Early X-mas! 6.0 L96+6L90

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by Luba

How much was the motor and trans?

PM'd ya.

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

hope this helps.... Im running the gm muscle car pan it's shallower than the stock truck pans by 1 1/2". I'm guessing the f-body pans are close to the same as the holley pan...

Thanks for the info!

[stepside67]

Subscribed!! I have been thinking about the same swap. I ran across this build from MAST Motorsports. Some good info.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...ng-hauler.html

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by stepside67

Subscribed!! I have been thinking about the same swap. I ran across this build from MAST Motorsports. Some good info.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...ng-hauler.html

Thanks,
There is some good info in that thread! This build will be slow until after the first of the new year. I have to finish up a 383 install into my 72 4x4. I have had a serious case of dragass for the last year, but the thought of a new project has helped out!

I am hoping for more info like this so I can get all my parts in order before I rip the motor out of a perfectly good pickup!

[jrdv]

Just unloaded a nice plastic wrapped crate!

Headed to Vegas, so no pics til next week!

Merry Christmas.

John

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jrdv

Just unloaded a nice plastic wrapped crate!

Headed to Vegas, so no pics til next week!

Merry Christmas.

John

What's the difference between the 6l90 and the 6l80? Have fun in vegas John!

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

What's the difference between the 6l90 and the 6l80? Have fun in vegas John!

Don't know? All I know is the housing is a little bigger.

Sure wish you would get one of these so I could follow along and just copy what you do!

John

[jrdv]

Not much progress, but I am getting the itch!

[jrdv]

Gotta finish this!
Why am I in the house posting pics on the computer?
And why is everything coated in dust?
Motivation needed!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jrdv

Don't know? All I know is the housing is a little bigger.

Sure wish you would get one of these so I could follow along and just copy what you do!

John

, I'm still trying to find me a motor....I'm curious to see how the ECE motor mounts work out for you...
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[jrdv]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

, I'm still trying to find me a motor....I'm curious to see how the ECE motor mounts work out for you...
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I still have to take an I-6 out of the 71 frame I'm going to use for mock up.
I also haven't ordered headers yet. Looking at the D Thorley headers that you used.
I seriously have to get the 4x4 done first, but I just can't get motivated.

Do you need me to find a motor and trans for you?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by jrdv

I still have to take an I-6 out of the 71 frame I'm going to use for mock up.
I also haven't ordered headers yet. Looking at the D Thorley headers that you used.
I seriously have to get the 4x4 done first, but I just can't get motivated.

Do you need me to find a motor and trans for you?

Sure! , I've actually found 3 candidates, but none as good of deal as yours, . I think I'm going to use the dirty dingo mounts on this build. They will allow me to move the motor further back....
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[502ms]

You can do it!
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[502ms]

HartRod, can you advise on which dirty dingo mounts you ordered? I'm getting ready to do the same thing, and I see a few different kinds...but it looked like the cut off was 73-87, and everything else was muscle car or other vehicle-specific (miata, 240sx, etc.)
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[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 502ms

HartRod, can you advise on which dirty dingo mounts you ordered? I'm getting ready to do the same thing, and I see a few different kinds...but it looked like the cut off was 73-87, and everything else was muscle car or other vehicle-specific (miata, 240sx, etc.)
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Here are the ones I'm looking at:

http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1372

Any I will probably use the CPP motor stands, unless the factory ones will work.

[rs74]

What are you going to be doing for a shifter column since this is a six speed.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by rs74

What are you going to be doing for a shifter column since this is a six speed.

Paddle shifters!

[rs74]

Originally Posted by jrdv

Not much progress, but I am getting the itch!

Good Lord! How big is your shop? And how many rides do you have in there. Lucky you! lol

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Paddle shifters!

Is that the only choice you have found? I haven't even done any research on that one!

Originally Posted by rs74

Good Lord! How big is your shop? And how many rides do you have in there. Lucky you! lol

It is big enough! There are 17 different kinds of rides.
I have been blessed with this shop! Thanks!

I have spent about 40 hours in the shop since last friday! A couple of late nights with bedtime coming at 4:30 AM. My wife has been very understanding!
I have the 4x4 done ( except for fine tuning ).

[jrdv]

I got a few more parts to go along with the LS swap!

[Clyde65]

Dude, Im jealous and you suck!

Ok, Im better now, great build and your fast my friend!

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Dude, Im jealous and you suck!

Ok, Im better now, great build and your fast my friend!

Thanks Clyde......

I really wasn't fast on the 4x4.
It has been 2 years since I pulled the original motor!

I did paint the firewall, radiator support, inner fenderwells, and put on a new brake booster and master cylinder, new steering column and wheel, new wireing harness, and new motor!

I hope to get started on the LS swap soon!

John

[JDon99]

Nice shop and builds! I'm looking foward to seeing this ls swap some together.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by rs74

What are you going to be doing for a shifter column since this is a six speed.

Originally Posted by jrdv

Is that the only choice you have found? I haven't even done any research on that one!

We should still be able to use the column shifter at least for the top 4 gears (D2/D1/4/3). And this little gizmo will give us a tap shift function over all the gears:

http://www.speartech.com/product_p/tssb.htm

[rs74]

Does Ididit column company not custom make columns for these applications?
I just sent them a question about this. Said 24 to 48 hours to respond but I am guessing the first of the week now that it is friday.

[jrdv]

Originally Posted by JDon99

Nice shop and builds! I'm looking foward to seeing this ls swap some together.

Thanks! I hope to get started soon!

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

We should still be able to use the column shifter at least for the top 4 gears (D2/D1/4/3). And this little gizmo will give us a tap shift function over all the gears:

http://www.speartech.com/product_p/tssb.htm

That seems easy enough! Did you already send your harness to Speartech. If you don't mind...how much $? You can pm me.

Originally Posted by rs74

Does Ididit column company not custom make columns for these applications?
I just sent them a question about this. Said 24 to 48 hours to respond but I am guessing the first of the week now that it is friday.

I haven't seen one advertised, but that doesn't mean they don't have one.