8.1L swap into 1967 LWB 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stevenk20 · 08-13-2009, 02:10 AM

You read correct! i'm going to do it and i want all of you to hound me until i get it done, i will be needing your support. for a long while ive been a member of this site but now i am going to be getting way more involved. i have learned so much from you guys and now i'm putting those skills and knowledge to work...

i have a 1967K20 with SM465, D60,GM14BFF, NP205. with a 454 soon to be replaced with an 03 8.1L chevy motor that i recently purchased for 300 dollars

everything is included: however it is disassembled. the prev owner went through the whole engine because he was going to use it in a hot rod but ended up losing interest and having a Dart Big Block made for him. he spent 6800 dollars on this motor!

Everthing is good (prev owner checked all clearances) i just need to assemble it, figure out how it works and what i need to make it work.

here are some questions i have:
1.i will be using the MEFI-4 conrtoller: do i still need the drive by wire pedal set up? what else do i need computer-wise besides this engine controller? i have all the original ECM and harness, i'm just wondering if i need it. can i use the original harness with this more simple engine controller?

ALSO anyone have an MEFI-4 laying around?

i can't tell you how thankful i am to having all your guy's and/or gals knowledge. thank you very much in advance i'll take pic tomorrow in the daylight of my basket case...

72BlckButy · 08-13-2009, 07:47 AM

Sounds like an interesting build... can't wait to see what you're able to turnout. Best of luck!

skchevota · 08-28-2009, 01:30 AM

sweet, I just picked up an 8.1 as well. I will be installing it in my 70. We will have to compare notes...

stevenk20 · 08-28-2009, 11:37 AM

Whoa! i've known your truck for a long time! i first saw it in a magazine years ago in the readers rides section. i think it was a four wheeler magazine. man i can't tell you many times ive looked at that truck and thinking, thats what i want my truck to be... good work

08-13-2009, 02:10 AM	#1
stevenk20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Somis, California Posts: 26	8.1L swap into 1967 LWB 4x4 You read correct! i'm going to do it and i want all of you to hound me until i get it done, i will be needing your support. for a long while ive been a member of this site but now i am going to be getting way more involved. i have learned so much from you guys and now i'm putting those skills and knowledge to work... i have a 1967K20 with SM465, D60,GM14BFF, NP205. with a 454 soon to be replaced with an 03 8.1L chevy motor that i recently purchased for 300 dollars everything is included: however it is disassembled. the prev owner went through the whole engine because he was going to use it in a hot rod but ended up losing interest and having a Dart Big Block made for him. he spent 6800 dollars on this motor! Everthing is good (prev owner checked all clearances) i just need to assemble it, figure out how it works and what i need to make it work. here are some questions i have: 1.i will be using the MEFI-4 conrtoller: do i still need the drive by wire pedal set up? what else do i need computer-wise besides this engine controller? i have all the original ECM and harness, i'm just wondering if i need it. can i use the original harness with this more simple engine controller? ALSO anyone have an MEFI-4 laying around? i can't tell you how thankful i am to having all your guy's and/or gals knowledge. thank you very much in advance i'll take pic tomorrow in the daylight of my basket case...

08-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 8.1L swap into 1967 LWB 4x4 Sounds like an interesting build... can't wait to see what you're able to turnout. Best of luck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-28-2009, 01:30 AM	#3
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: 8.1L swap into 1967 LWB 4x4 sweet, I just picked up an 8.1 as well. I will be installing it in my 70. We will have to compare notes...

08-28-2009, 11:37 AM	#4
stevenk20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Somis, California Posts: 26	Re: 8.1L swap into 1967 LWB 4x4 Whoa! i've known your truck for a long time! i first saw it in a magazine years ago in the readers rides section. i think it was a four wheeler magazine. man i can't tell you many times ive looked at that truck and thinking, thats what i want my truck to be... good work Last edited by stevenk20; 08-28-2009 at 11:38 AM.



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