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    I do and I dont have another vehicle, as long as I can get this done when its not raining Ill be good haha. The truck already has a posi, which will prolly be rebuilt at a later date when funds allow. The exhaust and ac evac Ill more than likely get done at the Midas nearby, and dont think I'll end up putting ac back in. Im going to try and use the stock radiator and I have heard that the stock hoses for a NBS will work. If at all possible Im going to try and just have the original tranny rebuilt, that way I can just keep as much of the stock components as I can. If at all possible Im gonna try to avoid having to relocate the crossmember and shortening the driveshaft. For a cooler I will pick one up from PATC along with a rebuild kit. I have heard you can reuse the original power steering lines and hoses so I will try and take that route if at all possible. If I can I will try to clean and paint the engine bay, will prolly go rustoleum white with black accents if I do. Im not sure just what I will do for electric fans, will more than likely hunt down a good set from Jegs or Summit. The PCM will most likely end up being bolted to the passenger side fender, and also programmed to retain function of the stock tach and speedo. As far as ABS I will leave it alone for the time being, but eventually think that line locks may be in order...but thats a project for a later date. As for the cam, Im looking for something that will sound good, make decent power, but still be able to be streetable and get decent gas milage (this will be my daily driver). Would the TR224 be good for that?

    Again thanks so much for the help.
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    Also, forgot to mention, the truck is not TBI, so I believe that aside from converting the the two line system to fit the one line injectors, everything should be able to work fine without being messed with.
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    going to need a fuel pump. i used a walbro pump. is your rail returnless on the new intake?
    1982 c10 lsx swaped, NP tuned, true duals, 4:11s, trutrac, e-fans, CAI

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    Quote Originally Posted by lechez71 View Post
    going to need a fuel pump. i used a walbro pump. is your rail returnless on the new intake?
    His 96 fuel pump will be fine as long as it is in good working condition.

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    Yes its the returnless style rails.

    And thank god the old pump will work haha
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    i have a returnless rail also, i used vette filter/reg to keep the cost down. are you sure your pump is going to work? i researched before i did my swap and found the fuel pressure was not sufficent.
    1982 c10 lsx swaped, NP tuned, true duals, 4:11s, trutrac, e-fans, CAI

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    Quote Originally Posted by lechez71 View Post
    i have a returnless rail also, i used vette filter/reg to keep the cost down. are you sure your pump is going to work? i researched before i did my swap and found the fuel pressure was not sufficent.
    96 Vortec engines needed 60 psi, same as the 5.3/6.0

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slammed96 View Post
    As for the cam, Im looking for something that will sound good, make decent power, but still be able to be streetable and get decent gas milage (this will be my daily driver). Would the TR224 be good for that?
    Yep.
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