I-C5

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So since i sold my Corvette i need a fast car. Only thing is im a "Truck Guy" and a LS Motor enthusiast, so i decided to put both my loves together. I bought a truck that was light and was rarely seen with a V8. im doing a 09 4.8 with a t78, 4l80e 8.8 diff. out of an explorer. Stay TUNED for Updates...oh and i know "this thread is worthless with out pics so here you go.

jgb454ss

Holy $hit ....good luck with traction..lol
Nice project by the way

BT03mach-1

Cool!!!!!

Turbo_Stang

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Love seeing projects like this.I noticed the a/c compressor is still attached. Will this project have a/c & power steering?

Texfinn

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Noticed the same thing last night and thought right away that it's a nice touch to even have AC on a build like that.

But maybe not...?

I-C5

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Thanks guys yes its going to have A/C. thats a must here in Texas. as for Power steering, it has manual steering at the moment but if i find it to hard to turn then i will put one on from a pathfinder. The engine is studed with rod bolts and a cam that made 850 on a pro-charger set up. The transmission will get fully built and so will the rear end. I am aiming for 700HP. It might be a DD when i sell my BMW

LSCha0s

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s-10ls1

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Sweet project!

I-C5

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Its coming along. I have all these plans but little time. i ran into a problem my engine sits 1-1/2" to the passenger side. i dont know if i should leave it that way.

DoubleDuece

I would fix it. 1 1/2 up front will turn into 3 but the time the drive line ends at the rear end

FasTimeSS

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holy **** that is awesome. wish i would of done this with my old truck!!!

v8sten

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YES!!!!! ive always wanted to do this. talk about shoving 10lbs in a 2lbs sack.

traction, dont worry about that guy. its gunna spin ........ a lot. when i had my s10, i just told people, when we race you will leave me out of the hole, but ill come around you sideways in 3rd gear. that truck will definitely make a driver out of you, itll be very fun once completed.

I-C5

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Yea this thing has no room what so ever. Im trying to buy the corvette accessories to be able to fit a radiator up front if not im going with a massive one in the bed. ill cut a big rectangular hole for it to breath from the bottom and put a air damn/scoop to pull some air in.

OrangeChevyII

My s10 cuts low 1.20 sixty foots, on a leaf spring and a radial. You can make it hook.

I-C5

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Thats good to know. i plan on shortening the 8.8 rear end 3"s so i might not be able to use leaf springs.

I-C5

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So Decided that a turbo daily driver wasn't a good idea, specially since i bought a C6 with a blower on it. so i sold the turbo for the Hardbody. I'm still going to finish the v8 swap with with all the parts i have now. if i ever get "the ich" again i can just slap a turbo on it and go.

54inches

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Do you have an 8.8 yet?

I-C5

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Yes, i have 3 8.8 rear ends laying around. 2 explorers and 1 foxbody

54inches

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hmmmm any 31 spline carriers you want to get rid of?

I can trade you for a 4th rear.....disk braked explorer....

I-C5

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No I need both 31 spline rear ends. Both of mine are disk brakes and 373 gears. One has a locker I think. The Explorer 8.8 are 3" longer on one side so I plan on sliding the long tube out cutting it and re inserting it. I'll use the short shaft of the 2nd 8.8 to make a narrow 31 spline spline 8.8 with disc brakes 373 gears and a locker for under $150.