started my ls6/t56 swap... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cajundragger · 03-07-2007, 11:51 PM

loaded up...

engine, meet trans

droped in the frame...

almost there, hadda cut a decent amount of the floor out...

bam...

1LoC10 · 03-07-2007, 11:53 PM

awesome, cant wait to see it

1lowdiesel · 03-08-2007, 12:43 AM

ooooo 6 speed... nice fullsize too

cajundragger · 03-08-2007, 09:18 PM

thanks man, yeah the fullsize got pushed to the side for this project...

got the trans member in today...

the drivers mount has to go back to clear the steering so I guess I just bolt the actual mounts off the engine in the other holes on the block and push the mount back on the frame...

Kabwe · 03-09-2007, 10:21 AM

Its looking real good. Keep up the good work

chevyrestoguy · 03-10-2007, 10:28 AM

That thing is going to be one quick truck. Keep them pictures coming! Seeing your progress makes me want to scrap my big block idea and build one of those. Some many directions to go to achieve the same end.
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cajundragger · 03-11-2007, 10:22 PM

well I really dont have anymore pics of the actual engine mounting. I did have one problem...my bisket stlye engine mounts come into contact with my steering rack...so the drivers side mount got pushed back and my mounts are now offset. It looks retarded but will work fine...

Daniel U · 03-12-2007, 12:51 AM

Should be a quick ride!

texascowboy593 · 03-12-2007, 08:43 AM

Very nice!

cajundragger · 03-12-2007, 11:59 PM

Im hoping for 11's on motor with this setup...only major problem will be traction and a track that will actually let me run...

84 400 · 03-13-2007, 12:28 AM

great choice on the trans and nice parts getter caint wait to see the rest of the truck putogher

Jebb1978 · 03-14-2007, 10:52 AM

Those frame mods are wild man! I like it ! This will be a fun build to watch.

Detroit3100 · 03-15-2007, 07:22 AM

why wont the track let you run?? I am in the same boat, LQ9 into a 50 and I need to run it on the track!
Question: how much of an angle did you set the engine back @??? I have to set mine in and nned to know how much it should lean back?
thanks
good work-

1-ton of fun · 03-15-2007, 10:56 AM

traction shouldn't be much of a problem with good tires and a proper suspension. the only problem with tech at the track would be if you run faster than 11.50, then you would need a 5 point roll bar.

cajundragger · 03-15-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

traction shouldn't be much of a problem with good tires and a proper suspension. the only problem with tech at the track would be if you run faster than 11.50, then you would need a 5 point roll bar.

and my truck drags the ground..so I wont pass tech even if I run a minute...

but I am hoping for 11.50's

1-ton of fun · 03-16-2007, 11:28 AM

what do you mean? how will it not pass tech?

cajundragger · 03-16-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

what do you mean? how will it not pass tech?

because if an airbag or line or vavle go bad the truck will fall on the gorund(literly)

1-ton of fun · 03-19-2007, 12:02 PM

hmm, didn't know about that. (not that it affects any of my cars)

Detroit3100 · 03-23-2007, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajundragger

because if an airbag or line or vavle go bad the truck will fall on the gorund(literly)

but my truck is set up to stop on the bump stops if they deflate, does that mean I will have to find springs

cajundragger · 03-23-2007, 01:24 PM

depends....my truck literly falls on the fenders/running boards..so if it doesnt touch the ground then your golden...

03-07-2007, 11:51 PM	#1
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03-07-2007, 11:53 PM	#2
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03-08-2007, 12:43 AM	#3
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03-08-2007, 09:18 PM	#4
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... thanks man, yeah the fullsize got pushed to the side for this project... got the trans member in today... the drivers mount has to go back to clear the steering so I guess I just bolt the actual mounts off the engine in the other holes on the block and push the mount back on the frame...

03-09-2007, 10:21 AM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... Its looking real good. Keep up the good work

03-10-2007, 10:28 AM	#6
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... That thing is going to be one quick truck. Keep them pictures coming! Seeing your progress makes me want to scrap my big block idea and build one of those. Some many directions to go to achieve the same end. ________ ARIZONA MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:06 AM.

03-11-2007, 10:22 PM	#7
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... well I really dont have anymore pics of the actual engine mounting. I did have one problem...my bisket stlye engine mounts come into contact with my steering rack...so the drivers side mount got pushed back and my mounts are now offset. It looks retarded but will work fine...

03-12-2007, 12:51 AM	#8
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03-12-2007, 08:43 AM	#9
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03-12-2007, 11:59 PM	#10
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... Im hoping for 11's on motor with this setup...only major problem will be traction and a track that will actually let me run...

03-13-2007, 12:28 AM	#11
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... great choice on the trans and nice parts getter caint wait to see the rest of the truck putogher __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-14-2007, 10:52 AM	#12
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03-15-2007, 07:22 AM	#13
Detroit3100 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 73	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... why wont the track let you run?? I am in the same boat, LQ9 into a 50 and I need to run it on the track! Question: how much of an angle did you set the engine back @??? I have to set mine in and nned to know how much it should lean back? thanks good work-

03-15-2007, 10:56 AM	#14
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... traction shouldn't be much of a problem with good tires and a proper suspension. the only problem with tech at the track would be if you run faster than 11.50, then you would need a 5 point roll bar. __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

03-16-2007, 11:28 AM	#16
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... what do you mean? how will it not pass tech? __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'



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03-19-2007, 12:02 PM	#18
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: started my ls6/t56 swap... hmm, didn't know about that. (not that it affects any of my cars) __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

03-23-2007, 01:24 PM	#20
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