L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Clyde65** · 07-22-2017, 09:43 AM

Morning all!

Picked up a 2014 l83 and 6l80e yesterday to go into dad's crew cab. His 350/7004r just isn't cutting the mustard and needs to go.

Asking for any concerns or roadblocks before we get started. Gonna go with a Walbro 255 and probably some hooker LSX headers, dingo sliders...am I missing anything?

**Clyde65** · 07-22-2017, 09:46 AM

Dad's crew

87chevy.com · 07-22-2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Morning all!

Picked up a 2014 l83 and 6l80e yesterday to go into dad's crew cab. His 350/7004r just isn't cutting the mustard and needs to go.

Asking for any concerns or roadblocks before we get started. Gonna go with a Walbro 255 and probably some hooker LSX headers, dingo sliders...am I missing anything?

LS headers don't bolt up to an l83..

**mongocanfly** · 07-22-2017, 01:58 PM

why would headers not fit the engine...a L83 is a 5.3..am I missing something?..
btw..nice crew cab clyde

ls1nova71 · 07-22-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

why would headers not fit the engine...a L83 is a 5.3..am I missing something?..
btw..nice crew cab clyde

Because it isnt an LS engine, its a new LT, there are a lot of differences. Should be a cool swap!

**mongocanfly** · 07-22-2017, 08:46 PM

^^^^ohhhh...ok^^^^...thanks for clearing that up..I was unaware they changed anything

**Clyde65** · 07-22-2017, 09:05 PM

Thanks for that! I'll look into that!

So if it's like an LT motor do regular LT headers work?

ls1nova71 · 07-23-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Thanks for that! I'll look into that!

So if it's like an LT motor do regular LT headers work?

If you're talking about an LT1 from the 90's, no, theyre gen2 small blocks. The new LT's are gen 5, dont ask me why GM cant come up with new names instead of reusing old ones but remember there was alos an LT1 from arround 1970! Member 87chevy.com has a thread on here where he's putting a new LT engine in his truck, you should take a look at it.

**Clyde65** · 07-23-2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

If you're talking about an LT1 from the 90's, no, theyre gen2 small blocks. The new LT's are gen 5, dont ask me why GM cant come up with new names instead of reusing old ones but remember there was alos an LT1 from arround 1970! Member 87chevy.com has a thread on here where he's putting a new LT engine in his truck, you should take a look at it.

Thanks for that, I thought I had seen one on it recently.

87chevy.com · 07-23-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Thanks for that! I'll look into that!

So if it's like an LT motor do regular LT headers work?

Not without a sledge hammer.

**Clyde65** · 07-23-2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

Not without a sledge hammer.

Hahahaha! I have several...ummm....persuasion tools!

**Clyde65** · 07-23-2017, 12:09 AM

Thanks mongo, wish it were mine! It's my dad's!

Tork? · 07-23-2017, 03:33 PM

This thread has a lot of info on the L83.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/forum_li...mponent-images

May need to rethink the fuel situation. According to it:

"The L83 runs a mechanical fuel pump off of an extra lobe on the camshaft. The pump is mounted at the back of the engine in the valley. The pump is fed low pressure fuel by a PWM controlled electric fuel pump mounted in the fuel tank."

There are pics in the link

**Clyde65** · 12-12-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tork?

This thread has a lot of info on the L83.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/forum_li...mponent-images

May need to rethink the fuel situation. According to it:

"The L83 runs a mechanical fuel pump off of an extra lobe on the camshaft. The pump is mounted at the back of the engine in the valley. The pump is fed low pressure fuel by a PWM controlled electric fuel pump mounted in the fuel tank."

There are pics in the link

Yep, got it!

When I emailed Speartech about the new Gen V motors to see if there was anything special required for the fuel pump, they said you just want to spec a pump that is capable of supporting around 75 psi, with a good flow rate.

Bczik84 · 12-12-2017, 08:26 PM

Well did it work?

**Clyde65** · 12-12-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bczik84

Well did it work?

I’m going real slow. Hopefully have it done in a few more weeks.

chris1htx · 03-22-2018, 02:33 PM

Any update on this build?

mcbassin · 08-08-2018, 02:19 PM

Subscribing ....

Daaaanz67 · 08-09-2018, 02:24 PM

Nice truck watching this one.

**Clyde65** · 08-09-2018, 09:09 PM

Yes, will throw in some pix in a few days.

