb Nov 02, 2019 at 07:04 PM about the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice

Question type: Car Customization

What all do i need to change if I
want to replace the 350 carbrated
motor in my 87 caprice and put a
6.0 fuel injected in. I have wiring
harness but what else will I ha e ti
do?

1 Answer

70

The list is long for any LS Swap. For starters, to get the engine mounted you need SBC LS adapter plates. To utilize the old style transmission you will need a flexplate that fits both the bolt pattern on the 6.0 crankshaft and has the correct bolt pattern + offset for the torque converter. There are far too many factors as to what all is needed though. It will be at minimum 1500 dollars in parts alone to do properly. Thats assuming you already have a complete engine, harness and pcm.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    james sparrow
    Reputation
    1,050
  • #2
    Sam Sumlin
    Reputation
    840
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    400
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
41 Great Deals out of 1,643 listings starting at $7,999
Used Chevrolet Camaro
14 Great Deals out of 468 listings starting at $10,995
Used Dodge Charger
26 Great Deals out of 904 listings starting at $5,995
Used Chevrolet Corvette
16 Great Deals out of 722 listings starting at $10,989
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
5 listings starting at $9,800
Used Ford F-150
325 Great Deals out of 13,693 listings starting at $3,800
Used Ford Taurus
8 Great Deals out of 82 listings starting at $2,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.