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bigdnew · 03-21-2010, 03:18 PM

Oil pan is on. There is one bolt hole on the pan that does not have a corresponding hole on the block. Is that okay to leave alone. The pan is from gmpartsdirect.

SatisTraction · 03-21-2010, 09:14 PM

i like the blue. how far is greenville from flora? 60 miles or so?

bigdnew · 03-21-2010, 09:31 PM

yeah about that. so do you have pics of your build progress.

SatisTraction · 03-21-2010, 10:43 PM

no progress yet. i pulled the old TPI motor out and have been collecting parts while waiting on the body work. my brother in law is the body man. i have the 6.0, 4l80e, pypes exhaust, 87 efi tank and sending unit, motor mounts, and a few other parts already.

I am going from a long bed to short bed at the same time. lots of fun for my summer project.

I have already done a ls1 into a 69 camaro so i have an idea of what i have ahead of me

bigdnew · 03-21-2010, 11:01 PM

what pypes exhaust are using. after reading a couple other comments it looks like i am going to have to get a set of headers.

bigdnew · 03-22-2010, 04:22 PM

crap, more money spent. cost more than i figured to convert my 4L80E from 4wd to 2wd.
Then I will have to figure out how hook up the driveshaft.

SatisTraction · 03-22-2010, 07:43 PM

that sucks. i am having Nelson rebuild my 4l80. $900 more spent

bigdnew · 03-22-2010, 07:47 PM

my tran is from a 4wd and to convert it to a 2wd is going to set me back total, $700.00.
thankfully the trans only has 25,000 on it. also worked out who i am going to send my harness to, Nelson Performance in San Antonio, Tx. just couldn't get straight answers from Wait4meperformance.

menace121978 · 03-28-2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdnew

my tran is from a 4wd and to convert it to a 2wd is going to set me back total, $700.00.
thankfully the trans only has 25,000 on it. also worked out who i am going to send my harness to, Nelson Performance in San Antonio, Tx. just couldn't get straight answers from Wait4meperformance.

good choice going w/ nelson. they were my 2nd pick. cant wait to get my harness back.

bigdnew · 03-28-2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

good choice going w/ nelson. they were my 2nd pick. cant wait to get my harness back.

you know what dennis i am actually going to wait and see how you like current performance. i spoke with them friday and was quite impressed.

bigdnew · 03-28-2010, 08:35 AM

so, i was watching an episode of trucks yesterday and the guys were building an LSX. it is very tempting to put a carb on my lq4. it look sooooooo good sitting on that eldebrock intake, sitting on that LSX.

also think i have found a set of 3.42 ring and pinion and a posi unit for my truck

STOCKISH · 03-28-2010, 04:07 PM

Engine looks great. If it were me I'd leave the fuel injection on the engine. With a tune and no emissions 400hp and 20 MPG would be freakin awesome.

bigdnew · 03-28-2010, 04:11 PM

I know, just gotta keep focused.

menace121978 · 03-28-2010, 09:45 PM

yep, me too buddy. i have a local buddy that went through them. he hasnt even open the box yet so i havent seen the work but they seem to be very thorough. you pay the same as the bigger companys but get a better (more complete) job. (I HOPE!)

he was even saying he's thinking of offering a 'cheap' bare minimum harness mod also. he is backed up 2 weeks so just have patience and hang in there and i'll give you a review of the work.

bigdnew · 03-28-2010, 09:56 PM

I've got plety of time. I am still deciding on final gear ratio, stock clutch fan of dual electric fans and a couple more decisions that will have an impact on how the harness has to be set up.

Like I said the other day. There is a big difference in price from stock tune of the ecm and the performance tune.

What I like about Nelson and Current is they set the fuse box, all relays everything.

85burb · 03-29-2010, 12:09 AM

Sorry had to send pics in. Looks at home up there on the engine doesnt it.

bigdnew · 03-29-2010, 05:57 PM

Here it is big blue.

bigdnew · 04-05-2010, 05:42 PM

sooner 84 and the guys in the photoshop forum hooked me with a photoshop paint job and a little bit of drop. i'm keeping the ralleys until i can get my hands on some 20s. what ya think?

menace121978 · 04-05-2010, 07:27 PM

i love it... how did it look with the split at the body line?

bigdnew · 04-05-2010, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i love it... how did it look with the split at the body line?

i did not get him to do it. i might ask him to try it.

bigdnew · 04-08-2010, 10:07 PM

Junkyard find 175.00.

bigdnew · 04-16-2010, 08:12 AM

Tear down underway. Found cracks on both rear frame shock mounts so gotta fix that.

glock35ipsc · 04-16-2010, 09:47 AM

Are you planning on keeping the A/C? Those fans are too wide to fit the stock radiator, and the radiator is too wide to be able to use the OEM condenser. I considered using that radiator with mine, but the added cost of buying an aftermarket condenser and fab time to fit the radiator made be stay with the stock rad.

bigdnew · 04-16-2010, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Are you planning on keeping the A/C? Those fans are too wide to fit the stock radiator, and the radiator is too wide to be able to use the OEM condenser. I considered using that radiator with mine, but the added cost of buying an aftermarket condenser and fab time to fit the radiator made be stay with the stock rad.

