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Old 04-04-2006, 11:08 PM
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Default Finally fired up the LS7 but it needs help.....
Been too busy to even post...here's the post from last night https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iv-internal-engine/482110-fired-ls7-swap-up-tonight.html

I have another PCM coming to eliminate the tuning from HPT. I have no throttle body action at all.
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Old 04-04-2006, 11:27 PM
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Damn man thats awesome. I thought your car rocked when it just had a lowly LS1.
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Happy to see you so far along, John. We'll have to do a conversion cruise somewhere! You with yours, me with the LQ4 into C4 Vette, The LS1 into C3 Vette guy in Gig Harbor, and the LS1 into Olds Rocket 88!

Why do you think the TB isn't working? Maybe the wrong TAC module?
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Someday I'll join the conversion club. Kenne Bell Supercharged LS1 in 68 Camaro.....somday.......
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Very Nice John. I am getting ready to do my own conversion. I was going to do a LSx motor but Have not found one that did not cost an arm and a leg so I am going to do a TPI 'Based" converion on a 79 Chevy Step side I have just about every thing except the turbo's now!
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Very Nice John. I am getting ready to do my own conversion. I was going to do a LSx motor but Have not found one that did not cost an arm and a leg so I am going to do a TPI 'Based" converion on a 79 Chevy Step side I have just about every thing except the turbo's now!
You going to put an "Ellis enhanced" LT1 intake on that TPI? I thought about switching to a LT1 intake on my pickup, but I'm working on other issues right now....like trying to get the thing to stop. Going to be ordering some SS brake lines soon. I think the the old lines are probably ballooning up, cause the brakes suck!
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Looks great John. Can't wait to see it in person and hear it run.
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WOW, just WOW!!!!!!

Looks awesome, congrats.

Any word/news/info about your blazer? (Sorry if that brings up bad memories)
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I have read the PCM is the major issue on LS7s. I have faith you will get her figured out John! Sure looks nice in there!!! And IMO leave the FRCs. LOOKS KILLER
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Thanks for the support guys!
Happy to see you so far along, John. We'll have to do a conversion cruise somewhere! You with yours, me with the LQ4 into C4 Vette, The LS1 into C3 Vette guy in Gig Harbor, and the LS1 into Olds Rocket 88!
Plus Richard in Pt Orchard who is doing an LS7/C2 swap!
Very Nice John. I am getting ready to do my own conversion. I was going to do a LSx motor but Have not found one that did not cost an arm and a leg so I am going to do a TPI 'Based" converion on a 79 Chevy Step side I have just about every thing except the turbo's now!
Ellis, I'll make you a sweetheart deal on my forged 347 LS6 shortblock then you can go LSx!
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Originally Posted by John B
Thanks for the support guys!
Plus Richard in Pt Orchard who is doing an LS7/C2 swap!
Ellis, I'll make you a sweetheart deal on my forged 347 LS6 shortblock then you can go LSx!
Shoot, that shortblock and my low mileage LQ4 heads... boost ready!
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Originally Posted by John B
Thanks for the support guys!
Plus Richard in Pt Orchard who is doing an LS7/C2 swap!
Ellis, I'll make you a sweetheart deal on my forged 347 LS6 shortblock then you can go LSx!
I thought you had sold the LS6
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Glad to see you got it running!

Still have that motor?? Might have to evaluate my current financials...

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Well i would be interested in the LSx stuff if the price was very right

I pretty much have every thing but the turbo's for the SBC I install now but wanted to put a LSx in it in the future. it is going to be the test/tow/shop truck
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Looks great John! I may have to come down in get ride in that thing again!
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Very cool, John. Can't wait to see it.

I'm up for a cruise. Just name the time an place.
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Just Say No to Stepsides!! Get an S-10 for that project Ellis! That would definitely ensure the blue monster's "slow car" status is kept.
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You Think thiese will Help Ellis at all? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT






















Ellis at "White Knuckle Perf"
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Those are a good deal!
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I'm thinkin more along the lines of this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Garre...QQcmdZViewItem

Threadjack! lol
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