Got this truck in late January 2012. Was looking for one for a while, finally found one.
Putting in a 03 LM7 from a Suburban. Now the work starts, when I have the time....
Got this truck in late January 2012. Was looking for one for a while, finally found one.
Putting in a 03 LM7 from a Suburban. Now the work starts, when I have the time....
Last edited by HRV-LS1; 10-08-2012 at 06:25 PM.
Here's the old engine thats coming out! 220,000 miles on it. Keeping the trans.
Got to work on it. Had to remove the hood, front bumper, core support, etc,etc. My garage is small and has a low ceiling. Been dreaming about this swap for a while, now I'm doing it.
This is it. Did a compression check on it. Didn't like the readings. Driver side cylinders were too low on compression. So, had to get a remanufactured block, now at least I know the blocks good, plus with a warranty.
The engine is in. Was not an easy task either. Had to change my engine (rubber) mounts. Using S&P long engine motor plates 1" back. Painted the engine crossmember and surrounding areas with POR 15.
This is going to be a California truck, so I need all the emmissions crap. Not a big deal. Need to buy a new fuel tank 98 ( has the right pump and fuel press. sensor). Got to make up a couple of fuel lines that go to the fuel tank. There going to be made out of nylon fuel line and get connected to the trucks steel lines. Also need to cut and reweld the gas pedal (DBW). I want an electric fan setup at the radiator, but for now going to install a clutch fan, just to keep the ref happy when I get the truck inspected when its done.
You don't need to buy another fuel tank. What you have will work fine. I used my 1990 tank and had no problem with it. Of course now it has a fuel cell.
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You don't understand. I need the 98 tank because of the fuel tank pressure sensor, I'm in California and its got to have it.
Got a question, its probably a dumb one but, here goes. These wires below, are they ground wires? The wires are black with white stripes and the other is a white wire.
Does the wire that was connected to my old alternator, need to be connected to a 12volt source ,in order for my alternator gauge to work? Not sure.
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