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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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Im using 4cyl coils..

I have two pusher fans, and i have about 2-3 inches between water pump pulley and radiator.. it would be a close fit
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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Looks good, not a bad 12sec ride!
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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just wanna say thanks for all of the good comments...
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Does anybody have the diagram for the gauges on a 2001 s10? I'm swapping the 5.3 into my xtreme that originally came with a 2.2 and need some help with making the gauges work. i understand i have to recalibrate the tach and all. Thanks. I'll post some pics up of my truck. its not too much but i'm trying to do the most with it.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 06:36 AM
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Im unsure of where to get a diagram for the guages. I didnt have to do anything to mine. Im using the computer that was for the 5.3 from the donor vehicle and it will run your factory guages just fine.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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There is a guy on S10Forum he has alot of the diagrams you may need.
His screen name is deathphoenix99 he will be able to help you.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Ok. Well thanks. I'll definately leave him a message. By any chance, do I have to bypass VATS for the swap? I'm using the donor vehicles ecm that came with the motor.
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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you will have to have the VATS disabled in order for it to run...
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Default 5.3 (rip) s10... Will now be 6.0

I just wanted to do a lil update for you guys. Unfortunately my 5.3 spun a main bearing, so the truck is under the knife right now... Getting a 6.0 . I almost have the 6.0 ready to go in. I went with a bigger cam and a set of Katech rod bolts, everything else will be the same as before. I'm kinda excited to see how this turns out
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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What 1/4 mile time you shootin for with the 6.0?
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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I would be more than happy to touch 11.80s - 11.90s but I'm not gonna get my hopes up...
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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How did you like the TR224 cam in the 5.3?
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Actually loved it.. I'm putting the Texas speed 228R in my 6.0 and see what happens...
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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I could definitely see you going low or mid 11's. This will be interesting to see
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:27 AM
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I hope your right...
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Here is a pic of the 5.3 with the front main bearing sticking out lol...


RIP 5.3= hello 6.0
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Uh oh..lol..

I can see you catching that time. I say that cause with my truck I got 12.18, stock Stall and Gears. That was on 89 gas with my street tune, and running rich..MAF wouldnt dial in, was running Test N Tune and that was the best that nite.

I have since then got it dialed in, and I'm willing to bet if I got it runnin on some 93 and spiced up the timing, it would catch 11.9X. Just a LS1 & Hotcam, Short Headers like yours.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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nice looking truck
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks.. The motor is now ready to go in so time will tell...
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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6.0 going in....
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