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Nov 8, 2015 | 02:26 PM

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kwhizz

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I have a friend at GM checking some things out..........Maybe.......Just maybe......

Ken

Nov 8, 2015 | 07:28 PM

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the high pressure pump is on top of the engine and runs off the cam...I think the lower right pulley is for crankcase vacuum?

Nov 8, 2015 | 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Toddoky

You are correct, for those that possess the required free time, funds, ingenuity and fabrication skills to make it happen, the lack of aftermarket parts support will not be an obstical to them carrying out a swap with this engine. However, there are just as many if not more enthusiasts who engage in the hobby at the bolt-on level as their lack of the above mentioned assets calls for the assistance of the aftermarket industry to provide the parts to make it happen for them. Either way, new markets grow because of the existence of enthusiasts in both camps and this will be no different from when the LS came out.

Yeah, I'm sure you're right. I wasn't pointing fingers at anybody, it's just that ever since this engine came out, all I have been hearing on the several forums I'm on is, "it's going to be impossible, they don't make anything for it". I know Ken could pull this off, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to see him put one in that Nomad.....

Nov 8, 2015 | 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kwhizz

I have a friend at GM checking some things out..........Maybe.......Just maybe......

Ken

I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Nov 8, 2015 | 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kwhizz

Yep.........That be me........I was telling the management how much the people here appreciate your efforts and input on this site !!!

Ken

I truly enjoying helping people out and knowing that my efforts are appreciated makes it easier to hold my tongue when someone tries to busts my *****...thank's for that Ken.

Nov 9, 2015 | 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1989GTA

Does that motor come with an electric power steering pump? I can't quite figure out the lower right pulley deal in the picture.

It's a vacuum pump for the brake booster. All of these GM direct injection engines have some sort of vacuum pump for the brakes. Most are electric but the trucks are mechanical.

Nov 9, 2015 | 12:47 PM

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Ok, that makes sense.

Nov 10, 2015 | 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alocker

From what I have seen the bell looks like the standard Chevy bolt pattern. Everything else appears to be different though. The one issue I see for the swap crowd is the truck accessories. The lower rad hose will not be fun. I do like the coil covers though.