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    L33 conversion in my 1994 2wd Suburban

    Been a member, and lurking here for quite some time. Have had this engine and trans for a year, its finally happening.'05 L33 and '07 4L65 into my TBI suburban.





    Ye olde TBI has served me faithfully (albeit slowly)for the past 14 years... but its time to go.



    Committed...
    You never know how dirty your engine compatrment really is until you pull the engine...


    De greased and powerwashed...


    Cleaned and painted fenderwells, POR-15 on the frame rails


    I wanted as close to a factory look as possible, so I used a 96 and up ABS/PCM bracket, which means the washer bottle has to be moved. So I snagged a 96-up washer bottle, the aux battery tray, and charcoal canister bracket. The battery is being moved to the left side to facilitate the air box and plumbing.




    Which necessitated new battery cables (2awg positive and 1/0awg negative)





    Diesel airbox


    parts...








    More parts...




    GTO fans


    This isn't gonna work for me,,,


    Waiting on my cam, and torque converter, which are both about a week out at this point...

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    Looks like a nice start on a sweet looking ride. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

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    Nice truck! I've done the same swap in my k1500 1994 L33 4l65E 4X4 and they make a lot more power than my old 350 TBI.

    Do you keep it drive by wire?

    Also be careful with the Russel quick connect fitting... I would recommend to use the new design.
    Sorry for my bad English I'm french!

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    Seems like you have things well under control. Great pics and ride. Can't wait to see the finished product.
    '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

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    You are off to a good start.
    "ALisSa1 Silverado"
    1990 Chevrolet RCSB 2002 Chevrolet Camaro LS1/4L60E
    Scrimpin Ain't Easy
    ( . Y . )


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    Nice burban I am just wrapping up a 5.3 4l60 swap in my 93 sierra got to hear it run last week.

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    nice burb! nice project you got going!
    Simple: 408 on steroids!
    single digits coming soon!

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    Greetings, fellow Lowbrow weirdo. Excellent engine choice!

    After you are done with your swap post up some pictures of your Triumph.
    1989 K1500, 33's, LQ4 swap in the works
    1991 Mustang GT, Solid lifter 347, GR40 suspension
    1972 Triumph Tiger hard tail bobber

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    Quote Originally Posted by exboatracer View Post
    Looks like a nice start on a sweet looking ride. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
    Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by skeet View Post
    nice burb! nice project you got going!
    Thank you

    Quote Originally Posted by bobbylog View Post
    Nice truck! I've done the same swap in my k1500 1994 L33 4l65E 4X4 and they make a lot more power than my old 350 TBI.

    Do you keep it drive by wire?

    Also be careful with the Russel quick connect fitting... I would recommend to use the new design.
    Thanks. Yes its drive by wire. Thanks for the heads up.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mickeymotormount View Post
    Seems like you have things well under control. Great pics and ride. Can't wait to see the finished product.
    Thanks. In my waiting period, I have done a lot of reading on this site, and others, so hopefully there aren't any mysteries.

    Quote Originally Posted by 94RCSB View Post
    Nice burban I am just wrapping up a 5.3 4l60 swap in my 93 sierra got to hear it run last week.
    Thanks. Any pics or a build thread?


    Quote Originally Posted by SlowAndHighTBI View Post
    Greetings, fellow Lowbrow weirdo. Excellent engine choice!

    After you are done with your swap post up some pictures of your Triumph.
    Thanks. I don't own a Triumph, I do have a custom Harley though, and work on custom bikes often.

    Quote Originally Posted by Chevy-Art View Post
    You are off to a good start.
    Thanks. I hope so!
    Last edited by BHB; 06-30-2013 at 06:30 AM.

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    Drilled and tapped the bypass for sending unit.





    Steam vent plumbed into the water pump


    Corvette filter


    I decided it would be best finalize converting this harness to standalone when the engine is in the truck. That way I know where everything will land.

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