LS Swap a Caprice: Build Guide - Budget Box Wagon Sleeper!

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Жыл бұрын

How do you LS swap a box Caprice wagon without breaking the bank? I think we’ve come up with a pretty good recipe here using stock electronics and only minimal additional parts. Watch along as we repower this tired old Chevy and triple the horsepower! Most of the engine was put together using spare parts here at the MuleTown Speed shop.
Here are the parts used for this build:
Engine
Cam: amzn.to/3AFrIt4
Valve Springs: amzn.to/2FhFohG
Oil Pan: amzn.to/35mmQrg
Lifters: amzn.to/2FjgBd2
Motor Mounts: amzn.to/3Kz6FwW
PCM Mounting Bracket: amzn.to/3Azr54t
Starter: amzn.to/3KHpKgI
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor (thread-in): amzn.to/3B1A2VH
Spark Plugs: amzn.to/3CPoXrY
Oil Pump: amzn.to/3e8IedF
Timing Chain: amzn.to/3pWz2vN
Head Gasket: amzn.to/3PYd4mA
Throttle Cable: amzn.to/3R4wyY3
Valley Cover (DOD-Delete): amzn.to/3Tvhggz
Serpentine Belt: amzn.to/3KxRFj2
Throttle Body Inlet Elbow: amzn.to/3R9jrF8
Front Timing Cover Kit for LS2 / LS3 engines: amzn.to/3KysBbJ
Water pump: amzn.to/3R7DMKX
Heater Hoses (Dayco 80417 and 80418): amzn.to/3Tu64Ro
Accessories
Power Steering / Alternator Bracket Kit: amzn.to/3CNZSxO
High Mount AC Compressor Bracket Kit: amzn.to/3wJUI1Q
Power Steering Pump Pulley: amzn.to/3cuSRqY
Power Steering Pump: amzn.to/3TH15gm
Belt Tensioner: amzn.to/3ToFgBU
AC Compressor: amzn.to/3pWVpky
Fuel System
Fuel Pump: amzn.to/3q1EgGC
Fuel Filter / Regulator: amzn.to/3Q9t7xU
Fuel fittings: amzn.to/3pYIIpr
EFi Fuel Hose: amzn.to/3AzxkoN
Fuel Rail Kit: amzn.to/3cDo2QP
Wagon Fuel Tank Sending Unit: amzn.to/3KDs6gE
Transmission
Trans Cooler Line Adapter Fittings: amzn.to/2toXMCG
4L80e Flexplate: amzn.to/3B3st0O
Transmission Cooler: amzn.to/3KCvA2A
4L80e Slip Yoke: amzn.to/3CHdbQt
Transmission Mount: amzn.to/3B2TiCj
Transmission Cooler Line fittings: amzn.to/3R3USta
Transmission Cooler Line: amzn.to/3RnhaFL
Exhaust
Wideband O2 Sensor: amzn.to/37zoS99
Flowmaster FlowFX Mufflers: amzn.to/3R0W8x0
Weld-In O2 sensor bungs: amzn.to/3AWpeqL

Пікірлер: 81

@TheREALOC1972 8 ай бұрын

My Gf has been after me for years to build her a Hot Rod and she just inherited her grandmothers 81 Caprice wagon so now she's getting her hotrod, when she brought it home I thought she was kidding but she said this is what she wants me to build for her and she wants to take it on the Hot Rod Power Tour next year. it's in really good shape although the engine could use being rebuilt and needs painted because it's Blue and she hates Blue, the interior is grey and REALLY good shape, so were going to paint it 2 tone Silver and Purple.

@NORTH_HWD 8 ай бұрын

To make the motor mount situation easier. You could use factory caprice small block Chevy 305 frame mounts and use the dirty dingo caprice 77-90 adjustable plates. Dirty dingo mounts were like 120$ and factory caprice frame mounts were 20$ a piece at O’reillys they’ve been holding up great on my 79 caprice Ls swap

@cutlasscrazy6081 Жыл бұрын

Love this build. That wagon has some decent power and still a great daily. Hell of a job. Great details on a budget build up. 👍

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That's a nice thing to say. It was a fun project!

@sparkys6468 Жыл бұрын

I love the raw content laid back filming once a year. Thanks for posting

@bradpage8967 Жыл бұрын

New to your channel, it’s obvious that you have done these before!! Very well done!!

