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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Another big step was taken on the truck recently. I put in a TSP Chopacabra cam, valve springs, and installed a trunnion kit. I did a ton of research before hand and im happy with the results. I looked into having it tuned and the shop in the area that used to provide tuning now only provides...
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    I just realized there was no wheel update picture either. They are American Racing VN510s 18x8s in the front and 18x10s in the rear. BFGs in the front and Mickey Thompson Street ET S/S rears.
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Thank you!
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Ive been busy doing some early winter projects before the weather gets too bad. When I originally swapped the truck I reused as much of the OEM rv chassis 3" exhaust as I could including the stock manifolds, both cats, and I ran a pair of stock style mufflers. I was able to get a 3" tube over...
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Thanks! thats exactly what I was going for. The insulation is from R.E.M. Automotive Inc. I purchased it through eBay. Its not molded like the stock unit but its the same footprint and has all the factory cuts and holes. My stock piece was getting rough and about half the push pins were busted...
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Update picture today features a new overflow bottle and new under hood insulation, just to clean up the underwood appearance.
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    The air intake tube and filter box are off of a 2007 Chevy motorhome chassis. I purchased a chassis that never had a body installed on it as a donor for the swap. I purchased the chassis from a gentleman who bought it for a project and never got around to it. It had 55 miles on it. I don't know...
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Just thought I would add some underwood pictures since im stuck waiting on parts. I feel like half of everything I order is backordered. I finally bought wheels and tires, I got the rears but the front wheels are backordered and the front tires are backordered.... even though Jegs said they were...
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Thanks! Im very happy that the truck never ended up leaving the family. My dad is great and im glad he got me into this hobby. My son is showing interest in working on cars and is a big part of bringing this project back to life. I have some big plans for this truck in the next couple years and...
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    I just skimmed it all over myself and wow has a lot changed so I figured it was appropriate to give a quick update. I still have a desire to bag the truck but I am sticking with the simplicity of the static drop. The Caltracs have completely solved the wheel hop. Th 4.8 "LS" swap is awesome, it...
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Just an update... 4 years later. Today the truck got Caltracs, new leaf spring bushing and a fresh set of shocks. I put the Chevy grill and light covers back on, Tahoe wheels got new center cap stickers, new Holley repop floor mats and a new picture.
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Thanks for the kind words! https://www.gmt400.com/threads/how-to-use-a-stock-90-95-tbi-ac-bracket-on-an-ls-motor.16827/ This is the original write up on using that a/c setup. I used the power steering pump off of the 97 to retain the EVO (electronic variable output) other than that it is all...
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Here’s the finished product. Zero mile 4.8 installed in front of the nv 3500, full emissions swap. For the first time since I first got this truck it has quiet exhaust! It still runs great but has so much more torque in the lower rpm range which makes the manual trans so much manageable. The...
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    Before & After

    Just read through your build thread, nice work. I really like the diesel bumper on your truck, you don’t see that often.
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    Who's Truck Is This???

    You may be right on the led light bars, I can’t find what I thought they were. I swear I have seen led headlight capsules for these trucks before but I could be mistaken. Edit: these are what I was thinking of, these would work for an early front end but I feel like I have seen ones for the...
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    Who's Truck Is This???

    If your just looking for info on the front end I’m pretty sure it’s a phantom billet grill with eBay led headlights. Corner lights are tinted/painted, smoothie bumper and a 2wd valance. Unfortunately I can’t help you get ahold of the owner but hopefully I helped a little
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Acquired another piece of the puzzle. I bought an rv chassis, it has a 4.8 and a 4l80e trans. The chassis has zero miles on it. My plan at the moment is to put the 4.8 in my 97 and leave the nv3500. Unfortunately nothing can be done until spring but I plan on collecting parts over the winter. I...
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    New guy, just want to see some static drops

    Ask and you shall receive.
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    whats the best way to make 330ish hp...

    Dudes shooting for 300hp, he doesn’t even need the cam, there’s stock 5.3s that get that. Dont worry my 2011 has a 5.3 so I have first hand experience.
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    Drop arms

    I have dj upper and lower control arms and I like them. Spindles are the same, to convert front to 6 lug just go to the parts store and buy 2wd 2500 LD rotors. Rear is less fun.
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    Sway bar issue with DJM control arms

    This is how mine look, 7 years with no issues... my only suggestion is make sure you lube the sides of the LCA bushings or they squeak like crazy
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    Shortchevy c1500 Sport build

    Nothing like bring up a thread from the grave... figured I would give an update. The truck gave me a couple weird issues this summer I want to fix in spring the first being that the throw out bearing is making noice and for a while wouldn’t disengage the clutch all the way making it very hard...
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    Nv3500 clutch replacement questions

    I know this will help, there’s even been a couple times where it feels like the hydraulic throw out bearing doesn’t have the full length of throw and it’s difficult to find gears. The truck sits for months at a time and it seems to be worst after it sits. If it’s driven every couple days it’s...
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    Nv3500 clutch replacement questions

    I have putting off breaking the seal on my 97 c1500 as far as the drivetrain goes at least. I had plans on installing an LS motor but I have decided to keep this part of the truck stock. That being said, the throw out bearing has been getting noisy and with 140xxx miles I’m prepared to replace...
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    Wheel hop hop hop

    Im running into some mean wheel hop on my 5/6 lowered 97, I don’t notice it in daily driving but I plan on running the truck at the strip someday and when I launch hard I get some wheel hop. It’s not horrible but it’s enough that I get out of it because I don’t want to break anything, I’m...

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