The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board > Squarebody Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-29-2011, 05:03 AM   #101
y5mgisi
Second Chance Program
 
y5mgisi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 2,642
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

subscribed
y5mgisi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2011, 10:59 AM   #102
(541)COLD_beer
Registered User
 
(541)COLD_beer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Bend Oregon
Posts: 162
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

love your build man! good luck with your motor.
(541)COLD_beer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2011, 12:26 PM   #103
Zane M
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 706
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Beautiful work!
I'm sorry about your engine. That is what scares me away from doing a swap with a used engine.
Zane M is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2011, 12:53 PM   #104
y5mgisi
Second Chance Program
 
y5mgisi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 2,642
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Love the build! Just read the whole thing! Nice color choice!
y5mgisi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2011, 03:28 PM   #105
MTCK
Registered User
 
MTCK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Posts: 1,830
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

That sucks! I hope they make it right... You're pretty close to having the LS motor swap done! Maybe just get another long block?
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
-Marcus

1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's
1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow
2022 Silverado 3500 L8T
Project Daily Driver
Project Heavy Hauler
Project Plow Truck
MTCK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2011, 12:43 AM   #106
CamaroChris
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Midvale, Utah
Posts: 220
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

I was thinking about it today. when i took the intake mani off the 6.0, there was quite a bit of rust on all the valves. also the front accessory's were cracked and bent, this motor was in a wrecked truck. I asked around about the rust and the answer I got from every one, was that it would be fine. (not blaming those people) I bet that when the wreck happened, the radiator popped and filled the intake with coolant. if there was a hard enough impact to break the accessory's, there would be enough impact to knock the intake pipe off and fill it with water. or the truck was on fire and a fire hose was used. IDK but there was tones of rust, it was flaking off. that would explain the bent rod.
__________________
I LIKE TRUCKS
1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link
1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold
1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link
CamaroChris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2011, 01:13 PM   #107
AntiGov
Registered User
 
AntiGov's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: central Oregon
Posts: 1,225
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

man what a bummer! maybe find another... 2nd time around will be easier....hopefully they will help you out.....or you may have to return it through the front window lol
__________________
88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces
90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw
84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck
AntiGov is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2011, 07:09 PM   #108
rocking chevy
Registered User
 
rocking chevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 262
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Quote:
Originally Posted by CamaroChris View Post
First time driving the burb I noticed a slight rod knock, between 1200-1500 rpm. today while driving to the place I bought the motor from, the motor gave out, back to square one. looks like there will be no warranty on the engine as of now. when I bought the motor there was a gentlemen agreement about a warranty. I told the sales man that I would not have the motor running in time for the 30 day start up warranty. he said if there was any problems to come see him. talking to him today, it sounds like he said that to make a sale. I hope he will stand by his word. I have my start up video to show its not been ran until lately. well see what he says. next up 12v swap?!?!?!
That sucks to hear about the engine, hopefully they'll stand behind there word. A 12v swap would be cool, but you already have it set up for a 6.0 so why not just take this one out and either rebuild it or get another one, and all you have to do then is plug it all in since all the wiring is already there now.
rocking chevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2011, 11:29 PM   #109
justpball
Registered User
 
justpball's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Silverhill, Al
Posts: 2,026
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Sucks bro, sorry to hear it...
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Fuzzy Dice Club Member

87 Crew SWB
Build for the crew
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925
90 burb 2wd

Build Thread For The Burb!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055
justpball is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2012, 09:49 PM   #110
AntiGov
Registered User
 
AntiGov's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: central Oregon
Posts: 1,225
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

any word on motor?
__________________
88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces
90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw
84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck
AntiGov is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2012, 04:57 AM   #111
CamaroChris
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Midvale, Utah
Posts: 220
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

I found my Cummins, the guy is driving his 92 dodge to my shop, we are going to pull the engine and Dana 70 rear end and he'll trailer it back home! I'm so excited I'm like a gitty little school girl right now. No word on the 6.0l yet, I'm taking it in in the morning.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
I LIKE TRUCKS
1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link
1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold
1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link
CamaroChris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2012, 08:27 AM   #112
cletis
Registered User
 
cletis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 137
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Is the cummins a back up plan? At this point I'd rather see "Quite possibility going to be the only Turbo 6.0l Square body 'burb in the World".
__________________
I think I can, I think I can,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452601
cletis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2012, 09:39 AM   #113
CamaroChris
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Midvale, Utah
Posts: 220
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

No, cummins is the main plan now, sorry for the change in direction, but I have done tons and tons of thinking and a cummins just better suits my need 10 fold. the 6.0l will now go in my little C10 with a 4.10 posi rear. it will be a lot funner in that truck.
__________________
I LIKE TRUCKS
1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link
1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold
1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link
CamaroChris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2012, 06:02 AM   #114
CamaroChris
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Midvale, Utah
Posts: 220
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

