LS + LT swap planner · 20 chassis · 20 engines · KMC Auto

Plan the swap.Skip the forum rabbit hole.

Gen III and IV LS or Gen V LT, one planner. Pick your chassis, engine, trans, harness and throttle. You get the mounts, pan, headers, harness, fuel, cooling and driveline parts free. The $24 Build Sheet adds the stuff that actually stops a swap: wiring steps, VATS and tune, fuel pressure, and a first-start checklist.

Every line links to the vendor or tech page it came from. No account needed for the free list.

WORK ORDER · SAMPLE#0350

Gen IV LS2 (cable throttle) + GTO T56 → Nissan 350Z
Mounts, pan, headers, driveshaft
Sikky Stage 2 package
$3,863
Gen IV DBC CANbus Pro harness
Wiring Specialties, keeps tach + gauges
$1,395
T56 5.5″ relocation shifter
Sikky, GTO cup
$560
T56 clutch master cylinder kit
Sikky, for the GTO T56
$314
Fuel: 58 psi returnless$400–900
Cooling + steam vent$340–1,020
Key parts only$6.9k–8.1k

Sample shows key parts only. The full plan also covers clutch/flywheel, tune, hoses, fittings and more, so the real total is higher.

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How it works

Five picks. One sheet.

Built for first-timers who don't know what they don't know, and for guys who've done it and just want the list.

Pick the combo

Chassis, engine (LS 4.8 through LT4 and L8T), transmission, factory-modified or standalone harness, and drive-by-wire or cable.

Get the parts list

Free: mounts, oil pan, headers, harness/ECU, fuel, cooling, accessory drive and driveline, with rough price ranges and a source on every line.

Unlock the Build Sheet

$24: the compatibility flags for your combo, step-by-step harness work, VATS and tune, fuel setup, and a first-start checklist you can print.

Pricing

The list is free. The know-how is $24.

Free parts list
$0
  • Mounts, oil pan and headers for your chassis
  • Harness/ECU, fuel, cooling, accessory drive, driveshaft
  • Rough price range per line, plus a total
  • Part numbers only where the vendor shows them
  • Source link on every line
Build my free list
No made-up part numbers

Every line shows its receipts.

Each fact links to where it came from: Holley, Summit, Speedway, Dirty Dingo, Sikky, Novak, PSI, LS1Tech and others. Each also carries a confidence tag. Anything we're not sure of is stamped for a hands-on review before it's treated as gospel.

Dirty Dingo adjustable LS conversion mounts, 2WD S10
$130–145listed
Clamshell frame mounts + Grade 8 hardware, 1.5 in of adjustment. Low-mount alternators won't clear the S10 steering box.
DD-LS-S2highdirtydingo.com ↗
Which 5.3s have AFM
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lowNeeds Kolby checkhpacademy.com ↗
Chassis covered

20 platforms to start

The Builder

Every sheet is built by someone who's turned the wrenches.

350Z on the lift: stock drivetrain out, LS and transmission going in
Out with the stock drivetrain, in with the LS. The 350Z on the lift.

Kolby, KMC Auto

Kolby is the builder behind KMC Auto. He started out working for free at a friend's shop for years, then spent a few more years learning for little pay. He's now been a jet-engine mechanic for 11 years, the last 3 as a lead.

Everything gets built in his own barn shop:

  • Nissan 350Z: LS-swapped
  • 2008 Chevy Silverado: stock 4.8 out, a 6.0 he built himself in
  • Next up, 2015 GMC Sierra: L8T swap, replacing the 4.3 V6
FAQ

Straight answers

Is the parts list really free?

Yes. No account, no card. You can put in an email if you want updates for your chassis.

Why are some prices marked "est."?

"Listed" means we saw that price on the vendor's page when it was checked (Oct 2026). "Est." is a rough range. Prices move, so always check the link.

Does it do LT swaps too, or just LS?

Both, on one site. Gen V LT engines (L83, L84, L86, L87, LT1, LT4, L8T) are direct injection with a cam-driven high-pressure fuel pump and an E92-family ECM, so the controller, fuel, mounts and harness are a different swap than a Gen III/IV LS. The planner keeps them on their own path and the Build Sheet flags DFM, wet vs dry sump, and 8L90/10L80 TCM matching.

What about the new Gen 6 engines?

GM has announced the Gen 6 L76 5.7, L78 6.6 and LS6 6.7. They're listed as coming soon. We'll add them once real swap parts and controllers exist.

Will it guarantee fitment?

No. It's a planning sheet built from vendor and tech sources. Confirm fitment with the vendor, especially on pans, headers and steering.

What do I get for $24?

The full Build Sheet for one combo: compatibility flags, harness steps, VATS and tune notes, fuel setup, a first-start checklist, and video slots. It's printable and has a link you can come back to.