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09-18-2011, 12:01 AM | #1 |
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Thanks everyone for the compliments on the project and caps. We have some other ideas too. More on that later. I really enjoy making cool parts for our trucks. I don't like working for the "man" I want to have my own shop within the next 7 years. That is my lofty goal for early retirement.
hope to get the motor and trans cleaned up a little this week and installed so I can move on to the fuel system. |
09-19-2011, 11:24 PM | #2 | |
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09-29-2011, 12:01 AM | #3 | |
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I have my place just need some equipment.....just a few hundred$K short |
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09-29-2011, 12:14 AM | #4 |
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I have some progress to report on the project. I located and drilled the tranny mount, the motor stands and I got the motor and tranny bolted in the frame. Then started on the fuel system. Mounted the fuel pump (Walbro GSL392 Inline 255LPH) and the Corvette style filter regulator. Then ran the return supply and high pressure line to the filter. I still need to figure out the routing of the supply from the filter to the fuel rail. Here are the pics:
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09-29-2011, 12:19 AM | #5 |
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Good progress!
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09-29-2011, 12:23 AM | #6 |
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Looks good mike!!! If you need any help lmk....
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09-29-2011, 09:33 AM | #7 |
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nice progress !!
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09-29-2011, 05:40 PM | #8 |
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Great build keep the picts coming....
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09-29-2011, 06:22 PM | #9 |
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Very nice work! I'd like to go full time with my deal, but the cost to buy insurance for the family and keep the doors open is tough. It makes it really hard to walk away from a pay check you know you're going to get every week.
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09-29-2011, 07:12 PM | #10 |
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Looks very nice!
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Nice progress. Keep at it.
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10-10-2011, 11:34 AM | #13 |
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Nice job!! Nice attention to details also!!
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10-10-2011, 11:12 PM | #14 |
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Thanks Buddy!
Thanks. I appeciate the props. |
10-10-2011, 11:33 PM | #15 |
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I installed the starter tonight then started trying to figure out my exhaust manifolds. It looks like I may try to go with LS1 manifolds from a Camaro. My buddy gave me his from his project S10 he replace with headers. They fit without any cutting into the frame. Not sure if I can find the flange adapters in a salvage or not?
Then I ran into a snag that took a bunch of time. The P.O. broke one of the driver side bolts off. It was an easy fix so I thought I would document it and share it here. Also, for you LS guys here is how braced the passenger side engine stand to accomodate the stock A/C compressor. LS1 Manifold: Broken manifold bolt: Clean the stud good, then get out the tig welder, then build up the stud until its about 1/8" past the surface. I like to use high alloy or stainless filler rod. Since the head is aluminum there isn't as much chance of distorting the area around it. this technique works with iron heads too. Just be careful. Then I weld a 5/16" flat washer to the petruding stud. I weld it very solid and get it good and hot (glowing red) This heats up the loctite and any debris that caused it to break in the first place. Channelock pliers work great Done deal, I'll chase the threads with a tap before final install. |
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Nice work... keep it up....
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10-10-2011, 11:27 PM | #18 |
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wow Mike!!! already learned sooo much from your thread!! thanks for the pics and details....currently getting ready to start tear down on my 67. Have a vortec 454 and 4l80e out of a 98 1 ton with all the harness and ecu for both the motor and trans, and was recently wondering what to do about the fuel system.....your last few post answered that for me now just have to figure out this harness and computer.....lol
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That's an awesome motor/tranny combo you have. I know some guys on here that will glady help you through the TBI install like they did me. HEREis a good thread to get you through the install. For your fuel pump you will want a low pressure model. I recommend THIS one. |
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10-11-2011, 08:48 AM | #21 | |
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Oh, My mistake. I thought that the TBI was used all that way up to LS. That shows what I know. Not sure about the pump? You can ask some these same questions on the engine and drivetrain section. There will be some guys that know about it on there. |
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10-11-2011, 01:32 AM | #22 |
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Looks good mike!! That's a good idea on the broken bolt..
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10-11-2011, 11:54 AM | #23 |
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Your power train is looking great! Great write up on the broken bolt removal. You can also use a nut one size or a couple sizes bigger than the broken bolt that way you can use a wrench or socket to remove them too.
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10-11-2011, 01:59 PM | #24 |
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Looks awesome as usuall! I really like the bracket for the passengers side motor mount.
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10-11-2011, 04:19 PM | #25 | |
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Thanks Ben! I really didn't want to weld something in permenent. Heck by the time I get this on the road LS will be obsolete so I may need to do a whole different set up. |
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