93obs
Newbie
Wasn't planning on posting this but I wanted a way to document my first build. I've never done a LS swap before but knew I wanted to do one, and on this truck. I will be just simply getting an engine and transmission, throwing it in to see if it will run as is. My main goal is to just have the truck running again and build on her visually as I go along.
History
Got the truck after my father passed away, it was originally my grandfather's truck. The truck was bought from a family friend after it went completely under water during hurricane katrina. My Grandfather restored the truck(he was a mechanic/body man by trade) and drove it as his daily for years. However, the wiring on the truck was kinda jerry-rigged which i remember him saying he didn't understand any of the new stuff as he mostly dealt with antique vehicles. After my grandfather passed the truck sat for a good 7-8 years until now. Surprisingly, the truck fired right up with a fresh battery and I drove it about 40 miles home with a transmission that I felt was a little to close to death.
Specs
SBC 350 TBI 4 speed auto
10 bolt differential with 4.10 gearing
2wd
Plan
Build is for pure fun and educational purposes as this is my first build ever
Truck will never see a track.
6.0 gen III LS engine
4l80e transmission
Stall Converter
Holley EFI system
Ford 8.8 rear axle assembly or detroit truetrac for the 10 bolt
Walbro fuel pump
Cheap single turbo ~6 psi
No A/C for now
Need to Address
Brake light switch
Need to figure out what to gut on original harness and what to keep to retain interior controls etc. with the holley system
5-6-19 - 5-12-19
Picked up a 6.0 I found locally for less that $1000 last week. Walbro 455, -8 feed -6 return line, AN fittings, Fuel press regulator, SBC mounts, and a fuel sending unit to AN fitting arrived.
Trying to decide on fuel rails (ebay or good quality).
Since I have access to pipe for fabrication through a welder buddy willing to help me I will be using the stock manifold spun around to pipe my turbo up.
Got her stripped down so I could clean her up a bit. Added my dirty dingo motor mounts.
Will be replacing most gaskets and remove a few broken exhaust bolts with welder.
Been rained out for a while except for today so I got a chance to jerk out the engine and clean up some of the frame and engine bay. Just from sitting there were leaves and junk in places i didn't think was possible.
Going to be lifting the bed soon(I hope) to plumb my new fuel system. Doing as much research as I can beforehand and hoping the walbro will be an easy install in the TBI sending unit. Will also be removing the rest of old exhaust system.
Still looking for a 4l80e transmission locally to purchase.
This is how the truck sits now.
History
Got the truck after my father passed away, it was originally my grandfather's truck. The truck was bought from a family friend after it went completely under water during hurricane katrina. My Grandfather restored the truck(he was a mechanic/body man by trade) and drove it as his daily for years. However, the wiring on the truck was kinda jerry-rigged which i remember him saying he didn't understand any of the new stuff as he mostly dealt with antique vehicles. After my grandfather passed the truck sat for a good 7-8 years until now. Surprisingly, the truck fired right up with a fresh battery and I drove it about 40 miles home with a transmission that I felt was a little to close to death.
Specs
SBC 350 TBI 4 speed auto
10 bolt differential with 4.10 gearing
2wd
Plan
Build is for pure fun and educational purposes as this is my first build ever
Truck will never see a track.
6.0 gen III LS engine
4l80e transmission
Stall Converter
Holley EFI system
Ford 8.8 rear axle assembly or detroit truetrac for the 10 bolt
Walbro fuel pump
Cheap single turbo ~6 psi
No A/C for now
Need to Address
Brake light switch
Need to figure out what to gut on original harness and what to keep to retain interior controls etc. with the holley system
5-6-19 - 5-12-19
Picked up a 6.0 I found locally for less that $1000 last week. Walbro 455, -8 feed -6 return line, AN fittings, Fuel press regulator, SBC mounts, and a fuel sending unit to AN fitting arrived.
Trying to decide on fuel rails (ebay or good quality).
Since I have access to pipe for fabrication through a welder buddy willing to help me I will be using the stock manifold spun around to pipe my turbo up.
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Got her stripped down so I could clean her up a bit. Added my dirty dingo motor mounts.
Will be replacing most gaskets and remove a few broken exhaust bolts with welder.
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Been rained out for a while except for today so I got a chance to jerk out the engine and clean up some of the frame and engine bay. Just from sitting there were leaves and junk in places i didn't think was possible.
Going to be lifting the bed soon(I hope) to plumb my new fuel system. Doing as much research as I can beforehand and hoping the walbro will be an easy install in the TBI sending unit. Will also be removing the rest of old exhaust system.
Still looking for a 4l80e transmission locally to purchase.
This is how the truck sits now.
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