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Cherub · 03-03-2009, 10:02 PM

Getting everything tied up this weekend so i will hopefully have a video for ya.

The bed, front core support, light were all put back together.

tvblazer78 · 03-04-2009, 09:43 AM

Sweet!! We love videos!

menace121978 · 03-04-2009, 01:30 PM

right on man! your living my dream!LOL

Cherub · 03-17-2009, 09:06 AM

Ok After two weeks of checking and double checking the wiring ive got the engine to crank over. It still wont start though. So now im going to chase that down.

The truck is almost all back together just need to install the grill and align the bed.

HotRod73 · 03-17-2009, 11:22 AM

I saw you had the wiring sent to get reworked, so you did remove the security crap right? I know that will keep it from running. Just a thought, I don't know squat about these swaps but I have read about that before. I hope to do a swap like this some day

Cherub · 03-17-2009, 02:31 PM

Yea i told them to remove the vats when i ordered the tune. Is there a way to tell if they've been done?

HotRod73 · 03-17-2009, 04:37 PM

I have no idea but im sure someone else will post up and let you know, I just know i have read about this before and a few people had this problem on different boards.. I cant wait to do this swap!

HotRod73 · 03-17-2009, 04:38 PM

Btw are you sure its a wiring issue? Have you checked all the basics, spark fuel etc... could be something else causing your problem?

HotRod73 · 03-17-2009, 04:39 PM

also maybe that replacement coil pack they sent you may be bad?? just some thoughts....

Cherub · 03-17-2009, 04:56 PM

I checked spark, and Im getint fire. I checked fuel, and im getting 40 psi. Im going to check everything again and see if i missed something.

side note i dont have the maf sensor or o2 sensors hooked up. regadless it should turn on and idle correct?

menace121978 · 03-17-2009, 05:02 PM

yes it should still fire w/o the maf and o2's. but its the 40psi that worries me.
if im not mistaken you need 58psi on the fuel. i'm gonna look into this on ls1truck and see what i can find out. but i'm almost positive ive read that the motor wont fire if under a certain psi which i think is 58. Dennis

menace121978 · 03-17-2009, 05:16 PM

ok, i have the book "how to swap ls engine in anything" and it says here that you need at least 58psi at the fuel rail. if not the motors gonna have a serious lean condition if it even runs at all.

what pump are you running? and double check your lines for leaks

HotRod73 · 03-17-2009, 08:05 PM

Thats what i was thinking, either fuel or the vats in his wiring... I also thought maybe that coil pack they sent him was bad but thats was ruled out... Good luck on fixing your problem hope you get her fixed up really soon, if your like me your dying to drive it!

Cherub · 03-18-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

ok, i have the book "how to swap ls engine in anything" and it says here that you need at least 58psi at the fuel rail. if not the motors gonna have a serious lean condition if it even runs at all.

what pump are you running? and double check your lines for leaks

Im running the AC Delco EP 241 intank fuel pump. I am running an-8 fuel feed line.

Im going to double check for leaks and then Retest to see if IM getting the required 58. Cool cool cool gives me a place to start

menace121978 · 03-18-2009, 08:03 AM

right on man! keep us posted...

Cherub · 03-19-2009, 07:42 AM

Some update. Called Nelson Performance and they removed the Vats and there is not relearn that needs to be done. Also mentioned like yall have said to check my fuel pressure.

I didnt get to check the fuel pressure but i did find a leak at the fuel filter. I would assume this is the culprit.

HotRod73 · 03-19-2009, 10:45 AM

Well get that puppy fixed and fire her up

hopefully thats your problem

Cherub · 03-19-2009, 08:10 PM

I appriciate everyone that helped and shot me some ideas and suggestions. This clip is straight header.

[IMG]http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h234/bizsna...

LOL i got a few neighbors to come over after i started it up a few time.

menace121978 · 03-19-2009, 08:41 PM

oh my! dude you just made my day and put a big ass grin on my mug!!! that is pure music... awesome job man. hopefully by summer i'll have my chassis, brakes, and suspension done and be getting everything together for the swap. congrats man well deserved.

HotRod73 · 03-20-2009, 10:20 AM

Sounds awesome man!

Cherub · 04-06-2009, 08:34 PM

Some pics of my progress. I went with a 6 drop on the front with 255/50/17. Well it looks good but rubbing bad.

Cherub · 04-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Well i picked up some coys but i sold them to a local guy, i didnt care for the polish quality. So im just polishing up my existing wheels.

Well i picked up some second row tahoe seats......yea they dont fit so im going to hold on to them maybe i can use them later.

flamingbig10 · 04-06-2009, 09:08 PM

nice truck, good job, the stance is killer, and the wheels cleaned up nicely

OrangeAnimal · 04-08-2009, 12:45 PM

What did you get the LS motor from? Also once you got it running did you have the MAF and the O2's hooked up? I would love to get a LS6 in my truck but that would be years from now unless the engine I put in blows. HHMMMM....

Cherub · 04-08-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeAnimal

What did you get the LS motor from? Also once you got it running did you have the MAF and the O2's hooked up? I would love to get a LS6 in my truck but that would be years from now unless the engine I put in blows. HHMMMM....

