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**Advanced Design** · 09-05-2015, 10:27 AM

Sounds really good! Key jingle, fuel pump, rummmbbblleee.....nice

whitels1 · 09-05-2015, 11:00 AM

Sounds great, a nice clean install!

Arnulfo · 09-06-2015, 02:35 PM

Sounds great!i too am digging the pre-start up fuel pump sound. Nice work.
Arnulfo

Arnulfo · 09-06-2015, 03:48 PM

What year blazer did the gas tank come out of? Seems to fit perfectly. I like the angle that your engine sits in . Looks factory. I wonder if the same motor / trans mount can be used with a 6L90E trans.... I'm thinking not without a high hump trans cover. What say you experts?
Arnulfo

jessemthompson · 09-06-2015, 05:26 PM

The blazer tank is from an 87. As far as the angle goes I used all ECE mounts. They worked out well. I did have to grind a little on the driver side because the header was really close to the mount.

geekitupsum · 09-07-2015, 05:56 PM

what motor mount setup did you use? 4l60e trans?

jessemthompson · 09-07-2015, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geekitupsum

what motor mount setup did you use? 4l60e trans?

I used ECE motor and trans mounts and yes, a 4L60E

jessemthompson · 09-10-2015, 11:16 PM

Just finished my road trip out to pigeon forge this evening for the shades of the past Rod run. It's been my goal to have the truck ready for this since May. I got out here with no issues and knocked down 19 mpg!!! I believe I would've got 20 if I didn't have to go through the mountains. I am happy with 19 though. So far there is a big turnout here. I'm really looking forward to the show.

**oldman3** · 09-11-2015, 10:12 AM

Have a great time...Jim

gord63 · 09-11-2015, 12:40 PM

Congrats on the LS install. Looks great. What radiator and gas pedal assembly did you use?

jessemthompson · 09-11-2015, 09:49 PM

For the radiator I used an R&D aluminum radiator and I used a corvette pedal.

**Advanced Design** · 09-11-2015, 10:14 PM

Enjoy the show. I see a lot of FB friends are heading there.

jessemthompson · 05-09-2016, 08:42 PM

The time has come to add vintage air to the truck. Has anyone used an Alan grove A/C bracket?

solidaxel · 05-10-2016, 12:40 AM

Take a look at Bill's Hot Rod brackets
The fit and work, I have used them many times

**First c10** · 05-10-2016, 09:54 AM

This is the steel Alan grove bracket for the LS motor (40-140R I think) I am going with Old Air Products AC system. see my build thread for a few more pictures. its not completed yet but you can see what I have done so far.

solidaxel · 05-10-2016, 10:47 AM

Disregard on Bill's brackets, they are only for SBC he does not have them for Genlll, sorry

solidaxel · 05-10-2016, 10:56 AM

Some assembly required with Dirty Dingo brackets!

Willie Makeit · 05-10-2016, 04:15 PM

if someone needs one of the Dirty Dingo idler relocater and a modified factory ps/alt bracket that is needed for the Dirty Dingo setup, hit me up. got one with less than 500 miles on it. took it out and put it on the shelf when i went with the LSA top-end and bracketry.

**Advanced Design** · 05-10-2016, 05:21 PM

I used KWIK ac bracket on my 56 and it fit really well. Also Holley has nice top mount brackets that look factory. Just a couple more options for your consideration.

MMLX89 · 05-12-2016, 10:49 AM

Which headers did you go with? Are the long tubes or mid length?

jessemthompson · 05-12-2016, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMLX89

Which headers did you go with? Are the long tubes or mid length?

I used Gibson headers. They are full length and do not go below the frame rails.

jessemthompson · 05-12-2016, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Some assembly required with Dirty Dingo brackets!

what is the part # you used for the DD mount. The one on their site for the truck doesn't look like the one you have. What compressor did you use?

solidaxel · 05-12-2016, 05:17 PM

I don't remember the part number
The folks at D D said this is the one I needed for a 78 ,so I took his word for it!
The compressor is a Sanden I picked up locally from Century Auto Air Conditioning here in Tucson
It works really good as I have to use blend air or it will get down below 30*
I am using the stock 78 Evap and everything is on R134

SKT · 06-04-2016, 10:31 PM

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Nice engine swap!

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jessemthompson · 11-11-2016, 07:56 PM

Well I starTed my vintage air install just in time for winter! Figured I'd post some pictures. It's been a while since I updated this thread. With the AC compressor I had to move the intake to the drivers side. I like it better, I think it cleans up the engine compartment.

