How much does it cost to LS swap a Chevelle?
Expect about $366 in swap-specific parts for a Chevelle LS swap, before the engine.
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The parts on our list for the Chevelle / El Camino (A-body) (2026 retail prices; required unless marked optional):
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- Aeromotive 13129 EFI Bypass Fuel Pressure Regulator, 30-70 PSI ($187.74)
- Hooker 12611HKR LS Swap Engine Mount Adapter, Stock Location ($177.95)
- COMP Cams 54-456-11 LSR Series Hydraulic Roller Camshaft, LS (.607/.614 lift) ($404.95) (optional)
- McLeod 75223 Super Street Pro Clutch Kit, 12 in, LS 1-1/8 x 26 ($695) (optional)
- DeWitts 32-6239003M 68-72 Chevelle BB LS Conversion Radiator ($1,690.99) (optional)
- FiTech 70001 Ultimate LS EFI, LS1/LS2, 500 HP, w/o trans control ($1,806) (optional)
- Hooker 2289-1HKR Super Competition Long Tube Header, Ceramic Coated ($1,348.95) (optional)
- MSD 82648 Blaster LS Coil, 99-09 GM truck, 8-pack ($520.95) (optional)
- Powermaster 9109 PowerMax Mini Starter, GM LS, 168 tooth ($191.99) (optional)
How the totals add up (required parts only):
- EFI Bypass Fuel Pressure Regulator, 30-70 PSI $187.74 + LS Swap Engine Mount Adapter, Stock Location $177.95 = $365.69
On top of this you'll need the engine (junkyard or crate) and, unless a kit above includes them, the transmission, wiring/ECU and tune, fuel system, cooling and exhaust. The whole-build budget is on the Chevelle / El Camino swap guide; price your own combination in the swap cost estimator and see how much an LS swap costs for typical ranges of each item.