Cherubs 82 build

[Cherub]

Well since i started to do a few things to the truck i figured id start a thread to chronicle the experiance. This is a budget build and im looking to get it back on the road as soon as possible

This is what i started with it had a 350/350



Took off the front end and tryed my hand as spraying in some por-15 it came out ok but far from professional. It suited me good as this is my DD


This is the power plant that i decided to go with LQ4 W/4L80E trans. They just dropped it off last night


A few problems that came up already:
They broke the coil pack on one side of the engine when transporting. Called and they are going to get me another one.
I need to requisitiona dbc throttle body.

[vern350]

One of these days I'm gonna bring myself to do a fuel injected swap. I always enjoy reading peoples builds. Keep up the great work, its looking good.

[old Rusty C10]

great start keep us updated

[Cherub]

Got some small stuff done.
Sifted through the existing wire harness, removed the exising mufflers and piping, bolted the lsx to sbc mounting brackets. removed intake for installation. Mocked up the trans mount to see how far back i can move it.

Ordered
S&P headers, poly motor mounts. Sent the Wire harness and ECU out to Nelson Performance in San Antonio to get reworked.

I dont know about yall but this build has cost me alot just in tool that i didnt have that i didnt know i needed. Any way thats where im at right now.

[Cherub]

when taking off my intake i saw this tube(in blue) that wasnt connected to anything. Any one know where it goes to?

Borrowed this pic from a member to show the tube(in blue) im talking about.


From looking at the picture it looks like it has something to do with fuel. So maybe its emissions related??? the other end of the tube is connected to a sensor in the intake.

[Cherub]

Ok well i Got the Headers in from S&P.


So i test fit them and trimmed the transcase on both sides here. The driverside needed more taken off than the passanger side.



I also got some new Polyurathane inserts so i replaced the old rubber mounts.

The engine went in fine but as im aligning the motor mounts it seem that they are off about 1". Looking at the picture i can see now that the poly mount looks wider. But im going to get some new rubber ones and see if it will fix the problem.
So here is how she sits so far.


I also recieved the Wireing harness and ECU back from NealsonPerformance out of SanAntonio. With the let down of the mounts i opted not to start on it though.

[84 400]

Did you spray the POR? I have heard that with out a good mask that stuff can really cause you problems if sprayed. Looking good

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by 84 400

Did you spray the POR? I have heard that with out a good mask that stuff can really cause you problems if sprayed. Looking good

Yea i Sprayed it. I dont think i had the best mask out there, but i cant say i have had any issues becuase of it.

[SBTork]

Originally Posted by Cherub

when taking off my intake i saw this tube(in blue) that wasnt connected to anything. Any one know where it goes to?

Borrowed this pic from a member to show the tube(in blue) im talking about.


From looking at the picture it looks like it has something to do with fuel. So maybe its emissions related??? the other end of the tube is connected to a sensor in the intake.

From the looks of it, I'd say it's an evap line for the purge valve in the intake, you should not need it at all.

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by SBTork

From the looks of it, I'd say it's an evap line for the purge valve in the intake, you should not need it at all.

Cool.

[thump16]

I thought it was the steam line that is under the intake. Check on LS1tech.com in the hybrids section or ask our own Squarebody member PCMCobra since he just finished his swap.

[pcmcobra]

hey cherub,
you will also need the brake booster intake fitting. Can't remember the part#, but I got it from my local dealer, that fitting with red circle on back of your intake, push the red "sleeve" in and pull the black part out, put new fitting in and connect your hose.
On my tranny xmember, I used the stock one, just moved it to the rear mounting holes, and had a "tongue" welded on to it, check my build thread and I think there is a pic in there, if not let me know I can dig it up.
You are making some good progress!
Also on the power steering, just take off your old power steering lines (and that spring) and they will screw right on no problem. That's about the easiest and cost effective thing on the swap. free is good!

[pcmcobra]

Originally Posted by thump16

I thought it was the steam line that is under the intake. Check on LS1tech.com in the hybrids section or ask our own Squarebody member PCMCobra since he just finished his swap.

From the looks of the pic I think that is for the purge/tank pressure thingy, you can get rid of it, keep the sensor on the intake but just block off where the tube goes in. I used some duct sealer putty, works fine.

[pcmcobra]

oh, and as for steam line on front of intake, I connected mine to my stock radiator via some home depot fittings, it's not a show piece, but not that bad and serves its' purpose.
If you need any pics, let me know I can show you what I did if you need some visuals.

[78 Chevyrado]

Lookin good. My truck won't be done UNTIL it has some kind of fuel injection in it, Keep em comin!

[BLE 'BURBAN]

Do not ... I repeat DO NOT EVER dis Cherubs truck like this guy did...............

[Cherub]

hahahaha ble burban thats hilarious. right click save as, im going to use that

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

hey cherub,
you will also need the brake booster intake fitting. Can't remember the part#, but I got it from my local dealer, that fitting with red circle on back of your intake, push the red "sleeve" in and pull the black part out, put new fitting in and connect your hose.
On my tranny xmember, I used the stock one, just moved it to the rear mounting holes, and had a "tongue" welded on to it, check my build thread and I think there is a pic in there, if not let me know I can dig it up.
You are making some good progress!
Also on the power steering, just take off your old power steering lines (and that spring) and they will screw right on no problem. That's about the easiest and cost effective thing on the swap. free is good!

Are you talking about this?


Can you show me a pic of the steam line so i can get an idea of what needs to be done there.

I have a pic of your tans mount saved so i can take it to a guy and have him weld me up something. Just have to wait till the motor is sitting correctly


I appriciate everyones comments it keeps me going.

[pcmcobra]

ya that is the vacuum fitting for brakes.
I'll get a pic of steam line for you...

[Cherub]

Its been slow going but i finally got a chance to work on the truck over the holidays. here is some progress pics.
Removed the bed to do the drop. Dropped the front 6" and the rear 6"

Motor is not set on the transmission support yet so that why the engine has that angle. (wasnt like that for long.) Gave her a good bath and power washed the rear frame rails. Then pushed her back into her room.

[pokethesmot]

nice job

[pcmcobra]

cherub,
I totally forgot about the steam line pic, ill get one for you...

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

cherub,
I totally forgot about the steam line pic, ill get one for you...

cool i appriciate it.

i got the part number for the brake booster bung. gm part# 12559760

I just took my driveshaft to get reworked. and got my trans mount back so i should have it all installed this weekend.

[pcmcobra]

Hope it helps.

[tvblazer78]

Any updates?