97 vortec 454 swap
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97 vortec 454 swap
I have a 95 chevy 1/2 that is my mud truck. Had a 350 tbi in it. Pulled it out and swapped in a 97 vortec 7.4 with a 4l80e tranny.Put a new vortec big block fuel pump,got 65 psi to the rails. Replaced the oil pressure sensor that I broke when it was installed. New crank sensor also.swapped the wiring harness in. The truck starts right up no problem. Sounds healthy. But as soon as I stop cranking the key, it shuts off. Cuts out. I had it running for 5 minutes when I pulled the relay for the starter,so I wouldn't burn the starter out. But I had to hold the key forward the whole time. Any ideas?
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That would make sense. IIRC, the LT1's are wired the same way with the oil pressure protection circuit. It'll crank but won't stay running unless it senses pressure from the OPSU.
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Is the l29 a good candidate for a 2nd gen f body project or should I forget about it and move on. Some guy is selling a truck with the engine no trans for 599. I was gunna convert to carb and go from there