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F-100 / F-150 LS swap
A typical F-100 / F-150 LS swap runs about $12,000–$20,000 in parts ($8,000 on a budget), and the big decision is where the engine sits: the front suspension picks the mount, since QA1 and Crown Vic clips each have their own.
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Ford · 1953–1996Needs researchF-series (various)
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Parts and steps for the F-100 / F-150
Every part option we know for each stage of the swap. Open a step, start with our pick, and check all the options. Plan your exact combination →
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Before you buy
Parts we know for this vehicle: 34 options across 10 of 10 categories.
What it costs: budget build about $8,000; typical build $12,000–$20,000 (parts, not labor, prices as of 2026-10-01).
Donor 5.3L, engine mounts, oil pan, accessory drive, headers, standalone harness/PCM, cooling, fuel, trans crossmember, driveshaft build; excludes transmission rebuild, suspension/brake upgrades, body/paint, and labor.
Tags: Verified on our parts list or confirmed on the maker's page for this vehicle · Listed the vendor's catalog names this vehicle · Community from owners' builds and small sellers.
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2Mounts, crossmember & oil panSet where the engine sits, then pick a pan that clears · 4 parts
Mounts & swap kits
4 options · $113.95Why you need it: The mounts set where the engine sits, and that decides oil pan, header and driveline fit. The front suspension picks the mount: QA1 and Crown Vic clips each have their own. On a stock chassis the CPP brackets set the engine 1/2 in back, which helps the pan clear the crossmember. More: engine mounts and swap kits.
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Compare 4 mount & swap kit options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcast Autoworks Crown Vic swap adjustable motor mounts for Chevy LS Listed | — | 1961-79 F-100/F-150/F-250 with 2003+ Crown Victoria front suspension Doesn't fit: Stock F-100 front suspension for 1953–64 / 1965–79 only | Check price & fitment | In production | |
| CPP LS Engine Adaptor Bracket Kit Listed | — | Classic Ford trucks; stock F-100 chassis Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from CPP | In production | |
| Fat Fender Garage 1967-72 F100 2WD motor mount kit Community | — | 1967-72 F-100 2WD for 1965–79 only, 2WD only Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from Fat Fender Garage | In production | |
| QA1 LS Engine Mount Kit for 65-79 F100 Listed | 7740-254 | $113.95 2026-10-01 | 1965-79 F-100 with QA1 F-100 front suspension crossmember Doesn't fit: Stock F-100 front suspension for 1965–79 only | Buy | In production |
Oil pan
3 options · $265.99Why you need it: The pan has to clear the crossmember, the ground and, on a 4x4, the front differential. Holley's 302-2 gives the most room where the steering linkage sits behind the engine crossmember (not for LS7 or strokes over 3.62 in). More: oil pan guide.
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Compare 3 oil pan options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holley GM LS swap oil pan, additional front clearance Listed | 302-2 | Classic truck chassis; can be used anywhere a GM F-body pan can be used Doesn't fit: LS7 or strokers greater than 3.62 in Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Buy | In production | |
| GM Truck oil pan (donor 4.8/5.3/6.0) Community | 12579273 | F-100 LS swaps with sufficient crossmember clearance. GM 12579273 is the 1999-2007 4.8/5.3/6.0 truck, van, and SUV pan. Dorman 264-135 crosses to this number. That catalog line does not name this vehicle. Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Check price & fitment | Used only | |
| Speedway Motors LS Swap Conversion low profile oil pan, rear sump Listed | 9101764 | $265.99 2026-10-01 | Ford F-100 with Chevy LS V8 (universal) | Direct from Speedway Motors | In production |
Steering
2 options · $1,168.99Why you need it: The engine and headers have to clear the steering shaft and box, and some swaps need a new shaft or box to make room. On 1965-79 trucks CPP's Mustang II kit with a power rack bolts on with no welding; on a stock front end, plan a U-jointed shaft around the header. More: steering shaft and box clearance.
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Compare 2 steering options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPP Mustang II front suspension kit with power rack and pinion Listed | — | 1965-79 F-100/F-150 for 1965–79 only, 2WD only Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from CPP | In production | |
| Fat Fender Garage 1967-72 Ford Truck steering column kit Listed | — | from $1,168.99 2026-10-01 | 1967-72 Ford trucks (also 1953-56, 1965-66, 1973-79 variants listed) for 1953–64 / 1965–79 only Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from Fat Fender Garage | In production |
Brakes & booster
2 optionsWhy you need it: A big cam can leave too little vacuum for the booster, and some swaps leave no room for one. A hydraulic brake assist that runs off the power steering pump fits where low vacuum or a tight firewall rules out a booster; 1965-79 Mustang II kits add 11-3/4 in front discs. More: vacuum booster or hydroboost?
