Im gonna start a thread on my swap in my 78! I picked up a complete 5.3 from a neighbor with 90k complete only missing the pcm for 400.00 so i had to jump on it.After tearing one of the heads off im just gonna do a full rebuild on the motor and have it bored to a 5.7! I'll post up some more pics tonite when i get it tore down a little bit more.Here is a picture after i started some of the tear down!She dont look to pretty right now but alittle time and she'll be as good as new!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/100_1406.jpg

i wish that i had neighbors like yours, sounds like its gonna be a fun project. Good luck. Hope to see some more progress soon.

lol yea it should be fun deal....il post my progress on the motor maybe later on today or tommarow!

ALRIGHT! Good score. Any reason for pulling the head? Did the engine run before?

What are your plans? Tranny? Fuel lines?

Best of luck, its worth every penny!

ALRIGHT! Good score. Any reason for pulling the head? Did the engine run before?

What are your plans? Tranny? Fuel lines?

Best of luck, its worth every penny!

They told me it came from a wrecked truck 2000 model....i looked under the valve covers and it looks like whoever owned it didnt maintain it very well.... you can tell it has been sitting quite awhile also...but the motor spins! I was gonna make it a 5.7 but im tryin to stay on a budget and the plan now is to tear it down have the block cleaned and honed then just re-ring it and may have them check the crank and im gonna just put some fresh bearings in it! Mainly i just want it to be a fresh motor cause i do plan to put a little spray on it! I didnt get a chance to take it apart this weekend but i plan on starting tommarow so i can get it to the machine shop ASAP!


I plan to do milled 243 heads,and TR220 cam,gonna get a 4l60e and have it built up nicely! As far as getting the fuel to it...im not 100% sure on what im gonna do...might mount a fuel cell between the frame where the spare tire goes and make a nice little fuel door flush in the bottom of the bed and run an inline pump.....idk yet tho we'll see how it goes!

Can't wait to see your progress! I always like to learn from people that have done the same thing I done. There are a ton of ways to do it. Best of luck! I look forward to following your progress.

Well ive been flip floppin on making 5.7 or not and after getting it tore down im just gonna go ahead and do it! I ordered the pistons/rings tonite and im gonna get it to the machine shop asap! Still gotta order bearings and stuff...ill get the tear down pics on tonite after work or 2marrow....the oil in the pan was like PUDDING!!! No joke! made me sick to my stomach lol

Can't wait to see your progress! I always like to learn from people that have done the same thing I done. There are a ton of ways to do it. Best of luck! I look forward to following your progress.

Yea its cool to see what people do differently and there ideas and such....yes sir there is quite a few ways to go about doing it! Thanks we'll just see how it goes!

UPDATE

Motor is at the machine shop,i should be putting it together soon....
Here are some pics of the tear down to show you guys how nasty it was lol my dad nicknamed the motor "SLUDGE" lol, and im cleaning all that nasty crap of the covers,rockers,and stuff as we speak.Im gonna have to buy a new oil pan it has a small crack.....but as you can see ive got some cleaning to do!

Here are the pics
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/SLUDGE004.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/SLUDGE003.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/SLUDGE002.jpg

Dang that thing is a little nasty.... It should run nicely when your done!!! So did you decide if your going to get tuning software?

Yea i think im going to get it....im trying to budget this but its not really working out to too well haha lol

Yea i think im going to get it....im trying to budget this but its not really working out to too well haha lol

Yep I usually go over budget on my projects too....

Yep I usually go over budget on my projects too....

Budgets, we don't need no stinking budgets.

:angel:Ya I blew mine too......

Yea i think im going to get it....im trying to budget this but its not really working out to too well haha lol

HP Tuners? EFI Live? what are you going to get?

Im not sure yet....i still need to get a pcm, im gonna start on all that as soon as i get the motor assembled

Good luck with it man. Me and a buddy are considering doing the swap to his 78.

Where are you now with your engine? Is it at the Machine shop?

Where are you now with your engine? Is it at the Machine shop?

Yep still at the machine shop....im gonna give em a shout tommarow to see how its coming along

Good luck with it man. Me and a buddy are considering doing the swap to his 78.

Thanks man!

Looks like I've missed some stuff. Haven't been on in a while.

I look forward to seeing the progress, and thanks for doing a thread on the build. Guess you'll get that burnout video after the swap. :burn:

Good luck on the project. Im doing about the same thing but in a 88 chevy.

Looks like I've missed some stuff. Haven't been on in a while.

I look forward to seeing the progress, and thanks for doing a thread on the build. Guess you'll get that burnout video after the swap. :burn:


Im anxious to see the final results......yes sir i sure will get that video! Hopefully some quicker track times too!

Good luck on the project. Im doing about the same thing but in a 88 chevy.

Thanks man! Ive been wanting to do for awhile now so i decided to go for it!




UPDATE--------

Got the block back last friday took some pics earlier today of the block and the new pistons!The pistons are Mahle's...... I ordered my main and rod bearings today along with some arp rod bolts....should be buttoning up the shortblock very soon! I also plan re-painting the block black again......here are some pics:D
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/block1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/piston.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q147/tobenk/53Motor024-1.jpg here is a pic of mine.

Oooooooo.

that looks nice!

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q147/tobenk/53Motor024-1.jpg here is a pic of mine.

did you smooth the stock truck oil pan, then paint it?

Thanks man! Ive been wanting to do for awhile now so i decided to go for it!




UPDATE--------

Got the block back last friday took some pics earlier today of the block and the new pistons!The pistons are Mahle's...... I ordered my main and rod bearings today along with some arp rod bolts....should be buttoning up the shortblock very soon! I also plan re-painting the block black again......here are some pics:D
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/block1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/piston.jpg


mahle pistons are sweet. We use them at Caterpillar. Good choice!

Thanks. Not painted just powerdcoated silver then candy apple red.http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q147/tobenk/53Motor037.jpghttp://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q147/tobenk/53Motor029.jpghttp://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q147/tobenk/IMG_0548.jpgGoing in this.

What kind of headers are you gonna use?

Not sure yet! I need to do a little research on that!

I know Fbody headers don't fit without lifting the motor or setting it way back in the firewall, I was gonna try truck headers but haven't got around to it.

- i just noticed you KLX 400 you ride much

I know Fbody headers don't fit without lifting the motor or setting it way back in the firewall, I was gonna try truck headers but haven't got around to it.

- i just noticed you KLX 400 you ride much

I think 1BADC10 tried a set of nbs truck pacesetter headers and they would not work. I have seen a set of hooker LS1 shorty headers that look really good that work on these trucks, but nothing for LT's yet.

I know Fbody headers don't fit without lifting the motor or setting it way back in the firewall, I was gonna try truck headers but haven't got around to it.

