'71 LWB C10 in DD mode now!
12-09-2009, 08:18 PM
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But my trucks a bit more rough, I have it down to the frame. Any advice would be great....wiring, engine(stock location?)/ trans mount/crossmember, fuel pump setup, are the headers for this application or are they car headers. Did you use the original gauges or update to electric ones..... I would appreciate any details.
Wiring: I am using the stock harness and Current Performance fuse/relay set up. If you can get the original fuse/relay set up and dont mind the size, it is about 3 wires to hook up. I have not trimmed mine down yet but will eventually. Mine came from a 3500HD Van and has a TON of extra stuff not on the truck harness.
Engine: I am using the stock motor stands with Poly stock mounts attached to LSx swap brackets from transdapt. Brother is using some kit from online, its really nice and only like $200 and comes with engine/trans crossmember.
Trans Mount/crossmember: using the stock 71 crossmember with 4l80 mount. There are holes in the frame that it fits perfectly in.
Fuel Pump: generic E2000 electric pump into a vette filter/regulator and running stock tank and since it is an emissions style tank there were nipples on the filler neck side that I just attached the return line to. Depending on the year of your motor, it might have the fuel pressure regulator on the rail and wont need the vette F/R.
headers: Doug Thorley headers made specifically for this application
Gauges: stock but did add mechanical Oil Pressure and water temp. I am using the Cable X box that takes the VSS signal and turns a motor that turns a cable attached to the stock gauge. Since I did not change the tank stuff then my stock fuel level gauge works.
hope that helps, let me know if you need anything else!
12-13-2009, 11:52 PM
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hey, what's the name of the kit your brother's using? i'm about to pull the trigger on the brp kit for $500 and the headers for another 5. looking at different options. thanks man, Dennis
12-19-2009, 10:11 PM
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F-body Rad and fans.
Runs 194*, got the 1st fan to come on at 210* and it only gets that high if I am in traffic/fast food line not moving. but the fan kicks on and cools it down.
Runs 194*, got the 1st fan to come on at 210* and it only gets that high if I am in traffic/fast food line not moving. but the fan kicks on and cools it down.
