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focusedontheprize · 08-23-2020, 10:53 PM

It looks incredible!

**kwmech** · 08-24-2020, 12:26 AM

How many sq ft of the rattle trap did you go through to do the top and bottom?

Ryan Hubbard · 08-24-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

How many sq ft of the rattle trap did you go through to do the top and bottom?

I believe I used three rolls

Ryan Hubbard · 08-29-2020, 11:13 PM

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.

Ryan Hubbard · 08-29-2020, 11:15 PM

Here is the after the first day of work

Ryan Hubbard · 08-29-2020, 11:16 PM

Prepping the LS3

**kwmech** · 08-30-2020, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Hubbard

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

Ryan Hubbard · 08-30-2020, 07:35 PM

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.

Ryan Hubbard · 08-30-2020, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

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.

Ryan Hubbard · 08-30-2020, 07:38 PM

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.

Ryan Hubbard · 08-30-2020, 07:41 PM

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.

rodstored-72 · 08-31-2020, 10:26 PM

uuhmmm

you realize that is a ford motor!

that would for sure be a swap!!

that is a really nice car though....

Ryan Hubbard · 08-31-2020, 11:38 PM

LS3 Installed

rodstored-72 · 09-02-2020, 03:24 PM

ryan,
that looks alot ..... more better!

now what are you going to do for wiring?

Greenlee · 09-02-2020, 08:54 PM

Nice looking burb!

ShortHaul · 09-10-2020, 03:21 PM

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.

**Corts60** · 09-13-2020, 04:11 PM

Great work and beautiful burb!

Ryan Hubbard · 09-13-2020, 08:18 PM

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.

rodstored-72 · 09-14-2020, 12:26 PM

ryan,
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!!

Ryan Hubbard · 09-14-2020, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

ryan,
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.

rodstored-72 · 09-15-2020, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Hubbard

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?

Low Elco · 09-16-2020, 03:42 PM

Great work on this gorgeous truck! Where did you get the intake tube?

Ryan Hubbard · 09-26-2020, 10:40 PM

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

Ryan Hubbard · 09-26-2020, 10:44 PM

Here is a picture of the power center and ecu mounted

Ryan Hubbard · 12-07-2021, 11:49 PM

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.

08-23-2020, 10:53 PM	#51
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread It looks incredible! __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

08-24-2020, 12:26 AM	#52
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread How many sq ft of the rattle trap did you go through to do the top and bottom?

08-29-2020, 11:13 PM	#54
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread 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. Attached Images

08-29-2020, 11:15 PM	#55
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread Here is the after the first day of work Attached Images

08-29-2020, 11:16 PM	#56
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread Prepping the LS3 Attached Images

08-30-2020, 07:35 PM	#58
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread 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. Attached Images

08-30-2020, 07:38 PM	#60
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread 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. Attached Images

08-30-2020, 07:41 PM	#61
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread 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. Attached Images Last edited by Ryan Hubbard; 09-13-2020 at 08:19 PM.

08-31-2020, 10:26 PM	#62
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread uuhmmm you realize that is a ford motor! that would for sure be a swap!! that is a really nice car though....

08-31-2020, 11:38 PM	#63
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread LS3 Installed Attached Images

09-02-2020, 03:24 PM	#64
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread ryan, that looks alot ..... more better! now what are you going to do for wiring?

09-02-2020, 08:54 PM	#65
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread Nice looking burb!

09-10-2020, 03:21 PM	#66
ShortHaul Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Penngrove, CA Posts: 697	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread 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. __________________ "Sweet Pea" 1975 Cheyenne 20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post8477900 "Bourbon" 1975 Suburban ScottsdaleSOLD https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...49#post8769049 ”Otis” 1970 C10 SWB -SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=762766 ”Chebby” 1962 Impala LS/TKO-500 http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/1...2-Impala-Build

09-13-2020, 04:11 PM	#67
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread Great work and beautiful burb! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

09-13-2020, 08:18 PM	#68
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread 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. Attached Images



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09-14-2020, 12:26 PM	#69
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread ryan, 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!!

09-16-2020, 03:42 PM	#72
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread Great work on this gorgeous truck! Where did you get the intake tube? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

09-26-2020, 10:40 PM	#73
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread 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

09-26-2020, 10:44 PM	#74
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread Here is a picture of the power center and ecu mounted Attached Images

12-07-2021, 11:49 PM	#75
Ryan Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 288	Re: 1990 V2500 Suburban Build Thread 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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