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5.3 stromberg look alike big block
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This is my 51 with a stock 5.3 that came out of a 01 Silverado. I flipped the stock intake around and ran it thru the cab to the old heater vent on the passenger side. The top is just pvc, fiberglass and muffler tips. The Chevy emblem on the front is the original horn button that was in the truck when i brought it home. Built brackets for the big block valve covers to hide the ugly coil packs. ceramic coated stock manifold. Attachment 1572105
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This is now my air intakeAttachment 1572113normally a worthless vent. I'll have to post pics of how I ran it though the cab tomorrow.
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That's awesome, nice work!
Mike |
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Good plan, I like that idea!
Need more information on the Valve covers also ................ I like Black trucks !!! |
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Thank you so much for the compliments. The Valve cover or the brackets for them. What's your question solid? The brackets I made out of plastic bins. I pulled them out of someone's trash, they were pretty thick. I did that 10 years ago. Now you can buy kits to do the same thing. The valve covers them selves I believe are eldelbrock. Again it was 10 years ago when I bought them.
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Very nice work and awesome truck!
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Sweet looking ride...Jim
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So the V covers are BBC using a adapter from center bolt to perimeter bolt
Which coils did you use and what bracket? Thanks |
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Nice work. I like to see the creativity people put into disguising these motors. Truck is gorgeous.
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Thanks I guess I missed the rest of the pics
I knew there was a use for those louvers ............... Where did you place your evaporator? |
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[QUOTE=solidaxel;7719586]Thanks I guess I missed the rest of the pics
I knew there was a use for those louvers ............... Where did you place your evaporator?[/QUOTE Are you talking about the lovers on the side? Because everything on top of the air intake is just for looks. Here's a pic inside of the cab. I have the evaporator, well full vintage air I have not installed yet. I'm hoping I can squeeze it in somehow.Attachment 1573190 Attachment 1573191 Attachment 1573192 |
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What is the story behind this seemingly HUGE idler/tensioner pulley? I like it!
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Yes the louvers on the A piller, I cut mine out as I did not see a use for them with A/C
You may have enough room with your evap and your air box but it will be tight !! |
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OK--So I've been following your '54 Aviator build in amazement, then I see this thread where you've already done another setup I've been pondering with the reversed intake through the firewall. I like the idea of the outside air coming through the louvers--I was trying to come up with a design that used the cowl vent, and shedding water was an issue.
One thing I was concerned about was the short distance to the firewall--I thought chafing/breaking/squeaking of the intake pipe might be a problem with the engine torque movement and general movement of the body. After writing this, it occurs to me that this is a pretty insignificant hurdle when I look at your '54 pics! What chassis is the '51 on? John |
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Where I went through the fwall I simply used a rubber section along with using the bolts for the mas. No squeaks at all. In fact the only noise I hear is when I get into it and it's sucking air, I can hear it a little. Keep in mind this is not idea for hp. You'll want better air flow. I haven't had any issues, but I left it stock. The 51 has a 77 firebird front clip along with the firebird rearend. Thanks so much for the compliments. If you have any more questions please ask. |
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