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ddubbs · 04-29-2013, 01:14 AM

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Rusbuilt · 04-29-2013, 07:48 AM

Sweet Rob! When do you plan to have it ready to install?

greg65 · 04-29-2013, 08:27 PM

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knomadd · 04-29-2013, 09:22 PM

How many engines have you built? I want to swap to an LS series engine, but don't feel like I'll ever be able to afford a pre-built engine. How hard would you say it is to build an LS? I'm a little more worried about selecting the right parts than assembling it, but overall I'm a bit intimidated.

By the way, I like what you've done so far.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-30-2013, 01:41 PM

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Looks killer

Thanks!

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Great progress!

Thanks!

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You might as well drop the truck off with Todd and have him repaint it while its down........ You know your going to do it. Might as well. Patina is cool for a cruiser or weekend warrior but you know what your building.......
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Not gonna happen....

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Thanks!

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Sweet Rob! When do you plan to have it ready to install?

Thanks, hopefully in a couple of weeks. I have some non-car weekends that are coming up, so it will slow me down.

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Welcome!

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Originally Posted by knomadd

How many engines have you built? I want to swap to an LS series engine, but don't feel like I'll ever be able to afford a pre-built engine. How hard would you say it is to build an LS? I'm a little more worried about selecting the right parts than assembling it, but overall I'm a bit intimidated.

By the way, I like what you've done so far.

This is my first time pulling an LS motor apart and the first time I've torn an engine down in about 20 years.....

. I did a lot of research on parts and you would be amazed at what videos you can find on YouTube as far as dissassembly and reassembly of these motors!

Ls1 cam swap Part 1 - YouTube

LS Cam Swap pt5 (oil pump & timing chain...

I wouldn't call this building a motor since I didn't change the crank and pistons, but it's about as close as you can get without doing that part,

.

knomadd · 04-30-2013, 06:18 PM

Cool! Thanks for the videos. Maybe I'll be able to source a short block, or even a long block and go from their. I'll do some more research. Thanks for the help.

mcbassin · 05-01-2013, 08:13 AM

Very nice work on the engine.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-01-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Cool! Thanks for the videos. Maybe I'll be able to source a short block, or even a long block and go from their. I'll do some more research. Thanks for the help.

Anytime! Let me know if you have any other questions. Also, I found another YouTube video series:

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Very nice work on the engine.

Thanks! I finished up the rocker trunion upgrade, nothing complicated, just time consuming doing 16 of them. Here are some pics. First two are of the old trunion and bearings, next three are the new setup.

big_al_71 · 05-02-2013, 11:06 AM

Great Job rob!!!

LOW DOUGH · 05-02-2013, 12:06 PM

Cool
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jorgensensc · 05-02-2013, 12:23 PM

Rob, can I come shake your money tree? I just need a few leaves! Maybe take a cutting and try and grow my own!! Great job buddy! I still kick myself for missing Donkey by a week. That was my dream truck and I just missed it.
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**Hart_Rod** · 05-02-2013, 03:00 PM

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Great Job rob!!!

Thanks Al! It's coming together slowly....

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Cool

Thanks!

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Rob, can I come shake your money tree? I just need a few leaves! Maybe take a cutting and try and grow my own!! Great job buddy! I still kick myself for missing Donkey by a week. That was my dream truck and I just missed it.
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The tree is starting to look pretty thin.....

. It's probably a good thing that you missed out on the crew, there was a lot of work left to do on it.....
How much room do you have between the high hump and your 6L80? Can you snap a few pictures? Thanks,

Rob

jorgensensc · 05-02-2013, 03:07 PM

I can snap a few later today and get them to you. There is plenty of room though. Do you know off the top of your head what the hose on top of the tranny goes to? I thought it was just a vent, but it has a "T" fitting on it, like it had a hose going somewhere.
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**Hart_Rod** · 05-02-2013, 03:51 PM

I'm pretty sure it's just a vent.

jorgensensc · 05-02-2013, 06:31 PM

Pictures as requested. Sorry for the poor quality, camera phone and its hard to get in there really close. You can see the vent thing I'm talking about. I would say there is about 2" of space, maybe even a little more. However I still have to make sure I'm leveled out at the right driveline angle. I used the spacers that were on the th400 mount, but the engine still seams to dip down, and the tranny pan doesn't appear to be level. I need to get out my angle measurer and check the angle.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-03-2013, 08:32 AM

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Pictures as requested. Sorry for the poor quality, camera phone and its hard to get in there really close. You can see the vent thing I'm talking about. I would say there is about 2" of space, maybe even a little more. However I still have to make sure I'm leveled out at the right driveline angle. I used the spacers that were on the th400 mount, but the engine still seams to dip down, and the tranny pan doesn't appear to be level. I need to get out my angle measurer and check the angle.

