Project 6.0 (my '87) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:23 PM

Ok I've been using this site for a while now, figure its about time I start my build thread. To start off I've got an '87 GMC swb that I've had about 5 years now and it used to be my daily. Long story short it had motor problems, and i got a new car so this is now my project. My general plan is to get the 6.0 I have in the truck and back it by a 6L80. Pictures are next.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:29 PM

Here are some pics of it before I started a few months ago.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:35 PM

Here are some as i took the front end apart. I wound up finding a crack in the passenger side of the block under the center 2 exhaust ports.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:38 PM

My Vortec 6.0 LY6... now all I need is a 6L80 I can afford and to tie up a whole lot of ends.

STOCKISH · 02-16-2010, 10:39 PM

Looks great. Any pics of the 6.0? Great looking project.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looks great. Any pics of the 6.0? Great looking project.

There ya go! Accidentally left them off the first time.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:42 PM

builtchevystrong · 02-18-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lnwlfbsktbll

hey how much did it cost for that motor and where did u get it?

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-19-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

hey how much did it cost for that motor and where did u get it?

I bought it locally after seeing it on ebay, ebay listing was for 2k but I paid 1850 and tax for it because I was local. None of the vacuum line or wires appear to be cut only thing I see that were are the radiator hoses and ac lines.

menace121978 · 02-17-2010, 08:29 AM

right on man! going to be sweet. looks like the motor was taken out clean. no hacked wires or hoses i can see.

JohnC · 02-17-2010, 12:35 PM

Hey glad to see you're getting started on it. Looking forward to updates.

STOCKISH · 02-17-2010, 11:01 PM

You know, if the turbo 400 that was in there is good you can just use a crank spacer and run the turbo 400 since you dont have a trans yet. Just an option.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-19-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

You know, if the turbo 400 that was in there is good you can just use a crank spacer and run the turbo 400 since you dont have a trans yet. Just an option.

That was my original plan but what I've read about the ly6 says there isn't a manual tune version of it because of the vvt. Please correct me if thats wrong.

mcbassin · 02-17-2010, 11:53 PM

Great looking project! I can totally relate to the cracked block. All you need is a little JB weld....it will fix you right up. Sweet looking new engine too! subscribed.

fpjr0 · 02-22-2010, 11:52 AM

nice.. good luck with build

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-11-2010, 10:54 PM

So I've been trying to get undo the cab mounts so that I can clean up the frame and install new body mounts but I can't get the bolts out.
An impact wasn't cutting it so I put a couple small holes on the inside of the cab to get some wd40 on the nuts. That didn't work. Anybody have a similar situation? If so how did you go about getting them out? I considered cutting the head of the bolt off so i can just start on the frame, but that still leaves me with a bolt stuck in the cab. Any suggestions?

mcbassin · 03-11-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lnwlfbsktbll

So I've been trying to get undo the cab mounts so that I can clean up the frame and install new body mounts but I can't get the bolts out.
An impact wasn't cutting it so I put a couple small holes on the inside of the cab to get some wd40 on the nuts. That didn't work. Anybody have a similar situation? If so how did you go about getting them out? I considered cutting the head of the bolt off so i can just start on the frame, but that still leaves me with a bolt stuck in the cab. Any suggestions?

Any chance you can try to use a torch or heat gun on it? Sometimes heat can go a long way, just a thought.

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-12-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Any chance you can try to use a torch or heat gun on it? Sometimes heat can go a long way, just a thought.

That's what I was thinking next and I can get to the nuts pretty easy now that I cut a couple holes. Just don't have a torch right now so i guess I'll have to get one.

Chevyman350 · 03-12-2010, 11:44 AM

instead of wd40 you should try some pb blaster or better yet Kryoil.

They are some of the best penitrating oils i have found. With kryoil beinghte best but less commonly avaiable. You may want to soak it and let it work for a day.

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-13-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman350

instead of wd40 you should try some pb blaster or better yet Kryoil.

