83/84 swb stepside long time build

[rip2174]

Started pulling the engine and tranny from the old truck. There sure is a lot of wires. Had my son helping me label everything. This motor sure is wedged in there. Doesnt seem to want to come out real well with tranny attached. Going to try and drop the tranny mount and see if that will let it come out, If not will need to pull them separately. Didnt want to do that due to all the wires. Wanted to see how they were run and label before tearing down anymore. Again electronics isnt my thing.

[rip2174]

got some new parts in this week. Got a set of slosh tubes, new in tank fuel pump and sending unit , battery relocation kit. Didn't really like the fuel pump that was installed. Its too loud. Might have it for sale real soon.

Im really wanting to have engine and tranny beefed up a little while I have it out of the truck. That way I can paint it all before it goes onto to the other frame.

Also want to convert over to the LS intake. Not really sure what happens to all those dam wires on the top of the intake when this is done. Could someone point in the direction to read up on this? I know it will take a complete front accessory change out. Those are expensive. I all ready have ideas of what to do with hiding stuff from others on these forums.

[rip2174]

well got the motor out of old truck. Have to say that this motor and tranny sure are heavy

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by rip2174

Also want to convert over to the LS intake. Not really sure what happens to all those dam wires on the top of the intake when this is done. Could someone point in the direction to read up on this? I know it will take a complete front accessory change out. Those are expensive. I all ready have ideas of what to do with hiding stuff from others on these forums.

You dont have to switch all the accessories. You can run a different water pump if I remember correctly...

but you have other options too: http://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-ow...cessories.html

http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/front...take-swap.html

[aotte1]

I am Sure you will get the wiring looking as good as the rest of your truck.

Les

[rip2174]

Originally Posted by aotte1

I am Sure you will get the wiring looking as good as the rest of your truck.

Les

thank you sir.