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LOL....yes i think anything would look good with that in it !

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Rob... so the rest of us can know, just how do you come into an engine like this? Put out feelers everywhere?

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5803925)

WOW...sweet POWER PLANT !

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Zoomin (Post 5803997)

It sure is! :metal:

Square Peg sure would look cool with this for sure. Heck, anything would. :lol:

Thanks...yes it would, :).

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5804015)

LOL....yes i think anything would look good with that in it !

True dat!

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 5804254)

Rob... so the rest of us can know, just how do you come into an engine like this? Put out feelers everywhere?

I happened to find this one on LS1Tech. I had been looking on ebay, searching Craigslist and anywhere else I thought might have one these for about 2 months. I limited myself somewhat because I wanted low miles and the 6.2/6L8E. Finding them with 25-50K miles is fairly easy AND cheaper. I also talked to William at American Pickup Salvage in NW Arkansas. He's got some really good stuff/deals and I probably would have bought a 2500 HD 6.0/6L90E from him had I not found this one. Bottom line: do your homework, no what package you want and keep your eyes open for a deal.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 5804254)

Rob... so the rest of us can know, just how do you come into an engine like this? Put out feelers everywhere?

He's like that kid from the sixth sense, but he doesn't see dead people, he sees incredible deals! :lol:

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Going to be very cool. I've got to see this.

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Looks like its gonna take yours to get my builder back on mine! I think he's related to Carlos the painter guy! :lol:
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Originally Posted by steelhorse (Post 5804426)

Nice

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by BucksSS (Post 5804436)

He's like that kid from the sixth sense, but he doesn't see dead people, he sees incredible deals! :lol:

:lol:, that's funny Ernie!

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Originally Posted by 68 short step (Post 5804700)

nice :cool:

Thanks! Let me know if you have any tips.....:D

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH (Post 5805075)

Going to be very cool. I've got to see this.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by killer71 (Post 5805269)

Looks like its gonna take yours to get my builder back on mine! I think he's related to Carlos the painter guy! :lol:
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:lol:

OK. It's done here are the pictures!

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Sweeeeeeeet !!!!! Man, your fast ! Lol !
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[QUOTE OK. It's done here are the pictures![/QUOTE]

Your plastic cover needs some adjustment. :lol:

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 5810970)

OK. It's done here are the pictures!

:lol: Wish my swap was that easy and made that kind of horsepower!

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 5810970)

OK. It's done here are the pictures!

;)

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Great score on the engine & trans. Same engine I am wanting to find for my Camaro. Only ones I have found locally are way too much money for my budget and have a lot more than 135 miles on them. $10k was the lowest so far with 6000 miles on it. I think it is cheaper to buy a new crate LS3 from the dealer and buy all the accessories to match new as well.

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lol that pic made me laugh

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I had a chance to swing by robs house when he wasn't home and snap some spy photos of the secret engine cover he is going to put on the 6.2. It's top secret and custom made so rob please don't be mad.
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/a...30CD79562D.jpg
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Oh man, I think it's ON!
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Lol.
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Originally Posted by jmedero (Post 5836746)

:lol::lol::lol:

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 4028047)

I've got a plan......:metal:.

You wouldn't want this ole piece of junk, :D.

Here's a couple pictures with the center caps on at our local Saturday night car show. PCMCobra allowed me to park next to him so I wouldn't feel so alone, :lol:. There was a nice LS1 67 step there also.

By looking at your profile I can see you are a OU fan. It makes me wonder what true OU fan would park next to a Miami and a Florida fan. Do you not remember 1988 or 2009. Haha jk.
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Originally Posted by jmedero (Post 5836746)

Funny thing is thats prob close to 350-400+hp 4cyl. Fun to drive if you can get it to hook up!

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 5774699)

Thanks! I was afraid it might be to much for the interior, but it goes with it quite well. I think it will also compliment the Dakota Digital gauges once they are installed.

I finally installed my CPP front tubular A-arms and 1.25" sway bar. This should help get a better alignment without so many shims. Plus they look way cooler than the bulky factory ones, :metal:. Also, the new arms weigh about 10 lbs per side less, so I guess that's another positive :). I also upgraded the u-bolts that hold the lower control arms 3/8" to 1/2". After all was said and done, the ride height remained exactly the same, who would have guessed???? :lol: Still gathering parts for the LS swap.....:devil:

Just an FYI, those little 3/8" original u-bolts are stronger than the later model 1/2" u-bolt. The 1/2" u-bolts will bend with a few hammer taps to fit in the original holes. The original 3/8" u-bolt will make the hammer bounce. Plus, on my sets, the original 3/8" u-bolts only had some discoloring after degreasing, the 1/2" u-bolts were rust pitted even though they were 16 or so years younger. This also tells me that there is a different grade of steel.

oops, I got distracted by the bling and forgot I was not anywhere near the end. I'll just keep reading...

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 4426846)

Flattery will get you everywhere.....:lol:

Thanks!

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I'm trying to finish up my exhaust "renovation" that ended up in the removal and replacement of the transmission crossmember and the trailing arm crossmember. Both will be replaced with ECE units. Sooooo, out with the old and in with the new....:metal:.

Nice work with your project. I have a lot of the same parts you are using. One question i have the same transmission crossmember. When you installed it did it line up with existing holes or did you have to drill?

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 5811005)

Sweeeeeeeet !!!!! Man, your fast ! Lol !
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Yeah I wish!

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Originally Posted by Number98 (Post 5811016)

Wait a minute....

;)

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Originally Posted by jrdv (Post 5811021)

[QUOTE OK. It's done here are the pictures!

Your plastic cover needs some adjustment. :lol:[/QUOTE]

:lol:

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Originally Posted by BucksSS (Post 5811022)

:lol: Wish my swap was that easy and made that kind of horsepower!

You and me both!

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Originally Posted by Zoomin (Post 5811051)

;)

:devil:

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Originally Posted by 68 TT (Post 5811161)

Your probably right. I just got lucky with this one...

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5812197)

lol that pic made me laugh

Me too...

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Originally Posted by jmedero (Post 5836746)

Your funny Juan... you know pink is my favorite color....

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Originally Posted by BucksSS (Post 5836877)

Oh man, I think it's ON!
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LOL!

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Originally Posted by Number98 (Post 5836936)

:lol::lol::lol:

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Originally Posted by catmull32 (Post 5837092)

You had to bring that up......:D

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5837475)

Funny thing is thats prob close to 350-400+hp 4cyl. Fun to drive if you can get it to hook up!

True dat!

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Originally Posted by ERASER5 (Post 5837832)

No worries. Your probably right, but it made me feel better putting them in.

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Originally Posted by roushinator (Post 5837958)

Are you talking about the ECE one? If so, yes. When I install the new motor I'm going to be using the CPP crossmember.

BREAK BREAK

Well it looks like I'm going to be doing this install SOONER rather than later....I sold the 383 tonight to a gentleman in Houston and will need to have it out and ready to ship by the 15th of March....anyone need a supercharger or a transmission???? LOL!! You're right Buck, I guess it is on!!!!