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JAA · 12-06-2012, 11:13 AM

Nice project. Should be fun to drive when done.

Zane M · 12-07-2012, 09:28 AM

I love it. I'll continue to follow your progress.

truckzilla · 12-11-2012, 06:19 PM

Sub'd! Love the pictures!

Tyrfryer67 · 12-12-2012, 12:58 AM

Truck looks really nice I had an 86 back in the day it was my first truck but the colors were reversed and the blue looked the same as your in the pics but it was bahama blue. Doesn't look like the salt was too bad on it keep us posted on the finishing the swap
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bohmankid · 12-14-2012, 09:04 PM

Thanks guys.

I figured out how to block off my EGR hole in the intake without spending $30 at the dealer for a block off plate (GM Part #12558346)..

I just slapped a freeze plug in there. Cost me 99cents haha. (Dorman part #555-093.1)..
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I also got a BUNCH of goodies in the mail. Stay tuned and I'll get pictures.

bowtieguy79 · 12-27-2012, 01:52 PM

Nice work

bohmankid · 01-12-2013, 11:29 PM

I got a bunch of crap in the mail. Fuel stuff and fuse block stuff. The only thing stopping me is the -14 degree C weather.
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Greenlee · 01-15-2013, 10:03 PM

Nice! I'm looking forward to hearing how she runs.
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speedmachine · 01-15-2013, 11:59 PM

what brand headers are those?

looks great!

bohmankid · 01-16-2013, 03:51 AM

Thanks guys.

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what brand headers are those?

looks great!

The headers are just an eBay brand. I picked them up for $250 (on sale). For a 5th gen Camaro 6.2 liter.
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okieraptor · 02-15-2013, 02:37 AM

Any updates?
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**hilljob26** · 02-15-2013, 03:04 AM

i was laughing most of the way through your thread,,,you sound so positive and make everything seem like its nothing...it just made me chuckle...lol...however, keep up the good work

77ChevySharkBite · 02-15-2013, 09:59 AM

Sweet build you got going!! I love the color scheme its sweet that blue stands out. Motor choice is awesome!!!

Samhecker · 02-17-2013, 10:42 PM

Just a random question here, what kinda gas mileage where u gettin with the tbi setup
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bohmankid · 03-03-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by okieraptor

Any updates?
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I haven't gotten around to touching the truck because it's been so cold. It hasn't been this cold here for a few years I'm not used to it!

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i was laughing most of the way through your thread,,,you sound so positive and make everything seem like its nothing...it just made me chuckle...lol...however, keep up the good work

Thanks I appreciate the comment. I like to keep a positive outlook on it. Right now, it's a giant paper-weight and I'm HOPING I can get it running

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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Sweet build you got going!! I love the color scheme its sweet that blue stands out. Motor choice is awesome!!!

Thanks. The color is really subtle and at the same time stands out.

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Originally Posted by Samhecker

Just a random question here, what kinda gas mileage where u gettin with the tbi setup
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I was getting around 10 mpg average with the TBI setup. I'm sure it could've been better

bohmankid · 03-03-2013, 06:17 PM

Here are a few pictures I snapped yesterday. This is how the truck sits now but I took the bed off and it's in the backyard now. I plan on getting an 87-91 suburban tank and ditching the saddle tanks.
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And here are a few pics of the motor. It's all put together, all I have to do is the WIRING. I'm not gonna lie, I have no idea what I'm doing

I will have questions about the wiring and how to get this going. I did do a fuse block according to what lt1swap.com shows. I just have to plug in the ignition now i suppose.. I'm going to mount the computer in the cab behind the glove box and run it under the intake manifold for a cleaner setup. I installed the lokar throttle cable and it works great.
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bohmankid · 03-09-2013, 10:27 PM

Well I am very happy to announce that my 5.3 swap is a success!! Why was I so worried about the wiring?

it started right up today and sounds very healthy! It has a gas leak where the fuel rail meets the AN fitting though... I'll be fixing that tomorrow. I'll post a vid soon.
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bohmankid · 03-09-2013, 11:08 PM

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bohmankid · 03-09-2013, 11:18 PM

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83GMCK2500 · 03-10-2013, 02:16 PM

Looking pretty awesome. Where's that video at?

tip · 03-10-2013, 10:22 PM

Awesome build... sub'd

bohmankid · 03-26-2013, 12:52 PM

I tried getting a video of the truck running but it's leaking antifreeze out of the water pump. I think the water pump might be bad, because the gaskets are brand new. Just one more thing! Now i have to drain the cooling system and buy a new one. darn..

bohmankid · 03-29-2013, 01:19 PM

Here is a video of a startup. I just replaced the water pump last night. Took the video this morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiPgl...ature=youtu.be

kikkegek · 03-29-2013, 04:24 PM

sweet! whoop whoop!

y5mgisi · 03-29-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bohmankid

! Why was I so worried about the wiring?

it started right up today and sounds very healthy!
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I had the same thought when i was done with mine! Now, LS swaps seem like a piece of cake dont they?

12-06-2012, 11:13 AM	#26
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12-07-2012, 09:28 AM	#27
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12-11-2012, 06:19 PM	#28
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Tyrfryer67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 9	Re: 1985 GMC 4x4 LS Motor Swap, tons of pics! Truck looks really nice I had an 86 back in the day it was my first truck but the colors were reversed and the blue looked the same as your in the pics but it was bahama blue. Doesn't look like the salt was too bad on it keep us posted on the finishing the swap Posted via Mobile Device

12-14-2012, 09:04 PM	#30
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: 1985 GMC 4x4 LS Motor Swap, tons of pics! Thanks guys. I figured out how to block off my EGR hole in the intake without spending $30 at the dealer for a block off plate (GM Part #12558346).. I just slapped a freeze plug in there. Cost me 99cents haha. (Dorman part #555-093.1).. I also got a BUNCH of goodies in the mail. Stay tuned and I'll get pictures. __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

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01-12-2013, 11:29 PM	#32
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: 1985 GMC 4x4 LS Motor Swap, tons of pics! I got a bunch of crap in the mail. Fuel stuff and fuse block stuff. The only thing stopping me is the -14 degree C weather. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

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02-15-2013, 09:59 AM	#38
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: 1985 GMC 4x4 LS Motor Swap, tons of pics! Sweet build you got going!! I love the color scheme its sweet that blue stands out. Motor choice is awesome!!! __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

02-17-2013, 10:42 PM	#39
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03-03-2013, 06:17 PM	#41
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: 1985 GMC 4x4 LS Motor Swap, tons of pics! Here are a few pictures I snapped yesterday. This is how the truck sits now but I took the bed off and it's in the backyard now. I plan on getting an 87-91 suburban tank and ditching the saddle tanks. And here are a few pics of the motor. It's all put together, all I have to do is the WIRING. I'm not gonna lie, I have no idea what I'm doing I will have questions about the wiring and how to get this going. I did do a fuse block according to what lt1swap.com shows. I just have to plug in the ignition now i suppose.. I'm going to mount the computer in the cab behind the glove box and run it under the intake manifold for a cleaner setup. I installed the lokar throttle cable and it works great. __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

03-09-2013, 10:27 PM	#42
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: 1985 GMC 4x4 LS Motor Swap, tons of pics! Well I am very happy to announce that my 5.3 swap is a success!! Why was I so worried about the wiring? it started right up today and sounds very healthy! It has a gas leak where the fuel rail meets the AN fitting though... I'll be fixing that tomorrow. I'll post a vid soon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread



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03-09-2013, 11:08 PM	#43
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