Back in the game. RCSB 1500 D-max swap coming...
Mar 26, 2013 | 04:45 AM
#152
GFYS and STFU
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Sweet!! I shoulda checked sooner that you would have a build thread started! At least the updates come faster on here than on FB!!
What's the expected weight of this vehicle when done?
What's the expected weight of this vehicle when done?
Apr 2, 2013 | 11:41 PM
#154
you shoulda washed the floor out and waxed it up all pretty before putting the carpet back over it 
once your finished , youll have to help me swap one into my 84 dually , since youll be a pro
good thing mine is 2wd , lol
you shoulda asked about the efi live , ida let you borrow it , lately all ive used it for is clearing codes and checking emissions flags , its good to see you back to wrenching on something now move back and ill help ya out , and guess what ??? NO DAM SNOW TO DEAL WITH
once your finished , youll have to help me swap one into my 84 dually , since youll be a pro
good thing mine is 2wd , lolyou shoulda asked about the efi live , ida let you borrow it , lately all ive used it for is clearing codes and checking emissions flags , its good to see you back to wrenching on something now move back and ill help ya out , and guess what ??? NO DAM SNOW TO DEAL WITH
Apr 3, 2013 | 01:34 PM
#155
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High on diesel fumes
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From: Phoenix, AZ
you shoulda washed the floor out and waxed it up all pretty before putting the carpet back over it
once your finished , youll have to help me swap one into my 84 dually , since youll be a pro good thing mine is 2wd , lol
you shoulda asked about the efi live , ida let you borrow it , lately all ive used it for is clearing codes and checking emissions flags , its good to see you back to wrenching on something now move back and ill help ya out , and guess what ??? NO DAM SNOW TO DEAL WITH
once your finished , youll have to help me swap one into my 84 dually , since youll be a pro
good thing mine is 2wd , lolyou shoulda asked about the efi live , ida let you borrow it , lately all ive used it for is clearing codes and checking emissions flags , its good to see you back to wrenching on something now move back and ill help ya out , and guess what ??? NO DAM SNOW TO DEAL WITH
No worries on the EFILive, I was going to need my own copy again anyway, plus my LML has been popping codes from time to time and the dealer is too far away to bother going.
Up here there's snow but I don't have to worry about melting into the driveway when I work in the summer!
Apr 4, 2013 | 06:49 PM
#156
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High on diesel fumes
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Got the driveline pulled this afternoon. What a bitch! The wheels on my cherry picker started sinking into the asphalt since there was so much weight. The beast is finally in the garage with the neighbor's help.
Finally got to take a look at the motor mounts. The driver's side is in the same position on both the 1/2 ton and 3/4 frames, but the passenger side sits about 3" further forward on the passenger side. I was planning on running adapter plates to get the LS mounts to bolt up to the Duramax, anyone have thoughts on whether or not I can just make up that 3" difference in the adapter plate? Or am I going to have to cut and weld the 1/2 ton frame pad?
1/2 ton frame, the two frame pads are the same distance from the front of the truck:
3/4 ton frame...the passenger frame pad is forward of the driver's side by about 3"
Finally got to take a look at the motor mounts. The driver's side is in the same position on both the 1/2 ton and 3/4 frames, but the passenger side sits about 3" further forward on the passenger side. I was planning on running adapter plates to get the LS mounts to bolt up to the Duramax, anyone have thoughts on whether or not I can just make up that 3" difference in the adapter plate? Or am I going to have to cut and weld the 1/2 ton frame pad?
1/2 ton frame, the two frame pads are the same distance from the front of the truck:
3/4 ton frame...the passenger frame pad is forward of the driver's side by about 3"
Last edited by thunder550; Apr 5, 2013 at 09:01 PM.
Apr 4, 2013 | 07:15 PM
#157
This pic is from DD, post #133. Here's a link to his thread. 1/2 ton DragTruck - Page 4 - Duramax Diesels Forum
Apr 5, 2013 | 06:24 PM
#159
Apr 5, 2013 | 07:07 PM
#160
Any chance that GM has two different sets of holes in the engine block for the right side engine mount? Perhaps the vans mount differently than the trucks?
Just thinking out loud here.