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Old 03-07-2017, 02:22 AM   #4
andrewu6
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Bozeman MT
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Re: 71 GMC turbo LS build



Lots of progresss made this weekend. Got all the suspension installed (minus C notch) thats next weekend!

All new ball joints, control arm bushings, wheel seals, 3" drop street edge spindles, front springs cut 1.5 coils, belltech shocks up front

Rear is 5" CPP springs, 2" block, adjustable trac bar, and shock relocation.
everything installed easily, and I'm excited to get some tires for my rally's to complete the look!


Also got the LM7 and MVB 4l80e mounted using motor mount adapters that I made, and a tubular cross member I made as well. (forgot to snap pics under the truck, but will post up some later). Also, don't give me too hard of a time about the clapped out old motor mounts, I have a set of poly mounts on the way!

The motor and trans are just test fit for install, theyre both coming back out, so I can go through the motor, open up the ring gap, do the headstuds and gaskets, and reseal it! Trans is heading to the trans shop tomorrow to confirm its in good working order!



Here it is on the stockers, Still a bit high in the back, but it also has tractor tires back there that are much taller than the fronts. We will see how it sits with the right size tires and the notch installed!

Hopefully fitting a fuel cell tomorrow night to get that tank under the bed where it belongs! ordered a 380 lph AEM fuel pump, filter, and fittings so hopefully will have this fuel system built soon!

Still doing some planning on the turbo system. anyone with experience want to send me a link or tell me what size intercooler they stuffed behind the grill? I forgot to measure while I was at the shop tonight!
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71 GMC Turbo LS Swap project
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