My documented TBI-to-Vortec 350 conversion!

[FastOrange]

Well I'll be damned, I'm pretty stoked to start re-assembly.

Need a new ground strap, probably hit the parts yard for that (couldn't find one in the parts stores), then the CTS, plus, oil, coolant, and a few brass fittings.

For anyone who may be following the thread, here's the parts list so far, plus links to anyone researching the swap.

-SUM-226018 Intake, Four-barrel, Vortec bolt pattern = $144
-#062 Vortec heads. Ported, polished, painted black. Found locally for $300.
-Trans-Dapt 2210 four-barrel to TBI adapter, center mount. = $53
-New set of head bolts, both sides = $24 locally.

So far, $521.

Tomorrow I'll be picking up the small stuff. Need two brass fittings, some hose, oil change stuff, coolant, head gaskets, and intake gaskets. I'm hoping to stay under $100 for all of that.

Will keep updating.

the best part is when you start it after its all together, makes ya feel awesome!

 

[jdyates]

the best part is when you start it after its all together, makes ya feel awesome!

You have NO idea how exited I am. This truck is an extension of me. It's been hell just the last two weeks not being able to drive her and see her sitting like this:

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[FastOrange]

You have NO idea how exited I am. This truck is an extension of me. It's been hell just the last two weeks not being able to drive her and see her sitting like this:

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i know that feeling man! thats why i have never gone through with the sale of my orange truck, multiple times, its mine, and i would kick my own ass if i sold it!

 

[jdyates]

i know that feeling man! thats why i have never gone through with the sale of my orange truck, multiple times, its mine, and i would kick my own ass if i sold it!

I have an idea for you. Swap the motor to the red truck! Mwahahaha!

 

[jdyates]

Nevermind, I'm an idiot. All you'd have to do is the intake, up.

 

[FastOrange]

haha, red truck might be going bye-bye soon, looking at NBS's sadly.

 

[jdyates]

haha, red truck might be going bye-bye soon, looking at NBS's sadly.

So have I. I want a new DD so I can do crazy stuff like this to the 92 more often. To be honest, If it comes down to needing something reliable, sell the 96 and get an NBS. You still have the 94, and OBSs can be found all over. You'd never be without one too long.

 

[FastOrange]

So have I. I want a new DD so I can do crazy stuff like this to the 92 more often. To be honest, If it comes down to needing something reliable, sell the 96 and get an NBS. You still have the 94, and OBSs can be found all over. You'd never be without one too long.

i would really like to find a CCSB OBS, but thats impossible, plus i want a 2500HD, and it must be 4x4 haha.

 

[jdyates]

i would really like to find a CCSB OBS, but thats impossible, plus i want a 2500HD, and it must be 4x4 haha.

Hahaha I think that's all of our mentalities. We all want a CCSB OBS, and hate the guys that already have them and didn't you have a dmax not too long ago?

 

[FastOrange]

Hahaha I think that's all of our mentalities. We all want a CCSB OBS, and hate the guys that already have them and didn't you have a dmax not too long ago?

yea, i bought it off my dad, then sold it back to him, he still has it, its still a POS. to many KM's, 450,000