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cajundragger 03-07-2007 11:51 PM

started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
loaded up...

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236131727.jpg

engine, meet trans

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236131745.jpg

droped in the frame...

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236131787.jpg

almost there, hadda cut a decent amount of the floor out...

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236131772.jpg

bam...

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236131767.jpg

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236131754.jpg

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236131748.jpg

1LoC10 03-07-2007 11:53 PM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
awesome, cant wait to see it

1lowdiesel 03-08-2007 12:43 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
ooooo 6 speed... nice fullsize too

cajundragger 03-08-2007 09:18 PM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
thanks man, yeah the fullsize got pushed to the side for this project...


got the trans member in today...

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236348179.jpg

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL173.../236348394.jpg

the drivers mount has to go back to clear the steering so I guess I just bolt the actual mounts off the engine in the other holes on the block and push the mount back on the frame...

Kabwe 03-09-2007 10:21 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
Its looking real good. Keep up the good work

chevyrestoguy 03-10-2007 10:28 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
That thing is going to be one quick truck. Keep them pictures coming! Seeing your progress makes me want to scrap my big block idea and build one of those. Some many directions to go to achieve the same end.
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cajundragger 03-11-2007 10:22 PM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
well I really dont have anymore pics of the actual engine mounting. I did have one problem...my bisket stlye engine mounts come into contact with my steering rack...so the drivers side mount got pushed back and my mounts are now offset. It looks retarded but will work fine...

Daniel U 03-12-2007 12:51 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
Should be a quick ride!

texascowboy593 03-12-2007 08:43 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
Very nice!

cajundragger 03-12-2007 11:59 PM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
Im hoping for 11's on motor with this setup...only major problem will be traction and a track that will actually let me run...

84 400 03-13-2007 12:28 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
great choice on the trans and nice parts getter caint wait to see the rest of the truck putogher

Jebb1978 03-14-2007 10:52 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
Those frame mods are wild man! I like it ! This will be a fun build to watch.

Detroit3100 03-15-2007 07:22 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
why wont the track let you run?? I am in the same boat, LQ9 into a 50 and I need to run it on the track!
Question: how much of an angle did you set the engine back @??? I have to set mine in and nned to know how much it should lean back?
thanks
good work-

1-ton of fun 03-15-2007 10:56 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
traction shouldn't be much of a problem with good tires and a proper suspension. the only problem with tech at the track would be if you run faster than 11.50, then you would need a 5 point roll bar.

cajundragger 03-15-2007 08:21 PM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun (Post 2076475)
traction shouldn't be much of a problem with good tires and a proper suspension. the only problem with tech at the track would be if you run faster than 11.50, then you would need a 5 point roll bar.

and my truck drags the ground..so I wont pass tech even if I run a minute...:metal:

but I am hoping for 11.50's

1-ton of fun 03-16-2007 11:28 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
what do you mean? how will it not pass tech?

cajundragger 03-16-2007 06:21 PM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun (Post 2078212)
what do you mean? how will it not pass tech?

because if an airbag or line or vavle go bad the truck will fall on the gorund(literly)

1-ton of fun 03-19-2007 12:02 PM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
hmm, didn't know about that. (not that it affects any of my cars)

Detroit3100 03-23-2007 11:42 AM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cajundragger (Post 2078728)
because if an airbag or line or vavle go bad the truck will fall on the gorund(literly)

but my truck is set up to stop on the bump stops if they deflate, does that mean I will have to find springs :whine:

cajundragger 03-23-2007 01:24 PM

Re: started my ls6/t56 swap...
 
depends....my truck literly falls on the fenders/running boards..so if it doesnt touch the ground then your golden...


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