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Project1970 · 03-14-2005, 01:34 AM

It's been a long way to get to this point. (Links go to LivingWithStyle.com forums, my old threads there)
Engine Purchase Thread
Transportation and Insurance
Wiring and Exhaust
Disassembly and Prep
LS1 Teardown
Engine Mounted
Completion Anticipation
LS1 Blueballs Thread
LS1 Startup Thread

I really wish I could've taken more than three passes down the strip, but it was really horribly crowded, and in seven hours I only got those three runs. The green-highlighted entries are the best of the night; the far right column is my dad's '01 Z28, as we raced together in a bracket-race format. He redlighted, while I cut a decent light (0.101, not great but not bad) and ran EXACTLY my dial.

The truck drives like a dream. The lessened weight has freed the front end up a bit, and at least last night on the track, it hooks surprisingly well. 2.2 60' times aren't bad for a pickup. I cut three 14.40's on 30,000-mile-old Yokohama Avid S/Ts, while another guy in a 5.0 Foxbody on drag radials couldn't break 14.90. Power estimates from the 95MPH run and an estimated 4200lb weight as-ran put it at 315hp - which is just about perfect for an engine rated originally at 305hp, with a freer-flowing intake, exhaust, but an automatic and more weight / more air to push around.

I really, truly couldn't be happier with the end result right now. If you want to see even more photos, see http://salj.info/cmine/ and click on the LS1 swap album.

dyingdeadman · 03-14-2005, 02:36 AM

nice run, even nicer truck.

**Palf70Step** · 03-14-2005, 06:32 AM

saulgoode · 03-14-2005, 05:32 PM

There is some good info on your links for doing th eswap. What kind of MPG are you getting now?

Saulgoode

Project1970 · 03-14-2005, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saulgoode

There is some good info on your links for doing th eswap. What kind of MPG are you getting now?

Saulgoode

Don't know, I haven't calibrated the speedometer yet...or run through a full tank, for that matter!

*dtlilly* · 03-14-2005, 08:30 PM

Nice times, and your Rt is very respectable!

Project1970 · 03-15-2005, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtlilly

Nice times, and your Rt is very respectable!

Thanks...it always takes me a few runs to get back into things but I've actually cut some darn good lights (under .100) in that truck. The 14.400 on a 14.40 dial was just great, but I had work the next day and I was falling asleep after going home after just that run anyway.

lloyd k · 03-17-2005, 01:22 AM

that is pretty cool,if you dont mind me asking-how much money is in a swap like that?

Smokin72on20s · 03-17-2005, 03:46 AM

sweet truck, that video link in the startup thread isnt working, i would really like to hear that thing run, also, do you have any side pics of your truck? i wsa hoping to see what that side exhaust looks like, nice work!

Project1970 · 03-17-2005, 11:14 AM

I could've sworn I replied to lloyd...did the database eat it?

Total cost into it will be about $8k.

Smokin: Let me see what I can do on the video, but my digital camera does NOT do the truck justice, and thank you for reminding me that I don't have any side pictures of it with the new exhaust yet!

NPilot1975 · 04-12-2005, 01:32 AM

Project1970

Did you have to modify your oil pan at all?

I recently bought an LS1 and am going to install it when I get home from overseas in June.

03-14-2005, 01:34 AM	#1
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Trip Report: 2000 LS1 + 1970 GMC It's been a long way to get to this point. (Links go to LivingWithStyle.com forums, my old threads there) Engine Purchase Thread Transportation and Insurance Wiring and Exhaust Disassembly and Prep LS1 Teardown Engine Mounted Completion Anticipation LS1 Blueballs Thread LS1 Startup Thread I really wish I could've taken more than three passes down the strip, but it was really horribly crowded, and in seven hours I only got those three runs. The green-highlighted entries are the best of the night; the far right column is my dad's '01 Z28, as we raced together in a bracket-race format. He redlighted, while I cut a decent light (0.101, not great but not bad) and ran EXACTLY my dial. The truck drives like a dream. The lessened weight has freed the front end up a bit, and at least last night on the track, it hooks surprisingly well. 2.2 60' times aren't bad for a pickup. I cut three 14.40's on 30,000-mile-old Yokohama Avid S/Ts, while another guy in a 5.0 Foxbody on drag radials couldn't break 14.90. Power estimates from the 95MPH run and an estimated 4200lb weight as-ran put it at 315hp - which is just about perfect for an engine rated originally at 305hp, with a freer-flowing intake, exhaust, but an automatic and more weight / more air to push around. I really, truly couldn't be happier with the end result right now. If you want to see even more photos, see http://salj.info/cmine/ and click on the LS1 swap album. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-14-2005, 02:36 AM	#2
dyingdeadman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san marcos,tx Posts: 266	nice run, even nicer truck. __________________ 72 GMC sierra 3/4 ton 402 bb 68 GMC 3/4 ton 2010 camaro rs: daily driver

03-14-2005, 06:32 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	__________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-17-2005, 03:46 AM	#9
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	sweet truck, that video link in the startup thread isnt working, i would really like to hear that thing run, also, do you have any side pics of your truck? i wsa hoping to see what that side exhaust looks like, nice work! __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

03-17-2005, 11:14 AM	#10
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I could've sworn I replied to lloyd...did the database eat it? Total cost into it will be about $8k. Smokin: Let me see what I can do on the video, but my digital camera does NOT do the truck justice, and thank you for reminding me that I don't have any side pictures of it with the new exhaust yet! __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-14-2005, 05:32 PM	#4
saulgoode Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 388	There is some good info on your links for doing th eswap. What kind of MPG are you getting now? Saulgoode

03-14-2005, 08:30 PM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Nice times, and your Rt is very respectable!

03-17-2005, 01:22 AM	#8
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	that is pretty cool,if you dont mind me asking-how much money is in a swap like that?

04-12-2005, 01:32 AM	#11
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Project1970 Did you have to modify your oil pan at all? I recently bought an LS1 and am going to install it when I get home from overseas in June. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story



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