79 elco swap to 5.3 lm7
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I'm in the middle of a 5.3 swap from a 2007 Silverado Classic(2006 parts) into my 79 elco and I have run into a couple of snags that I can't find any answers to!!
1) I'm running a walpro inline pump and I was wondering how to run a return line as the system from the 5.3 is a returnless system? Do I need a pressure regulator for non constant pressure at the return line?
2) I'm going to try to use the drive by wire from the truck but the pedal assembly is plastic and all I've read on the swaps is about metal ones and cutting and moving the pedal to the other side of bracket. How would I do this with the pedal that I have?
Any suggestion or advice would be helpful. I have pictures of the swap and will down load them soon.
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1) I'm running a walpro inline pump and I was wondering how to run a return line as the system from the 5.3 is a returnless system? Do I need a pressure regulator for non constant pressure at the return line?
2) I'm going to try to use the drive by wire from the truck but the pedal assembly is plastic and all I've read on the swaps is about metal ones and cutting and moving the pedal to the other side of bracket. How would I do this with the pedal that I have?
Any suggestion or advice would be helpful. I have pictures of the swap and will down load them soon.
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Last edited by ElCaminoASilverado; 08-15-2008 at 04:43 PM. Reason: forgot a question
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yeah use an adjustable regulator and return line, or just use a corvette Filter/Regulator and that works too. theres quite a few swaps like yours on this site including mine. your in the right place.
good luck.
good luck.
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Thanks for the input. I'm wondering what brand of regulator are you using or can you advise me on a dependable one?
cherry:I've been following your build since you started-your car looks great!!!
cherry:I've been following your build since you started-your car looks great!!!