Project 6.0 (my '87) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:23 PM

Ok I've been using this site for a while now, figure its about time I start my build thread. To start off I've got an '87 GMC swb that I've had about 5 years now and it used to be my daily. Long story short it had motor problems, and i got a new car so this is now my project. My general plan is to get the 6.0 I have in the truck and back it by a 6L80. Pictures are next.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:29 PM

Here are some pics of it before I started a few months ago.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:35 PM

Here are some as i took the front end apart. I wound up finding a crack in the passenger side of the block under the center 2 exhaust ports.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:38 PM

My Vortec 6.0 LY6... now all I need is a 6L80 I can afford and to tie up a whole lot of ends.

STOCKISH · 02-16-2010, 10:39 PM

Looks great. Any pics of the 6.0? Great looking project.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:42 PM

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-16-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looks great. Any pics of the 6.0? Great looking project.

There ya go! Accidentally left them off the first time.

menace121978 · 02-17-2010, 08:29 AM

right on man! going to be sweet. looks like the motor was taken out clean. no hacked wires or hoses i can see.

JohnC · 02-17-2010, 12:35 PM

Hey glad to see you're getting started on it. Looking forward to updates.

STOCKISH · 02-17-2010, 11:01 PM

You know, if the turbo 400 that was in there is good you can just use a crank spacer and run the turbo 400 since you dont have a trans yet. Just an option.

mcbassin · 02-17-2010, 11:53 PM

Great looking project! I can totally relate to the cracked block. All you need is a little JB weld....it will fix you right up. Sweet looking new engine too! subscribed.

builtchevystrong · 02-18-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lnwlfbsktbll

hey how much did it cost for that motor and where did u get it?

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-19-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

You know, if the turbo 400 that was in there is good you can just use a crank spacer and run the turbo 400 since you dont have a trans yet. Just an option.

That was my original plan but what I've read about the ly6 says there isn't a manual tune version of it because of the vvt. Please correct me if thats wrong.

lnwlfbsktbll · 02-19-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

hey how much did it cost for that motor and where did u get it?

I bought it locally after seeing it on ebay, ebay listing was for 2k but I paid 1850 and tax for it because I was local. None of the vacuum line or wires appear to be cut only thing I see that were are the radiator hoses and ac lines.

fpjr0 · 02-22-2010, 11:52 AM

nice.. good luck with build

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-11-2010, 10:54 PM

So I've been trying to get undo the cab mounts so that I can clean up the frame and install new body mounts but I can't get the bolts out.
An impact wasn't cutting it so I put a couple small holes on the inside of the cab to get some wd40 on the nuts. That didn't work. Anybody have a similar situation? If so how did you go about getting them out? I considered cutting the head of the bolt off so i can just start on the frame, but that still leaves me with a bolt stuck in the cab. Any suggestions?

mcbassin · 03-11-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lnwlfbsktbll

So I've been trying to get undo the cab mounts so that I can clean up the frame and install new body mounts but I can't get the bolts out.
An impact wasn't cutting it so I put a couple small holes on the inside of the cab to get some wd40 on the nuts. That didn't work. Anybody have a similar situation? If so how did you go about getting them out? I considered cutting the head of the bolt off so i can just start on the frame, but that still leaves me with a bolt stuck in the cab. Any suggestions?

Any chance you can try to use a torch or heat gun on it? Sometimes heat can go a long way, just a thought.

bigdnew · 03-11-2010, 11:21 PM

Doing the same swap, subscribed.

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-12-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Any chance you can try to use a torch or heat gun on it? Sometimes heat can go a long way, just a thought.

That's what I was thinking next and I can get to the nuts pretty easy now that I cut a couple holes. Just don't have a torch right now so i guess I'll have to get one.

Chevyman350 · 03-12-2010, 11:44 AM

instead of wd40 you should try some pb blaster or better yet Kryoil.

They are some of the best penitrating oils i have found. With kryoil beinghte best but less commonly avaiable. You may want to soak it and let it work for a day.

