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« on: January 19, 2013, 08:50:20 PM » |
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so browsing CL I came across a deal I had to take. bought a 5.3l, tranny, t/case, wiring harness, and PCM from this 2003 tahoe...
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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2013, 08:42:55 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2013, 08:20:19 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2013, 05:54:08 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2013, 06:12:08 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2013, 07:54:37 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2013, 07:23:15 PM » |
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ok, fixed the driver side engine mount and mounted the drivetrain. then my buddy brought the bed over and we notched to fit over the coilover towers and get ready to cut down the front to fit the cab. no the side is not completely finished... if you notice where the slider rear mount is the bed will bed will be cut down that far. or right about where the 7" line is. the coilover towers... bed length after the tire... here's a good comparison difference between the truck tail light and pathy tail light and how the truck will look from the rear.
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2013, 07:08:27 PM » |
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so today I did some shopping. bought the paint, drive shafts, accessory kit for a corvette (this will give me an additional 1-9/16" of space for a radiator and cooling fans). I've been looking for exhaust stuff as well, but no luck. I came across a LSx swap in a MJ (jeep commanche pickup) and they had what looked like factory tube manifolds which would be easier to weld to than the cast ones. I plan on making my own system for that from here... http://www.siliconeintakes.com/index.php?cPath=10&osCsid=d7355793f1867325a57f0b04dabe5a06I'm looking for these manifolds, Camaro style exhaust manifolds..
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« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2013, 04:45:44 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2013, 08:13:27 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2013, 08:13:27 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2013, 07:52:59 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2013, 04:35:42 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2013, 03:46:25 PM » |
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Awesome. good to see the exhaust system was worked out as well. Keep it comming.
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2013, 08:17:03 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2013, 08:39:39 PM » |
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ok, so now I'm torn again. I picked up a LS1 intake for cheap and figured I see what the differences were. well, here's the truck intake.... and the LS1 intake... and the best part is... no need to fab the crossover hoop... now its decision time... I go with the LS1 intake I need to pick up possible fuel rails, injectors and the fuel filter (not cheap BTW)... oooh and the coolest part... engine covers
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« Reply #15 on: August 25, 2013, 03:51:57 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2013, 06:51:54 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2013, 04:50:55 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2013, 07:14:52 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2013, 08:09:11 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: September 29, 2013, 06:03:27 PM » |
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« Reply #21 on: October 13, 2013, 05:33:20 PM » |
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« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2013, 04:19:40 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: March 05, 2014, 07:24:49 PM » |
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Man, this is an awesome build!
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