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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
few pics with everything routed towards the cab...
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Well, it will look good with engine covers. Can't wait to see it run Dennis.
Some ding dong took on a little project & then took a new job. Now he is just trying to get said project done. ![]()
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Sorry Gerald, I couldn't resist
![]() Congratulations Dennis, Now, not only does it look great, but it sounds great too! |
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Congrats buddy!!!!!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
wow im getting married in 9 hours but i couldnt help but read this tread THIS IS A CRAZY BUILD! you my friend are a very detail oreiented person and it shows in every aspect of this truck lol.....because i will never have the kinda time or money to build my truxck like this im gunna take everyother page out of this thread and try to build my 76 half as well as you built yours! deff. subscribing to this thread! good luck im sure ill chime in again sometime!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() anyways she idles perfect now but i have a code DTC P0122 which is the throttle position sensor. the sensor is good and all the wires are good. i had my neighbors brother over who is a tech for GM and he went through everything... to no avail. He thinks it is a software problem because the pcm doesnt like what its seeing from the tac module and its putting the motor in limp mode... idle only. i'm going to try and find a different tac module and try that... Monday i'll call current performance and see if there is a chance something got messed up in the tune.
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You have done an amazing job! I am so jealous of your progress I can't even express it.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
photobucket isnt cooperating... and i'll get a better one of her running tonight
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i love how your already up working on the truck!
i do the same thing when i am this close to HUGE step in a build. Keep up the good work sir
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Sweet!!!!!!!!!!
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Thats awesome buddy! I wish I was this close. Congrats on getting it running. Sounds awesome.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
CONGRATS...................wish mine was in this stage...... CONGRATS again.....
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
GOD BLESS MAN!!! I love it! Cant wait till you get this thing done and take it for a test drive. Congrats though on getting this far
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hahahaha congrats dude those videos cracked me up!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
![]() last night i had a buddy bring over his tac module and pedal from his '02 esclade motor swap and i had the same result... just idle. soooo, its either 1 of the 2 sensors on the t/b or a problem in the pcm. he's going to bring over his pcm and let me try that tomorrow... if i have the same problem (no throttle response) then its the tp sensor. if she runs and i have throttle is the tuning in the damn computer... any insight or thoughts here guys? btw, where's Bob The Builder at??
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
damn badass man! now put a milk crate for a seat and drive it ahahahah
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
nice that sounds awsome. keep up the good work.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
You can find some one that has a snap on vantage tool. Then test the tps sensor and look at the graph and move the throttle and see if it responds, that test is done just with ignition on i believe.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Dennis, I keep going back to watch the video clips. I love how it wants to sound. Should be killer when you get it dialed in.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
updates playa??
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
ordered a new water pump through Larry at specialized parts planet. should be here today.(mine started leaking like a sieve afte i filled it through the top hose). i sent the pcm and tac module back to current performance on monday. should have it by tomorrow. Jarad from cp said the tac module is different from the program he reflashed the pcm with to make the 4l80e work. so they werent communicating. thats why no throttle control. he's overnighting it back to me.
i hope this takes care of all the little bugs and problems so i can get a good video for you guys ![]()
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I'm waiting on pins & needles! Okay, really, I'm waiting with beer & a BFH
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