New Hooker 73-87 GM truck LS swap system preview
06-10-2015, 08:03 AM
#222
He does really nice work and does quite a bit of work for employees here at Holley and other people around the Bowling Green KY area.
06-10-2015, 08:09 AM
#223
Toddoky,
Thanks for taking the time to do this preview. People that complain about this seem to have no idea about fabbing an entire new product line from scratch WHILE handling the production and manufacturing challenges involved in making that a repeatable process with quality control. You were clear from the get-go that this was a preview, not a promise, but many folks seem unable or unwilling to keep that in mind. After running through this thread rather quickly I notice two things, 1. bad *** product for those who don't have the means to fabricate and 2. more folks should have said thank you, especially when you mentioned you're doing this on your own time. I'm lurking here because of the possibility these parts might fit the 88-98 trucks. Thanks again for your patience and taking time away from your personal life to keep fellow enthusiasts informed on this cool development. That's exactly how you build a loyal customer base. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for taking the time to do this preview. People that complain about this seem to have no idea about fabbing an entire new product line from scratch WHILE handling the production and manufacturing challenges involved in making that a repeatable process with quality control. You were clear from the get-go that this was a preview, not a promise, but many folks seem unable or unwilling to keep that in mind. After running through this thread rather quickly I notice two things, 1. bad *** product for those who don't have the means to fabricate and 2. more folks should have said thank you, especially when you mentioned you're doing this on your own time. I'm lurking here because of the possibility these parts might fit the 88-98 trucks. Thanks again for your patience and taking time away from your personal life to keep fellow enthusiasts informed on this cool development. That's exactly how you build a loyal customer base. Keep up the good work.
06-10-2015, 08:20 AM
#224
I'll take some for you and post them up later this week...I confirmed with the truck owner that the brackets used were what came with the radiator.
07-24-2015, 07:57 AM
#226
12-09-2015, 03:20 PM
#230
TECH Apprentice
Big bump....
Has anyone tried these on a 4x4 yet? I hate the thought of running stock manifolds on a lifted 73 k10. I figure before I build the exhaust I'd try and find some headers.
I have some old pacesetter F-body headers mocked up in it now, but they fit like caca.
Has anyone tried these on a 4x4 yet? I hate the thought of running stock manifolds on a lifted 73 k10. I figure before I build the exhaust I'd try and find some headers.
I have some old pacesetter F-body headers mocked up in it now, but they fit like caca.
02-03-2016, 08:17 AM
#232
The 4L80 fitment is great as there is plenty of room in these trucks for transmission fitment. The red truck shown in this thread is equipped with a 4L80, so you can judge to fore/aft placement of the engine by those pics.
02-23-2016, 09:54 AM
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Trans Cross Member Toddoky - I finally got around to installing my cross member for the last time and seemed to find a discrepancy between the directions and the hardware provided. See the photos, the directions state to install the 1/2 bolts from the bottom with the head facing the ground. The picture shows that the flange nuts are too large and would contact the cross member if installed correctly.
Did I receive the incorrect hardware or am I miss interpreting the directions?
Thanks
Did I receive the incorrect hardware or am I miss interpreting the directions?
Thanks
02-23-2016, 10:59 AM
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Toddoky - I finally got around to installing my cross member for the last time and seemed to find a discrepancy between the directions and the hardware provided. See the photos, the directions state to install the 1/2 bolts from the bottom with the head facing the ground. The picture shows that the flange nuts are too large and would contact the cross member if installed correctly.
Did I receive the incorrect hardware or am I miss interpreting the directions?
Thanks
Did I receive the incorrect hardware or am I miss interpreting the directions?
Thanks
02-23-2016, 02:29 PM
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Its not a huge problem for me, I'm a big fan of an engineered solutions for these applications. I just wanted to pass this along because this wasn't even close to working with any type of nut on top IMO. With the placement of the plate and the welds there was barely room left for the button head bolt.
Just an FYI so you guys can make improvements or catch a quality issue with the product or supplier.
Just an FYI so you guys can make improvements or catch a quality issue with the product or supplier.
02-23-2016, 03:01 PM
#237
Its not a huge problem for me, I'm a big fan of an engineered solutions for these applications. I just wanted to pass this along because this wasn't even close to working with any type of nut on top IMO. With the placement of the plate and the welds there was barely room left for the button head bolt.
Just an FYI so you guys can make improvements or catch a quality issue with the product or supplier.
Just an FYI so you guys can make improvements or catch a quality issue with the product or supplier.
02-25-2016, 01:13 PM
#239
Any details on how he hooked up the column gear selector to the transmission?
02-25-2016, 01:17 PM
#240