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texanidiot25 · 03-09-2009, 08:29 PM

Gotta say, you had the cleanest BBC setup, and have one of the cleanest LS setups. Nice work man.

Jerry Jones · 03-09-2009, 08:32 PM

That is insane! I likey!!!

**Boog** · 03-09-2009, 08:36 PM

It's hard to say Mike. I do love that '96 large but your LS package is smooth too. I'll bet it is way more driveable than the carb'd fatty especially with the OD trans. Oh and give your wife another hug too. She's a keeper.

westbrookw · 03-09-2009, 08:39 PM

Very nice. Makes me want to do a motor swap with my SS.

68 short step · 03-09-2009, 08:39 PM

that looks great mike.....

**ERIK D** · 03-09-2009, 10:14 PM

i wish i could fit them coil covers on mine.they came out a little too late w/them

**N2TRUX** · 03-09-2009, 10:50 PM

I like it....but....I like your old valve covers better. That paint job really set the old motor off.

How about painting the new ones in a similar manner...:metal;

68 short step · 03-10-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I like it....but....I like your old valve covers better. That paint job really set the old motor off.

How about painting the new ones in a similar manner...:metal;

, i think you put a adaptor bracket on, then mount a set of samll block V/C on with the same paint scheme...and relocate the coils.....thatll give it the old time feel

OARNGESI · 03-10-2009, 01:59 AM

great looking motor

**lolife99** · 03-10-2009, 03:04 AM

Mike,... what brand of BBC valve covers are those in the pics?

Also, what are you going to do with the old 396?

mike nutt · 03-10-2009, 05:29 AM

lolife, the old motor was sold.

here are some cool valve cover for the LS motor that lets you use a smallblock valve cover as the coil cover. http://www.streetandperformanceelect...nst/555751.pdf

again , thanks for all the positive comments.

Mike

jkade · 03-12-2009, 08:12 PM

What are the accessories off of? Truck or Car?

Gray Ghost · 03-12-2009, 09:22 PM

Very nice....one of the nicest I have seen yet. I'd bet the LS will outperform the BB...I know it will in mileage and driveability.

Clean....real clean!

djracer · 03-13-2009, 07:14 AM

[quote=lolife99;3189410]Mike,... what brand of BBC valve covers are those in the pics?

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The old valve covers on the 396 were marine valve covers but I don't know the brand!

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Originally Posted by jkade

What are the accessories off of? Truck or Car?

corvette

Grapdawg · 03-13-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

yea, clean it up.... that thing is a filthy mess

LOL Yea, Nice, looks great!

MrBeast · 05-06-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mike nutt

lolife, the old motor was sold.

here are some cool valve cover for the LS motor that lets you use a smallblock valve cover as the coil cover. http://www.streetandperformanceelect...nst/555751.pdf

again , thanks for all the positive comments.

Mike

Man, cool concept, but I bet it just cooks the snot out of those coils.

C20-67_N_MO · 05-06-2009, 02:46 PM

Awesome setup!

Keep us updated on how it performs!

mike nutt · 05-06-2009, 07:04 PM

thanks all !! the truck is running great . i have done a couple of upgrades though. i installed a set of adjustable 1.75 rockers from comp cams. they say they will fit under stock rockers without modifacation (not!!!!!). i had to remove the baffles and do some grinding. also put in a set of ford svo 30# injectors. i found out after i got them that they are 30# @43 psi and at the 58 psi they are 36# , the stock ones were 24#. it still runs fine , but i am going to have to get the software to tune it so everything works like it needs to. the computor came tuned for a 5.7 in stock form. here's a couple of pictures.

also, carried the truck to a local car show and took home the participant's choice trophy.

mike

LuckyHenriksen · 05-06-2009, 07:13 PM

hell ya!!

Dynomutt · 05-06-2009, 07:24 PM

Truck looks great with either/both motors. I am a bigger fan of an old BB myself but maybe I'm a bit partial since that's what I have now.

What BB mounts/towers were you using and with what headers? For some reason I'm having NO luck with headers that work with my BB on stock towers.

QKENUF4U · 05-06-2009, 07:34 PM

AWESOME !! wish i was loaded so i could build a truck like this.....

jholley · 05-06-2009, 07:43 PM

That thing is dead sexy!

ap2002 · 05-06-2009, 08:25 PM

very nicely done!!!

FYI, your stock springs are ok for the stock cam..... the rockers are a waste of money.... but since you have the LS6 in there the best next upgrade is a cam!! for future reference dont get a cam that has a bigger lift than a .570, since thats about what the LS6 springs are rated for....

also, dont take to long to tune the truck for the new injectors, i bet it is running rich, you dont want to mess up a nice motor....

keep up the good work!

boostat4500 · 05-06-2009, 08:56 PM

+1 on getting it tuned ASAP. Your now dumping about 50% more fuel and the PCM can only compensate for + or - 20%. Good looking motor!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-06-2009, 10:18 PM

I like the rat motor..hehhehehe

03-09-2009, 08:29 PM	#26
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: 6.0 install complete Gotta say, you had the cleanest BBC setup, and have one of the cleanest LS setups. Nice work man.

