Hey! I’ve got a 2007 gmc canyon 4x4 that recently blew up. How much work would it be to swap in a carbed small block Chevy. I know custom motor mounts and stuff would be needed, but what about transmission mounting to the manual transmission? What sensors would need to stay and what would need to happen to keep main sensors operating? What all could I get rid of and still be good to daily drive? I know people swap la/5.3s but have never heard of a sbc swap. Has anyone done it?
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its a federally illegal swap
You can not legally swap in an engine older than the vehcile it is going into.
For an on road, emissions controlled vehicle, yes. Off road is different.
As far as the swap, there's going to be significant fabrication, you won't be able to use your current transmission. You'll have to figure out how to integrate it into the trucks electronics as well. I'm sure it's been done, Google would be your friend for that.
As far as the swap, there's going to be significant fabrication, you won't be able to use your current transmission. You'll have to figure out how to integrate it into the trucks electronics as well. I'm sure it's been done, Google would be your friend for that.
An LS swap is hard enough! Anything is doable, but Im not sure going to a carbed SBC is worth the trouble. @GTSDart340 mentioned you wont be able to bolt up your AR5 transmission. That manual was all you had going for you, LOL, as getting the auto to talk to a foreign system is tricky. IDK about adapter housings, so I'll have to take his word on that.
You would have to run a direct power for the fuel pump, as you will be basically bypassing the PCM. The PCM wont power the pump if it doesnt see an engine and transmission. It gets MAD! You will have to run a cable gas pedal for your carb. Separate gauge pods. For the Transfer case and 4x4, you may be able to trick the TC switch and actuators with a series of toggles.
It sounds romantic to go completely old school, but without the PCM and BCM communicating its really hard to have a practical and functional vehicle. Even on our rudimentary computer systems. Now on an off-road project where it is just going to be bare bones with no fancy stuff like working gauges and interior lights, you may be able to make a machine of it. You may be able to run the exterior lights and radio off of a 12v switch panel
Honestly the chassis fabrication will be the easy part. Its the electrical that is scary in this scenario.
You would have to run a direct power for the fuel pump, as you will be basically bypassing the PCM. The PCM wont power the pump if it doesnt see an engine and transmission. It gets MAD! You will have to run a cable gas pedal for your carb. Separate gauge pods. For the Transfer case and 4x4, you may be able to trick the TC switch and actuators with a series of toggles.
It sounds romantic to go completely old school, but without the PCM and BCM communicating its really hard to have a practical and functional vehicle. Even on our rudimentary computer systems. Now on an off-road project where it is just going to be bare bones with no fancy stuff like working gauges and interior lights, you may be able to make a machine of it. You may be able to run the exterior lights and radio off of a 12v switch panel
Honestly the chassis fabrication will be the easy part. Its the electrical that is scary in this scenario.
Carb'd 350 Swap in an '04 Crew Cab | Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon Forum
Already been done by a member. This thread goes back to 2013.
Lots of useful info in here
Already been done by a member. This thread goes back to 2013.
Lots of useful info in here
That old thread was before my time, but it is seriously impressive what he was able to accomplish. Sounds like the donor vehicle had a lot of homework done already with reluctors to get the gauges working. Neat! Goes to show, anything is possible!
I have a friend who is working on a similar project on a 02 Yukon. Engine runs great, got the fuel system working, but the trans controller is giving him fits and wont shift out of first gear. He has learned a lot and had to overcome the same issues that were shown by the other folks in that thread. At this point, he would have rather invested his time and money in other projects but we will see how it shakes out. He will either have to scrap it and sell off the components, or fight it out with the trans and get it functional. Then likely sell it. LOL
I love the idea of stripping down the truck and really making it old school. Thinking 60s era farm truck simple.
That old thread was a very cool read. Some very sharp guys there making stuff happen. Thanks @601_Z85 for getting on the search button and digging that up.
I have a friend who is working on a similar project on a 02 Yukon. Engine runs great, got the fuel system working, but the trans controller is giving him fits and wont shift out of first gear. He has learned a lot and had to overcome the same issues that were shown by the other folks in that thread. At this point, he would have rather invested his time and money in other projects but we will see how it shakes out. He will either have to scrap it and sell off the components, or fight it out with the trans and get it functional. Then likely sell it. LOL
I love the idea of stripping down the truck and really making it old school. Thinking 60s era farm truck simple.
That old thread was a very cool read. Some very sharp guys there making stuff happen. Thanks @601_Z85 for getting on the search button and digging that up.
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