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Old 08-23-2020, 10:53 PM   #51
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It looks incredible!
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Old 08-24-2020, 12:26 AM   #52
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How many sq ft of the rattle trap did you go through to do the top and bottom?
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Old 08-24-2020, 11:51 AM   #53
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How many sq ft of the rattle trap did you go through to do the top and bottom?
I believe I used three rolls
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Old 08-29-2020, 11:13 PM   #54
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Today I started the engine swap on my suburban

First Pic is "PREOP" before it went into the shop.

Second pic is of all the parts delivered to the shop.
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Old 08-29-2020, 11:15 PM   #55
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Here is the after the first day of work
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Old 08-29-2020, 11:16 PM   #56
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Prepping the LS3
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Old 08-30-2020, 06:03 PM   #57
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I believe I used three rolls

I see rolls in 25, 50, and 100' lengths

pretty sure 3- 25s will not do it considering the amount of sq footage in this things
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Old 08-30-2020, 07:35 PM   #58
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Day number two,

Got the engine and gas tank out. Changed the fuel pump and fuel sender.

Also made a bracket for the Gas pedal to bolt in. I also removed all the TBI wiring.

I removed the oem cross piece and put in a ORD unit and realized the ORD unit would not work with the oil pan I have but the oem one will. So I will stick with the oem one.
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Old 08-30-2020, 07:36 PM   #59
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I see rolls in 25, 50, and 100' lengths

pretty sure 3- 25s will not do it considering the amount of sq footage in this things
Then I used 2 50 ft rolls.
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Old 08-30-2020, 07:38 PM   #60
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I have decided to not put the LS3 in and instead install this engine. Of course I need to come up with another $60K for this engine.
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Old 08-30-2020, 07:41 PM   #61
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Here is a picture of the complete car, This car is for sale, just $700,000.00 ( Car sold and was shipped to new owner while I was there)

It has a Shelby Serial number.
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Old 08-31-2020, 10:26 PM   #62
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uuhmmm you realize that is a ford motor! that would for sure be a swap!! that is a really nice car though....
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Old 08-31-2020, 11:38 PM   #63
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LS3 Installed
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Old 09-02-2020, 03:24 PM   #64
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that looks alot ..... more better! now what are you going to do for wiring?
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Old 09-02-2020, 08:54 PM   #65
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Nice looking burb!
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Old 09-10-2020, 03:21 PM   #66
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Wow. This is amazing. You tear down, bodywork, paint, reassemble and LS swap your burb in the time it takes me to find a set of rear view mirrors looks incredible! Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Old 09-13-2020, 04:11 PM   #67
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Great work and beautiful burb!
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Old 09-13-2020, 08:18 PM   #68
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Engine is finished and last Thursday I drove the Suburban from Provo, UT to So Cal to do the "break-in" of 640 miles. I am really happy with the set up. I have been tuning the transmission and have it almost done to my liking.
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looks very good & that is a heck of a break in drive!! nice job!! would you be willing to share what you did for wiring... aftermarket or ??? again nice job!!
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looks very good & that is a heck of a break in drive!! nice job!! would you be willing to share what you did for wiring... aftermarket or ??? again nice job!!
The LS3 E-Rod comes with everything, the wiring harness, the computer and the power center. It was real easy to install the wiring. The computer and the "power center" were a little tricky to find where to mount under the hood.
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Old 09-15-2020, 07:12 PM   #71
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The LS3 E-Rod comes with everything, the wiring harness, the computer and the power center. It was real easy to install the wiring. The computer and the "power center" were a little tricky to find where to mount under the hood.
I guess the components are GM factory stuff? specifically the harness and power center?
.. I ask because I am doing a LS swap in my '86 and I am trying to use the factory underhood fuse box & harness from the donor truck. I was not able to get the whole vehicle

would you be willing to post pic(s) of the harness and power center by chance?
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Old 09-16-2020, 03:42 PM   #72
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Great work on this gorgeous truck! Where did you get the intake tube?
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Old 09-26-2020, 10:40 PM   #73
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Here is the following list of parts I used for this LS Swap with:

NAL-19370414 Chevrolet Performance LS3 E-Rod Crate Engine
CMB-03-0263 LS Fuel Filter Kit Black
DAK-CRC-200-3 Dakota Digital Cruise Control Kit
HLY-20-143 Holley Accessory Drive Component Mount w/Alternator and PS Pump
HLY-20-133 Holley A/C Bracket
HLY-21-1 Holley LS Engine Accessory Drive Kit
ICB-551600 Oil Cooler Adapter
SPE-900235 Spectre Air Intake Kit
Dirty Dingo 73-87 4WD Chevy LS Engine Mounts
Dirty Dingo E38 Gen IV PCM Billet Mounting Plate
Spintech 8000 Truck RV Muffler
AP Exhaust X6008 Mandrel Bent 3" tail pipe
Earl Fitting 961956ERL Power Steering Fitting
Earl Fitting 961961ERL Power Steering Pump Fitting
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Old 09-26-2020, 10:44 PM   #74
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Here is a picture of the power center and ecu mounted
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Old 12-07-2021, 11:49 PM   #75
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Well since the last post I have driven the Suburban 30,000 miles and I can say the thing works great. I moved from So Cal to Utah and towed my enclosed car trailer behind the suburban every round trip.

I did lose overdrive with my 4L80E but I had one day left on the warranty for my transmission so it was rebuilt under warranty.

I have really dialed in the transmission and added the Dakota Digital cruise control and it made the long trips really nice to drive.
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