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    hello from springfield mo

    hello all. been lurking here for awhile. i thought i'd do "the right thing" and register. my project hasn't started but i really liked the info on this site. what project you ask?

    1976 chevy 1/2 ton pu and lq4 swap. retaining th350/np203 for now.
    picking up the truck next friday and waiting on a "good deal" on the 6.0 engine.
    1976 Chevy 1/2 ton 4X4 PU awaiting LQ4 swap. SOLD 03/15/2010
    2000 silverado 1500 | z71 | 5.3 | 78/75 | 80e swap | true trac | billet circle d

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    Welcome to the site!

    07 Z71 4x4, 6.0L, 3.73s, Turbonetics T76 @ 10 psi, 75 shot, Snow meth kit, PLX DM-100 wideband gauge, Nelson tune, Comp 212/216 .557/.561 114 lsa, 60# injectors, Yank 3000, 4L80E , Magnaflow - dumped, e-cutout
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    Welcome to the site. We have several members who have done a swap like yours--check out the Swap threads, if you haven't already seen them...

    2000 ECSB 6.0L
    TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's

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    Welcome to the site!!

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    Welcome!! Lots of info here for sure!
    Daily beater: 1997 Ford Escort

    WIP: 96 S10 - 408 stroker: LQ9/T56 Swap, Callies Compstar Rods/Crank, JE LSx FSR Pistons, L92 heads w/.660 spring upgrade, Synergy custom Cam, 90mm Nick Williams TB, Yella Terra 1.7 rockers, Sanderson's LSx conversion headers, Compcams Magnum pushrods, Strange Prostreet 3.73 gears, Corvette C-5 brake conversion front, Firebird Trans-am conversion back, 03 Cobra injectors, Nelson tuned CPU/Wideband,

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    Welcome
    single digit street truck


    for build info

    http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...cs-garage.html

    The best advice I have ever heard:... Only take B( . Y . )ST advice from someone that is CURRENTLY running a turbo setup close to, or bigger than what you want......

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    welcome to the site
    1951 3100
    1984 C10

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    parts

    here's what i think i need for my 6.0 lq4 swap

    Fuel system: ( i think i'm good here)
    1987 20 gal tank from tbi truck (for internal baffles)
    EP 381 fuel pump
    99' vette fp reg/filter
    the three dorman fuel lines

    mounts: (good here too)
    1" setback adapter plates
    stock type sbc chevy 3 bolt mounts

    engine:
    a lq4 engine complete with harness, puter (vats taken out) accesories etc.

    cooling:
    99' silverado upper heater hose
    reuse stock 4 core rad.

    money:
    anyone have any extra?

    engine to trans:
    not too sure on this-- help?
    will i need a flywheel spacer and a different flywheel to mate to the existing th350?
    Last edited by randybill; 07-30-2008 at 03:42 PM.
    1976 Chevy 1/2 ton 4X4 PU awaiting LQ4 swap. SOLD 03/15/2010
    2000 silverado 1500 | z71 | 5.3 | 78/75 | 80e swap | true trac | billet circle d

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    up to 2001 doesnt need an adapter for the transmission because of a longer crankshaft snout. Later models need an extension and bolts or a Hughes converter extension. Put a 60 or 80e in there for better economy on the highway.
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

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    Welcome.

    Quote Originally Posted by randybill View Post
    money:
    anyone have any extra?
    You and me both.
    1986 Silverado RCLB

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