- i just noticed you KLX 400 you ride much


Yea, i ride the crap outta that bike!

Yes, exhaust is pretty tricky and frustrating. I was fortunate and had several options sitting in front of me, but none worked cleanly. I tried truck headers, but only the passengers side fit. Then I tried truck manifolds, the passenger side wouldn't fit without trimming the EGR port, but it looked like crap. Then I tried F-body headers and they needed the frame trimmed in several places. I also had my motor setback 1", so that was a factor too. I'd suggest some type of shorties or even look into ZO6 manifolds.

What about some Trailblazer SS headers? anyone ever tried them?

^^ thats not a bad idea, at least to try

I know the pretty snug under the hood......maybe it'll work haha....

that want i was going to try. Maybe 1 3/4 stainless Trailblazer headers or just get some built.

any updates?

Think im gonna paint the block 2marrow.......Im gonna order a few things for the motor tonite oil pump...gaskets.... Gonna try and get the shortblock together this weekend! Ill post some pics of the block as soon as i get it painted....

Just an FYI:
Doug Thorleys has just come out with some ls swap headers for 67-72 trucks, but I'm sure they will fit 73-87.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=274478
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=200387&page=17 (scroll down)
I saw these in person this past weekend, all I can say is they are sick! I'm getting some.

Thanks for the info bro!

All I get to do is look at the pictures and I agree with pcmcobra, they are sick! I don't think I've ever seen headers for a truck that actually looked mean. Big thumbs up from me. :thumb:

Just an FYI:
Doug Thorleys has just come out with some ls swap headers for 67-72 trucks, but I'm sure they will fit 73-87.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=274478
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=200387&page=17 (scroll down)
I saw these in person this past weekend, all I can say is they are sick! I'm getting some.

Thanks for the info bro!

x2 here man, those headers look awesome. I had no idea anyone had yet to develop a set. Thanks.

I did a little digging and there is a part number! So im assuming they are starting to produce them! When they pop up for sale im all over em! It'll be nice to not have to modify anything and just bolt em up!

Those headers are pretty sweet!!! If all else fails, just buy a bunch (8-10)of 1 3/4 J-bends ($14.95 each), set of flanges and a set of collectors and drop your truck off at my house for a week and I will build you a set!

What color are you painting the engine?

I did a little digging and there is a part number! So im assuming they are starting to produce them! When they pop up for sale im all over em! It'll be nice to not have to modify anything and just bolt em up!
Yes,
they are in production right now. PM me for some "more" info. ;)

Those headers are pretty sweet!!! If all else fails, just buy a bunch (8-10)of 1 3/4 J-bends ($14.95 each), set of flanges and a set of collectors and drop your truck off at my house for a week and I will build you a set!

What color are you painting the engine?

If i dont get these i may have to get ya to!.........Im gonna paint it semi-gloss black,should look similar to the factory color on the block.

If i dont get these i may have to get ya to!.........Im gonna paint it semi-gloss black,should look similar to the factory color on the block.

I am game, it would be a fun project, just buy the materials... I think a set of 1 3/4 steped to 1 7/8 would be pretty cool!!!

Got my heads today! PRC Stage 2.5 5.3 heads!!! Very nice work on the heads il post up some pics late tonite or tommarow......

^^good deal, post the pics when you can

hanging out for updates !

cool project. How's it coming along?

Its coming along nicely so far Six Speed...just now getting getting all the parts together to build the motor....still have alot to get for motor.....just trying to get the funds lol! But so far i feel like things are moving along great!

Here are the pics of the PRC heads as promised! Can't wait to fire this thing up!!!!!!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/PRCStage25Heads002.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/PRCStage25Heads001.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/PRCStage25Heads003.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/PRCStage25Heads004.jpg

smoking set of heads, nawice

Wow your doing a great job. Looks like your going to have a nice runner when your done. Those heads are a thing of beuty!

Wow your doing a great job. Looks like your going to have a nice runner when your done. Those heads are a thing of beuty!

Thanks man! Feels like im making decent progress.....just need more money! haha lol...I sure hope it runs good, they do look pretty nice...my bro kept buggin me sayin he was gonna borrow them for his 02' till i need em lol

Got another lil update! Painted the block today! Here are a couple pics
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/103_1458.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/103_1455.jpg

Looking good chevyguy.:nod:

Project looks to be coming along nicely.


Any word yet on what valve covers you're going to run? Only reason I ask is because I saw this pic and couldn't cover the teepee growing in my pants. :D

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n214/Rinkrat456/V8/altons_engine_004.jpg

Thanks for the kind words guys!

Damn those covers are ffin sweet! I think im gonna match my valve covers to color i painted the block....

good idea on the black valve covers, im a black painted engine guy too. Are you going to run an intake/engine cover?

I might put the vette covers on.....im pretty sold on the fast intake....

I might put the vette covers on.....im pretty sold on the fast intake....

another good idea, I can't wait to see this thing further along

The build is gonna take a little longer than originally planned......but i just really wanna do it how i want it since i got everything all torn apart.....sucks but i think it'll be worth it in the end....

The build is gonna take a little longer than originally planned......but i just really wanna do it how i want it since i got everything all torn apart.....sucks but i think it'll be worth it in the end....

Do it the way you want it the first time if you can. I am wishing now I had stabbed a cam in mine and done at least a re-ring kit. And mine hasn't even really left the garage yet! LOL!! :chug:

Little update...finally ordered a couple tools i needed for the building the engine(ring filer & torque angle gauge) should have both before the end of the week and finally we'll be putting it together! Next week im ordering gaskets,lifters,oil pump,timing chain,seals,and bolts for the engine...Along with the cam! I need to call comp back and get the specs finalized:devil:!

*******************UPDATE*********************

Got the shortblock together yesterday! Puttin the wrist pin clips in is a bitch by the way lol....but other than that puttin it together was pretty fun....here are some pics along with the cam! It came in today! Its a custom grind comp cam....The guy told me the lift was gonna be .587/.592 but he later told me he looked at the catalog wrong....its kinda nice tho the way the cutsom grind works! He just asked me alot of questions and came up with the cam for me! It should sound nicely in the old truck can't wait to hear it! Here are the specs of it!

.584/.591
226/230 @ .050
112 +4

Pics.....
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/sb6.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/sb5.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/sb1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/sb4.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/cam.jpg

If the machine shop comes back calling me up trying to tell me there's not enough room for the 99mm bore I'll refer them to this thread. :D Looks good, that cam should tear through hell on the street. I'm curious, what are you doing for an upper valvetrain? I looked through this thread, I must have missed where you said which springs you're using.