We had real bad issues getting the trans calibrated, I think it was a harness issue but no one will admit to that.
Got the tuning all done and then had to wait, 105 plus heat I just can’t do any more!
Got the harness back on, TCM back in, PCM in and she fires! Yeah!
But! Always a but, the Bosch fuel pump is screaming like a banshee! I’m told now it needs -8 or larger fuel line( Geesh!) also not sure if the pump is actually below the fuel level, so tomorrow or Saturday maybe.
Now putting in the Speed Hut CanBus guages( must use the canbus guages)
Took it out for a short drive to make sure it was shifting right.

Plenty more to do. I’ll put a parts used list up when I get the big boy squared away.

**nsb29** · 08-10-2018, 08:05 AM

Just got back from Southern Cal average temperature was 113 really hard to get motivated when its that hot especially with humidity around 30% love your dads truck Would like to see more pictures of it as well as your install

87chevy.com · 08-10-2018, 10:19 AM

I'm running a walbro F10000302 in the stock tank and location, sounds like a normal factory intank pump. Running an external 5 bar regulator, all -6 an lines. Glad to hear the trans issue is sorted.
Clint

**Clyde65** · 08-11-2018, 02:22 PM

Thanks Clint and nsb29, I am working on moving the pump, adding larger feed line for the pump and then guages. Never ends!

And I have to put my truck back together after paint!!

**Clyde65** · 08-16-2018, 10:41 AM

Tease picture!

07-22-2017, 09:43 AM	#1
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Morning all! Picked up a 2014 l83 and 6l80e yesterday to go into dad's crew cab. His 350/7004r just isn't cutting the mustard and needs to go. Asking for any concerns or roadblocks before we get started. Gonna go with a Walbro 255 and probably some hooker LSX headers, dingo sliders...am I missing anything? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-22-2017, 09:46 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Dad's crew Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-22-2017, 01:58 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab why would headers not fit the engine...a L83 is a 5.3..am I missing something?.. btw..nice crew cab clyde

07-22-2017, 08:46 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab ^^^^ohhhh...ok^^^^...thanks for clearing that up..I was unaware they changed anything

07-22-2017, 09:05 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Thanks for that! I'll look into that! So if it's like an LT motor do regular LT headers work? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 07-23-2017 at 12:06 AM.

07-23-2017, 12:09 AM	#12
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Thanks mongo, wish it were mine! It's my dad's! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-23-2017, 03:33 PM	#13
Tork? Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 217	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab This thread has a lot of info on the L83. http://www.lingenfelter.com/forum_li...mponent-images May need to rethink the fuel situation. According to it: "The L83 runs a mechanical fuel pump off of an extra lobe on the camshaft. The pump is mounted at the back of the engine in the valley. The pump is fed low pressure fuel by a PWM controlled electric fuel pump mounted in the fuel tank." There are pics in the link

12-12-2017, 08:26 PM	#15
Bczik84 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bell city mo Posts: 75	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Well did it work?

03-22-2018, 02:33 PM	#17
chris1htx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 178	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Any update on this build?

08-08-2018, 02:19 PM	#18
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Subscribing .... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-09-2018, 02:24 PM	#19
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Nice truck watching this one.

08-09-2018, 09:09 PM	#20
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Yes, will throw in some pix in a few days. We had real bad issues getting the trans calibrated, I think it was a harness issue but no one will admit to that. Got the tuning all done and then had to wait, 105 plus heat I just can’t do any more! Got the harness back on, TCM back in, PCM in and she fires! Yeah! But! Always a but, the Bosch fuel pump is screaming like a banshee! I’m told now it needs -8 or larger fuel line( Geesh!) also not sure if the pump is actually below the fuel level, so tomorrow or Saturday maybe. Now putting in the Speed Hut CanBus guages( must use the canbus guages) Took it out for a short drive to make sure it was shifting right. Plenty more to do. I’ll put a parts used list up when I get the big boy squared away. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-10-2018, 08:05 AM	#21
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Just got back from Southern Cal average temperature was 113 really hard to get motivated when its that hot especially with humidity around 30% love your dads truck Would like to see more pictures of it as well as your install

08-10-2018, 10:19 AM	#22
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab I'm running a walbro F10000302 in the stock tank and location, sounds like a normal factory intank pump. Running an external 5 bar regulator, all -6 an lines. Glad to hear the trans issue is sorted. Clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

08-11-2018, 02:22 PM	#23
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: L83/6l80 going into 64 Crew Cab Thanks Clint and nsb29, I am working on moving the pump, adding larger feed line for the pump and then guages. Never ends! And I have to put my truck back together after paint!! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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08-16-2018, 10:41 AM	#24
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