Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Wow, it's purdy! I like those rings on there Bob!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Nice, I like it!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Thanks Bob you are awesome! Will be doing this before I install my trans. You are a great source of info. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

No problem man! Just passing on what I'm learning!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Hey Bob some of these servo kits have a new longer Sonnax pin. Do I need that also or can I use the old pin? Thanks in advance. The links below which one do I need?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Either one will work. I reused the stock pin. The longer pin will effectively tighten the band. Since it is longer, it will push farther in on the band to tighten up the clearance. Using the longer pin will probably firm the shifts up even more.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Like I have said before, Bob you are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks again!

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Dyno tune is scheduled for next Thursday! :metal:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Sweet, now we will need burnout videos for sure.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

:metal::metal::burnout:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

You know what would be cool............... A Dyno tune video!!!! :c2:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

:metal: right on Bob! cant wait to see the results... come on 280

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

take some video and lots of notes on the dyno tune.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I will definitely be taking pictures, we'll see if it's possible or not to get some video. I imagine I'll be in the truck working the go fast pedal. But if he has someone else doing that, I will be sure to get at least one or two pulls. Too many videos fills up my camera pretty fast.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Is that your guestimate? I really don't know what to expect. As long as it doesn't start with a "1", I'll be happy! :lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

:lol: yea a 1 something would ruin my day to the point of playing with matches if you catch my drift.

but seriously my guess will be 268hp to the tire(lol) after all the tuning. its a high number but you have low miles. so we'll see!

when i took the goat i was disapointed in the # after all the work i did but after the tune he felt like a different animal. smoother, more responsive, etc...

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

The LM7 new was 285 to 295hp, and torque was 325 to 335. I think your guess sounds pretty good.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Keep in mind our wonderful altitude too. We be high all the time here you know. So count my guess at 247.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

how about..... "you know, we're high here all the time";)

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Thanks, but I translated it into your "lingo" right away. ;)

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

:ito:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

:lol: it not dat bad yet!

and yeah, i forgot about the altitude... hopefully having the smog stuff off makes up for it a little. Bob, just make sure the back tire is at max. psi.:D

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Got it, right rear to 45psi! :lol:

Y'all remember I said I had been taking lots and lots of notes before I ever started my swap...... :D

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Bob, it looks like you have enough material for a best seller. Good luck at the dyno.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I think we may all be pleasantly suprised. These engines really wake up with the smog garbage off and a performance tune. There is a place here in Raleigh, NC called RPM, it's Ryans performance Machines. They did a tune, cold air, emissions delete, and I think a bigger T.B. and got almost 345 to the tire on a low mile 5.3 Just wishful thinking. ;) Cant wait to see what my 6.0 will put down.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Not bad at all. To the tires too, even more impressive. Reading that, I may be a little low on my guess.
(Of course I would be happy if my truck put 3 digits on the dyno pull. :haha:)

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

092, that's three digits! :lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

That's funny!!! I don't care who u R! :haha:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Put me down for north of 300 RWHP and north of 335 RWTQ. Been talking a lot with Tommy Higgins. He is a local Mustang tuner who has do a lot of work on and tuned my 95 Mustang GT 347. He said these LS motors wake up with a few minor tweeks to the ECM. He will be tuning my 6.0L and he thinks north of 350 RWHP.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

wow... thats alot buddy. a stock ls2/6speed only puts down 340-350rwhp. i hope we see those kind of #'s. but i'm thinking Gerald is probably in the ball park. Bob should start a poll with the winner getting free shipping!:haha:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Yea I thought he was high too. But he said that deleting the emissions from the ECM and no CATS was good for an easy 45 RWHP

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

stop it!! your getting me excited!:lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

I know... I know, I hate to set my sights to high and be disappointed. But I have no doubt that it will be a world of difference over my 305 2bbl :metal:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

questions for the gods!!!!!! I mean you guys.... where did you hook up the brake booster vacuum line to? I see a quick disconnect nipple like opening on the rear of the intake ?thanks...

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Yup, that's where it goes. If yours is plugged you can get a nipple from the stealership or a bone yard. I don't have a part number handy though.

I will be very happy with anything over ~ 260.

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

yes it has a plug that comes off easy quick connect way,I guess I just have to go to the dealer and look for one of those nipple to put in there,,,,I been thinking


I am gonna start using this thread post intead of the regular forum for my questions,, seems like all the guys that know this stuff stay around here :lol:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

;)

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

The most views and the most replies of all the 73-87 build threads right here!! If it turns into the place to come for square body LS swap info, let it be! :metal:

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

Oh man, I wish I had some $$$ right now!

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1569819080.html

Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info
 

damn, thats a good price Bob. i hear it calling...... "FRED".... "FRED"....