Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

[JohnC]

Well good luck man. Hope it works out. Keep us updated on the progress of it.

[menace121978]

well.... i bought it. 2002 6.0 H.O. LQ9 w/ 100k!! and a 4L80E w/ 67k!!! HUGE PROPS TO LARRY AT SPECIALIZED PARTS PLANET! YOU ROCK MAN!
what sold me was i looked in the cab and on the windshield was a oil change tag from a caddy dealership that said oil change due 9/23/09 or 100 something miles and the oil that is in her looks BRAND NEW!!





he's going to bolt everything together and including the returnless fuel rail from an '04 up ls motor and egr less exhaust manifolds and a factory plug for the intake egr outlet on the intake (i think) flex plate, converter, and spacer for the upgraded tranny.

the warranty is 6 months from the day i drive it over there to show them no matter if its a year from now or tomorrow. every thing is covered from coil packs, a/c compressor, to o2 sensors!

i'm getting everything from the radiator all the way back to the exhaust y-pipe. including the dbw throttle pedal!

[BruthaMan]

Nice score, buddy! That will be one hell of an impressive engine in your truck!

[STOCKISH]

Awesome , congrats on the score. Man I wish I had a LS Engine.

[nlped]

Congratulations! Now get to work, you have 3 weeks to complete the project or Bob will call you a weenie

[menace121978]

im super stoked guys!! i cant wait to see it in my garage and start cleaning it up. still cant believe i finally got it.

Ed, my pockets arent quite as deep as Bob's and i know i'm lacking in the experience and tool department compared to Bob so this is going to be slow and steady... where is he anyways???

[nlped]

Yeah, for real, where is Bob?

[glock35ipsc]

What about Bob??

Bad azz dude!!! You are gonna love that 6.0! I've been busy at work and not around here much, but you know how to get in touch with me if you ever have any questions.

3 weeks................GO!!

[menace121978]

who's Bob?!?

hey, i fired off a couple emails the last couple days... did you get'em? and thanks bro... i'm excited and nervous at the same time! Amy keeps asking me "Do you know how to put that in there?"

i told her i have a bunch of friends that are going to help! thats you guys!

[glock35ipsc]

Yeah, I forgot to reply to the second one, and just now replied to the one you sent saying you got the mota.

If things get tricky for ya, just download Skype, then we can talk for free in real time to solve any issues!!

Actually, that's not a bad idea. A cheapo $25 web cam and Skype could help a lot of guys out if someone else has a solution.......

[menace121978]

that is a good idea! btw, do you still have that moded pedal? the esky has the same one as the 1st one you had.

[glock35ipsc]

Bummer, I sold it to Ed. You could probably beat him up for it.

[JohnC]

Nice score Dennis. Can't wait to see it in there. Congrats man, and tell Amy we have you covered. If nothing else we are good salesman of a good line of

[menace121978]

[v502]

Nice menace you scored on that one it look very clean I had used one of these before they can be fast with bolt on's and a tune

I was looking for same setup until i found the 6.2 with 6l80e its like the newer style of your setup.

Vortec Max + 4l80e =

Congrat's and now get to work

[nlped]

Tic Toc!!!

[menace121978]

alright guys, the motor/trans is ready for pick up. i went out and checked everything out. also snapped a few pics. she cleaned up beautifully!!






tomorrow i'm going to find a way to get it home. i have the next 4 days off so i can take everything apart and start detailing and painting everything. i have to make a list of what i need and what was supposed to be included in the deal that i didnt see. (returnless fuel rail, non egr exhaust manifold on pass. side, tranny dip stick, and i think thats about it.)

wonder if the block says 6.0 anywhere besides behind the bell housing and how can i make sure the tranny is a 80e?

[tvblazer78]

Very nice!! If I do one down the road that is what I am going to use!

[menace121978]

right on! thanks Trav!

been thinking... i'm going to try and smooth out and polish the valve covers instead of painting them. everyone paints them. might try to polish the fuel rail too. i think that will look sick with the s&p headers on there. wheels are turning! wanna do something with it thats clean and unique but not over the top and 'too much'.

dont be shy guys! throw'em out there...

[Jonboy]

I think you should keep the Cadillac engine cover, to give it some class. Then again, I am a little biased. Congrats on the purchase though, Dennis.

[tvblazer78]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I think you should keep the Cadillac engine cover, to give it some class. Then again, I am a little biased. Congrats on the purchase though, Dennis.

I am with you Jonboy. I have seen some that look very cool, you can custom paint it and it makes it look so clean. Let me see if I can find some pics..

[Ceeten]

Definitely keep the engine cover. Sand it slick and paint it body color.

[menace121978]

thanks for the comments and advice! i'm going to keep the covers for sure but want it to look just as sweet under the covers too if ya find those pics Trav post'em up!

[SBTork]

A Big to you man!

I know this is big, given the issues you've been going through Im truly happy you could get this part done. Slow and steady is fine, just keep us in mind and document it well, take A LOT of pictures. Thanks to you and Bob, i've decided to do a 5.3-5 speed out of a newer silverado for my '82 C-10. It will be spring before I start shopping for a drivetrain, but I still can't wait. Way to go guy.

[silvereagle07]

Congrats Dennis on the score! You guys are making me jealous. Now I want an LS engine.