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Old 08-16-2016, 01:43 AM   #1
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Re: 72 Plaid Sub

More progress. Full Porterbuilt roller a couple weeks ago.
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Old 08-16-2016, 01:52 AM   #2
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Was originally going the LS engine route, but now I'm going to try an fit a 2015 Chevy L83 in the suburban. Hope I don't regret that decision.
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Old 08-16-2016, 01:56 AM   #3
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Current situation. Modified the Porterbuilt LS mounts and got the L83 installed. Now I got to figure out the steering rack.
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Old 08-16-2016, 01:29 PM   #4
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Re: 72 Plaid Sub

That's usually how *it*starts
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Old 08-16-2016, 03:57 AM   #5
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Was originally going the LS engine route, but now I'm going to try an fit a 2015 Chevy L83 in the suburban. Hope I don't regret that decision.
http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/l83/

Type: 5.3L V8
Displacement (cu in / cc): 325 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Ignition system: coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery: direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 355 / 250 @ 5600 (gas – SAE certified)
380 / 283 @ 5600 (E85 – SAE certified)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 383 / 519 @ 4100 (gas – SAE certified)
416 / 564 @ 4100 (E85 – SAE certified)



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