The PRC heads I bought came with dual springs good to .660 lift....so I should be ok!I was also worried about the machine shop saying something...the guy told me mine was the first 5.3 they have bored out to a 5.7.....you'd be suprised how much material is still in there!:nod:

how is your progress coming?

Good! Still need to order some parts for the motor! Gonna get them on the way next week.....the engine should be complete by the end of the month ready to drop in minus headers and transmission!

Finally got some parts on the way!
LS7 lifters
Gm MLS headgaskets
Lifter Trays
Headbolts
Melling oil pump
Timing chain
Balancer bolt
Bought a valvecover off ebay to replace the broken one!
And of course il post up some pics when i get everything installed.....

Today i put the cam and lifters in,and i got the timing chain on.....then went on the heads.....here is a couple pics of todays process!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/Iron346pics003.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/Iron346pics002.jpg

wow man, that engine looks sexy. Do you have a timeframe for the install at all? By the end of summer maybe?

Thanks man! Im gonna try! More than likely it'll be around August-September.....the transmission is gonna be the last most costly item.....ive been trying to put alot of overtime in at work so I can get some more funds built back up....money is the only thing holding me back lol.....but il get there eventually

Just a lil update! Got my ls6 manifold last week,and im waiting on a few parts to come in. Got a program made up at work for the adapter plates to mount the motor. Found out also that I can use a a gas tank from a 87 so il be going that route and il save a few bucks! I'll be working on the fuel system in a couple weeks and il post up pics!

Just a lil update! Got my ls6 manifold last week,and im waiting on a few parts to come in. Got a program made up at work for the adapter plates to mount the motor. Found out also that I can use a a gas tank from a 87 so il be going that route and il save a few bucks! I'll be working on the fuel system in a couple weeks and il post up pics!

Do you have an 87 tank? I have one left with a sending unit still in it. Passengers side I believe. I used my 79 tank, with the 87 sending unit. So far havnt ran it low enough to worry about splash from lack of baffles.

Just make sure you use fuel injection rated hoses to interface with any hard lines (if using that). I replaced the bulk of those hoses except the ones that connect to the sending unit. I think those are collapsing when tank level is lower than half. When fuel sloshes around, the engine dies, and doesn't start for ~15 minutes. Just one of those things I hadn't gotten around to changing. :lol:

Do you have an 87 tank? I have one left with a sending unit still in it. Passengers side I believe. I used my 79 tank, with the 87 sending unit. So far havnt ran it low enough to worry about splash from lack of baffles.


Ive got one on the way....got it new for a 100.00,I appreciate the offer tho man!

Just make sure you use fuel injection rated hoses to interface with any hard lines (if using that). I replaced the bulk of those hoses except the ones that connect to the sending unit. I think those are collapsing when tank level is lower than half. When fuel sloshes around, the engine dies, and doesn't start for ~15 minutes. Just one of those things I hadn't gotten around to changing. :lol:


Thanks for the heads up man! I think im gonna buy that aluminum fuel line(3/8 id) that come's in a coil from summit.

Thorley headers should have our longtube headers ready to go in a couple months!:D

Just make sure you use fuel injection rated hoses to interface with any hard lines (if using that). I replaced the bulk of those hoses except the ones that connect to the sending unit. I think those are collapsing when tank level is lower than half. When fuel sloshes around, the engine dies, and doesn't start for ~15 minutes. Just one of those things I hadn't gotten around to changing. :lol:


Srry double post

Picked up this 4l80e with 9k on it today! Its out of an 05' 2500 HD

Here is a couple pics!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/4l80epics002.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/4l80epics001.jpg

Picked up this 4l80e with 9k on it today! Its out of an 05' 2500 HD

Here is a couple pics!

Nice find! Good low mile 80e's are hard to find in my part of the country.

Yea I was suprised to find it! So I just had to jump it on lol

check out my thread of my 6.0/4l80e
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/classics/326430-out-old-new-6-0-a-2.html
had to move xmember to rear holes, and add a small "tongue". Stock linkage did not work, I'm sure someone with a welder could get it to work...
I went with lokar shift linkage, actually going to put the lokar stuff in today.

check out my thread of my 6.0/4l80e
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/classics/326430-out-old-new-6-0-a-2.html
had to move xmember to rear holes, and add a small "tongue". Stock linkage did not work, I'm sure someone with a welder could get it to work...
I went with lokar shift linkage, actually going to put the lokar stuff in today.

Thanks for the heads up! Ive been following your build,im the guy that was asking you about you 87 fuel tank......I read somewhere that the headers are gonna be pushed back a lil bit......hope they get them ready soon or im gonna have to find an another route.....

So your goin with the 80, good choice... Are you going to put in a shift kit while it is out?

My dad talked me into it......yes sir im gonna get the transgo shift kit! Seems like everybody has had pretty good luck with the 80e's....and im actually gonna save money by going this route! That tranny is a heavy bitch too lol

My dad talked me into it......yes sir im gonna get the transgo shift kit! Seems like everybody has had pretty good luck with the 80e's....and im actually gonna save money by going this route! That tranny is a heavy bitch too lol

low 11's here we come :devil:

*******************UPDATE*********************

Got the shortblock together yesterday! Puttin the wrist pin clips in is a bitch by the way lol....but other than that puttin it together was pretty fun....here are some pics along with the cam! It came in today! Its a custom grind comp cam....The guy told me the lift was gonna be .587/.592 but he later told me he looked at the catalog wrong....its kinda nice tho the way the cutsom grind works! He just asked me alot of questions and came up with the cam for me! It should sound nicely in the old truck can't wait to hear it! Here are the specs of it!

.584/.591
226/230 @ .050
112 +4

Pics.....
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/sb6.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/sb5.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/sb1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/sb4.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/cam.jpgWhat rods are you running? Are they the stock pressed pin 5.3L rods, or are they floating pin?

So man whats the status?

Oh, do you need some mock-up headers? I am replacing the POS LTs that are my truck now, and you can borrow them if you want... I can't sell them so PM me if you want..

What rods are you running? Are they the stock pressed pin 5.3L rods, or are they floating pin?


Yes sir they are the stock pressed rods......

So man whats the status?

Oh, do you need some mock-up headers? I am replacing the POS LTs that are my truck now, and you can borrow them if you want... I can't sell them so PM me if you want..


Got alot of parts coming in! As soon as I get the converter were gonna set the motor and tranny in the truck so we can get the crossmember modified.
Truck should done or very close to being done at the end of the month!

I'll pm you on the headers

Yes sir they are the stock pressed rods......I was just wondering because I read where you talked about having trouble with the pin locks. You don't want to run the locks with a pressed pin.

Yea we had trouble cause the clips were such a tight fit into the grooves of the pistons where they sit.........

