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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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This will be neat to see finished.

Tigger: Your car sounded sweet! Is that before the new engine?
Yes. I can't wait. Been wanting to do this a long time.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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Will the stock truck injectors flow enough for 400hp? Lots of those duno tests, they never changed injectors.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 12:06 PM
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no they are like 19lbers. The article I linked by SC swapped to 36lbers. LS2 injectors are a good place to start with what you are building.

I measured the EGR on the intake I have here at the house & it is a 35mm hole for the EGR. I remember now why I just filled the tube: There isn't much meat to the back side of the hole. You could get a frost plug to plug it. a little epoxy on that would make sure it gets sealed up & stays put.

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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gtfoxy
no they are like 19lbers. The article I linked by SC swapped to 36lbers. LS2 injectors are a good place to start with what you are building.

I measured the EGR on the intake I have here at the house & it is a 35mm hole for the EGR. I remember now why I just filled the tube: There isn't much meat to the back side of the hole. You could get a frost plug to plug it. a little epoxy on that would make sure it gets sealed up & stays put.
Thanks. I was just going to machine a plug for the EGR HOLE, use an o-ring to seal it.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 02:36 PM
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I personally think just a bolt on 5.3 engine in that car and you would need aviation gear.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by parrisw
Thanks. I was just going to machine a plug for the EGR HOLE, use an o-ring to seal it.
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That will work. If you give it a tab to the top you can crank it down using the factory bolt hole & it should work fine.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Tuskyz28
I personally think just a bolt on 5.3 engine in that car and you would need aviation gear.
It reminds me of the Miata I want to build with a 5.3...
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Originally Posted by Tuskyz28
I personally think just a bolt on 5.3 engine in that car and you would need aviation gear.
Yes but why not 400hp. More is better right? Thinking of running MS3 Pro. It will do traction control if I have speed sensors.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gtfoxy
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That will work. If you give it a tab to the top you can crank it down using the factory bolt hole & it should work fine.
Exactly what I'm thinking.
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Love the parts washer. I like working on clean stuff. :-)











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I responded to your PM Parris.

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I responded to your PM Parris.

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Thank you. Sent you an email.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 04:16 PM
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Thinking about these. Anyone have experience? its a tight fit in there especially on the drivers side with the steering shaft.
http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...make/chevrolet
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 05:40 PM
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Need the shortest oil pan out there. Looking at this? Will it fit a 5.3? says LS123?
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/pts/5283298958.html
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 12:06 AM
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Shortest oilpan will either be from an fbody or vette, see here---> https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-oil-pans.html
The one in that ad looks like a truck pan.
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Originally Posted by alowerlevel
Shortest oilpan will either be from an fbody or vette, see here---> https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-oil-pans.html
The one in that ad looks like a truck pan.
Thanks.
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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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Need help with gasket set. Locally there are two options. 1st design or 2nd, as far as I can tell only diff is valve seals. But difference in price is big. $130 difference. 2nd is more.
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 11:43 PM
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So got a cam spec'd out by Martin Smallwood, been great to deal with, and getting a bunch of other goodies to go with it! Can't wait!
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I have enjoyed conversing with you as well about your build Will. You know if you need any help, or have any concerns or questions you can call me, PM me or email me whenever you need my assistance.

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Old Nov 21, 2015 | 07:24 PM
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Thanks! Can't wait to get the stuff.
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