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-13-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman350

instead of wd40 you should try some pb blaster or better yet Kryoil.

They are some of the best penitrating oils i have found. With kryoil beinghte best but less commonly avaiable. You may want to soak it and let it work for a day.

Thanks I'll look into them

flamingbig10 · 03-13-2010, 12:17 AM

1/2" or 3/4 brake over bar with a cheater pipe should do it that how I got mine off

fpjr0 · 03-14-2010, 06:08 PM

I 2nd the cheater pipe... do it do it do it

HotRod73 · 03-14-2010, 08:25 PM

nice build thread man that swap is exactly what i have been wanting to do.. this is the guy who sold you the plastic trim pieces.. ill let you know on back window..

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-14-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod73

nice build thread man that swap is exactly what i have been wanting to do.. this is the guy who sold you the plastic trim pieces.. ill let you know on back window..

Cool, thanks for those btw. I was about to search and send a friend request, looks like you did the work 4 me.

02-16-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Project 6.0 (my '87) Ok I've been using this site for a while now, figure its about time I start my build thread. To start off I've got an '87 GMC swb that I've had about 5 years now and it used to be my daily. Long story short it had motor problems, and i got a new car so this is now my project. My general plan is to get the 6.0 I have in the truck and back it by a 6L80. Pictures are next. __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-16-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Here are some pics of it before I started a few months ago. Attached Images __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-16-2010, 10:35 PM	#3
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Here are some as i took the front end apart. I wound up finding a crack in the passenger side of the block under the center 2 exhaust ports. Attached Images __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-16-2010, 10:38 PM	#4
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) My Vortec 6.0 LY6... now all I need is a 6L80 I can afford and to tie up a whole lot of ends. __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-16-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Looks great. Any pics of the 6.0? Great looking project. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-16-2010, 10:42 PM	#6
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Attached Images __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

02-17-2010, 08:29 AM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) right on man! going to be sweet. looks like the motor was taken out clean. no hacked wires or hoses i can see. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-17-2010, 12:35 PM	#9
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Hey glad to see you're getting started on it. Looking forward to updates.

02-17-2010, 11:01 PM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) You know, if the turbo 400 that was in there is good you can just use a crank spacer and run the turbo 400 since you dont have a trans yet. Just an option. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-17-2010, 11:53 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Great looking project! I can totally relate to the cracked block. All you need is a little JB weld....it will fix you right up. Sweet looking new engine too! subscribed. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-22-2010, 11:52 AM	#15
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) nice.. good luck with build

03-11-2010, 10:54 PM	#16
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) So I've been trying to get undo the cab mounts so that I can clean up the frame and install new body mounts but I can't get the bolts out. An impact wasn't cutting it so I put a couple small holes on the inside of the cab to get some wd40 on the nuts. That didn't work. Anybody have a similar situation? If so how did you go about getting them out? I considered cutting the head of the bolt off so i can just start on the frame, but that still leaves me with a bolt stuck in the cab. Any suggestions? __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

03-11-2010, 11:21 PM	#18
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) Doing the same swap, subscribed. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-12-2010, 11:44 AM	#20
Chevyman350 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Madison, Wi Posts: 80	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) instead of wd40 you should try some pb blaster or better yet Kryoil. They are some of the best penitrating oils i have found. With kryoil beinghte best but less commonly avaiable. You may want to soak it and let it work for a day.

03-13-2010, 12:17 AM	#22
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) 1/2" or 3/4 brake over bar with a cheater pipe should do it that how I got mine off __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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03-14-2010, 06:08 PM	#23
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) I 2nd the cheater pipe... do it do it do it __________________ ONCE YOU GO LS, YOU NEVER WANT LESS!!

03-14-2010, 08:25 PM	#24
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Project 6.0 (my '87) nice build thread man that swap is exactly what i have been wanting to do.. this is the guy who sold you the plastic trim pieces.. ill let you know on back window.. __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

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