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bnoon · 03-30-2015, 08:07 AM

I got the oil pump, windage tray, pickup, and pan installed as well as the front and rear covers. Stored in a plastic bag for now until the heads are reconditioned. I found two broken exhaust manifold studs. One came out easily, but the other is broken below the mounting surface and will need drilled to extract it. Oh joy.

bnoon · 03-30-2015, 09:42 AM

Ordered today: New exhaust studs with nuts and OBX stainless shorty headers. Still on the "to order" list is fuel line and fuel line connectors.

bnoon · 03-31-2015, 08:07 AM

Cylinder head repair last night. Broke the metric tap, so just drilled it out larger and tapped it at 3/8 16 thread and used a SBC header bolt. Done. Tonight is lapping the valves and seating everything up with the new LS9 springs.

Hankster · 03-31-2015, 09:11 PM

Your puttin in the work man! props!

bnoon · 04-01-2015, 08:35 AM

The transmission is here in town! I just have to wait for a call back from a delivery manager to set up the lift gate delivery to my house. Excited because I spent more on the transmission and delivery to my house than I did on buying the truck delivered to my house LOL!

Ordered today: Knock sensors and fuel line with parts.

bnoon · 04-01-2015, 10:45 PM

Transmission will be delivered tomorrow.

Tonight, I worked on the heads. Lapped the valves in and reassembled with new seals and the LS6 springs.

bnoon · 04-02-2015, 10:45 AM

Ordered today: HPTuners VCM Suite, one knock sensor (my connector broke), o2 sensors.

NewType72 · 04-02-2015, 03:25 PM

Impressive work my friend!

bnoon · 04-03-2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

Impressive work my friend!

Thank you!

Transmission was there last night so popped it open and got a few pictures. Sign on top says Fragile. Please give a shift LOL!

I also worked under the hood of the truck for the first time in a while. Swapped out the brake booster (had a small leak), and had to cut and chisel the old brackets off to bolt to the newer one. Luckily the holes already lined up, so it wasn't too bad at all. Cleaned up some wiring and figured out a few changes that I'll need to make for the new stuff to go in... And also, I FOUND MY MISSING FUEL GAUGE WIRE! Someone had cut it and tucked It inside the harness covering and taped it up. I hooked up the wires to a test source and Poof, working gas gauge!

bnoon · 04-04-2015, 08:41 PM

Stainless shortly headers from Amazon showed up today. 105 shipped!!!

bnoon · 04-05-2015, 07:43 PM

Cylinder heads on and torqued, pushrods and rockers in place and ready to adjust, valley cover and new knock sensors in place.

NewType72 · 04-07-2015, 03:25 AM

Nice steady progress brother!

bnoon · 04-07-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

Nice steady progress brother!

Thanks!

Got the intake on and accessories too, though the picture doesn't show it all. Quite an ugly intake for such a beautiful engine.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-07-2015, 05:51 PM

It's looking great!

**Dads79GMC** · 04-07-2015, 06:27 PM

Smoke'n!!

bnoon · 04-08-2015, 09:12 AM

Next up, making some plugs for the EGR and the evap sensor holes. Hopefully the used valve covers I purchased from Ebay will be here soon and I can button it up.

bnoon · 04-11-2015, 09:23 PM

Assembled the engine to the transmission today and got it into the engine bay!!! Several more parts coming in the mail that should be here soon. Next is swapping out the two piece bolt on yolk TH400 drive shaft for a one piece slip yoke TH350 drive shaft to make sure it all lines up, then I can tighten down the Dirty Dingo engine mounts fully and drill the frame for the moved transmission mount.

bnoon · 04-12-2015, 10:45 PM

Engine mounts adjusted, transmission mount installed, EGR block off (1 3/8" freeze plug, plus a bolt on cover, both epoxied in place too), vapor line plugged with a 3/8" threaded allen plug plus epoxied, messed with the ac compressor to see if I could make the stock position work (looks like it will if I notch the frame and I modified the factory bracket a little bit too).

bnoon · 04-16-2015, 02:28 PM

I got the 1998 Camaro temp sensor installed. It's a 3 wire sensor where 1 wire will go to the factory temp gauge

and the other two wires tell the ecu the temp. Wiring pigtail is not here yet.

Installed the used EBay valve covers.

Ordered 16 gauge 304 stainless steel mandrel bends, stainless t4 flange, 304 stainless Silverado manifold flanges, t4 oil feed flange... Hot side mockup will begin shortly.

skeet85silverado · 04-16-2015, 02:35 PM

Can u let me know how those headers fit once u install them?

bnoon · 04-16-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skeet85silverado

Can u let me know how those headers fit once u install them?

I will post pictures when they go in.

Put together the power steering pump tonight. Aside from needing to bend the return line a little, it bolted right up.

