How much does it cost to LS swap a C10?
Parts we've sourced so far for the C10 / K10 "Squarebody" (2026 retail prices; not a complete total):
- Speedway Motors 91012808 Deluxe AN6 GM LS Swap Fuel Filter/Regulator, 58 PSI ($74.99)
- ICT Billet 5510-KIT003EM LS Swap Engine Mount Kit, 73-87 GM Truck ($260)
- Chevrolet Performance 19212593 LS Swap Muscle Car Oil Pan (LH8-style), LS1/LS3 ($312.79)
- Speedway Motors LS Swap Radiator Hose Adapter w/ Steam Port, 1.5–1.25 in ($42.99)
- Aeromotive 18688 Phantom In-Tank Fuel Pump System for EFI swaps ($665.60)
- Speedway Motors 91012808 Deluxe AN6 GM LS Swap Fuel Filter/Regulator, 58 PSI ($74.99)
- Speedway Motors 1999-2003 Vortec V8 Wiring Harness ($612.99)
- Speedway Motors LS Swap Conversion Low Profile Oil Pan, OEM filter location ($324.99)
- Speedway Motors LS1/LS2/LS6/5.3/6.0 to TH350/700R4/4L60 Adapter Flexplate ($247.99)
- Speedway Motors LS Crankshaft TH350/TH400/700R4 Torque Converter Adapter Sleeve ($30.99)
- Bills Hot Rod Co. 200 Series (Mid) LS Accessory Drive Kit (alternator, AC, water pump, PS, brackets) ($1,159.99) (optional)
- DeWitts 32-6239019A LSX Conversion Radiator, 1973-87 C10 ($1,796.99) (optional)
- FiTech 71014 Ultimate LS EFI 750HP system (intake, ECM, harness) ($2,314.79) (optional)
- FiTech C10 LS swap fuel tank with pump and sender ($600) (optional)
- Speedway Motors Gen 3 LS to TH350/700R4/Powerglide Transmission Adapter Kit ($313.99) (optional)
- Holley 20-190 Premium Mid-Mount LS7 Complete Accessory System ($3,799.95) (optional)
- Speedway Motors 1966-90 GM A-Body/B-Body/Truck Aluminum Radiator ($303.99) (optional)
- Holley 550-917 Terminator X Max Early Truck Engine MPFI Kit ($1,698.95) (optional)
- Speedway Motors 2.5 in Dual Exhaust Mandrel Bend Kit ($166.99) (optional)
- Hooker 8502-HKR LS Swap Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold, 2.5 in ($466.95) (optional)
- Flowtech 11575FLT Shorty Headers, GM LS Universal ($311.95) (optional)
Required items listed above total about $2,648.32. On top of this you'll need the engine itself (junkyard or crate), wiring/ECU and tuning, fuel system, cooling and exhaust as applicable. See 'How much does an LS swap cost?' for typical ranges of each.
Confidence: medium — sources disagree or are limited; check the sources below.
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Sources
- Squarebody LS Swap Guide | 73-87 C10 Parts List — Speedway Motors
- Squarebody LS Swap Guide | 73-87 K10 Parts List — Speedway Motors
- ICT Billet product catalog (public Shopify feed; -1/-2/-3 LS Swap Kits) — ICT Billet
- PerTronix / Doug's Headers product catalog (public Shopify feed) — PerTronix