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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
when it rains it pours i sent my drive shaft out to be shortened got it back last week still to long with the measurements they wanted took it back still 2 long. so i went to a different driveshaft shop today and he said they didn;t even balance it
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05-08-2013, 01:46 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
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11-21-2013, 12:08 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
What tank did you use?
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05-08-2013, 01:48 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
It was a fairy new shop that did it i went to where i should have the first time olivers drive shaft shop been in businesses for like 30 or 40 years
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05-21-2013, 07:52 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
got my harness back, and my drive shaft it fit this time but i took it to a whole another shop to have it shortened this time kicker is the other shop never even balanced it after they shortened it twice!!!!
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David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube |
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05-22-2013, 09:47 AM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
subscribed. sorry about all the bad luck... But I am excited to see this finished.
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05-22-2013, 01:45 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Got the hanress mostly wired up today
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David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube |
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05-29-2013, 03:36 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Did you get the motor local?
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05-29-2013, 05:35 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Yes bought it from s &j motors in yakinville
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05-29-2013, 09:09 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Thanks, I would like to put one in my 68 stepside
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05-31-2013, 08:27 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
got a new bed. thanks atp!!!!
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06-01-2013, 07:35 AM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Beautiful bed. I am sure you will enjoy your swap. Remember you need to have VATs removed or it won't start (stay running). In addition, you need at least 58 psi from your fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator. Read my build thread for helpful hints
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06-01-2013, 07:36 AM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Yup got vats removed and the rest lined up
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06-22-2013, 10:00 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Ordered me fuel lines today 20 ft of stainless steel braided 6an fuel lines and fittings today!!!
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07-05-2013, 04:43 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
moded my dbw gas pedal so it would fit good
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07-09-2013, 09:05 AM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Who did the harness?
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07-09-2013, 09:07 AM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Www.lsx-harness.com
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08-01-2013, 10:42 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
cool project. just read your build thread sorry bout all your bad luck with the driveline and body shops. cant wait to read about the test drive with the 4.8.
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08-01-2013, 10:49 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
I cant wait either ive got to get a radiator as mine is shot. But its going to be alot of fun!!
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09-25-2013, 08:24 AM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Any update??? Seems like your bad luck will help me know who to use (and not use) in Winston
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09-25-2013, 08:28 AM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
I got the bed off and am working on getting my tank run. Stay away from old lexington frame shop for any b8dy work. I recomend the paint shop for that
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10-17-2013, 08:13 AM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
got the tank mounted!! now to run fuel lines
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11-21-2013, 12:09 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
87 suburan tank
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11-21-2013, 12:19 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Did you have to make modifications?
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11-21-2013, 12:26 PM
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Re: Project 71 long time with 4.8 vortec swap!!!
Been a while since I've checked in on this thread. Very nice progress.
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