1994 Chevy k1500 z71 motor swap

Asked by Tpansini152 Sep 16, 2015 at 10:42 PM about the 1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Silverado Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I'm having a hard time trying to find a motor
to put into my 1994 k1500 I want to vortec
swap it but I'm worried it will be a huge
project due to installing the new computer
and wiring harness with it. Is there anything
else I should worry about with that or any
other suggestions and motors that will fit
right in with no hassle that are cheap and
easy to find?

8 Answers

223,935

I did this on my 1995 Silverado, you can get a different intake manifold threw Jegs, P/N 809-12496821. Then you can hook the motor up the way your old motor was. Interchange parts to eliminate crank shaft sensor & cam shaft sensor, from the parts off you old motor. You will need the driver side exhaust manifold for the Vortec.

1 people found this helpful.
223,935

Forgot to mention, then you do not have to swap out the computer & wire harness.

223,935

What would you need a wiring harness for? Is yours fried?

1 people found this helpful.
223,935

The best place to find a wiring harness would be at a junk yard.

1 people found this helpful.
20

Yes been having Alot electrical issues with my truck and was recommended we get complete bumper to bumper due to the fact they couldn't find where the short is.

1 people found this helpful.
223,935

It just doesn't make sense to me. Its just electrical wiring and to replace it all in a vehicle I think would just cause a lot more head aches. You need to find someone good with electrical wiring and circuits.

10

You can do the light bulb trick hooked upto your battery and start pulling fuses when the light dies that means your short is on that circuit. If that helps.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

C/K 1500

Looking for a Used C/K 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 6 nationwide C/K 1500 listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Andrew Olsen
    Reputation
    15,950
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    9,670
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    6,480
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Sierra 1500
147 Great Deals out of 7,209 listings starting at $3,950
Used Ford F-150
338 Great Deals out of 15,311 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet S-10
3 listings starting at $12,975
Used Chevrolet Corvette
29 Great Deals out of 1,066 listings starting at $15,871
Used Chevrolet Camaro
12 Great Deals out of 312 listings starting at $9,499
Used Toyota Tacoma
56 Great Deals out of 1,060 listings starting at $8,708
Used Dodge RAM 1500
4 Great Deals out of 73 listings starting at $500
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
20 Great Deals out of 927 listings starting at $11,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.