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03-08-2015, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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Re: Project: Shiro
Got this pig on the stand today, ready to get a good cleaning and some makeup.
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03-08-2015, 10:45 PM | #2 |
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Looking into changing up the induction. At the very least I have to buy a throttle body, but what is we go just a little farther with the efi? What is we go old school with dual 4 barrels? Decisions... Decisions
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03-09-2015, 09:47 AM | #3 |
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That's a tough one. Personally, given those three choices, I'd stick with the factory style intake. I say this only because I'd rather have EFI than carbs on an LS, and I'm not a big fan of that Holley intake. I'm not sure exactly why though. Good luck making your decision.
What about an 8-stack intake like the old Hilborn injection? Like this: Again, good luck, and keep building!
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03-09-2015, 10:00 AM | #4 |
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Personally, I think putting carbs on an LS is like putting a Power Glide in a new Z06.
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03-09-2015, 10:18 AM | #5 |
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I'm planning on replacing my LS1 intake (probably the worst stock piece they made) with the tall runner version of that Holley. If you like the look of the stock intake though, FAST makes a really nice piece.
Speaking on looks alone, there's not much that would beat that dual 4-bbl setup, except that ITB/stack setup. Wow. |
03-09-2015, 10:53 AM | #6 |
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I like the Holley setup...
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03-09-2015, 11:23 AM | #7 |
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Don't lose interest in your project. You will get through the rust repair. It just takes time. I had to put mine on hold for almost a whole year one time. I didn't think I would ever finish it. But now I get to drive anytime I want. Keep your head up.
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03-18-2015, 11:08 PM | #8 |
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Worked on the sheet metal a little tonight...
The corners bunch up when the panels are pressed into shape, these peaks keep the panels from aligning well. I cut through the raised areas with a cut-off wheel and hammered them flat, I'll weld them up and grind them smooth later. I cut the rest of the cab corner off and smoothed the edges. Then I laid the panel in place and marked for the first trim. It will take several trimmings and some grinding to get a tight fit. I am trying to get a tightest seam I can to help reduce the blow through when welding it up.
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03-18-2015, 11:26 PM | #9 |
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Glad to see you tore into the cab to give it a go. I took a week just mapping my measurements and cutting sheetmetal preparing to weld the panels up. Take your time and measure measure measure. Good luck Buck.
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03-18-2015, 11:28 PM | #10 |
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Thanks bro!!
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03-18-2015, 11:27 PM | #11 |
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The bottom edge of the cab corner sort of rolled forward which also made the panels not align...
... so I pie cut the the panel to straighten the edge. Will also be welded up and smoothed later.
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03-19-2015, 10:44 AM | #12 |
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You're attacking those panels like a pro. I thought you hadn't done this before?? Keep it up!
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03-19-2015, 10:49 AM | #13 |
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Those videos must teach you a lot, because it sure looks like you know what you are doing. I might have to get me a set.
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03-20-2015, 08:23 PM | #14 |
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Man...bodywork...I don't want to know what is under the bondo on mine....
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04-01-2015, 01:29 AM | #15 |
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What video's would you be referring?
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04-01-2015, 06:46 AM | #16 |
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Forum member ebfabman has a 3 DVD set that shows how he does sheet metal repairs on a 67-72 cab. You can order them by contacting him via PM on here or through his web site www.ebfabman.com
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03-21-2015, 09:30 PM | #17 |
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New addition to the Porterbuilt collection I've started.
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So what is the purpose of this piece? And does it replace anything? |
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Thanks It stiffens the frame and replaces the trailing arm and transmission crossmembers.
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03-31-2015, 08:38 PM | #20 |
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It stiffens the frame and replaces the trailing arm and transmission crossmembers.[/QUOTE]
Ah ok gotcha! thanks! |
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03-21-2015, 10:21 PM | #22 |
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Sweet!
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03-31-2015, 07:43 AM | #23 |
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A little progress,,,
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03-31-2015, 11:46 AM | #24 |
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That porterbuilt stuff looks a lot more fun than bodywork.!! Pretty sweet looking frame Buck
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03-31-2015, 10:16 AM | #25 |
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Looking Good there Buck!
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