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@metalroofing8643 Жыл бұрын

I don’t ever comment on videos but much respect to the work you put in. I have a 85 Pontiac Parisienne(owned 17 years) that I’ve been doing homework on trying to see if it’s worth the ls swap. You definitely proved it is. Hands down my favorite video.🤘

@yng4evr68 8 ай бұрын

When you started it up at the 2 min mark, that really brought back memories. That is a unique starter sound and it's the same sound my mom's Buick Estate Wagon starter made. Cool video.

@Mr.boxxchevy Жыл бұрын

Thanks this helps alot with my future plans for my ls swap

@Chevyshow 2 ай бұрын

Just blew the heads on the vortec 355 in my Malibu wagon. I’m thinking 5.3 swap too 😎

@Canadiancarguy1987 Жыл бұрын

hey man great job a lot of respect doing it on your own thats mostly how i roll as well

@davidwood1923 11 ай бұрын

Hey hey... Good Job

@MuletownSpeedandDyno 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@delmondeedbo3111 Жыл бұрын

Mfa running man great job sounds lovely 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@toddrichardson9256 10 ай бұрын

That's too cool ! ❤

@melvinholcer4756 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!!!

@musclekingmedia Жыл бұрын

Got a sub from me! Doing this but with the 700r4 in a caprice. Good stuff man. And on a budget!🤘🏽

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks bud! I love hearing about others doing similar stuff. Enjoy the project. That's the best part.

@QZYFOG Жыл бұрын

Great video. Subbed immediately! 👍

@tgmod Жыл бұрын

thats cool, a family member has the same car i'm trying to get and do the same swap

@benp4355 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! You make things look relatively simple with the swap. If you still have the Oldsmobile 307 frame mounts, please let me know...I could use a pair of those!

@temo5521 Жыл бұрын

Big respect from KSA Saudi Arabia, awesome job , you’re a legend , I hope one day I take a project like that soon … all the best and another one subscribe right here 🔥🆙👍🏽🪄

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much.

@oldgm8056 Жыл бұрын

Keep going 🙏

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

I plan on it. Still working on ironing out all of the little issues and making it into a bombproof driver. An update video is in the works

@familyoutkast9804 Жыл бұрын

Hello I'm getting ready to do an ls 5.3 on my wagon thanks for the info I have a doner truck for all my parts that I need so far

@melvinholcer4756 2 ай бұрын

How did your build go?

@familyoutkast9804 2 ай бұрын

Have not got to it yet still sitting there waiting on me but some life things happened that slow it down but thanks for asking I'll keep up updated

@jasonzitt6408 Ай бұрын

you make it looks so easy! are you guys still in business? you havent posted in a while.

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Ай бұрын

Yes we are! I've been so busy lately that I haven't posted in some time but more videos are in the works. Thanks for watching.

@Mandurath Жыл бұрын

Glad to see yall are still around, figured you'd faded away. Looks interesting. Though anymore, budget getting harder to find. Old wagons have gone up, my favs the boats, Town Cars, Caprices etc, all gone up. Any updates on the older projects?

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

thanks for sticking with us. our businesses have taken most of our fun time away from doing these types of projects but we are hoping to ramp back up and do more including updates on older projects. the olds and S10 are sold.

@coyotehater Жыл бұрын

Heck yea, been looking forward to another project! Is the El Camino still around? Would love to see an update on it. I’m in Columbia, so always like to see content from other locals.

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

it is at the MuleTown Dyno ranch. we can do an update on it.

@Chevyshow 2 ай бұрын

My Malibu is the same color blue Rusty classic estate

@peteg9396 10 ай бұрын

What is that adapter fitting you used sticking out of your radiator to for the transmission cooler line? It’s silver in color, flared at the end, and about 3” long in your video? It’s very well seen at 24:49 in your video, passenger side of your radiator.

@MrSerenityNow Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I’m finishing up a turbo LS swap in my 83’ LeSabre coupe. I love these wagons. I just ordered those heater hoses, some great tips in this video. Look forward to more vids, keep up the good work man!

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with your build.

@azizcrowell1515 Жыл бұрын

Love the content man !!!! U made this swap look to easy ! She sound good and I have a 93 chevy caprice wagon 305 tbi.. will my Ls swap be just like this since they both caprices ?