Thanks for the pics! No hurry, but when you get a chance can you snap a few from the side? I like to see where your motor mounts are in relation to the head. I'm just curious as to how far I will be able to slide my motor back. Also, here's a couple really cool animations of building an LS motor, enjoy!

GM Corvette Engine Assembly LS2 - YouTube

GM ZR1 Corvette V8 Engine Assembly LS9 and Car -...

Dova · 05-06-2013, 04:51 PM

Very nice build, sat down and read through it all today. What kind of fuel mileage do you think you'll be getting with the 6.2 combo?

jrdv · 05-06-2013, 10:52 PM

Dammit,

You are gonna screw up my plans for a Florida visit.

Quit getting so much done.

John

**Hart_Rod** · 05-07-2013, 09:12 AM

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Very nice build, sat down and read through it all today. What kind of fuel mileage do you think you'll be getting with the 6.2 combo?

Thanks Dova! If I my MPG is somewhere between 15-18 I will be very happy...

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Dammit,

You are gonna screw up my plans for a Florida visit.

Quit getting so much done.

John

, believe me John I have a lot left to do......

. How's your swap coming?

C10_ustacould · 05-07-2013, 10:03 PM

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Thanks Dova! If I my MPG is somewhere between 15-18 I will be very happy...

...and 600HP!!

Moccelin · 05-08-2013, 05:39 AM

And here is the why I want to put an L99+6L80 in my Chevrolet Veraneio. First because the L99 is the only V-8 engine avaiable around here, and since playboys are starting to destroy Camaros SS maybe I could find one. But the main reason is that even stock I will get 3 times the power, and something something lower than 2 times the torque that I have with my L6 261 (first gen stovebolt). And everyting with higher kilometrages (milleages) per liter (galon). But in my case I want the AFM, VVT, etc...

jrdv · 05-08-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thanks Dova! If I my MPG is somewhere between 15-18 I will be very happy...

, believe me John I have a lot left to do......

. How's your swap coming?

Mine has not been touched in a while. We are in a drought and I spend all my time feeding cattle. Most will be sold by the end of the month.
I will have more shop time this summer, although I may have to find a side job for a while. Still up for a Florida trip tho!

John

EZ SPEED · 05-09-2013, 06:49 AM

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Thanks Dova! If I my MPG is somewhere between 15-18 I will be very happy...

Thas prob pretty close...my SS gets right at 15 mpg with 735 rwhp ... if I drive it somewhat decent...LOL

**Hart_Rod** · 05-09-2013, 09:21 AM

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thats some cool vids !!!!

Thanks!

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...and 600HP!!

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Mine has not been touched in a while. We are in a drought and I spend all my time feeding cattle. Most will be sold by the end of the month.
I will have more shop time this summer, although I may have to find a side job for a while. Still up for a Florida trip tho!

John

Roger that. I'll try to give you a heads up when I have something planned.

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And here is the why I want to put an L99+6L80 in my Chevrolet Veraneio. First because the L99 is the only V-8 engine avaiable around here, and since playboys are starting to destroy Camaros SS maybe I could find one. But the main reason is that even stock I will get 3 times the power, and something something lower than 2 times the torque that I have with my L6 261 (first gen stovebolt). And everyting with higher kilometrages (milleages) per liter (galon). But in my case I want the AFM, VVT, etc...

, I probably should have left it alone, but that would have been to easy...:LOL:.

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Thas prob pretty close...my SS gets right at 15 mpg with 735 rwhp ... if I drive it somewhat decent...LOL

raull · 05-07-2013, 09:48 PM

thats some cool vids !!!!

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knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 68 S/C update..... Cool! Thanks for the videos. Maybe I'll be able to source a short block, or even a long block and go from their. I'll do some more research. Thanks for the help. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

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jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 68 S/C update..... Pictures as requested. Sorry for the poor quality, camera phone and its hard to get in there really close. You can see the vent thing I'm talking about. I would say there is about 2" of space, maybe even a little more. However I still have to make sure I'm leveled out at the right driveline angle. I used the spacers that were on the th400 mount, but the engine still seams to dip down, and the tranny pan doesn't appear to be level. I need to get out my angle measurer and check the angle. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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