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Compare 2 brake & booster options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPP HydraStop hydraulic brake assist system Listed | — | Classic trucks with low-vacuum LS cams or tight firewall clearance Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from CPP | In production | |
| CPP Mustang II 11-3/4 in front disc brake package Listed | — | 1965-79 F-100 (with CPP Mustang II kit) for 1965–79 only, 2WD only Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from CPP | In production |
Ready for the next step when you've picked where the engine sits and an oil pan that clears it.
Next: transmission & driveline →3Transmission & drivelinePick the transmission and how it shifts, then the parts behind it · 3 parts
Transmission adapter & clutch
3 options · $471.99Why you need it: An LS needs its own bellhousing or adapter and the right flexplate or flywheel, and an electronic transmission needs a computer to shift it. A GM 4L60E, 4L80E or T56 needs no adapter; keeping a Ford manual (T5, T-3550, TR-3650 or TKO) takes an LS-to-Ford bellhousing. More: transmission guide.
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We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why.
Compare 3 transmission adapter & clutch options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM (OEM pattern) No adapter — GM 4L60E/4L80E/T56 bolt directly to LS Community | — | LS with GM-pattern 4L60E, 4L80E, T56 Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | GM junkyard / used | Used only | |
| Quick Time Bellhousing, LS to Ford T5 / T-3550 / TR-3650 / TKO Listed | RM-6037 | LS engine to Ford T5, T-3550, TR-3650, TKO transmissions Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Buy | In production | |
| Speedway Motors LS Swap steel transmission adapter bellhousing, GM manual/T5/TKX Listed | 91027003 | $471.99 2026-10-01 | LS to GM manual, T5, TKX Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from Speedway Motors | In production |
Crossmember
2 optionsWhy you need it: The transmission mount usually moves, and the crossmember sets the driveline angle. CPP's tubular crossmember takes both GM and Ford transmissions; otherwise plan a fabricated one. More: getting driveline angles right.
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Compare 2 crossmember options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPP Tubular transmission crossmember (GM and Ford transmissions) Community | — | 1965-79 F-100/F-150 (upgrade option on CPP Mustang II kit page) for 1965–79 only, 2WD only Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from CPP | In production | |
| DIY Bent and welded 12-gauge steel crossmembers Community | — | 1970 F100 LS/Crown Vic frame swap for 1965–79 only Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | DIY | DIY |
Driveshaft
2 optionsWhy you need it: A different transmission is almost always a different length, so plan on a custom-length driveshaft. There is no off-the-shelf F-100 LS shaft: measure flange to flange after the crossmember is built and the cab is on its mounts. More: driveshaft length and angles.
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Compare 2 driveshaft options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local driveline shop Shortened or custom-built driveshaft Community | — | F-100 LS swaps (measure flange-to-flange) Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Local driveline shop | DIY | |
| QA1 REV Series custom carbon fiber driveshaft Community | JJCAC0320001 | Custom length to order for F-100 Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from QA1 | In production |
Ready for the next step when you've picked the transmission and how it's controlled, and know the crossmember, driveshaft and flexplate or bellhousing it needs.
Next: accessories & cooling →4Accessories & coolingOne accessory spacing, then cooling and A/C · 3 parts
Accessory drive
3 optionsWhy you need it: The balancer, water pump, brackets and pulleys must all be one spacing, or the belt won't line up. Brackets have to clear the F-100 frame rails and steering box, so relocation brackets or a mid-mount drive are the usual answer. More: accessory drive guide.
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Compare 3 accessory drive options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holley Mid-mount complete accessory drive system Listed | 20-187BK | GM Gen III/IV LS swaps Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Buy | In production | |
| ICT Billet LS accessory bracket kits Listed | — | LS swaps; alternator/PS relocation brackets Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from ICT Billet | In production | |
| GM (donor) Truck accessory drive (donor takeout) Community | — | F-100 LS swaps with room for high-mount truck accessories Doesn't fit: Lowered trucks or tight frame rails Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | GM junkyard / donor | Used only |
Cooling
2 options · $675.99Why you need it: LS water pumps put both hoses on the passenger side and the engine needs a steam line, so the radiator needs LS-style ports or an adapter. No direct-fit F-100 LS radiator exists: universal double-pass units need brackets and hose work. More: radiator, fans and steam line.
Our pick and alternatives2 options
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Compare 2 cooling options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Motors LS Swap universal double-pass radiator with oil pan conversion kit Listed Our pick · for 1953–64 only | 9100264 | $675.99 2026-10-01 | 1957 F-100 with Chevy LS V8 (universal) for 1953–64 only | Direct from Speedway Motors | In production |
| Universal Aluminum crossflow radiator with dual electric fans Community | — | F-100 with adapted mounts and LS hose outlets Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Summit Racing / JEGS | In production |
A/C
1 option so far · $2,400Why you need it: Where the compressor mounts (high or low) can decide frame, fender and header clearance, so pick it before you buy brackets. More: accessory drive guide.