Yea we had trouble cause the clips were such a tight fit into the grooves of the pistons where they sit.........You better call mahle and check on that. Those locks are for a bushed rod with a floating pin. If you run them with a pressed rod it will place the wristpin in a bind. You need to get those locks out of there. Just don't want to see you have problems.

Yea il def look into that....thanks for the heads up

Ya, my new motor has those pistion in it and I didn't use the clips since the Scat rods I got are press pin :)

Im 100% sure the motor will be ok....I know that I didnt have to have them,but I guess it doesnt hurt to have added security....

Im 100% sure the motor will be ok....I know that I didnt have to have them,but I guess it doesnt hurt to have added security....

Well the problem is if you don't have the wrist pin perfectly centered in the rod, the pin will push against the clip until it brakes it or pushes it out. You REALLY should remove them! It's not extra security, it Russian Roulette!

They were centered perfectly,my machine shop pressed them on the rods for me.....

Ok, I hope for your sake they are :D :chug:

They were centered perfectly,my machine shop pressed them on the rods for me.....The rod still needs to be able to float in the piston, weather it's a pressed pin floating in the piston, or a bushed rod floating on a locked pin. It doesn't matter how centered the rod is on the pin, the pin still has to be able to move in the piston:judge::judge::judge::judge::judge:. Your making a BIG mistake if you leave those locks in there. I won't say any more about it. J

There's is plenty of clearance,every piston that I put into the motor had plenty of play left to right.....especially when I dropped them in the bore and center it on the crank the wrist pin is not even going to get close to the clips.

UPDATE!

Got some new wheels and tires! There welds finally pryed them out of my cousin hands lol, there skinny's up front not sure on the rim width but the backs are 15x8's! Here is a pic I took earlier,ive been cleaning up the engine bay today! The motor and tranny are going in soon! Still waiting on my verter and some other parts so I can get it all bolted up!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Brown%20Truck/summerpics08014.jpg

New wheels. Cool. They are a loven or hatem. I like the Rally's my self. But Im old school. They might look better to me with some side angle shots to show the depth of the wheels.

Keep up the good work on the swap! I have been racking up miles on the 79 this summer. Ate up a 07 Eclipse (240hp CAI, fat Folgers pipe off the back ) this past thursday. From a role, he tried to pass, and I let it have it, I let off well into 3rd gear. ( no speedo yet ) and let him past once I tapped my brakes. I had 6-7 lengths on him. A couple miles later he pulled into a drive way, and I stopped to chat, he was EMBARASSED!! He couldn't figure out how an old carburated flat black beater truck ate his lunch that easy! Then I opened the hood! He about chit his pants! The look on his face was worth a million. He said I lifted about 110mph. The old truck had a LOT left in it! It was fun!

Cant wait to hear your stories!

Thanks man......Glad to hear you been puttin miles on yours! Nice job on puttin it to the eclipse! I can't wait for mine to get into action! Dont worry im still gonna rock the rally's!

yes, please do rock the rallies. Im not a fan of the new rollers, the rallies suit my taste. Plus the wheel/tire combo you had on the rear looked sick.
Anyways, keep the progress up, and take a lot of pics :nod:

+1 on the rallies, but I like the rim painted black, with the chrome ring and center cap!!

Don't worry bro soon there will be alotta pics lol.....The new rims are gonna mainly gonna see track duty and some street due to there light weight!:D

When I get the truck re-painted Im thinking the rally's will look good black...along with getting the windows re-tinted!:D

I got the verter earlier too....its soo tiny compared to the one that was in the transmission! I'll snap up some pics tonite after work or 2marow! Just waiting on the crankspacer and bolts and it'll all be going in!:chug::chug:

What injectors are you going to run?

Lucas 42lb injectors......

Here is a pic of the verter.....I got it from Performabuilt it's a 3600....:D
Here it is beside the stocker to show the size difference!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/summerpics08024.jpg

wow, night and day difference. Is the new one any lighter?

Havent filled up the new one yet....but its gonna be a good amount lighter,that stock one is heavy! It would make a good boat anchor!

Holy crap that thing is small.... At first glance it looks like they sent you the wrong one... your truck should fly off the line now... What kinda 60'fts were you cutting with your old setup?

I hope so! Best on nitrous was 1.76,on motor was a 2.0...

Alright time for a update!!!!

Motor and trans are currently in the truck!:chug:

As long as I waited to get my crank spacer and bolts for the 80e I didnt even
need them......Had my dad write up a program then drilled the 5.3 flexplate
to the 80e bolt pattern.....I put the spacer and flexplate then we go put the tranny on and it was bindin up:mad:......I was like damn I must have not got the verter all the way in double checked it and the verter was all the way in......we traced it to the crank spacer......and the 5.3 flexplate is dished in the middle.....so I took the spacer off and it all went together easy!
So im assuming the 6.0 flexplate is flat.....

I will get some pics up tommarow!:D

Cool! Sounds like you're making good progress.

Cool! Sounds like you're making good progress.

Thanks bro! All the hard work feels like its starting to payoff!

Here are a few pics of it in the truck!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/8-9-08PicsMotorIn001.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Motor%20Build/8-9-08PicsMotorIn002.jpg

Nice!!! Are you going to be able to hook up the AC? Did you headers come in?

Nice!!! Are you going to be able to hook up the AC? Did you headers come in?

Thanks bro! Im not sure about the a/c yet, I was thinking about setting up the a/c later on down the road.Yea I got the headers! Passenger side sits in nicely its just the ears on the tranny are touching the header a wee bit,once I trim some material off it'll be perfect! Havent tryed the driver side yet looks like im gonna have to put it in thru the bottom of the truck.Im gonna work on it later once it cools down! Its too damn hot lol

Nice progress! what headers are you using again?

Nice progress! what headers are you using again?

Thanks man! Im using black painted f-body pacesetter longtubes.

nice, it's good to see it between the frame rails

are you using in tank pumps to feed the engine? Im in the process of putting a 6.0 in an 82. Was wondering if i should use a frame rail pump on my current tank. or get an 87 tank with in tank pump.

are you using in tank pumps to feed the engine? Im in the process of putting a 6.0 in an 82. Was wondering if i should use a frame rail pump on my current tank. or get an 87 tank with in tank pump.


I don't recall what is on the brown 78 in this post, but my 79 has an 87 sender, but you could go either way, its a toss up.

are you using in tank pumps to feed the engine? Im in the process of putting a 6.0 in an 82. Was wondering if i should use a frame rail pump on my current tank. or get an 87 tank with in tank pump.


Yea im using a walbro 255 intank pump,87' model fuel tank and sending unit.
Im also going to be running a racetronix pump harness thats for a buick grand
national. And im using a fuel filter/regulator from a newer vette that has the return line built into it also.