Crap, should of asked you first. my plan was to use the stock condensor in the truck now and this '05 rad and fan combo. maybe i can get my money back from the salvage yard and stick with manual fan like you did.

Jhogan830 · 04-16-2010, 12:41 PM

beautiful truck man im waiting to get mine done! ive been taking forever to get the new 350 in it...pain in the arse.

03-21-2010, 03:18 PM	#1
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap Oil pan is on. There is one bolt hole on the pan that does not have a corresponding hole on the block. Is that okay to leave alone. The pan is from gmpartsdirect. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-21-2010, 09:14 PM	#2
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap i like the blue. how far is greenville from flora? 60 miles or so? __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

03-21-2010, 09:31 PM	#3
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap yeah about that. so do you have pics of your build progress. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-21-2010, 10:43 PM	#4
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap no progress yet. i pulled the old TPI motor out and have been collecting parts while waiting on the body work. my brother in law is the body man. i have the 6.0, 4l80e, pypes exhaust, 87 efi tank and sending unit, motor mounts, and a few other parts already. I am going from a long bed to short bed at the same time. lots of fun for my summer project. I have already done a ls1 into a 69 camaro so i have an idea of what i have ahead of me __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

03-21-2010, 11:01 PM	#5
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap what pypes exhaust are using. after reading a couple other comments it looks like i am going to have to get a set of headers. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-22-2010, 04:22 PM	#6
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap crap, more money spent. cost more than i figured to convert my 4L80E from 4wd to 2wd. Then I will have to figure out how hook up the driveshaft. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-22-2010, 07:43 PM	#7
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap that sucks. i am having Nelson rebuild my 4l80. $900 more spent __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

03-22-2010, 07:47 PM	#8
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap my tran is from a 4wd and to convert it to a 2wd is going to set me back total, $700.00. thankfully the trans only has 25,000 on it. also worked out who i am going to send my harness to, Nelson Performance in San Antonio, Tx. just couldn't get straight answers from Wait4meperformance. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-28-2010, 08:35 AM	#11
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap so, i was watching an episode of trucks yesterday and the guys were building an LSX. it is very tempting to put a carb on my lq4. it look sooooooo good sitting on that eldebrock intake, sitting on that LSX. also think i have found a set of 3.42 ring and pinion and a posi unit for my truck __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566 Last edited by bigdnew; 03-28-2010 at 08:37 AM.

03-28-2010, 04:07 PM	#12
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap Engine looks great. If it were me I'd leave the fuel injection on the engine. With a tune and no emissions 400hp and 20 MPG would be freakin awesome. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-28-2010, 04:11 PM	#13
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap I know, just gotta keep focused. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-28-2010, 09:45 PM	#14
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap yep, me too buddy. i have a local buddy that went through them. he hasnt even open the box yet so i havent seen the work but they seem to be very thorough. you pay the same as the bigger companys but get a better (more complete) job. (I HOPE!) he was even saying he's thinking of offering a 'cheap' bare minimum harness mod also. he is backed up 2 weeks so just have patience and hang in there and i'll give you a review of the work. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-28-2010, 09:56 PM	#15
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap I've got plety of time. I am still deciding on final gear ratio, stock clutch fan of dual electric fans and a couple more decisions that will have an impact on how the harness has to be set up. Like I said the other day. There is a big difference in price from stock tune of the ecm and the performance tune. What I like about Nelson and Current is they set the fuse box, all relays everything. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-29-2010, 12:09 AM	#16
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap Sorry had to send pics in. Looks at home up there on the engine doesnt it. Attached Images __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-29-2010, 05:57 PM	#17
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap Here it is big blue. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566



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04-05-2010, 05:42 PM	#18
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap sooner 84 and the guys in the photoshop forum hooked me with a photoshop paint job and a little bit of drop. i'm keeping the ralleys until i can get my hands on some 20s. what ya think? __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566 Last edited by bigdnew; 04-05-2010 at 05:43 PM.

04-05-2010, 07:27 PM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap i love it... how did it look with the split at the body line? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

04-08-2010, 10:07 PM	#21
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap Junkyard find 175.00. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

04-16-2010, 08:12 AM	#22
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap Tear down underway. Found cracks on both rear frame shock mounts so gotta fix that. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

04-16-2010, 09:47 AM	#23
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap Are you planning on keeping the A/C? Those fans are too wide to fit the stock radiator, and the radiator is too wide to be able to use the OEM condenser. I considered using that radiator with mine, but the added cost of buying an aftermarket condenser and fab time to fit the radiator made be stay with the stock rad. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-16-2010, 12:41 PM	#25
Jhogan830 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 47	Re: '86 Big Blue and the 6.0 swap beautiful truck man im waiting to get mine done! ive been taking forever to get the new 350 in it...pain in the arse. __________________ 84 chevy LWB-350 vortex heads and longtube headers baby blue...will be black soon...

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