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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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I am working on a C10... long project. Right now I am putting together a 5.3 for it. I was going to go with a 6.0, but I got a hell of a deal on a L33.

L33 long block with 243s- $200

Right now here are some other parts I have gathered that will be part of the motor build.

Lunati Dual Gold Valve Springs- $200
Head bolts from Oriellys- $65
LS7 lifters- $122
GM Headgaskets- $65
Comp 7.4 Pushrods $105

I'm not sure what cam I am going to use. All opinions are welcomed, I am leaning towards the MS3. I know some of you will say it's too big of a cam. I'm not building a track truck, but it is a toy and I want some decent power out of it. May go with something a little smaller. I still plan on ordering ARP rod bolts and all new bearings.

Will post pics shortly
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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22 inch Coy wheels with 265/35 in the front, 305/40 in the rear, 5/7 djm drop with flip kit
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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That's going to be a cool truck!!!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Those wheels/tires look good man! Lol

Looks like it's coming along buddy. Keep it up!
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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nice! What are you doing for a wiring harness?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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I am going to pay someone to do the harness for me. I don't have time or the patience to mess with it. I know I could save few hundred bucks doing it myself but it's worth the money to me.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Good luck buddy. I am doing a C10 as well. Custom harness and hopefully twin turbos by next year. We have similar wheels, but your trucks stance is nasty. How did you get it that low?
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Nice build man. Similar to mine. I love driving it around.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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nice truck man!....cant go wrong with an LS swap.....
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It's been a few years since I've posted. Moved twice and working on average 100 hours a week or more has had me busy.
I have thrown a '98 LS1/4l60e into my truck. I plan on swapping in an 80e soon. I had one rebuilt last summer and had a Transgo HD2 shift kit thrown in. Had a driveshaft built at DriveTrain of Mesquite in Mesquite, Texas. Went with a transmember crossmember from TejasMetalWorks. The wire harness is from PSI Conversions. I am using Fbody efans. I'm going to try and make some pacesetter long tubes for an fbody work.
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