Originally Posted by
mattc
the truck is a 97 OBS short wheel base with the vortec engine and a procharger. i was thinking i could get a truck ls 6.0 from efienginesupply.com toss in a nice cam, get some brackets for my procharger to bolt to the new 6.0 from the procharger company and just do a complete ls swap. the truck has a 4l60e which was built up to hold the added power of the SC, but i dont really trust it anymore and will be going with a 4l80e since i'm swapping everything else anyways.
also emailed procharger directly and asked them about brackets, here is the response
"The blower will work on the new engine, but it will need to be re-clocked
which runs $268. From there, you'll need a new bracket which runs roughly
$450. See the attached install manuals for reference."
the reclock he mentions... isnt that just loosening the bell on the back and spinning it? i remember i had to do it when i first got it because it was hitting a engine lifting bracket, cant really justify spending 270 bucks if thats all it is lol.
things i know/need
going with a new camshaft probably from texas speed, they reccommended a
224/228 .581"/.588" Camshaft with 114 lsa (any comments?)
going to need new valve springs, and timing chain
ARP head studs and Rod bolts
motor mounts
shoenfeld headers
DBC throttle body
bracketry from procharger for the p1sc to mount to
level10 rebuild kit for the 4l80e
walbro pump
new injectors
things i dont know
1. still cant find a source to show how to integrate a newer harness into a 97 truck, i've read it can be done, but i see nowhere that shows how to. and also if everything in the dash works or not. are headlights, blinkers and such all on a seperate system?
2. on the 5.7 it was reccomended to have a MSD setup to have a stronger spark for the SC, do i really need to buy MSD coil packs and wires for the newer motors? or are they strong enough on their own?
3. as far as running a/c what do you guys do for making the newer compressor connect to the older lines? custom made or is there a vendor that sells them?
4. should i upgrade the rockers with roller tipped? or are the factory ones sufficient?
5. do i need to use corvette filter? i've read about this buy don't really understand why its done, i have a feed and return line, so i shouldn't need to worry about it right?
theres probably more i'm missing and i that i wont find out till i actually start just trying to find out as much as i can and have everything i need to get off to a good start.
what are your guys thoughts and opinions, i've been reading for weeks and found a metric ton of great info here so i look forward to finding some more!