Tommarow im gonna be setting up my new tank/lines and hopfully installing it after I get the crossmember finished!

Yea im using a walbro 255 intank pump,87' model fuel tank and sending unit.
Im also going to be running a racetronix pump harness thats for a buick grand
national. And im using a fuel filter/regulator from a newer vette that has the return line built into it also.

Tommarow im gonna be setting up my new tank/lines and hopfully installing it after I get the crossmember finished!

Keep the photo's flowing! Can't wait to see that video clip of it running!!:usa:

Keep the photo's flowing! Can't wait to see that video clip of it running!!:usa:


I havent got started on the tank yet lol.......but I did get the crossmember done and I will get some pics of it up later! Today after work im gonna be putting some hours in on the truck to get some stuff done......Maybe will see the video clip this week if things go as planned!

Yesterday I got my wiring harness from nelson.....im very impressed with it!

congrats on getting the harness, just one step closer. TAKE AS MANY PICS AS YOU CAN!!! :chug: :D

Here are some pics......


I modified the stock power steering line that cam with with motor,the newer trucks use a o-ring type seal where mine uses a flare type....all I did was cut off the one off my truck line and the newer truck line, use my fitting off the old truck and flare it. Here is a pic.http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/10.jpg

For the crossmember I took my trans mount off my old th350 trans and it bolted right up as you can see here the 4l80e has a stud type mount where the old transmission use 2 threaded holes.....after that I had to drill some new holes further back. Here is a pic of the 4l80e mount and then here is a pic of the modified crossmember, if you look close enough you can see where the old holes were....
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/17.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/16.jpg

Here are some pics of the headers...

In this pic you can see where I had to heat up the headers and give them a slight bend towards the motor to clear my lower control arm....and a engine bay shot of the driver side header clearance...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/18.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/2.jpg


I also had to flip the blockoff plate upside down....and I also will be tapping it
and using it for my oil pressure gauge that is in my truck already.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/22.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/23.jpg

I also turned my fuel rail around to the other side so routing the lines will be easier since my tank will be on the passenger side.....I also re-used the injector clips off my truck intake...Also I had to put a small bend on the fuel rail so the feed line would clear my coils...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/15.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/14.jpg

Here is a pic after what ive done so far today.....Im going to get my dad to help me with the fuel lines....then will be getting the harness settled in and I need to set-up my cooler lines for the trans and get a dipstick for it....So possibly this week it could fire!:D I also had to machine my alt bracket like bluecajun did so the ls6 manifold would fit......Im also running a car style water pump...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/3.jpg

Nice progress!

Looking good man!!!

Thanks guys! Im really starting to get anxious!

Did you space out the water pump pulley?

No I didnt have to....

Really? It looks like you using truck accessories... I measure a stock truck pump and a F-Body pump like you have pictured and it was ~.75" off...

Im glad you brought it up I just went and double checked it and it is off a tad!

Cool, I would hate to see you throw a belt, I was just planning on getting a 3 jaw puller and pulling the stock pulley out a little bit, maybe weld it to the shaft if necessary..

Cool, I would hate to see you throw a belt, I was just planning on getting a 3 jaw puller and pulling the stock pulley out a little bit, maybe weld it to the shaft if necessary..

Yea I appreciate the heads up....I just had a feeling everything was going together too easy lol.....I'll prolly machine me spacer up here at work and press the pulley back on....Cause I for sure dont wanna be chunkin belts! haha

Yea I appreciate the heads up....I just had a feeling everything was going together too easy lol.....I'll prolly machine me spacer up here at work and press the pulley back on....Cause I for sure dont wanna be chunkin belts! haha

I might be interested in a similar deal/setup, PM me a price once you get it figured out.

Here is what we came up with to fix the belt issue caused by the f-body water pump.....it is a machined sleeve we did at work that is a pressed fit over the existing pulley on the water pump! Here are a few pics
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Sleeve2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Sleeve1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/SLEINS-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/SLEINS-1.jpg

interesting, i like that idea

looks perfect!

nice progress, it's really coming together. It looks like it could run real soon :D

looks perfect!

Thanks man!

nice progress, it's really coming together. It looks like it could run real soon :D

Thanks bro! Im thinking by sunday she should pop off!

Well???? I was in the garage this after noon, and actually wondered if you got that Brown Turd fired up!

yeah, whats the word?

Well???? I was in the garage this after noon, and actually wondered if you got that Brown Turd fired up!
Not yet! Hit a few bumps over the weekend had to wait till today for a fitting for the fuel system!

yeah, whats the word?

Were working on it as of right now!

Fuel system and accesory drive are finished! Still need to finish wiring the harness to the truck....finish the gas pedal.....tranny cooler lines.....and get all the dipsticks in! Im thinking tommarow evening or wed.........but we shall see!:D

Man you should know better than to post progress with no pics!!!!


What fitting do you need? I have some crap laying around....

Man you should know better than to post progress with no pics!!!!


What fitting do you need? I have some crap laying around....

Haha I'll get pics up today after work! It was a An-6 adapter my buddy down the street found one for me.......

ahh, i have few too if you need one...

Take your time man, your getting closer!

looking forward to checking out the progress. Gathering parts to start my own soon.

We fired her up tonite! Motor sounds great! I have a check engine light which im pretty sure its cause i need a crank re-learn. I half assed the cooler lines tonite just so we could get it started,so tommarow il be getting some more braided line and fittings to get that sealed up good! Cause it was leaking......which I figured it would lol After work im gonna roll it out of the garage and get some video and some pics!

^^AWESOME!! Congrats, are you going to have it driving by the weekend?

We fired her up tonite! Motor sounds great! I have a check engine light which im pretty sure its cause i need a crank re-learn. I half assed the cooler lines tonite just so we could get it started,so tommarow il be getting some more braided line and fittings to get that sealed up good! Cause it was leaking......which I figured it would lol After work im gonna roll it out of the garage and get some video and some pics!

Right on man! Glad to hear it! Can't wait for the vids!:thumb:

Well we have a small problem lol The VATS is still active in the pcm and the motor runs for 3 seconds and stalls cause the computer thinks I am stealing my own truck lol! So next week when I get my software all will be well! But I do have plenty to do in the meantime....I'll post up a teaser vid later today!

Here is a vid.....it runs the longest at the end!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/th_running-vid.jpg (http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/?action=view&current=running-vid.flv)

Sounds good man!! You did a damn good job, that engine compartment looks awesome!!!

Thanks man I appreciate it!

need more progress pics!!!!

need more progress pics!!!!

