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Old 10-01-2010, 05:52 PM   #1
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79 swap

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Old 10-01-2010, 05:54 PM   #2
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Old 10-01-2010, 06:30 PM   #3
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buying parts on the computer seems so far to be the hardest part. nothing beats going to a store and talking to a knowledgeable sales man!
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Old 10-01-2010, 06:34 PM   #4
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Re: 79 swap

nice looking project!
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Old 10-01-2010, 09:00 PM   #5
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Looks like you have a great start!
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Old 10-01-2010, 10:50 PM   #6
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Re: 79 swap

SWEET! Glad to see another one getting the swap!
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Old 10-02-2010, 07:00 PM   #7
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im am just now ordering all my parts. if you have any info please help. the trouble i am facing is that most stuff does not fit on a 4x4 or does not have info on.
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Old 10-03-2010, 07:47 PM   #8
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Let me know what you need to find out, I just did the swap on my 87 if I can help at all let me know!
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Old 10-04-2010, 06:32 PM   #9
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Dirt Dingo engine mounts on there way. Brent was a knowledgeable guy about swaps.
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Old 10-04-2010, 07:29 PM   #10
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http://www.hotrodlane.cc/PDFFILES/83chevyLT1install.pdf


check this install out...................................put ur tailgate up it's not saving you GPM......
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Old 10-20-2010, 11:46 PM   #11
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going ok
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Old 10-20-2010, 11:49 PM   #12
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just got my engine mounts from dirty dingo will post pic this week of them
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Old 10-21-2010, 09:50 PM   #13
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Are you usein the mounts with the slots in it. I cant wait to see them used.
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:36 PM   #14
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took off the water pump and it has major crust and build up. dropped oil pan and bought all new gaskets and o rings for the injectors..they were dirty also. hoping to have engine painted and put back together this weekend. im going to stick with the original manifolds but sand and paint them before installing. the engine mounts look cool hope they work out.
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Old 11-29-2010, 11:47 AM   #15
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finally got my gas tank, wireharness, drive by wire throttle body instead of cable, and trans which is all going in this week. The only problem im having is changing my output shaft and finding a way to align my transfer case? If anybody knows please help and vs versa. my pics will be up tonight if you are doing a similar swap!
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Old 11-29-2010, 04:45 PM   #16
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Re: 79 swap

What transmission are you trying to mate to what TC?
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Old 11-30-2010, 12:25 AM   #17
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im putting in the 4l60E with 79 tc. Mark over at S$P has been taking care of me and has a 6 to 4 bolt adapter to make fit. i will take sum quality pics tomar.
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