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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Truck looks great, one question though. what kind of prep work did you do before the ceracoat, do you spray or brush it on. couple parts under hood I wouls like to freshen up
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Dang son! That's how you do it!
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
I know right! This build is getting out of hand
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Cerakote recommends aluminum oxide because it creates a better surface for adhesion because aluminum oxide is more aggressive. So far, I've had luck with the glass beads, but a buddy of mine just got a new blaster and I'll be able to use the aluminum oxide in his back yard so I will begin using this and I'll also be able to blast large parts that didn't fit in the blast cabinet. I'll be doing my inner fenders and core support using aluminum oxide this week and I'll post some pics. You want to make sure you get all the rust scale and old paint off. The most important part is having a clean surface. I Really scrub the parts down with soap and water to get most of the dirt off and then I come back with a grease and wax remover and then let is soak in acetone. I just started using Dupli Color's grease and wax remover and this stuff works wonders. I don't even need to wash it with soap and water anymore. This stuff takes all the dirt out in just one application. I am getting better and better each time I use this stuff and really starting to get the hang of it, as well as being comfortable making adjustments to the gun on the fly while spraying. This is the gun I use. On Amazon for 16 bucks
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Thanks for the fuel and Cerakote tips. I have been wanting to give painting a try and love the way yours has turned out.
One more question on the fuel system. Did you keep any of the original vapor recovery system? The lines in the back that used to vent the tank or the lines to the charcoal canister up front? |
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Just go for it dude! What's the worst that can happen? Lol �� Got rid of it all. When I swapped for the 427 SBC I couldn't tell a difference from when I had all it all on there (all brand parts) when I finished the restoration a couple years ago. The vapor smell will always be there IMO.
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Thanks for the write up on ceracoat, I ll give it a go
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Back from body shop. Now it's time to get to work. I have quite a list of things I need to get done.
1. Finish the custom center console build 2. button up the engine and make sure I have all the right sensors 3. Install Vintage Air Evap (need to find alternate mounting locations) 4. Install Engine (make sure headers fit) 5. Start on the wiring a. Fuse Panel b. Relay Panel c. Switch Panel D. Vintage Air E. Dakota Dash F. Holley Terminator Max X ECU + Transmission H. Stereo, speakers, and AMP 6. Cerakote miscellaneous parts (Inner Fenders, Core support, Battery Tray, etc.. 7. Install oil cooler (Find suitable remote location) 8. Install Transmission cooler (Find suitable remote location) 9. Install PS Cooler 10. Redo some of the brake lines up front I'm sure I'm missing some stuff but that's mostly it.
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I got the VA installed. I had to deviate from the instructions because I didn't want to run bolts and drill holes through my freshly painted firewall. I searched the board and online as well because I know people have done it on here but I couldn't find any detailed pics of how guys actually mounted the VA system without going into the firewall like the instructions. So I had to get a little creative with it and this is what I came up with.
I went to home depot and got a few 90 degree brackets. I used two of them for the two screws up top that and one down on the bottom. The two brackets up top are screwed into the underside of the cowl and then the bolts go through a hole I made in the brackets and that screws into the backside of the VA bracket. For the bottom part of the VA bracket, I made a 45 degree bend in the bracket I used for this part and drilled a hole just below the slope of the firewall. Here are some pics. I also had hoses made locally since I needed custom hoses for the bulkhead fittings. Top Brackets Bottom Bracket Hoses
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
How did you route all the wiring through the firewall? I didn't see a fuse block mounting location after the filler kit.
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I put together this bracket to hold the fuse panel without having to drill through the firewall. The 4 red wires going up and to the right are for my ACC, IGN, BAT, STR and the other 2 go to the battery and Alternator. MGI is a relatively new company and I found them searching for fuse panels on the web. Reasonably priced and their customer service is exceptional. Their sales guy put me in touch with their electrical engineer and he helped me figure out all my wiring needs with everything that I'll be running. He also put together custom wiring diagrams for the fuse panel, relay panel and switch panel.
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Any updates?
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Yes sir!. I have to admit I was being lazy about posting.
Here's what I have finished since last post. 1. Center console build is done 2. All Electrical done 3. Engine installed (hoses, harnesses, etc) 4. Vintage Air install completed 5. Steering column, dash, and seats are all back in I'm sure I've left some stuff out. I'll post the details and pics up on here soon.
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I wanted to build my own center console and I was searching the ol interwebs for some ideas to help foster the concept I came up with.
I started out with some cardboard pieces to mock up the initial design and went through 4 or 5 reiterations from there before settling on the final design. I used PVC komatex board that I ordered through TAP Plastics. The sides are 1/2" thick and the top piece is 1/8" thick. I traced the cardboard onto the PVC board and used a router to make my cuts. I then used various pieces of wood in-between the two side pieces to give it structural strength and to act as the base for the top piece to lay on top. After it was all screwed together I had an upholstery shop cover it the same vinyl wrap I used on the original console to match. For the center section I made my cutouts for the radio, switches, and shifter. I then wrapped the center section using 3M Rosewood vinyl sheets to cover it. This is the same material I used on the door panels and side trim so it all matches.
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
more pics.. I used a special bit (forgot what it's called) to make the edges rounded on the sides. The 6x5 speakers fit nicely inside
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Good to see an update. Console is sharp and compliments the truck.
Can you comment on fitment of the LS? For example any clearance issues against the firewall or front differential? Do you have an OEM style dash and/or AC harness you won't be using?
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Now for fitment. I did have some minor issues. Not sure if you remember, I swapped the TH350 for a 4L80E prior to the LS conversion. I had moved the Tcase back 5" in order to have the SBC remain in the stock location. After installing the LS it was a bit too close to the firewall for my setup. If I was running stock LS valve covers I could probably get away with leaving the transmission where it was. I opted for these billet specialties valve cover adapters to give the look of a sbc. This adds additional height and the provisions for PVC are in the back of the vc adapters. Here is a pic keeping the trans where it was. You can see I have just about 1/4"-1/2" of clearance. It's actually just touching the gas pedal threaded inserts. I decided to move the trans/tcase fwd 3.5". Now to put that into perspective, the Tcase is still 1.5" further back from stock location but the additional 5" the 4L80e adds actually moves the engine fwd 3.5" from stock. I now have plenty of clearance for the PVC hoses. There is one on each valve cover adapter and they run to a catch can. It simply acts as a vapor deposit. Oil wont actually flow through the hoses to catch can. Attachment 1982701 Attachment 1982702
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
The oil pan is the stock LS that would have came with the 6.0 2500HD truck, hummer, escalade. I had just enough clearance for it.
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Do you have an OEM style dash and/or AC harness you won't be using?[/QUOTE]
sold them both already.
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Going to amazing when done. Thanks for sharing. If I were to build another 4wd that needed a motor I’d strongly consider this route and it was the clearance of the stock style valve covers with adapters that I was most curious about.
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Your build looks great! What size are your tires and where did you find your steel wheels?
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amazing job on all the work you've, have driven it yet?Enjoying your thread
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Re: The never ending K5 Build LS Swap
Looks good, it's coming along nicely
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