Sandy~~1984 C10 L86/4L80 build

[1957 Chief]

Truck is at a good friend of mines getting a custom cold air intake and a radiator
cover built. After that I should have the seat back and will take the truck to get the exhaust done. then it'll be time to fire it up. More to come....

Bubba

[LEEVON]

I am really hoping to see your truck in person some day!

[Hart_Rod]

bump!

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

bump!

Dog gone it Rob! Im sorry. Been busy and failed to update.

So I got it back from gettin the cold air box made, built the AC lines, put the interior back in, had exhaust put on, installed some sound, installed Ridetech front coilovers, STARTED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME, and Im sure other things. Pics to follow.

Bubba

[1957 Chief]

Ok, here are some pics of the cold air box and rad cover. The radiator and fans are from a 2008-9ish Silverado HD. They fit good, are cheap and work great.

[1957 Chief]

Ok next up is some exhaust work....
Im shocked at the price of this now a days....but then again everything is high.

[1957 Chief]

Built the AC lines

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 1957 Chief

Dog gone it Rob! Im sorry. Been busy and failed to update.

So I got it back from gettin the cold air box made, built the AC lines, put the interior back in, had exhaust put on, installed some sound, installed Ridetech front coilovers, STARTED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME, and Im sure other things. Pics to follow.

Bubba

It looks great!

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

It looks great!

Thanks "Big timer" were tryin over here in AR.

Dropped it off with my buddy at GPI for tuning...

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 1957 Chief

Thanks "Big timer" were tryin over here in AR.

Dropped it off with my buddy at GPI for tuning...

[LT7A]

Wow, a lot has happened! Looks like it's all coming together nicely. That should be a lot of fun to drive.

[rodstored-72]

chief, looks great!... I like the stance & wheels I was wondering if you would share what you did related to fuel lines? as in what you specifically used and how you installed the fuel line(s)..

thanks!!!
rodstored-72

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

chief, looks great!... I like the stance & wheels I was wondering if you would share what you did related to fuel lines? as in what you specifically used and how you installed the fuel line(s)..

thanks!!!
rodstored-72

Thanks brother. And absolutely can let you know what I did with the fuel system. It has a Boyds tank in the back and I plumbed it with AN lines to a corvette regulator and then on up to the high pressure pump on the motor.

I used Russell Pro Classic II hose, and ends. When I was in the USAF, I built a lot of hose and really like the brand.

Bubba

[1957 Chief]

Some fuel sys pics I found. Regulator is right before the axle on the driver's side. Fuel tank is a Boyd's unit, and the last is the 90 degree fuel fitting up at the HP pump, however I think I ended up going with a 120 degree one though. And grounds are everywhere, can't have enough of em with these late model engines.

Bubba

[rodstored-72]

chief, thanks!! I decided to go with a similar hose.... vibrant nylon CPE (not e-85) and the same for the fittings. now!..if I could get the dual tanks to cooperate!

thanks again!

[Signkutter]

Great detailed build. Thanks for posting.

[rdc72]

Looks awesome!! Where is the grille from? I have an 83 and want to update the grille and headlight bezels!

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by rdc72

Looks awesome!! Where is the grille from? I have an 83 and want to update the grille and headlight bezels!

Thank you, we are bringing it to LS Fest in BG, KY as well.
We got the grille from LMC, brother.

Bubba

[1957 Chief]

Well good news on the tuning front...my friends at GPI got it whipped. Went down there yesterday and talked to Aaron Salisbury about the next steps for getting the truck lined out. Aaron is a great friend of mine and the head of GPI and a really smart fella. That morning I woke up not knowing what the solution would be, whether it was changing the wiring harness with a factory ecu, or changing the camshaft to one with a stock fuel lobe. I just didn't know and that sucked...were 60 days out from LS fest and that's our target. Aaron and I discussed what was already done to the truck and what it was doing, wouldn't idle worth a flip, and would die after letting off the gas and couldn't do a foot brake. Aaron pulled up all the different specs on the terminator, and went to work. Him and Ryan spent the better part of an afternoon getting the truck happy. He sent me a video about 430 that afternoon with the truck performing like it should. Man what a relief...

I wish I was smart enough to post up the video, but I'm not ha ha. Maybe someone can help me.

So next week ill go get the truck, bring it home to service the AC and take it back to them so they can drive it and do some more tuning on it.

Man Im so thankful for Aaron, Ryan and Ben for figuring this out. And thankful for my good buddy Chris for trusting me and letting me build this truck. He lives in GA and hasn't seen it in person since the week before Christmas. When we started this I told him I would build this truck for free, that's the kind of friend he is.

But I did tell him when he sees it again he will need to buy new rear tires...

Bubba

[Hart_Rod]

Any updates?

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Any updates?

Well the truck is dead in the water. Lasted 168 miles. We have changed the low and high press pump as well as the regulator. Still won't run worth a flip. Sent all the datalogs to Holley and we are awaiting further instruction. Got a new GDI controller and awaiting more info from them.

Frustrating is an understatement. Rob, you have my number, text me on the side and I can let you know the details.

Bubba

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 1957 Chief

Well the truck is dead in the water. Lasted 168 miles. We have changed the low and high press pump as well as the regulator. Still won't run worth a flip. Sent all the datalogs to Holley and we are awaiting further instruction. Got a new GDI controller and awaiting more info from them.

Frustrating is an understatement. Rob, you have my number, text me on the side and I can let you know the details.

Bubba

Bummer.... I can only imagine the frustration.

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Bummer.... I can only imagine the frustration.

Absolutely. Hope to be able to divulge the solution(s) here pretty soon. But I can def tell you that I have learned a TON more about direct injection motors and the theory of operation.

Bubba

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 1957 Chief

Absolutely. Hope to be able to divulge the solution(s) here pretty soon. But I can def tell you that I have learned a TON more about direct injection motors and the theory of operation.

Bubba

Making any progress? Been wide open here....

[rodstored-72]

sorry to hear the issue(s)... I was looking foward to more out and about photos... have you tried looking into a GM work around? or is it for sure a aftermarket issue?