They warrantied my engine, it's going back in the suburban. I wanna do a Cummins but my want to go camping this summer is greater. I am still thinking about doing a turbo. But I'm worried that I will get heat soak and blow this motor while I'm towing up the Canyon. Like if you he turbo was constantly being spooled up from the load of towing. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
I LIKE TRUCKS
1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link
1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold
1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link
CamaroChris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2012, 08:21 AM   #115
cletis
Registered User
 
cletis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 137
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Good news about the engine, I'm looking forward to the progress now.
__________________
I think I can, I think I can,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452601
cletis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2012, 11:58 AM   #116
MTCK
Registered User
 
MTCK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Posts: 1,830
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

I would think this problem could be overcome with a variety of tunes for the motor. If you are going to tow and be under a heavy load on pump gas, lower the boost and keep it reliable. If you're going to the track with race gas, pour the fuel and boost to it and have fun. It depends on what engine management system you're planning on using, but there are lots of reliable factory turbocharged gas motors on the market.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
-Marcus

1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's
1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow
2022 Silverado 3500 L8T
Project Daily Driver
Project Heavy Hauler
Project Plow Truck
MTCK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2012, 09:01 PM   #117
travissullivan
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Posts: 4
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Quote:
Originally Posted by CamaroChris View Post
I found a Beautiful solution to the Water temp sensor problem we have with these swaps. When doing an ls swap you may have noticed that there are NO temp sensors that fit with out the gobby S&P adapter. well I happen to me a machinist. So a took a 1986 temp sensor and turned it into a 12mm x 1.5 anyone want one? I made a few...
Hey there. Sorry to hear that the LS didn't work out. I am doing the same to the same type of truck (K10). Thread is over on LS1 tech
http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...silverado.html
I tried cutting my water temp sensor down like yours, however it didn't turn out so well. Do you still have any of the others left? I'd be willing to purchase one if you still have them.
travissullivan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2012, 03:56 PM   #118
y5mgisi
Second Chance Program
 
y5mgisi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 2,642
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

VDO makes a sensor that LOOKS just like a turned down normal sensor. Im giving it a try in my truck and will let you know how it turns out.
y5mgisi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2012, 05:06 PM   #119
rocking chevy
Registered User
 
rocking chevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 262
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

We need progress updates. This thing is bad ass!!
rocking chevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-06-2012, 11:46 PM   #120
shenk10
Registered User
 
shenk10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: New Park, PA
Posts: 312
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Sorry to hear about the engine, but I was curious as to what bushings/grommets did you use on your radiator bracket and how did you modify it to fit with the entropy radiator. I have the same radiator and problem it looks like you had with trying to make it fit. The width of the radiator is twice the size of the original one. Thanks for any help in advance.
__________________
Jordan

1972 Chevy K5 Blazer, 6" Lift, 35x13.5R15, 6.0/6L80E/NP205

1982 Chevy C10 SWB, 2006 LS2/4l70e
In progress....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439860
shenk10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-08-2012, 03:24 AM   #121
79bonanza
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: sadieville, kentucky
Posts: 167
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

hey what transfer case were you running in your truck, and what did you do about a vss. i see that its still passenger side drop t-case so i was assuming it was a 208
79bonanza is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2012, 10:03 AM   #122
CamaroChris
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Midvale, Utah
Posts: 220
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Quote:
Originally Posted by 79bonanza View Post
hey what transfer case were you running in your truck, and what did you do about a vss. i see that its still passenger side drop t-case so i was assuming it was a 208
Its a np241 from a 91 3/4 ton suburban. they came with a 32 spline 4l80e.
__________________
I LIKE TRUCKS
1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link
1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold
1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link
CamaroChris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2012, 10:04 AM   #123
CamaroChris
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Midvale, Utah
Posts: 220
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Well the suburban is alive again, drove her home tonight. need to talk to Vince about changing shift points and tuning it some. she runs good. I just don't want a recap from what happened with the last 6.0l I hope it was not in the tune :S
__________________
I LIKE TRUCKS
1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link
1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold
1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link
CamaroChris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2012, 10:07 AM   #124
CamaroChris
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Midvale, Utah
Posts: 220
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Quote:
Originally Posted by shenk10 View Post
Sorry to hear about the engine, but I was curious as to what bushings/grommets did you use on your radiator bracket and how did you modify it to fit with the entropy radiator. I have the same radiator and problem it looks like you had with trying to make it fit. The width of the radiator is twice the size of the original one. Thanks for any help in advance.
I got on ebay and found some polyurethane grommets for a BBC radiator.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-87-Chev...sories&vxp=mtr
__________________
I LIKE TRUCKS
1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link
1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold
1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link
CamaroChris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2012, 01:58 PM   #125
shenk10
Registered User
 
shenk10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: New Park, PA
Posts: 312
Re: 1986 suburban build with 6.0l swap

Okay, that's what I was planning on doing, thanks a lot.
__________________
Jordan

1972 Chevy K5 Blazer, 6" Lift, 35x13.5R15, 6.0/6L80E/NP205

1982 Chevy C10 SWB, 2006 LS2/4l70e
In progress....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439860
shenk10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
4x4, 6.0l, lq4, suburban, swap


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:52 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com