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dman1982 04-14-2014 09:11 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
its the same exhaust as before, just a lot more power!!!

ivorton74 04-14-2014 09:41 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
that sounds awesome man! what mufflers r u running? kinda sounds like flowmasters to me

dman1982 04-14-2014 09:43 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
Ya, I think they are knock offs, crazy how different it sounds from before, I don't think my you joints like the added power

ivorton74 04-14-2014 09:59 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
hey quick question...what did u use for power steering lines? post pics if u have some. I read that the stock c10 lines can work with the 5.3 pump.

ivorton74 04-14-2014 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dman1982 (Post 6629060)
Ya, I think they are knock offs, crazy how different it sounds from before, I don't think my you joints like the added power

better look into some new u joints lol

dman1982 04-14-2014 10:01 PM

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I was able to use the ones from the 5.3, they worked with my gear box, my gear box leaks pretty bad tho

dman1982 04-14-2014 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ivorton74 (Post 6629100)
better look into some new u joints lol

Ya I'm getting some tomorrow, they are making that clicking noise before they go bad

littlevictories 04-15-2014 10:01 AM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
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Originally Posted by ivorton74 (Post 6629095)
hey quick question...what did u use for power steering lines? post pics if u have some. I read that the stock c10 lines can work with the 5.3 pump.


yup just pull the weird stuff off the back of the 5.3 pump and slap the stock valve & fitting from the old sbc pump in there. worked like a charm and no leaks. take a sec to flush your box and pump. mine got moisture in it from sitting and made a nice milkshake when i fired it up.

ivorton74 04-15-2014 11:52 PM

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Kool thanks fellas

dman1982 04-19-2014 05:03 PM

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Doing odd and end stuff, this truck hasn't seen a overflow tank in ten years!!!

mattcrp1 04-19-2014 09:24 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
Lookin good . I take it you used the stick radiator? I nerd to get a radiator for mine. What did you end up doing for the mufflers?

dman1982 04-19-2014 09:43 PM

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I used the same ones as before, They where somewhat new so no need to replace them

dman1982 04-20-2014 02:42 PM

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Fans are about ready to go in!!!! Just gotta eat some Easter dinner:metal::metal::metal:

dman1982 04-20-2014 08:53 PM

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Check engine light location

dman1982 04-20-2014 08:54 PM

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My pics always load sideways so annoying

dman1982 04-20-2014 09:36 PM

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Hooked up and ran, no codes at the moment, when it does throw a code it's crazy bright, that just lets you know it's working

dman1982 04-20-2014 11:49 PM

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Custom made shifter for the old KLS-10...deer antler from a few years back

dman1982 04-22-2014 08:09 PM

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Linkage is getting there, gotta make some adjustments

dman1982 04-24-2014 03:28 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
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Originally Posted by dman1982 (Post 6641538)
Linkage is getting there, gotta make some adjustments

so this linkage somewhat worked, didnt want to go into park, so back to the drawing board...i might do something similar except with 1/4 inch steel, i may do the something but go underneath the column instead of over it...pretty frustrating!!!!!

dman1982 04-24-2014 03:37 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
any ideas would be very much appreciated!!! not trying to buy too much stuff, still have the old linkage as well

truckdude239 04-24-2014 07:30 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
I used the stock linkage in my 71 swap just swaped the c channel cup on the trans

dman1982 04-24-2014 11:08 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
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Originally Posted by truckdude239 (Post 6644615)
I used the stock linkage in my 71 swap just swaped the c channel cup on the trans

you got any pics?

mattcrp1 04-24-2014 11:18 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
Looking good. I just picked up the pump fitting for mine as well. I also need to div the linkage. What transmission are you running? I need to do my linkage too.

dman1982 04-24-2014 11:20 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
I'm running the 4l60, shifts good, for a couple days i drove around with the linkage coming through my little door window!!! haha...too eager to get her out and about

Low Elco 04-25-2014 10:46 AM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
I just slid my pointer on the frame back until it lined up with the shaft on the trans. About 7/16". Bolted it up and never thought about it again.

dman1982 04-25-2014 10:53 AM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
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Originally Posted by Low Elco (Post 6645475)
I just slid my pointer on the frame back until it lined up with the shaft on the trans. About 7/16". Bolted it up and never thought about it again.

I'm working on it right now

dman1982 04-25-2014 10:59 AM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
You got a pic by chance?

dman1982 04-25-2014 03:49 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco (Post 6645475)
I just slid my pointer on the frame back until it lined up with the shaft on the trans. About 7/16". Bolted it up and never thought about it again.

I got it man, I had to goto ammco to get the piece to slide it in but so much easier than I was trying to do

dman1982 04-26-2014 12:39 AM

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My view right now...

dman1982 04-26-2014 12:39 AM

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^^^and ofcourse it's sideways!!!

dman1982 04-30-2014 05:10 PM

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Made a bracket for my air intake, kinda hard to see guess that's a good thing, coming along pretty good

dman1982 05-04-2014 12:08 PM

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heres the gauges i got, should be here thursday or friday....:metal:

solidaxel 05-04-2014 01:26 PM

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Does that speedometer interface with the LS output?

dman1982 05-04-2014 01:29 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
What ya mean?

solidaxel 05-04-2014 01:34 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
What transmission are you running?

dman1982 05-04-2014 01:51 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
The 4l60

ivorton74 05-04-2014 10:29 PM

Re: 5.3 swap build so far
 
hey dman..what did u use for ur throttle cable and how did u mount ur fuse block and pcm?

dman1982 05-04-2014 10:59 PM

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I have dbw, but here is my ecu and fuse block

dman1982 05-04-2014 11:03 PM

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Fuse block

ivorton74 05-04-2014 11:04 PM

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kool thanx man


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