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may of missed it, but are you running a 'tap up, tap down' switch for M on your 6L80e?

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Yes sir!
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LOL, I can't wait to see it.


Thanks! Me too..:devil:.

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While I've been waiting on some metal to finish my transmission mount, I started working on installing the Vintage Air unit. I used the templates in the instructions and have all the vent holes cut out in the dash. Next I'll start working on the firewall block-off plates and installing the evaporator.

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Center vent:

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Firewall block off plate installed and evaporator mounted. Pretty easy so far....

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Keep up the good work. :bo2: I installed one of those earlier this year. :smoke:

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Thanks! Pretty straight forward, eh?

On a different note, I'm wondering if I should invest the time in swapping my batter to the other side, so that I can have a cold air box?

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Yep, A nice install.

I would move the battery if I was you

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I figured you were going to say that, :lol:. Just more work and $$$$...., better now than later I guess.

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Looks great Rob, you wont know how to handle yourself riding around with the cool air blowing in your face! LOL, I would probably move the battery as well unless you can flip your intake to the other side somehow.

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Yeah , your in so deep now...whats a little more.. :lol:

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Thanks! Not enough room to do the air box on drivers side.

:lol:, yeah, I know, I know. Is this fast enough for you?? :metal:

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Looking good Rob. Keep up the good work. That engine bay is amazing!! :jdp::jdp:

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Is that a gen IV surefit system you are using? I'm About to install that very system into my 72 in the next month or so.
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I'm curious how you're going to run the battery cable to the starter now? Maybe use a junction on the passenger side near the old battery location? Run the battery wire along the core support and down the core support to the frame and back to the starter? Or up over the inner fender and down the firewall?

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Yeah I guess it will do...:jest:

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Thanks Marcus. It doesn't look as good in person, the semi-gloss paint hides a lot. I started to redo everything under the hood to make it look really nice, and then I came to my senses and I remembered what my objective was.....:lol:.

Yes it is. You'll really like the ease of install.

Good question! Every time I solve one problem, I create one or two more. But your suggestions sound like a good option.

I've been carrying the aux battery tray since I was in Albuquerque. Guess it will finally be put to good use, :metal:.

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Cheater...LOL

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Awesome progress!

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Why not use the factory cable for the camaro or an LS equipped truck the battery is on the drivers side in both... I believe. :rolleyes:

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Looks great man

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;)

Thanks!

Hhhhmmmmm.....

Thanks Eric!
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I guess the better question would have been, where's the starter at on the new engine? Is it still on the passenger side?

How is the factory battery cable routed in the newer truck/camaro if the starter is on the passenger side and the battery is on the drivers side? Something to think about... If the starter is on the drivers side, then all of my previous comments are pointless. Just curious how you'd do it, that's all.

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I believe that cable runs from junction block mounted on the side of the alternator bracket down and around the front of the oil pan then back to the starter, on the passenger side of the engine.

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Just finished reading the whole thread front to back and I've gotta say you do some amazing work. You've got a great truck and I can't wait to see it fire up again.
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I would put the battery in the rt rear corner. It would help with weight transfer!
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x2

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Wow! This truck has come a long way! Awesome! As someone with a LSx swapped truck, I can tell you that you will love it! ESPECIALLY since you are boosted! Woohoo! Vids ASAP!

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All good questions!

I believe you are correct, :).

Thanks!

:lol:, somehow I knew you would say that Kevin.

:metal:

Thanks! :metal:

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I got some more parts in today. The Caddy tranny pan should give me about another inch or so of ground clearance. Also, I didn't want to use the Camaro plastic e-pedal, so I called John at Speartech and he recommend using an 05 and up Corvette pedal. So I picked up a brand new GM one off Ebay for only $50 shipped, :metal:. I should be able to modify my pedal mount that I got from ROKCRWLN to make it fit in the truck easily. Best thing is, the rubber pedal pad is exacly identical to the 71-72 Truck pedal pad!!!!!! I was able to pull the CST trim off of my old pedal and it fit on the new pedal pad perfectly:metal::metal::metal::metal::metal::metal::metal::metal::metal:

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Wow that's crazy that the vette pedal is the same my shops 06 kodiak has that same pedal as our old trucks as well guess ill add the vettes to that list as well :haha:
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that's cool on the pedal! I'm making notes for my next truck (when I can afford one ;)) It'll get an LS as soon as I can....

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That's awesome! I hope I remember that when I finally get around to doing an LS swap in my 71. Looks great!
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That's incredible. I need to see what all is involved in switching my pedal over. I know the connector is different. Anything else special I would need to do?
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Very nice!

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Who would have thought?

Notes are good, :D

Just let me know, :).

I'm not sure on the connector. How many wires go into yours? I bet you could call PSI and ask him what you would need to do to convert it. I'm going to have John at Speartech build it into my harness.

Thanks Rus!

Here's a few pictures of the mock up mount that I built out of aluminum. I just wanted to make sure I liked the pedal placement. Now, I'll build another out of 3/16th steel.

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Looks great! Moving right along...

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Thanks! Here's the link to the pedal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2013-Ch...#ht_142wt_1399

I made an offer of $50 and they accepted. Plus is was free shipping!

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Thats awesome with the pedal. So cool the trim fits. Who would have thought 40 years later GM is still using the same parts! Well, not really but cool none the less!

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Thanks! I couldn't believe it either until I put the CST trim on it. No sense reinventing the wheel (erh pedal...:)), if you don't have to....:D.

I got the pieces cut for the transmission mount and will be working on getting it finished up this weekend.