I'll get some pics up this week! In the meantime here are a couple vids of it running with the exhaust!
A lil Revving!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/th_HPIM1451.jpg (http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/?action=view&current=HPIM1451.flv)
Idle
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/th_HPIM1450.jpg (http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/?action=view&current=HPIM1450.flv)

flowmaster?

what did you do for transmission linkage? did you just use a floor shifter with universal cable?

Man that sounds like it should, i bet most people would confuse it for an old BB. Good job man you giving me courage to take on my swap project
now lets see it burn some rubber down the road!

AWESOME, that truck sounds GREAT!! :thumb: Way to go man, keep those stock rallies on there too :nod:

Im curious about the shifter arrangement also!

flowmaster?

what did you do for transmission linkage? did you just use a floor shifter with universal cable?

3 inch true dual with force pro series mufflers(flowmaster knockoffs)
As for the transmission linkage,had to move the locater bracket for the shift rod further back on the frame and re-used everything that was on my truck and took the shift rod selector off the turbo 350 transmission that was in my truck and it transferred over directly to my 80e,I'll be sure to get pics of this for you guys!

Man that sounds like it should, i bet most people would confuse it for an old BB. Good job man you giving me courage to take on my swap project
now lets see it burn some rubber down the road!

Thanks man! My old 355 and this motor sound similar and when I had the 355 in it I had a few people ask me if it was a BB!

AWESOME, that truck sounds GREAT!! :thumb: Way to go man, keep those stock rallies on there too :nod:

Thanks bro! Haha the rally's will be on majority of the time dont worry!

sweet deal man! Sounds great! Sounds a lot like mine did in the vid. I need to post up some new vid of mine some time. Put any miles on it yet? How does it pull?

sweet deal man! Sounds great! Sounds a lot like mine did in the vid. I need to post up some new vid of mine some time. Put any miles on it yet? How does it pull?


Thanks bro! Ive put about 50 miles on it.......I have havent let her loose yet im gonna put some mile on the motor first but Ive got in it a lil bit and she runs pretty good!

Thanks bro! Ive put about 50 miles on it.......I have havent let her loose yet im gonna put some mile on the motor first but Ive got in it a lil bit and she runs pretty good!

The odd thing about us, we have the same taste in trucks... I love the wheels on your newer truck. What else you have at home? I have a strange love for Buicks.

The odd thing about us, we have the same taste in trucks... I love the wheels on your newer truck. What else you have at home? I have a strange love for Buicks.

Haha yea!Thanks man! Dont have any buicks but we got a 66 chevelle in the barn and a 86 monte carlo ss in the backyard....

Im gonna do some updating on my thread this week with some pics......

Thanks bro! Ive put about 50 miles on it.......I have havent let her loose yet im gonna put some mile on the motor first but Ive got in it a lil bit and she runs pretty good!

I'll bet she'll scoot... Get those miles on it... if I recall, you have a burnout video to make. :nod:

Glad to see it running. And, as has already been stated, it sounds great! Wish I could see it in person.

TOTM???

The odd thing about us, we have the same taste in trucks... I love the wheels on your newer truck. What else you have at home? I have a strange love for Buicks.I love Buicks too. Here is my 66 GS before, and after I pulled the engine. Im going to be doing a turbo lsx swap.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5251/66gs2go1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6793/66gsey0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Thanks bro! Ive put about 50 miles on it.......I have havent let her loose yet im gonna put some mile on the motor first but Ive got in it a lil bit and she runs pretty good!Glat to here it's running good!

I love Buicks too. Here is my 66 GS before, and after I pulled the engine. Im going to be doing a turbo lsx swap.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5251/66gs2go1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6793/66gsey0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Glat to here it's running good!

Bitchin Buick my friend! :usa:

I'll bet she'll scoot... Get those miles on it... if I recall, you have a burnout video to make. :nod:


Glad to see it running. And, as has already been stated, it sounds great! Wish I could see it in person.

TOTM???

I got enough miles on it now......she lights up the tires pretty good! I'll get a vid soon!!! Thanks for the compliments man Im glad all the hard work payed off........Idk if she's trucks totm worthy lol

I love Buicks too. Here is my 66 GS before, and after I pulled the engine. Im going to be doing a turbo lsx swap.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5251/66gs2go1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6793/66gsey0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Glat to here it's running good!

Thats a beautiful car man! Thanks bro!

Any speeding / tire smoking tickets yet?

Any speeding / tire smoking tickets yet?

Haha not yet man! Just been doing some tuning tryin to get her ready so I can some fun! Hows your truck running?

Haha not yet man! Just been doing some tuning tryin to get her ready so I can some fun! Hows your truck running?


Its running pretty good. Have been building a yard shed, so it has just recently gotten emptyed out. Thank God for the Big 10 springs! I had a whole wooden 10x16 shed in the bed ( less 16ft boards and prefab structure )

I finally got complete exhaust on it too. The thrush welded mufflers where just to loud, so I added a pair of cherry bomb's and a pair of 2.25" tail pipes behind each tire. Sounds nice.

I love Buicks too. Here is my 66 GS before, and after I pulled the engine. Im going to be doing a turbo lsx swap.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5251/66gs2go1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6793/66gsey0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Nice looking Buick. Of course I'm kinda partial to 64-67 abodies...

http://www.akvalley.net/~ss/66GTO_LR_09212008.jpg

Just stumbled upon this thread this morning. Nice progress and good luck with the fine tuning and little gremlins that always arise.

My 86 has a LSX swap in the future still so I'll be hangin around in the future so it will be less painful when I do.
I like to be somewhat prepared so there's minimal downtime.

Congrats, now let's get an update and more video please....
Track times....:judge:

hey bro, any new updates? still running good?

This thread's getting to be worthless without VIDS or PICS!!!!

I need to knock the dust off this thread lol I"ll do my best to get videos and pics this week! The truck is running great been driving the shit out of it lol Im still doing some fine tuning on it...

This thread's getting to be worthless without VIDS or PICS!!!!

x2!!!

x2!!!

Im gonna try this week...:judge: haha lol

Any winter plans on the 78?

Any winter plans on the 78?

Im debating right now either going with a fast 92/92 set-up or going with nitrous:devil:.....Im waiting on a nice day to get some video the weather has been pretty chitty here latley

Hows your truck been running bro?

im droppin a 6.0 into my 82 model soon, any pointers on what to do and what not to do?

Im debating right now either going with a fast 92/92 set-up or going with nitrous:devil:.....Im waiting on a nice day to get some video the weather has been pretty chitty here latley

Hows your truck been running bro?

This past week I have been working on lowering it. 30 years 200K miles make ball joints not want to give up! I have had a heck of a time getting that done. Finally got the drivers side to give up, after using a pair of pickle forks. The rear end, I pulled out 3 springs and seemed to have gotten 2" drop out of it, I ordered a pair of 2" drop shackles from Summit to add. Other than that, mine's just been sitting, to much salt on the roads right now.

im droppin a 6.0 into my 82 model soon, any pointers on what to do and what not to do?

