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02-05-2014, 08:53 PM | #26 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Ok guys I got some close up pictures of my visor. I also got the hooker block hugger headers in and they fit great. The only problem is I had to cut the steering loose and now I have to re work it. The two u-joint setup I had and the straight shot to the rack is not going to work with the LS engine in there. I went to a local shop and bought 3 u-joints and a rod end and some DD shaft. I put it all together and got it mocked up for now. I have plenty of clearance on my exhaust and I can turn my wheels from lock to lock position. Its a little tough to turn the power rack without the engine running and it feels like there may be a small catch in one of the u joints. I had to angle them pretty hard to get the steering hooked back up. Has anyone else had experience with a 3 u-joint setup. I will post a picture or two of them and let me know what you think if the way I have it everything looks fine and will function properly. Thanks.
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02-05-2014, 10:05 PM | #27 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Thanks for the pics of the visor!
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02-06-2014, 12:32 AM | #28 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Not 100% sure, but I think you need a stationary support with the 3 u-joint setup, will see if I can locate the source, I think it was Borgenson....Jim
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02-06-2014, 05:36 AM | #29 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Jim I have one. Its hard to see it in the pictures but look right below the second u-joint. I have one there with a bracket that is tack welded to the frame for now until I make sure this is going to work.
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02-06-2014, 10:41 AM | #30 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Yeah I see it now, it almost looks like part of the u-joint, plus my eyes aren't what they use to be, well you got in covered. I think you should be ok, but like you said, can't tell till is down and moving...Jim
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02-06-2014, 09:41 PM | #31 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
I did some more work on my u joints I just wasn't to happy with them plus I was thinking they may give trouble since they seemed to bent quite a bit. Got them where I think they are gonna be just fine and welded my bracket to the chassis with a gusset on it. Went ahead and bolted the wheels on and sat it down off the stands. After it was on the floor I figured that would be as good a time as any to test the steering. I turned the wheel both ways until it locked out nothing rubbed or felt like it was in a bind. Will be loading it up to take it to the exhaust shop Saturday. Hopefully if everything goes smooth I will have it fired up by the end of the weekend.
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02-06-2014, 10:14 PM | #32 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Nice progress. I initially fired my LT1 up with just headers. I made some temporary collectors to screw the O2 sensers into and it worked fine. It was not quiet as loud with open headers as I would have thought.
Good luck at the exhaust shop. Marc
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02-07-2014, 12:19 AM | #33 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
New routing on the u-joints looks good, burb looks great...Jim
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02-15-2014, 11:07 PM | #34 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Well we had a shakedown run today. Here is a link to the video I made of the exhaust. All seems well so far. Its bad when you are use to the old wore out 350 and you matt this 5.3 taking off and you think the transmission is slipping at first but its actually spinning. Lol
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02-15-2014, 11:21 PM | #35 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
very nice, luv that thing. diggin the steering wheel, even though I really love the original wheels, dash etc. that is very fitting.
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02-16-2014, 12:25 AM | #36 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Sounds good, nice job...Jim
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02-16-2014, 11:53 AM | #37 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Great job on the swap. You really made quick work of that!
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
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02-16-2014, 01:46 PM | #39 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Can you give me some details on your exhaust?
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02-16-2014, 04:12 PM | #40 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
The exhaust is 2.25" all the way. I have a single borla with dual in and out tips. I have hooker block hugger headers. It sounds way better than I thought it would.
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
If any of you guys are on facebook like my page. Thanks. I post quite a bit more on there and more often than I do here.
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
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Your suburban sounds great in the video clip. If you have any time can you send me a PM with the main components that you used for the fuel tank, headers/manifolds, fuel pump computer flash and wiring harness. I'm starting to create a file for my build. Thanks Marc
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02-16-2014, 10:56 PM | #43 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
I absolutely love your Burb, its perfect. The stance, the engine, the raw metal body.
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02-16-2014, 11:30 PM | #44 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
Your build is great. It looks like you had good clearance in the engine bay. What fan/radiator combo is that? Those look like the stock truck accessories, are they? Did you have any clearance issues with the power steering pulley and the inner fender? Seeing how great your LS swap worked out gives me hope for mine.
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02-17-2014, 12:27 AM | #45 |
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One more question. Are you running regular or drop spindles? That stance is nice.
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02-17-2014, 11:42 AM | #46 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
I agree with Cheyenne !I DEFINITELY HAVE A CASE OF SHOP ENVY !!
Sweet looking LS swap ,I'm glad you will have all the kinks worked out before I rework my Burb for a LS !!
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02-17-2014, 12:24 PM | #48 |
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
I believe if im not mistaken it has drop spindles. The rear has a leaf spring setup with lowering blocks.
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02-17-2014, 12:25 PM | #49 |
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Thanks I appreciate it.
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Re: 49 Suburban 5.3 LS Swap
wow amazing work! Love the bare metal look and the exhaust sounds great!
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