09-05-2015, 10:27 AM	#76
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 5.3 into 72 Sounds really good! Key jingle, fuel pump, rummmbbblleee.....nice __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

09-05-2015, 11:00 AM	#77
whitels1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 617	Re: 5.3 into 72 Sounds great, a nice clean install! __________________ GoldyLS1 K20 Build My K10 Rock Crawler -Dave

09-06-2015, 02:35 PM	#78
Arnulfo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Los angeles Posts: 160	Re: 5.3 into 72 Sounds great!i too am digging the pre-start up fuel pump sound. Nice work. Arnulfo

09-06-2015, 03:48 PM	#79
Arnulfo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Los angeles Posts: 160	Re: 5.3 into 72 What year blazer did the gas tank come out of? Seems to fit perfectly. I like the angle that your engine sits in . Looks factory. I wonder if the same motor / trans mount can be used with a 6L90E trans.... I'm thinking not without a high hump trans cover. What say you experts? Arnulfo

09-06-2015, 05:26 PM	#80
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: 5.3 into 72 The blazer tank is from an 87. As far as the angle goes I used all ECE mounts. They worked out well. I did have to grind a little on the driver side because the header was really close to the mount.

09-07-2015, 05:56 PM	#81
geekitupsum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: spring hill tn Posts: 54	Re: 5.3 into 72 what motor mount setup did you use? 4l60e trans?

09-10-2015, 11:16 PM	#83
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: 5.3 into 72 Just finished my road trip out to pigeon forge this evening for the shades of the past Rod run. It's been my goal to have the truck ready for this since May. I got out here with no issues and knocked down 19 mpg!!! I believe I would've got 20 if I didn't have to go through the mountains. I am happy with 19 though. So far there is a big turnout here. I'm really looking forward to the show.

09-11-2015, 10:12 AM	#84
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 5.3 into 72 Have a great time...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-11-2015, 12:40 PM	#85
gord63 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Plainville, MA Posts: 5	Re: 5.3 into 72 Congrats on the LS install. Looks great. What radiator and gas pedal assembly did you use?

09-11-2015, 09:49 PM	#86
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: 5.3 into 72 For the radiator I used an R&D aluminum radiator and I used a corvette pedal.

09-11-2015, 10:14 PM	#87
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 5.3 into 72 Enjoy the show. I see a lot of FB friends are heading there. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-09-2016, 08:42 PM	#88
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: 5.3 into 72 The time has come to add vintage air to the truck. Has anyone used an Alan grove A/C bracket?

05-10-2016, 12:40 AM	#89
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 5.3 into 72 Take a look at Bill's Hot Rod brackets The fit and work, I have used them many times __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-10-2016, 09:54 AM	#90
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: 5.3 into 72 This is the steel Alan grove bracket for the LS motor (40-140R I think) I am going with Old Air Products AC system. see my build thread for a few more pictures. its not completed yet but you can see what I have done so far. Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-10-2016, 10:47 AM	#91
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 5.3 into 72 Disregard on Bill's brackets, they are only for SBC he does not have them for Genlll, sorry __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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05-10-2016, 10:56 AM	#92
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 5.3 into 72 Some assembly required with Dirty Dingo brackets! Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-10-2016, 04:15 PM	#93
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,230	Re: 5.3 into 72 if someone needs one of the Dirty Dingo idler relocater and a modified factory ps/alt bracket that is needed for the Dirty Dingo setup, hit me up. got one with less than 500 miles on it. took it out and put it on the shelf when i went with the LSA top-end and bracketry.

05-10-2016, 05:21 PM	#94
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 5.3 into 72 I used KWIK ac bracket on my 56 and it fit really well. Also Holley has nice top mount brackets that look factory. Just a couple more options for your consideration. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-12-2016, 10:49 AM	#95
MMLX89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 26	Re: 5.3 into 72 Which headers did you go with? Are the long tubes or mid length?

05-12-2016, 05:17 PM	#98
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 5.3 into 72 I don't remember the part number The folks at D D said this is the one I needed for a 78 ,so I took his word for it! The compressor is a Sanden I picked up locally from Century Auto Air Conditioning here in Tucson It works really good as I have to use blend air or it will get down below 30* I am using the stock 78 Evap and everything is on R134 __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

06-04-2016, 10:31 PM	#99
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11-11-2016, 07:56 PM	#100
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: 5.3 into 72 Well I starTed my vintage air install just in time for winter! Figured I'd post some pictures. It's been a while since I updated this thread. With the AC compressor I had to move the intake to the drivers side. I like it better, I think it cleans up the engine compartment.

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