I think you just made my day. 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).

 

Haha thanks bro!

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!

Thanks man! You can do it!

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.

 

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!

 

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

 

Haha it goes for you too!

 

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