03-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#27
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: 6.0 install complete That is insane! I likey!!! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-09-2009, 08:36 PM	#28
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,147	Re: 6.0 install complete It's hard to say Mike. I do love that '96 large but your LS package is smooth too. I'll bet it is way more driveable than the carb'd fatty especially with the OD trans. Oh and give your wife another hug too. She's a keeper. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-09-2009, 08:39 PM	#29
westbrookw LET'S GO...MOUNTAINEERS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamstown, WV Posts: 339	Re: 6.0 install complete Very nice. Makes me want to do a motor swap with my SS. __________________ 72 SWB/Step

03-09-2009, 08:39 PM	#30
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: 6.0 install complete that looks great mike.....

03-09-2009, 10:14 PM	#31
ERIK D Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: EAGLE PASS,TX Posts: 269	Re: 6.0 install complete i wish i could fit them coil covers on mine.they came out a little too late w/them __________________ MY BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=282815

03-09-2009, 10:50 PM	#32
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 6.0 install complete I like it....but....I like your old valve covers better. That paint job really set the old motor off. How about painting the new ones in a similar manner...:metal; __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-10-2009, 01:59 AM	#34
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 6.0 install complete great looking motor __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-10-2009, 03:04 AM	#35
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,694	Re: 6.0 install complete Mike,... what brand of BBC valve covers are those in the pics? Also, what are you going to do with the old 396? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-10-2009 at 03:06 AM.

03-10-2009, 05:29 AM	#36
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: 6.0 install complete lolife, the old motor was sold. here are some cool valve cover for the LS motor that lets you use a smallblock valve cover as the coil cover. http://www.streetandperformanceelect...nst/555751.pdf again , thanks for all the positive comments. Mike Last edited by mike nutt; 03-10-2009 at 05:31 AM.

03-12-2009, 08:12 PM	#37
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: 6.0 install complete What are the accessories off of? Truck or Car? Last edited by jkade; 03-12-2009 at 08:12 PM.

03-12-2009, 09:22 PM	#38
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 6.0 install complete Very nice....one of the nicest I have seen yet. I'd bet the LS will outperform the BB...I know it will in mileage and driveability. Clean....real clean! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

05-06-2009, 02:46 PM	#42
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: 6.0 install complete Awesome setup! Keep us updated on how it performs! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

05-06-2009, 07:04 PM	#43
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: 6.0 install complete thanks all !! the truck is running great . i have done a couple of upgrades though. i installed a set of adjustable 1.75 rockers from comp cams. they say they will fit under stock rockers without modifacation (not!!!!!). i had to remove the baffles and do some grinding. also put in a set of ford svo 30# injectors. i found out after i got them that they are 30# @43 psi and at the 58 psi they are 36# , the stock ones were 24#. it still runs fine , but i am going to have to get the software to tune it so everything works like it needs to. the computor came tuned for a 5.7 in stock form. here's a couple of pictures. also, carried the truck to a local car show and took home the participant's choice trophy. mike Attached Images

05-06-2009, 07:13 PM	#44
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 6.0 install complete hell ya!! __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here



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05-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#45
Dynomutt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 440	Re: 6.0 install complete Truck looks great with either/both motors. I am a bigger fan of an old BB myself but maybe I'm a bit partial since that's what I have now. What BB mounts/towers were you using and with what headers? For some reason I'm having NO luck with headers that work with my BB on stock towers. __________________ MARQ Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446194 Last edited by Dynomutt; 05-06-2009 at 07:25 PM.

05-06-2009, 07:34 PM	#46
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: 6.0 install complete AWESOME !! wish i was loaded so i could build a truck like this.....

05-06-2009, 07:43 PM	#47
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: 6.0 install complete That thing is dead sexy! __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

05-06-2009, 08:25 PM	#48
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: 6.0 install complete very nicely done!!! FYI, your stock springs are ok for the stock cam..... the rockers are a waste of money.... but since you have the LS6 in there the best next upgrade is a cam!! for future reference dont get a cam that has a bigger lift than a .570, since thats about what the LS6 springs are rated for.... also, dont take to long to tune the truck for the new injectors, i bet it is running rich, you dont want to mess up a nice motor.... keep up the good work! __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone! Last edited by ap2002; 05-06-2009 at 08:27 PM.

05-06-2009, 08:56 PM	#49
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: 6.0 install complete +1 on getting it tuned ASAP. Your now dumping about 50% more fuel and the PCM can only compensate for + or - 20%. Good looking motor! __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

05-06-2009, 10:18 PM	#50
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: 6.0 install complete I like the rat motor..hehhehehe __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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