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Thanks Robert, Mark and I both did a lot of checking on the internet,etc. Brendan was a big help...Jim

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Jim, once it's all sorted, the nonsense will be nothing but a laughing point.

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Outlaw, I agree. Like everything about the change. Just need to get this all sorted...Jim

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You'll get past these minor set backs Jim....
Your gaining. Keep at it.

Marc

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good catch and at least the trans didn't have to come out. access actually looks pretty good from the pics. now, to find some decent parts.......

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Thanks Marc, hope this is the last:lol::lol:...Jim

Thanks, new wheel is AC Delco, so I shold be OK...Jim

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Hang in there Jim. You will get all the bugs sorted out and will be having a great time soon!

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Thanks Ray, I'm sure we will...Jim

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that is so frustrating, but I am sure it will get sorted out.


look forward to reading that you are driving the wheels off it.

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Thanks Tempest, yes as soon as it's tuned, I'll be driving it and putting miles on the new toy...Jim

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Little update. Received new reluctor wheel late Friday in the mail. Mark installed the new wheel on shaft and put everything back together on Saturday.
We hooked up my OBD11 scanner and checked the speed, was showing nice and smooth, no up and down like a hearbeat. Will have to wait a day or two before I can drive it. We had about 4" of sleet between Wed. and Thurs. so the drive is not good.

Pic 1 is the gauge on my phone, where we checked the speed.
Pic 2 and 3 is the driveway.

Later...Jim

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Good....your gaining.

Marc

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love that red truck color. what year is that?

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Thanks...Jim

It's a 2020 Chevy Silverado that Mark drives...Jim

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Quick update, drive way all dry, so I took about a 30 mile drive today to check things out. What a difference, the new reluctor wheel made the computor happy. It stays at a steady 60 mph when I can hold the throttle correct. Trans is not shifting in and out of lock up torque converter. Cruise holds a steady 70 mph when on the 4 lane. Super happy with it. Still need to have Brendan hook up his lap-top, but good for now.

Heres a couple pics. Showing driving down the road. Second pic is of my phone hooked up to OBDII showing what the computor sees. Not clear, but rpm is 1254 at 59.7 mph.

Later Jim

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Very nice!

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Just lumbering along! You might need a gear change, LS's don't lug very well. Their happy place is in the higher revs.

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He is right about that! 3:55 to a 3:73 would put you right into the middle with that sweet spot. Also I had to put a B&M lockup controller in my S10 and it is adjustable so you can fine tune it. But that is all stuff you will get sorted out and it will be a Blast to DRIVE

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Thanks guys, you are correct. Already looking for new rear axle. Current axle housing only has a #2 case, can't change to a higher gear ratio...Jim

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Looks like you will be out terrorizing the neighbor hood very soon. Do they use salt on the road where you live? They use truck loads of it up here usually not washed off the road till mid April :mad:

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Right on....Good deal.
Glad you are getting is all sorted out.

Marc

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Thanks Bob, yes they use salt, but not near as much. Lived in Detroit, Michigan area for 30 years, same as you mentioned...Jim

Thanks Marc...Jim

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beautiful work guys, that was hard to find for sure

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Thanks Russ, Glad to have friends to call for additional help...Jim

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Hey guys and gals, been driving the truck alot and enjoying it greatly. Mark and I when to the Mid-American nationals in Springfield this past week-end. I now have 1335 miles since the change. Really love it. I got 20 mpg and Mark got 21 mpg. Running 70 mph most of the time with the air on. Here's a few pics at the fairgrounds.

Pics 3,4-5 are of an Erskine, never heard or seen one before, story is it was build by Studerbarker, but named the Erskine in 1927 thru 1929. It wasn't selling to good because of the name, so in 1930 it's name was changed to Studerbarker.

Next group pics 3&4 are of a Model A, he was just up from were we parked. It is going to SEMA.

Next group pic 1 is a Jag, pic 2 62 chevy (had one in 1965)

Pics 3,4-5 are of a super nice pickup.

Enjoy this pics...Jim

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Thanks for sharing, glad its working out well!

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Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks guys, really happy with the truck. Don't take as many pics as I used too...Jim

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Nice show, thank you for sharing. Boy you already have 1335 miles since the upgrade which seems like just a month ago.. ha ha

Glad to see that you are out enjoying the fruits of your labor.

Marc

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after 1335 miles, how would you rate the LS vs the SBC?

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That's right, if you don't drive them what's the point. Glad to hear you are loving the swap.

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Thanks Marc, having a great time driving it...Jim

Tempest I had a good SBC, but the LS is a completely different feel. Runs smoother, lot quicker throttle responce, just an all around better truck. So glad I made the change...Jim

Bob, thanks. All my rides that I've built are driven, they may look nice, but driving them is what it's all about. Yes bad things can happen (remember the deer), but that's part of it, fix and hit the road...Jim

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thanks for the feedback. It's good to hear it from someone who has experienced the swap on the same vehicle.

Enjoy

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that black ad was at the starbird (devlin) show here last year, gorgeous truck! so many mods you have to really look for, like the stretch cab

nice to see you still around jim, I have been kicking around ideas for your award!

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Still enjoy driving the truck and going to shows, hope it never changes...Jim

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what i wouldn't give for another 6" of cab :waah:

how many miles you racking up? hopefully a lot!

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Sorry for not getting back sooner, been busy. The truck has 34,019 miles, the new LS eng I have put 1,448 on it since march 2022...Jim

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Ya I remember your deer. At least you are not driving a super rare one of a kind multi million dollar vehicle, take it out for a little drive and smoke a deer.