LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

[mud.man.rj]

LS is coming together nicely, sure is different than a Gen 1 engine isn't it.

[68GMCCustom]

Looks good. be aware that you may (from what I've read) have to trim the inside of the timing cover a bit to clear the double chain/gears

[smokedat]

Thanks for the input, i'll take close attention to this. still few days away from installing pump

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Looks good. be aware that you may (from what I've read) have to trim the inside of the timing cover a bit to clear the double chain/gears

[smokedat]

I finally completed the Camshaft Degreeing Procedure. I tried the method of just lining up the dots to see how close it would be and then i degreed it and compare results. By simply lining up the dots i was advanced 6*. Following the centerline method and actually degreeing the cam i was right on the specs. from the cam card

[mcbassin]

Looks like some very nice tools. I wouldn't expect anything less. Keep the updates coming.

[docstheman]

Wow, really sweet build!

[68 TT]

Great pics Alex. Love the antique look you gave some of them too.

Making good progress. Nice to see you back at it. Keep it up.
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[smokedat]

Thanks, pics are a very important part of the build so i try and make them appealing

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Great pics Alex. Love the antique look you gave some of them too.

Making good progress. Nice to see you back at it. Keep it up.
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[smokedat]

I have completed the head assembly mock up and clearances are now good. I also need new shorter push rods at 7'', according to the calculations PTV clearance is good and on the safe side, this was my worst case scenario valves crashing into pistons. On the LS series they recommend to stay below a .600 max lift on the valves other wise you will need to shave pistons or add a thicker gasket or adjust cam timing.
Here are a few pics of the MLS gasket, and the valvetrain set up, minus the pushrods thats why they're all up, and one pic with the taller valve covers.

[mikekaye69]

Very cool indeed...

[mcbassin]

Great pictures!

[Gordonr1973]

Very nice --- as usual!!

[smokedat]

Hey fellas build is coming along heads are complete and torqued rockers are set and lashed, i went with COMP Cams High Energy Pushrods at 7.00". dressed in ARP hardware from crank internals to heads.

[smokedat]

I have a question how do i advertise my extra parts??? i tried this once here and i got deleted??

[nlped]

I think you have to post them in the "For Sale" forum. And you have to be a paying member of the forum. It's only like $25 & its well worth it for all the extra perks.
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[smokedat]

Thanks, no wonder i couldn't post my for sale items

Originally Posted by nlped

I think you have to post them in the "For Sale" forum. And you have to be a paying member of the forum. It's only like $25 & its well worth it for all the extra perks.
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[smokedat]

cant upload any pics no matter how low i reduce the file size WTF. BS cant impede me from uploading pics to my thread followers.

[blazinfab]

Any updates on this ?

[1987cut]

Awe man!?!? I just read this whole build up to this point. What a disappointment. I just knew I was going to see the finished product! Please update!

[mcbassin]

Where you at Alex?

[Jake Wade]

I just found this thread and went through all 38 pages. You really,really have some serious skills man. Nice work!

[blazinfab]

Talked to him other day, said he's taking a break for a bit!

[NastyBuzzard]

Wicked.. Just read through all of this. Excited to see the finished product!

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by blazinfab

Talked to him other day, said he's taking a break for a bit!

any updates???

[kvn1011]

fingers crossed for an update!!