05 Trailblazer LS SS swap
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Hard just depends on your mechanical skill level. It's pretty straightforward if you have time and tools.
FYI it would likely be more cost efficient to get a used truck motor (5.3, 6.0, 6.2) vs an SS motor (LS2), since they came in a lot more vehicles they will be cheaper. For a swap like this it'd be best to get a whole take out (longblock, accessories, ECM, wiring harness) and pare it down from there.
FYI it would likely be more cost efficient to get a used truck motor (5.3, 6.0, 6.2) vs an SS motor (LS2), since they came in a lot more vehicles they will be cheaper. For a swap like this it'd be best to get a whole take out (longblock, accessories, ECM, wiring harness) and pare it down from there.
It would probably be far easier and more cost effective to just sell your truck and buy a SS unless you have a strong emotional attachment to your 05 LS or are trying to build a sleeper.
^^^^ exactly
I looked into swapping in an LS into my LS with a 4.2 before I bought my SS (which, reminder, is up for sale).
You basically need to find a wiring harness from a V8 truck, the WHOLE harness (engine, dash, and rear) and add it to your truck. The best option for that is same year engine and body, or else you will be changing things like Abs pump, brake lines, rear axle, etc.
You can buy my 2007 for a good price and be good to go. Just saying
I looked into swapping in an LS into my LS with a 4.2 before I bought my SS (which, reminder, is up for sale).
You basically need to find a wiring harness from a V8 truck, the WHOLE harness (engine, dash, and rear) and add it to your truck. The best option for that is same year engine and body, or else you will be changing things like Abs pump, brake lines, rear axle, etc.
You can buy my 2007 for a good price and be good to go. Just saying
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