They are some of the best penitrating oils i have found. With kryoil beinghte best but less commonly avaiable. You may want to soak it and let it work for a day.

Thanks I'll look into them

bigdnew · 03-11-2010, 11:21 PM

Doing the same swap, subscribed.

flamingbig10 · 03-13-2010, 12:17 AM

1/2" or 3/4 brake over bar with a cheater pipe should do it that how I got mine off

fpjr0 · 03-14-2010, 06:08 PM

I 2nd the cheater pipe... do it do it do it

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-14-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fpjr0

I 2nd the cheater pipe... do it do it do it

I picked up a nice pipe from my dad's this afternoon. I'll give it a shot in a day or 2. I'm trying to secure a second project this week from my brother. He decided he wants to move to Alaska so I'm taking his '70 cj5 off his hands. If the pipe don't work looks like I'm investing in a good torch, everybody needs one right?

HotRod73 · 03-14-2010, 08:25 PM

nice build thread man that swap is exactly what i have been wanting to do.. this is the guy who sold you the plastic trim pieces.. ill let you know on back window..

02-16-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Project 6.0 (my '87) Ok I've been using this site for a while now, figure its about time I start my build thread. To start off I've got an '87 GMC swb that I've had about 5 years now and it used to be my daily. Long story short it had motor problems, and i got a new car so this is now my project. My general plan is to get the 6.0 I have in the truck and back it by a 6L80. Pictures are next. __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-16-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Here are some pics of it before I started a few months ago. Attached Images __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-16-2010, 10:35 PM	#3
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Here are some as i took the front end apart. I wound up finding a crack in the passenger side of the block under the center 2 exhaust ports. Attached Images __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-16-2010, 10:38 PM	#4
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) My Vortec 6.0 LY6... now all I need is a 6L80 I can afford and to tie up a whole lot of ends. __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-16-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Looks great. Any pics of the 6.0? Great looking project. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-16-2010, 10:42 PM	#7
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Attached Images __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-17-2010, 08:29 AM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) right on man! going to be sweet. looks like the motor was taken out clean. no hacked wires or hoses i can see. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-17-2010, 12:35 PM	#11
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Hey glad to see you're getting started on it. Looking forward to updates.

02-17-2010, 11:01 PM	#12
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) You know, if the turbo 400 that was in there is good you can just use a crank spacer and run the turbo 400 since you dont have a trans yet. Just an option. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-17-2010, 11:53 PM	#14
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Great looking project! I can totally relate to the cracked block. All you need is a little JB weld....it will fix you right up. Sweet looking new engine too! subscribed. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-22-2010, 11:52 AM	#15
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) nice.. good luck with build

03-11-2010, 10:54 PM	#16
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) So I've been trying to get undo the cab mounts so that I can clean up the frame and install new body mounts but I can't get the bolts out. An impact wasn't cutting it so I put a couple small holes on the inside of the cab to get some wd40 on the nuts. That didn't work. Anybody have a similar situation? If so how did you go about getting them out? I considered cutting the head of the bolt off so i can just start on the frame, but that still leaves me with a bolt stuck in the cab. Any suggestions? __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

03-12-2010, 11:44 AM	#19
Chevyman350 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Madison, Wi Posts: 80	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) instead of wd40 you should try some pb blaster or better yet Kryoil. They are some of the best penitrating oils i have found. With kryoil beinghte best but less commonly avaiable. You may want to soak it and let it work for a day.

03-11-2010, 11:21 PM	#21
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Doing the same swap, subscribed. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-13-2010, 12:17 AM	#22
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) 1/2" or 3/4 brake over bar with a cheater pipe should do it that how I got mine off __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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03-14-2010, 06:08 PM	#23
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) I 2nd the cheater pipe... do it do it do it __________________ ONCE YOU GO LS, YOU NEVER WANT LESS!!

03-14-2010, 08:25 PM	#25
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) nice build thread man that swap is exactly what i have been wanting to do.. this is the guy who sold you the plastic trim pieces.. ill let you know on back window.. __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

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