Nice, and that's a great budget for the swap! Did you get the 5.3 cheap or just decide not to go with the 6.0?
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Nice, and that's a great budget for the swap! Did you get the 5.3 cheap or just decide not to go with the 6.0?
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(time warp)
+1 on valve seals...
Feelin' the need for speed and I know there's no replacement for displacement.
Lookin' to turn my 05 Crew Cab into a 700rwhp hauler.
I'm near the San Antonio, TX area - will travel for the...
You have to do the Saturn Sky or Pontiac Solstice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtADmCG0t08
I'd leave the steering alone unless you bought a complete setup from some hot rod company. They do use that frame on 40 Willis fiberglass bodies, but i believe they leave the suspension stock.
I...
I've got a 71 El Camino and am interested in the same thing. The 56 truck I built with the TPI, I just installed an inline pump to drive the pressure up. I'm pretty sure you could look into other...
So what gears/tires/rims are you running? I've had my 05 5.3 tuned by Nelson and can stripe the street most anytime with 3:73s and 20" rims.
Your tune may have not removed enough of the torque...
If you have to go inside and rebuild yours then you may as well save the bucks and put in the Rons Machine upgrade... http://www.ronsmachiningservice.net/servlet/StoreFront
bend a coat hanger and go down to your local parts store...they'll usually let you find one that will fit. Might have to get a pipe to adapt two hoses together even.
brake fluid is leaking and coming out between the backing plate and the axel. You need to fix your brakes.
bump for the night...
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Ok, stupid question time...
6.0 will just bolt in? Will my intake, exhaust, pulley system work on the 6.0? I'm looking for more torque...pulling travel trailer on weekends with the fam and the...
Ya know, I'm in the market for just such an animal...but was wondering what a newer, variable valve engine would run. New project is a 72 Chevelle for the wife and want to make this a daily...
Dont forget to call the shop or PM Melissa and set up an appointment. He's busier than a one armed paper hanger!!!
THAT'S PERDY SWEET DUDE!:dancenana::dancenana:
I'm from Texas, I can make fun of other FOLKS accents!
Oh, and Nice Truck!!! :drool:
Ok, New to LSX but on the old 350s I'd get the valves close then start it up and loosen the valves one at a time till i heard it clicking...mechs stethiscope works well...then tighten 1 to 1 1/4th...
Your bracing may be lacking...stress on the frame will twist it inwards. I'd box the pumpkin in with crossbraces from both top and bottom, this would allow you to open up the access to the axles...
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Not only slow but stand a chance of burning the clutches! Don't do it at the track! It's meant for slow take offs.
Dumb question, but....
Are the valves set right? You changed the rockers right...
I haven't changed rockers or broken in to the LS- engines but on the older 350s you have to set the vavles via...
hey congrats! This has been a great read. I currenlty have a 39 Chevy Coupe out back that needs a powerplant. (Ive built a 427 BBC for it but after installing the TPI in my 56 Chevy truck (parts...