Our pick1 option
Only 1 option found so far for the F-100 / F-150. Know another? Tell us →
More: Accessory drive guide · Cooling guide
Ready for the next step when you've picked one accessory spacing, with the balancer, water pump and brackets to match.
Next: exhaust →5ExhaustHeaders or manifolds that clear where the engine sits · 1 part
Headers & exhaust
5 options · $170.99–$783.50Why you need it: Headers are shaped around one chassis's frame, steering and floor, so they have to be made for your vehicle and engine position. Most F-100s have no direct-fit header: start with universal shorties or V-band manifolds and expect to modify. 1953-56 trucks on Mustang II front ends have a direct set. More: headers and exhaust by chassis.
Our pick and alternativespick + 2 of 5
Compare 5 header & exhaust options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Motors Universal LS Swap Stainless Long Tube Headers, 1-3/4 in primary Listed Our pick · for 1965–79 only | 93001001 | $359.99 2026-10-01 | 1970 F-100 with Chevy LS V8 (universal) for 1965–79 only | Direct from Speedway Motors | In production |
| Speedway Motors LS Swap V-Band cast iron exhaust manifold LH Listed | 91019981 | $170.99 2026-10-01 | 1957 F-100 with Chevy LS V8 (universal) for 1953–64 only | Direct from Speedway Motors | In production |
| Flowtech Shorty headers, GM LS universal Listed | 11575FLT | $311.95 2026-10-01 | 1970 F-100 with Chevy LS V8 (universal) for 1965–79 only | Buy | In production |
| Speedway Motors LS Swap exhaust manifolds with V-band, pair Listed | 93009944 | $329.99 2026-10-01 | 1957 F-100 with LS1/5.3/6.0/4.8/LS3 (universal) for 1953–64 only | Direct from Speedway Motors | In production |
| Patriot H8098 LS swap street-rod long-tube headers (metallic ceramic) Listed | H8098-1 | $783.50 2026-10-01 | 1953-1956 Ford F-100 with TCI or equivalent Mustang II front suspension, rack-and-pinion equipped; 4.8-6.2L GM LS engine swap for 1953–64 only, 2WD only | Buy | In production |
More: Headers & exhaust guide
Ready for the next step when you've picked headers or manifolds that clear where your mounts put the engine.
Next: fuel system →6Fuel systemPump, lines and pressure for the LS · 1 part
Fuel system
3 options · $70.99Why you need it: An LS runs about 58 psi of fuel pressure; a carbureted system runs 5–7 psi. More: fuel system & E85 guide.
Options3 options
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Compare 3 fuel system options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks Inc EFI fuel tank with in-tank Walbro pump Community | — | 1970 F100 (15-1/2 gal tank) for 1965–79 only Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from Tanks Inc | In production | |
| Aeromotive Phantom 340 in-tank pump (stock tank conversion) Community | — | Stock F-100 tank conversions (universal) Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from Aeromotive | In production | |
| Speedway Motors Deluxe AN6 GM LS swap fuel filter/regulator, 58 PSI Listed | 91012808 | $70.99 2026-10-01 | Ford F-100 with Chevy LS V8 (universal) | Direct from Speedway Motors | In production |
More: Fuel & E85 guide
Ready for the next step when you've decided return or returnless, and sized the pump and injectors for your power and fuel.
Next: wiring, computer & tune →7Wiring, computer & tuneHarness, computer and tune matched to the engine · 1 part
Harness & computer
2 options · $1,099Why you need it: The computer and harness have to match the engine's crank signal (24x or 58x) and throttle (cable or drive-by-wire), and the tune has to turn VATS off. More: 24x vs 58x, and which harness.
Options2 options
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Compare 2 harness & computer options
| Maker / product | Part # | Price | Fits / notes | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP Automotive Standalone LS swap harness Community | — | LS swaps needing standalone fuse/relay panels Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from BP Automotive | In production | |
| PSI Conversion Standalone LS engine harness with flashed PCM Listed | — | $1,099.00 2026-10-01 | 1999-2007 24X drive-by-cable LS with 4L60E/4L80E control Unconfirmed Confirm this We have not confirmed this part on this vehicle yet. If you installed it, tell us what you used and why. | Direct from PSI Conversion | In production |
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More: ECU comparison · Tuning
That's the last step. Put your picks together in the planner.
Plan your exact combination →Every LS swap also needs
An oil pan that clears
Compare GM LS pans by sump position and depth.
Accessory drive spacing
F-body, car, truck and Corvette offsets.
Fuel system sizing
Injector and pump sizing for your power goal.
A harness, computer and tune
VATS delete, 24x vs 58x, drive-by-wire, harness makers.
A transmission
4L60E to 8HP70 behind an LS.