Spend the money on the fuel system and run braided lines if you can, what are you doing for a wiring harness? I went with a nelson and it was plug and play....had very few wires to wire into the truck!

This past week I have been working on lowering it. 30 years 200K miles make ball joints not want to give up! I have had a heck of a time getting that done. Finally got the drivers side to give up, after using a pair of pickle forks. The rear end, I pulled out 3 springs and seemed to have gotten 2" drop out of it, I ordered a pair of 2" drop shackles from Summit to add. Other than that, mine's just been sitting, to much salt on the roads right now.

Good deal! Yea they can be a bitch sometimes lol I need to do mine lol

Spend the money on the fuel system and run braided lines if you can, what are you doing for a wiring harness? I went with a nelson and it was plug and play....had very few wires to wire into the truck!

i planned on going nelson on the harness and wheatley on the tune, just to keep things simple. Did you look into possibly running 2 87 model tanks with pumps and using the stock fuel lines and just adapting them at the engine instead of running all aftermarket fuel lines? That way you keep the same 2 tank setup?

i planned on going nelson on the harness and wheatley on the tune, just to keep things simple. Did you look into possibly running 2 87 model tanks with pumps and using the stock fuel lines and just adapting them at the engine instead of running all aftermarket fuel lines? That way you keep the same 2 tank setup?

Good deal, the nelson harness is top quality. I know there is a write up of it somewhere that street&performance did on a 73-87 ls1 swap with dual tanks, I may probably do it down the road sometime! If you ever have any questions dont hesitate to ask! If I find the link I'll pm it to you....

Good deal, the nelson harness is top quality. I know there is a write up of it somewhere that street&performance did on a 73-87 ls1 swap with dual tanks, I may probably do it down the road sometime! If you ever have any questions dont hesitate to ask! If I find the link I'll pm it to you....

did you stick with the factory gauges, im thinking i wanna go autometer somewhere down the road but wanna stick to stock for now budget wise. I know the ect and oil pressure are both 3 wire sensors so you can use those plus the volt meter gauge you can wire to work, but your SOL on speed

i planned on going nelson on the harness and wheatley on the tune, just to keep things simple. Did you look into possibly running 2 87 model tanks with pumps and using the stock fuel lines and just adapting them at the engine instead of running all aftermarket fuel lines? That way you keep the same 2 tank setup?

I was able to use the factory lines with my 79. I used Russel tube nut to -6, It worked well.

did you stick with the factory gauges, im thinking i wanna go autometer somewhere down the road but wanna stick to stock for now budget wise. I know the ect and oil pressure are both 3 wire sensors so you can use those plus the volt meter gauge you can wire to work, but your SOL on speed

i found a 90 suburban cluster, has a elec speedo, all others you should be able to adapt. Some where on the web I saw a guy use a 94-9? Dodge ram cluster, looked kinda trick.

I was able to use the factory lines with my 79. I used Russel tube nut to -6, It worked well.

used factory 87 model lines? do you have a pic of how it adapted?

i found a 90 suburban cluster, has a elec speedo, all others you should be able to adapt. Some where on the web I saw a guy use a 94-9? Dodge ram cluster, looked kinda trick.

ill look into that thanks

I havent got around to fixing the gauges on mine yet! Im using my tach as my speedo right now lol

used factory 87 model lines? do you have a pic of how it adapted?

oh you got an 87, well that won't be bad, ya just adapt them with tube nuts to -6 and use some short stainless steel braided lines to some Russel LS quick disconnect.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/BJP8_2_03/P1010013-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/BJP8_2_03/P1010015-1.jpg

no, i have an 82 but i thought about buying dual 87 tanks and using the 87 model fuel lines that run up to the back of the intake for TBI and adapting from there to the truck intake

I like the 87 fuel line idea. It would be clean thats for sure.

well scratch the 87 line idea, the switching valve will not handle 60psi

well scratch the 87 line idea, the switching valve will not handle 60psi

I wondered about that, i had trouble when looking to do this my self. For now, Im running one tank, until I can figure out how to make it work.

imma stick with one tank 16 gallons will go plenty far, i only drive this truck about 1000 miles a year

Hey guys, I'm usually a lurker on here just reading and searching for information and never posting. However, this thread caught my eye, and I read the whole thing! Great looking trucks you guys have. I have a 1986 Stepside that I'm in the process of swapping in a 5.3/4L60E. Anyways, I saw in this thread you were looking for some specific information. I've done a ton of research, and book marked everything that I've found. I'll provide ya'll with some things that I have found.

Using the stock cable driven speedometer:
http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm

Running dual tanks:
http://www.hotrodlane.cc/77chevytruck/77chevyp2.htm

BoltOnBodyDrop

thats good info but that S&p site is impossible to follow

I tried the switching valve with my '86 swap. I will tell you for sure, that switching valve won't hold up for very long. A small "drip" turned into fast flowing "run" after a few test runs. Those things are designed for 58 psi & under. If S&P used a "re-popped" valve, I doubt it will last long under LS requirements. If their valve handles greater than 60 psi, then they should definitely make that WELL-KNOWN for enthusiasts who will benefit. :judge:

Found a post from somewhere else stating the same... >>> Click Here <<< (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showpost.php?p=2887300&postcount=10)

well crap i guess back to a single tank idea

i finally caught wind of this thread NICE BUILD!! :usa: however a month later & still no burnout vid...:judge:

yeah really man, where the hell is the proof that you've been shreddin' tires?

got my motor, starting my project soon as well! hows this one runnin?

yeah really man, where the hell is the proof that you've been shreddin' tires?

Hahah Sorry fella's Im takin her to the track this week so I"ll get some video in the burnout box! Ive got some new silcks I need to break in:devil:

I gotta see what I can squeeze out of the truck before the new bumpstick goes in!

'Bout time; I've been waiting to see this for quite some time. Looking forward to it.

cool beans man!!

'Bout time; I've been waiting to see this for quite some time. Looking forward to it.

Haha I havent got a good video of it at the track yet!

cool beans man!!

Yep! Hows your truck running?

Yep! Hows your truck running?

Still to salty out. Runs good when I move it around the drive way! lol

Still dealing with the rear suspension, 30 year old spring bushings are a bear to remove!

Still to salty out. Runs good when I move it around the drive way! lol

Still dealing with the rear suspension, 30 year old spring bushings are a bear to remove!

Haha thats cool! Yea them old bushings suck! Did you pickup that rear end?