Started on the wiring tonight as well. Trimmed back the fuel gauge wire a bit and reterminate it. Starter wires need a couple of feet removed too. Then run power to the tank area for the pump. Then add the engine harness and ecu. Getting closer!!!

naphtali5725 · 04-17-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bnoon

Stainless shortly headers from Amazon showed up today. 105 shipped!!!

man i wish i could get a new set of stainless headers for 105.00 for my Olds 455, instead of almost a grand... WTF?

bnoon · 04-17-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by naphtali5725

man i wish i could get a new set of stainless headers for 105.00 for my Olds 455, instead of almost a grand... WTF?

Yeah, I've had a few of the non-mainstream hot rods before. These Chevys are MUCH more fun and EASY!!!

naphtali5725 · 04-17-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bnoon

Yeah, I've had a few of the non-mainstream hot rods before. These Chevys are MUCH more fun and EASY!!!

i'm not sure i can agree about the more fun part, cause my Olds is in my 86 C10

bnoon · 04-17-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by naphtali5725

i'm not sure i can agree about the more fun part, cause my Olds is in my 86 C10

Well then why not a 472/500 caddy???

03-30-2015, 08:07 AM	#201
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) I got the oil pump, windage tray, pickup, and pan installed as well as the front and rear covers. Stored in a plastic bag for now until the heads are reconditioned. I found two broken exhaust manifold studs. One came out easily, but the other is broken below the mounting surface and will need drilled to extract it. Oh joy. Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

03-30-2015, 09:42 AM	#202
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Ordered today: New exhaust studs with nuts and OBX stainless shorty headers. Still on the "to order" list is fuel line and fuel line connectors. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

03-31-2015, 08:07 AM	#203
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Cylinder head repair last night. Broke the metric tap, so just drilled it out larger and tapped it at 3/8 16 thread and used a SBC header bolt. Done. Tonight is lapping the valves and seating everything up with the new LS9 springs. Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

03-31-2015, 09:11 PM	#204
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04-01-2015, 08:35 AM	#205
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) The transmission is here in town! I just have to wait for a call back from a delivery manager to set up the lift gate delivery to my house. Excited because I spent more on the transmission and delivery to my house than I did on buying the truck delivered to my house LOL! Ordered today: Knock sensors and fuel line with parts. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

04-01-2015, 10:45 PM	#206
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Transmission will be delivered tomorrow. Tonight, I worked on the heads. Lapped the valves in and reassembled with new seals and the LS6 springs. Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

04-02-2015, 10:45 AM	#207
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Ordered today: HPTuners VCM Suite, one knock sensor (my connector broke), o2 sensors. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

04-02-2015, 03:25 PM	#208
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Impressive work my friend! __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

04-04-2015, 08:41 PM	#210
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Stainless shortly headers from Amazon showed up today. 105 shipped!!! Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

04-05-2015, 07:43 PM	#211
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Cylinder heads on and torqued, pushrods and rockers in place and ready to adjust, valley cover and new knock sensors in place. Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

04-07-2015, 03:25 AM	#212
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Nice steady progress brother! __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

04-07-2015, 05:51 PM	#214
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04-07-2015, 06:27 PM	#215
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04-08-2015, 09:12 AM	#216
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Next up, making some plugs for the EGR and the evap sensor holes. Hopefully the used valve covers I purchased from Ebay will be here soon and I can button it up. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

04-11-2015, 09:23 PM	#217
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Assembled the engine to the transmission today and got it into the engine bay!!! Several more parts coming in the mail that should be here soon. Next is swapping out the two piece bolt on yolk TH400 drive shaft for a one piece slip yoke TH350 drive shaft to make sure it all lines up, then I can tighten down the Dirty Dingo engine mounts fully and drill the frame for the moved transmission mount. Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube



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04-12-2015, 10:45 PM	#218
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Engine mounts adjusted, transmission mount installed, EGR block off (1 3/8" freeze plug, plus a bolt on cover, both epoxied in place too), vapor line plugged with a 3/8" threaded allen plug plus epoxied, messed with the ac compressor to see if I could make the stock position work (looks like it will if I notch the frame and I modified the factory bracket a little bit too). Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

04-16-2015, 02:28 PM	#219
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) I got the 1998 Camaro temp sensor installed. It's a 3 wire sensor where 1 wire will go to the factory temp gauge and the other two wires tell the ecu the temp. Wiring pigtail is not here yet. Installed the used EBay valve covers. Ordered 16 gauge 304 stainless steel mandrel bends, stainless t4 flange, 304 stainless Silverado manifold flanges, t4 oil feed flange... Hot side mockup will begin shortly. Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

04-16-2015, 02:35 PM	#220
skeet85silverado Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: warner robins ga Posts: 158	Re: Project Mr. Green Jeans (now 5.3 LS turbo build!) Can u let me know how those headers fit once u install them?

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