+ Reply to Thread
Page 4 of 7 FirstFirst ... 2 3 4 5 6 ... LastLast
Results 31 to 40 of 62

Thread: Finally, my 1994 Silverado LSX swap thread!

  1. 02-02-2013 02:34 PM #31
    Mickeymotormount's Avatar
    Mickeymotormount
    Mickeymotormount is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Quakertown, Pa.
    Posts
    363
    Looks damn good man. Nice job with the details. I didn't go that crazy with my 6.0 conversion. Just cleaned it up, replaced the rear main seal, removed the broken exhaust bolts on the heads, repainted it and installed it. It actually runs really well. Much better than the old tired 350 it replaced. Even though the mileage of both engines are similar(140,000 for the 6.0 and 155,000 for the 350), the LQ4 has much more power. It makes me wonder how well it would have run with a mild rebuild and some aluminum heads.

    Keep us posted with your progress and keep up the good work.
    '93 Chevy 1500 4X4 ECLB with a '99 Silverado LQ4 6.0 and '99 Escalade 4L60E. SOLD IT!!

    New toy: 2001 2500 HD 4X4 Extended Cab Long Bed


    John
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 02-03-2013 04:40 AM #32
    pacobeagle's Avatar
    pacobeagle
    pacobeagle is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Mobile, al
    Posts
    156
    You have me inspired to do the same on my rebuild. Could you tell me how much was spent on gaskets? Also, after the color paint did you spray with a clear coat?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 02-03-2013 06:02 PM #33
    94_OBS's Avatar
    94_OBS
    94_OBS is offline Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Stuart, FL
    Posts
    78
    Quote Originally Posted by Mickeymotormount View Post
    Looks damn good man. Nice job with the details. I didn't go that crazy with my 6.0 conversion. Just cleaned it up, replaced the rear main seal, removed the broken exhaust bolts on the heads, repainted it and installed it. It actually runs really well. Much better than the old tired 350 it replaced. Even though the mileage of both engines are similar(140,000 for the 6.0 and 155,000 for the 350), the LQ4 has much more power. It makes me wonder how well it would have run with a mild rebuild and some aluminum heads.

    Keep us posted with your progress and keep up the good work.
    Thanks, I can't wait to see what the added performance is going to feel like.

    Quote Originally Posted by pacobeagle View Post
    You have me inspired to do the same on my rebuild. Could you tell me how much was spent on gaskets? Also, after the color paint did you spray with a clear coat?
    The gaskets were in the range of $500. Felpro has gasket sets that come with a ton at a time. I did not spray a clear coat after.
    1994 Silverado 2 door sport side

    Soon to install:
    5.3 LM7, Thumpr Cam, LS6 lifters/springs, LS1 1.7 rockers, 862 heads milled 0.015 and 45 degree cut valves, LS2 timing set, Performer RPM intake, Holley 4150 750cfm carb, MSD 6LS ignition, 2" Primary LT headers 3" X-pipe and two Loudmouth II Mufflers. Vigilante 9.5" 2,800 Stall.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-03-2013 06:03 PM #34
    94_OBS's Avatar
    94_OBS
    94_OBS is offline Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Stuart, FL
    Posts
    78
    As for an update, It fires up right away with no problem. It backfires and misses at around 3200 and the plugs are showing that it is running rich. I also noticed tonight that my accelerator pump on the carb is sticking so I think the port is clogged. I am going to tear apart the carb within the next two days and see if I can clear it out and get her on the road.
    1994 Silverado 2 door sport side

    Soon to install:
    5.3 LM7, Thumpr Cam, LS6 lifters/springs, LS1 1.7 rockers, 862 heads milled 0.015 and 45 degree cut valves, LS2 timing set, Performer RPM intake, Holley 4150 750cfm carb, MSD 6LS ignition, 2" Primary LT headers 3" X-pipe and two Loudmouth II Mufflers. Vigilante 9.5" 2,800 Stall.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 02-05-2013 08:37 PM #35
    myzterray's Avatar
    myzterray
    myzterray is offline 17 Second Truck Club
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Atlanta Ga
    Posts
    692
    nice swap! i definately want a carbd ls
    96 2 Door Tahoe 4wd / 5.3 Swap / CAI / Tune / Pacesetter LTs / Magnaflow / LED Dash / Novak A/C Bracket /


    http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/lsx-t...ders-pics.html
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 02-06-2013 02:01 PM #36
    Justind
    Justind is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    3
    I have basically the same truck but an 88 and I am putting a LQ4 with a 4L60E very soon, any videos? I'm curious how it sounds at idle with that cam.
    2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax/Allison
    1988 Chevy C1500 stepside 6.0/4L60E coming soon...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 02-09-2013 02:39 AM #37
    94_OBS's Avatar
    94_OBS
    94_OBS is offline Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Stuart, FL
    Posts
    78
    I have a video of the initial start-up but it is with a camera phone and sounds like crap. It is currently with open headers. I need to get the carb adjusted right so I can bring it to the exhaust shop. Once I get the exhaust put on I will get a video with good sound quality.

    Update on the carb: The hesitation was due to the accelerator pump needle being stuck, I fixed that problem and am now trying to lean out the carb a bit. It is flooding the engine very easily. Once I get it to drive a bit easier I will get it to the exhaust shop and then off to get Dyno tuned.
    1994 Silverado 2 door sport side

    Soon to install:
    5.3 LM7, Thumpr Cam, LS6 lifters/springs, LS1 1.7 rockers, 862 heads milled 0.015 and 45 degree cut valves, LS2 timing set, Performer RPM intake, Holley 4150 750cfm carb, MSD 6LS ignition, 2" Primary LT headers 3" X-pipe and two Loudmouth II Mufflers. Vigilante 9.5" 2,800 Stall.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 04-15-2013 05:38 PM #38
    94_OBS's Avatar
    94_OBS
    94_OBS is offline Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Stuart, FL
    Posts
    78
    Finally got her going and on the road. Here is a video of the idle

    http://youtu.be/3ERgD9pNzSI
    1994 Silverado 2 door sport side

    Soon to install:
    5.3 LM7, Thumpr Cam, LS6 lifters/springs, LS1 1.7 rockers, 862 heads milled 0.015 and 45 degree cut valves, LS2 timing set, Performer RPM intake, Holley 4150 750cfm carb, MSD 6LS ignition, 2" Primary LT headers 3" X-pipe and two Loudmouth II Mufflers. Vigilante 9.5" 2,800 Stall.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 04-15-2013 10:46 PM #39
    dimebagged
    dimebagged is offline Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Lewisville,TX
    Posts
    94
    Sounds good man. I knew I should've got the thumper cam.
    95 Chevy, bagged and bodied, LSx swap/detail in progress
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 04-16-2013 04:07 AM #40
    kewljay223's Avatar
    kewljay223
    kewljay223 is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Long Beach California
    Posts
    637
    seeing this stuff makes me wish i lived in any other state!!!!! im so limited on cams!!! damn you guys!!! all these comments saying "why you running such a small cam" makes me so jealous that you can run just about anything!!! YOUR TRUCK SOUNDS BAD ASS. i wish i could have a motor that sounds like that....
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
+ Reply to Thread
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules