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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Default Maverick...LSX 5.3...Powerjection III...

first I would like to thank everyone for the parts and info they have shared with me...
with the info here, it was a straight forward swap...
built motor mount stands, installed motor, built trans crossmember, installed exhaust and driveshaft in 4 hrs...
the rest was...cleaning, painting and powdercoating parts.

started with...10K, '05...5.3

now...Edel 7118 carb intake, Edel #2215 carb cam, yellow springs, Powerjection III fuel injection, installed in-tank E-pump, modded truck oilpan, Champion... 3 row radiator, camaro assys, 700R4 built to the max, S-10/vett converter, Taurus E-fan. all this hiding under a stock Grabber hood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sqXOzKVC0o

thanks...Frank
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Sounds great, that thing should fly in that light body
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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just curious where did you get those coil covers (bolt over the valve covers ) Thansk Bob
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Really nice, and the coil covers make it look even more mean.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pan58head
just curious where did you get those coil covers (bolt over the valve covers ) Thansk Bob

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-41183/

filed the...Edelbrock off, had them powdercoated and added the Maverick emblem.

Frank
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Hey, I think I've met you before somewhere... Now get 'er drivin'!

Howdy Frank, and welcome aboard!
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by S10xGN
Hey, I think I've met you before somewhere... Now get 'er drivin'!

Howdy Frank, and welcome aboard!

Hi Russ,
I went out in it today. this thing is Bad azz. it's going to take some getting used to.
Thanks for all your help...

Frank
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Hey, Frank. That's a neat little car. Should be a lot of fun. I noticed you have installed a Powerjection lll unit. I have been reading everything I can find about them, but so far have'nt found but one guy that actually had one. He had it on a 302 Ford road race type car and really liked it. I know you have'nt driven yours much yet, but would you care to share your impressions of it so far? I'm very much interested in trying one on my LS2.

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Originally Posted by rojs234
Hey, Frank. That's a neat little car. Should be a lot of fun. I noticed you have installed a Powerjection lll unit. I have been reading everything I can find about them, but so far have'nt found but one guy that actually had one. He had it on a 302 Ford road race type car and really liked it. I know you have'nt driven yours much yet, but would you care to share your impressions of it so far? I'm very much interested in trying one on my LS2.

Ron
Hi Ron,
it's pretty strong at the moment...let me get it back from a...dyno tune.
i have one set up with Brian Anderson next Tuesday.
he has tuned my last 3 motors..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqZFSGkUfBk

...Frank...
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So? Whatever happened to this?
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i'll bet it runs pretty hard
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 01:25 AM
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Look neat with them covers..wish there weren't $220.
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What are your thoughts on the Powerjection III so far?
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 02:59 AM
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Thumbs up Awesome!!!

That has got to be the coolest thing I've seen in a loooong time! My first car was a '76 Maverick, and I absolutely loved it! Nice app. man! Unfortunately for me, mine only had a straight six. You rock!!!::
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I see the shock towers are gone, would the engine have fit with the stock suspension setup?

How do you like the powerjection efi?
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what kind of headers u running, and oil pan
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MOstreetracer
what kind of headers u running, and oil pan
IIRC, Frank has factory manifolds. I used BBK 351W fox-body swap headers with LS flanges welded on. Both of us have truck pans, Franks' is notched and mine is not.
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Originally Posted by LS1MCSS
What are your thoughts on the Powerjection III so far?
Powerjection lll...took a dump. wouldn't hold a tune...sent it back.
running a MSD Atomic EFI at the moment..(first day today) like it so far.
don't want to get too excited just yet...this is my 3rd. aftermarket EFI. I tried a Holley system on my 347 first and it was junk right out of the box...

time will tell...
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Originally Posted by M7A1V
.... I tried a Holley system on my 347 first and it was junk right out of the box...

time will tell...
What exactly was "junk" about the Holley system?

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:41 PM
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Use the factory stuff, Megasquirt or dont bother with EFI. Just my opinion. Always likes the maverick though, and i like that color
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