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Old 01-01-2013, 09:47 PM   #7
Benlugchev
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Re: 71lsx-LWB**Build Thread**

**MOD 2** Engine swap

Got the garage cleaned and some new electrical outlets installed. Pulled the truck in this weekend. Started the engine swap. Pulling the old leaky SBC and replacing it with a 2005 LQ4 GM 6.0L from a local junkyard. I plan to go though the top end of the 6.0L before installing it. Cam for now and mabe a turbo are in the future plans for it. Just gotta see what my tranny guy says my muncie will handle for horsepower?

Pulled the passenger fender, grill, and radiator radiator support.

Plan is to high pressure power-wash the frame, front end parts & fire wall and clean them up really well. Paint the firewall black base coat clear coat and other parts use a chassis paint or POR15.

In the end im looking for a real clean looking engine bay. (although I am really leaning on keeping the heat)






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00' GMC-c2500-Turbo 6.0L-80e-JFR212-500hp/560tq -11.67@116mph (5182lbs)
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