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He's actually running in-tank pumps on both sides. I've asked him to monitor this thread so that he can answer specific questions you guys might have about his truck, so I'm sure he'll chime in and let you know more specifics about how he set up the fuel system.
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Well he did a dang fine job on it..I've seen "store bought" trucks that don't look that nice
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Sorry to Change the subject from trucks to cars, contacted you guys about a year ago anything happening with conversion for chevelles? Once again sorry guys but since your on here I don't have to go to ls1 tech.
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08-09-2015, 07:33 AM | #31 |
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As a matter of fact, I'm getting ready to roll into the development of 68-72 A-body swap components in about a week, so the timing of your question is quite good. If your interest is in regards to the earlier A-bodies, they have not yet been put on the schedule.
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70 chevelle for me been waiting for a while. That's awesome. Can't wait to get this car back on the road. My first car at 16 now 48 think it hasn't been on the road since 19. Will your cast iron exhaust manifolds be equated in with this package? I'm sure headers will be designed for this application. Just curious not all of us may want headers.
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Thanks for the intro. we will be watching for the "Latest" from Holley.
My questions at the moment are for your acc brackets for alt and PS for a new #19301326 engine that does not have any front Acc. equipment, At the moment AC is not in the build
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I'd be glad to talk about the Holley accessory drive brackets; what specifically would you like to know, the part numbers?
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Everything involved for mounting the Alt. and PS belt bolts idler, except the water pump and balancer
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1.) alt-p/s bracket, Holley part no.20-135 2.) idler pulley, Holley part no. 97-150 or GM part no.12564401 3.) tensioner pulley, GM part no. 12569301 4.) p/s reservoir, GM part no. 26046502...and bracket, GM part no.12555222 You'll have to supply the alternator and p/s pump going this route, or you can buy the Holley 20-143 kit that includes the alternator and p/s pumps. Figuring out the belt you'll need is a process that is comprehensively described in the instructions included with the Holley brackets (you can access the instructions on the Holley website if you want to pre-read them). |
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Ok, I am officially impressed. You work for Holley, it is Sunday afternoon and you are helping one of our own with the brackets he needs. Great service! Though hope you are getting down time for you.
Now I am going to buy something from you guys...maybe the Terminator system for my current build...don't know yet. Probably brackets I need for the build for sure. |
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Just thinking aloud here... I (and probably others here as well) would love to see more of the behind the scenes development and production of these swap parts. The cad, prototyping, casting, machining, bending, etc.
Is that something that would be allowed? I understand the inner workings of things like this can be pretty secretive but as a machinist I like to see the process. |
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My big problem is the cooling system. No body makes a radiator other than the old school brass copper or newer plastic tank with aluminum core that will bolt right in. I've had a champion installed in my 90 Jimmy that was to short and said shop used the 73/80 low mount radiator bracket to hold it in. I ordered an LS swap radiator from summit and sent it back as well due to fitment issues. Judging by your pictures you have this cured. Is the radiator available to purchase yet?
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Thanx for the advice. This issue has been the biggest pain in my rear end of this entire swap.
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A couple of thoughts here.....first I saw this truck awhile back on the Power Tour at the Holley display I think way before last year this was the truck that got me started looking for my 87 GMC that I have now....it was very nice motivation for me...........will you guys have this on display when the Roadkill Road Show rolls through next Sunday kind of made plans to jump in as they drive from Nashville to Memphis(working Sunday or I would roll up to Bowling Green)........I believe these are pics I took in Knoxville in 2014........
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Ok, I am officially impressed. You work for Holley, it is Sunday afternoon and you are helping one of our own with the brackets he needs. Great service! Though hope you are getting down time for you.
Now I am going to buy something from you guys...maybe the Terminator system for my current build...don't know yet. Probably brackets I need for the build for sure. .......................... he stated it !!!
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Ok enough talk lets get working on that chevelle stuff just kidding thanks for all the info especially on a Sunday. I'm using the cast iron manifolds on my conversion been on my truck for three years now not driven in the winter to much especially in the rain at all. I was just wondering what would have caused my black ceramic finish to look like this? It was heat cycled when new. Really love the fit but disappointed in finish.
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