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

I think the biggest difference is your 93 is fuel injected whereas mine was carb. That should make the fuel system part a little easier for you

@yeahididit9054 Жыл бұрын

1st time viewer ,cool. Were you able to get the hood off yourself? That is impressive

@showtime2203 Жыл бұрын

Good good work I need u n tx

@jeromeirving4770 Жыл бұрын

If you run a gauge cluster from a road master or a 9c1 cop car, you'll have all the gauges you'll need

@Jay-wn6uf Жыл бұрын

TN!! Yessir you taking customers? Lol

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

I wish. We don't have capacity to do customer swaps. I can barely keep up with the engines!

@antoineparks4226 Жыл бұрын

Lol..Im within 20 mins of the shop, I was gonna ask the same thing!

@KenTennKustomz Жыл бұрын

🎯💯💪🏼

@wisco1225 Жыл бұрын

Do you think truck intake would help getting weight moving? I have an 85 Buick myself.

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it would be fine. I'm using the car intake because I had it laying around and didn't want to mess with hood clearance issues. I've seen plenty of caprice swaps where the truck intake fits fine under the hood though.

@MrSerenityNow Жыл бұрын

My buddy has a truck intake on his regal, so if you have the LeSabre, I think it will fit for sure

@171apples171 Жыл бұрын

What headers did you use? I have the same exact wagon but mines beige/tan interior and exterior. Thanks for this whole video man.

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

They were leftovers from another project. Stainless ebay shorties for a 65 a-body

@171apples171 Жыл бұрын

@@MuletownSpeedandDyno thank you. This'll be my first swap, my only worries are headers and oil pan clearance. Im gonna run a th350 so i figure get the tail housing on the cross member and go from there. Im gonna make sure im subscribed too lol

@MuletownSpeedandDyno 11 ай бұрын

Enjoy the swap. They are very fun. I think the exhaust is pretty easy since that engine bay is massive.

@lamarmarlon4240 Жыл бұрын

The video is very informative 👌... What is the name of the ls shop?

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

Muletown Speed!

@Squeek_is_back_at_it_again 6 ай бұрын

What u joint did you use for the slip yoke to the wagon drive shaft? Im using this video for a bunch of info, as i like how you did yours vs other ones

@MuletownSpeedandDyno 6 ай бұрын

Honestly I don't know what ujoint I used on the front. I bought the 4l80e slip yoke and brought it with the driveshaft to the driveshaft guy for shortening. I told him I needed to put that yoke to that shaft and shorten to xyz and they had the conversion joint it needed. Most DS shops will have it.

@Squeek_is_back_at_it_again 6 ай бұрын

@@MuletownSpeedandDyno ah ok, i thought it was the stock drive shaft lenght. Guess i missed that part

@MuletownSpeedandDyno 6 ай бұрын

Yeah the length difference between the 700r4 and 4l80e is significant. Even though I mounted the engine pretty far forward it still needed to be cut.

@Squeek_is_back_at_it_again 6 ай бұрын

@@MuletownSpeedandDyno gotcha. Ty!

@ramirov4510 Жыл бұрын

What year is the Caprice

@rustyruble4998 5 ай бұрын

I'm doing a 79 impala wagon ls swap. What headers did you use

@MuletownSpeedandDyno 5 ай бұрын

I used a leftover set of a-body swap headers that I got from eBay. They fit great.

@ddk56vw Жыл бұрын

Cool Car, What year is it?

@MuletownSpeedandDyno Жыл бұрын

1988

@odianosae Жыл бұрын

Do you install Ls motors for paying customers im in Nashville Tennessee?

@MuletownSpeedandDyno 11 ай бұрын

Sorry we don't do customer swaps at this time. I'm swamped with engines and parts for the foreseeable future

@odianosae 11 ай бұрын

@@MuletownSpeedandDyno anyone in or near Nashville you refer that’s trustworthy

@MuletownSpeedandDyno 11 ай бұрын

Not that I can recommend. Plenty of shops do swaps but I can't speak to any in particular that I know. I'm sure they're out there I just don't know which ones are good.

@odianosae 11 ай бұрын

@@MuletownSpeedandDyno I wouldn’t know where to start & look