The motor came from a 2003 hd2500. It has the LQ4 designation. I went with this motor cause it was the biggest bang for the buck. With alot of performance parts available. Yea all the sensors are hooked up minus the cats. I had all the emissions stuff deleted from the ECM.

I need to get somepics of the engine bay.

03-03-2009, 10:02 PM	#26
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs 82 build Getting everything tied up this weekend so i will hopefully have a video for ya. The bed, front core support, light were all put back together. Last edited by Cherub; 03-20-2009 at 03:18 PM.

03-04-2009, 09:43 AM	#27
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Cherubs 82 build Sweet!! We love videos! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-04-2009, 01:30 PM	#28
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Cherubs 82 build right on man! your living my dream!LOL __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-17-2009, 09:06 AM	#29
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs 82 build Ok After two weeks of checking and double checking the wiring ive got the engine to crank over. It still wont start though. So now im going to chase that down. The truck is almost all back together just need to install the grill and align the bed.

03-17-2009, 11:22 AM	#30
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Cherubs 82 build I saw you had the wiring sent to get reworked, so you did remove the security crap right? I know that will keep it from running. Just a thought, I don't know squat about these swaps but I have read about that before. I hope to do a swap like this some day __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-17-2009, 02:31 PM	#31
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs 82 build Yea i told them to remove the vats when i ordered the tune. Is there a way to tell if they've been done?

03-17-2009, 04:37 PM	#32
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Cherubs 82 build I have no idea but im sure someone else will post up and let you know, I just know i have read about this before and a few people had this problem on different boards.. I cant wait to do this swap! __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-17-2009, 04:38 PM	#33
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Cherubs 82 build Btw are you sure its a wiring issue? Have you checked all the basics, spark fuel etc... could be something else causing your problem? __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-17-2009, 04:39 PM	#34
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Cherubs 82 build also maybe that replacement coil pack they sent you may be bad?? just some thoughts.... __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-17-2009, 04:56 PM	#35
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs 82 build I checked spark, and Im getint fire. I checked fuel, and im getting 40 psi. Im going to check everything again and see if i missed something. side note i dont have the maf sensor or o2 sensors hooked up. regadless it should turn on and idle correct? Last edited by Cherub; 03-17-2009 at 04:56 PM.

03-17-2009, 05:02 PM	#36
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Cherubs 82 build yes it should still fire w/o the maf and o2's. but its the 40psi that worries me. if im not mistaken you need 58psi on the fuel. i'm gonna look into this on ls1truck and see what i can find out. but i'm almost positive ive read that the motor wont fire if under a certain psi which i think is 58. Dennis __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-17-2009, 05:16 PM	#37
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Cherubs 82 build ok, i have the book "how to swap ls engine in anything" and it says here that you need at least 58psi at the fuel rail. if not the motors gonna have a serious lean condition if it even runs at all. what pump are you running? and double check your lines for leaks __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-17-2009, 08:05 PM	#38
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Cherubs 82 build Thats what i was thinking, either fuel or the vats in his wiring... I also thought maybe that coil pack they sent him was bad but thats was ruled out... Good luck on fixing your problem hope you get her fixed up really soon, if your like me your dying to drive it! __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-18-2009, 08:03 AM	#40
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Cherubs 82 build right on man! keep us posted... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-19-2009, 07:42 AM	#41
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs 82 build Some update. Called Nelson Performance and they removed the Vats and there is not relearn that needs to be done. Also mentioned like yall have said to check my fuel pressure. I didnt get to check the fuel pressure but i did find a leak at the fuel filter. I would assume this is the culprit.



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03-19-2009, 10:45 AM	#42
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Cherubs 82 build Well get that puppy fixed and fire her up hopefully thats your problem __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-19-2009, 08:41 PM	#44
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Cherubs 82 build oh my! dude you just made my day and put a big ass grin on my mug!!! that is pure music... awesome job man. hopefully by summer i'll have my chassis, brakes, and suspension done and be getting everything together for the swap. congrats man well deserved. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-20-2009, 10:20 AM	#45
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Cherubs 82 build Sounds awesome man! __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

04-06-2009, 08:34 PM	#46
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs 82 build Some pics of my progress. I went with a 6 drop on the front with 255/50/17. Well it looks good but rubbing bad.

04-06-2009, 08:47 PM	#47
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Cherubs 82 build Well i picked up some coys but i sold them to a local guy, i didnt care for the polish quality. So im just polishing up my existing wheels. Well i picked up some second row tahoe seats......yea they dont fit so im going to hold on to them maybe i can use them later.

04-06-2009, 09:08 PM	#48
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Cherubs 82 build nice truck, good job, the stance is killer, and the wheels cleaned up nicely __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-08-2009, 12:45 PM	#49
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: Cherubs 82 build What did you get the LS motor from? Also once you got it running did you have the MAF and the O2's hooked up? I would love to get a LS6 in my truck but that would be years from now unless the engine I put in blows. HHMMMM.... __________________ 82 Chevy SWB "OrangeAnimal" Lot of Goodies! Sold 93 GMC 1500 "Angry Red" 383 TBI Powered Fun! 300hp/410ft.lbs. 09 Yaris wife's daily.

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