Coming Along Nicely

[bluex]

Thanks, I'll probably run manifolds an I'm going to modify my harness probably since I can't use the Trans that comes with the engine (it's 2wd) an I want to keep my push button 4wd for now.

 

[VorTecxas]

Thanks, I'll probably run manifolds an I'm going to modify my harness probably since I can't use the Trans that comes with the engine (it's 2wd) an I want to keep my push button 4wd for now.

Probably worth it to separate the trans harnesses and swap them, the 454 uses a different injector harness and has some sensors in different locations than the 350, so the plugs for them may or may not reach where they are supposed to

 

[VorTecxas]

Nice to see another person running a 454 I love mine after swapping.

No replacement for displacement! I saw a funny quote awhile back -

"A 4 cylinder that can push 10,000RPM, is fine tuned, perfectly balanced, and has hours of research and tweaking to make it run perfect is like a Damascan sword fighter, precise and impressive to witness...A big block is Indiana Jones with a .45"

It was much better worded, but If you know the Indiana Jones movies it's hilarious.

 

[bluex]

Ultimately I'd like an nv4500 behind it which would probably mean a manual shift t-case to so I don't wanna go through all that wiring just to ditch it later.

I'm still unsure of what I really want to do at this point. If I could find a full pullout like yours that would be sweet. This engine I'm thinking about getting in from a van....

 

[88GMCtruck]

Nice quote!

 

[VorTecxas]

Sorry, no pics as of right now, and she's at the driveshaft shop getting a custom one made, then off to the exhaust shop. Installed the whole front clip (minus grille and lights, waiting on a new A/C condenser), finished buttoning up the brackets and accessories, hooked up the fuel lines, and figured out that the 1-piece aluminum driveshaft from the 'Burban won't work (won't clear the built-in body braces in the trans tunnel, especially on a lowered truck), all on the day I started this thread. Next day bought a new master cylinder (prev owner of the Suburban I got it from had put the wrong one on for Hydroboost), bled the brakes-SOLID BLACK FLUID! Needless to say we spent a good amount of time bleeding until it was all out. Then got her loaded up and over to get the shaft worked

 

[VorTecxas]

Ok I lied, forgot I took this one

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[bluex]

Looks great man, very clean install!

 

[Darkrider]

Looks great man, very clean install!

Agreed!

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[VorTecxas]

Thanks. Entire A/C system next. Figured I might as well since it's discharged