I did, its an open 3.73....I dont know what to do. Got a guy intersted in it, if I get it sold, I'll build up a 12 bolt

nice truck man and also a very good thread its already helped me out alot for my 82 c10 5.3L swap.

nice truck man and also a very good thread its already helped me out alot for my 82 c10 5.3L swap.

Thanks man! Let me kno if u have any questions!

Thanks man! Let me kno if u have any questions!

x2! This site is turning into a breading ground for LSx swaps...:secret2:

Sure is... Seems about every other truck on here is in the middle of a swap, going to be swapped or swapped.

Sure is... Seems about every other truck on here is in the middle of a swap, going to be swapped or swapped.

So I guess your next then?

Sure is... Seems about every other truck on here is in the middle of a swap, going to be swapped or swapped.

Its your turn bro! I got a burnout video finally its not anything spectacular lol it was at the track the other night! I"ll get a better one when I get my street tires back on!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Videos/th_burnoutmy78.jpg (http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chevyguy7802/Videos/?action=view&current=burnoutmy78.flv)

HOLY F"N S#!+ That thing sounds amazingly PO'd:mad:!

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I think you just made my day. :thumb: I agree with bowtie, truck sounds awesome!

chevyguy and bowtie, I wish I was next. I've been thinking about what to do with my truck before I ever got it. This is my first and only vehicle; bought it about five-or-so years ago, and I've run almost every option through my mind that I can think of; everything from a simple drop in replacement to a twin turbo LSx setup. My big thing is that I want functional power, more reliability and efficiency, thus why I've done a lot of thinking about doing a swap... not to mention the hot rod nature of it appeals to me as well. But if I ever swap out the motor -whether it's just a simple replacement or a 5.3 swap, etc- the whole drive train is getting replaced -motor to rear end. So, for now I'm good with watching everybody else, gathering info and ideas. But, if you know anyone who might want to help out a poor college student...

your truck sounds awsome. i hope mine runs good like yours when im done.

chevyguy... truck sounds off da chain! exactly like mine (if not better).

HOLY F"N S#!+ That thing sounds amazingly PO'd:mad:!

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Haha thanks bro!

I think you just made my day. :thumb: I agree with bowtie, truck sounds awesome!

chevyguy and bowtie, I wish I was next. I've been thinking about what to do with my truck before I ever got it. This is my first and only vehicle; bought it about five-or-so years ago, and I've run almost every option through my mind that I can think of; everything from a simple drop in replacement to a twin turbo LSx setup. My big thing is that I want functional power, more reliability and efficiency, thus why I've done a lot of thinking about doing a swap... not to mention the hot rod nature of it appeals to me as well. But if I ever swap out the motor -whether it's just a simple replacement or a 5.3 swap, etc- the whole drive train is getting replaced -motor to rear end. So, for now I'm good with watching everybody else, gathering info and ideas. But, if you know anyone who might want to help out a poor college student...

All I have to say is do it how you want it! I really wish I woulda went for more cubes...Nothin wrong with sittin back at all! But I wanna see some ls
power up under the hood of that truck!

your truck sounds awsome. i hope mine runs good like yours when im done.

Thanks man! You can do it!

chevyguy... truck sounds off da chain! exactly like mine (if not better).

Haha thanks bro! I appreciate the kind words! How is your truck runnin?


EDIT- I'll have some new idle vids in the next couple days of the new cam!

Hey just signed up... found what I needed in this thread. I just got an 86 shortbox 2wd with a cracked flywheel (not upset over that at all) I found a 6l gen 3 and this thread answered alot of my questions about the swap I was already planning. but a few that I still have (Im sure there will be alot more to come) are what did you guys do for engine mounts Buy or build? I also saw in 4wheel and offroad magazine that I may have to cut out the engine mount crossmember to make room for the power steering pump but from the pics that I have seen of all of you BEAUTIFUL trucks this looks like only a 4wd problem, does that sound right to you guys?

I haven't seen or heard of anyone having to do anything for the steering pump, unless I've missed something.

By the way, welcome aboard. Any chance we could see what you're gonna be working on? Canada... My truck still has the sticker on the driver side door with the maple leaf from when it was built.

Hey just signed up... found what I needed in this thread. I just got an 86 shortbox 2wd with a cracked flywheel (not upset over that at all) I found a 6l gen 3 and this thread answered alot of my questions about the swap I was already planning. but a few that I still have (Im sure there will be alot more to come) are what did you guys do for engine mounts Buy or build? I also saw in 4wheel and offroad magazine that I may have to cut out the engine mount crossmember to make room for the power steering pump but from the pics that I have seen of all of you BEAUTIFUL trucks this looks like only a 4wd problem, does that sound right to you guys?

I made my own....I found the dimensions online and used them and the motor
fit perfect! I didnt have any fitment issues with the pump at all, im trying to remember what all is different up under a 4wd....if you ever have any questions feel free to ask!

if you ever have any questions feel free to ask!

I know it wasn't directed to me, but... if the day ever comes, I will.

I know it wasn't directed to me, but... if the day ever comes, I will.

Haha it goes for you too!:D

te he he! I just watched your burn out video again!

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Thanks for the welcome... I will get some pics up soon but I have a few more questions before I get started.... Has anyone made the AC fit or is there a relocation kit for that? The other question that I have is I am thinking that I will keep the 700r4 that is in the truck (modify that a little) but I was going to buy the Edelbrock efi to carb intake http://www.jegs.com/p/Edelbrock/755239/10002/-1 To make it a little less painfull for me. Has anyone done this yet and what will I be getting in to???

Ok, I'm pathetic... I just bookmarked your burnout video. :drool:

I showed it to the guys in my apt. and they all just rolled their eyes at me... Some people just don't understand.

where did you hook up the coolant for the heads? off the radiator?

where did you hook up the coolant for the heads? off the radiator?

Do you mean the coolant pipe that runs across the heads? I have the pipe that goes across them and I plugged off the line that goes to the radiator.

Do you mean the coolant pipe that runs across the heads? I have the pipe that goes across them and I plugged off the line that goes to the radiator.

I thought that had to be there to let air out? Your talking about the steam port that goes through the TB to the radiator right?

I thought that had to be there to let air out? Your talking about the steam port that goes through the TB to the radiator right?

yes thats it

yeah, i routed mine from head to head, bypassing the throttlebody and straight to the radiator.
http://video.fquick.com/thumbs/4327.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/videos/Procharged_383LS1_1979_C10_burning_it_up!/4327)View Video on FQuick (http://www.fquick.com/videos/Procharged_383LS1_1979_C10_burning_it_up!/4327)

We are going to drill and tap the water pump housing right by the water neck, and put a 1/8 NPT, to 5/16's hose barb, and run it throught the TB.

hmmmm

hey did you ever get a idle clip of the new cam.