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I'm stoked on this new forum!:metal: I am the kind of person that needs to have all the details figured out before I can really start on something, so I have a few unusual, maybe useless, questions:
1. What is the BEST engine mount combo? Price not really deciding factor. 2. How can I do an alternator-only front belt setup? 3. Would an LS3 water pump work on an older 6.0? They have the upper hose outlet on the driver side and I would like to avoid the super long upper hose everyone has to use. 4. What is better: in-line or in-tank fuel pump? |
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I modded my engine mounts and used some adapter plates from ebay. However, if you are doing a 6.0/4l80e and have to get a driveshaft made anyway, I would use the Early Classic Enterprises mounts. They look great and bolt right up. I wish I had used these. As far as the pump goes I recommend the Delco EP381 in tank pump. Works great and is quiet. I am not much help on the alt setup though. Hope it helps.
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Wow, you guys are almost like LS info ninjas!:sumo:
I don't have any mounts yet, so I will look into both suggestions. Also, as far as alternator setups go, I would like to try to get a low mounted one, as long as there is clearance. As far as trans options, I may go with the 80 just for reliability. I just want to make sure it will fit my low hump cab. |
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For a low mount, look for some of the car mounts.... Camaro, Vette, GTO, etc.
There are several swaps on here with 80's and low humps. Tight, but it works. |
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Wasted income had an aluminum crossflow radiator & he cut a slice half way down, slipped in a piece of aluminum welded it in, moved the upper hose tube to the pass. side.It was a thread about is turbo 6.0.Tried to find the thread but had no luck.
A good friend of mine owns a radiator shop & he said it will make the radiator a "dual pass" & should work fine. I'm gonna try it but I'm not ready yet. In tank pumps are the only way to go.The fuel keeps the pump cooler than an external + it doesnt have to pull fuel it only has to push it. hope this helps Mac |
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I was gonna ad baffles & a better sump to my rear alum. tank for the pump but I think it would just be easier to start from scratch! |
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Not trying to hijack, but I have the aluminum Summit tank mounted under bed with GM 90 ohm sender. How could I modify it to accept in tank pump? Whats a good in tank pump?
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It's possible that a good TIG welder could modify your tank by welding in a bung that would accept a factory-type sending unit. The biggest problem though might be the depth of the tank -vs- the depth of the sending unit. There might not be enough depth to shorten the sending unit and still have room for the pump and float assembly itself. If you have the ground clearance, and need the extra depth, a sump could be added to the bottom of the tank for the pump to sit down in. That would also help with hard stops and cornering when the fuel level is low too.
If you end up using a factory type pump, the ACDelco EP381 is the perfect pump for this swap. Factory, off the shelf availability at any parts house, and costs less than $70. |
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couldnt have said it better myself! Chk. this thread http://www.atlinc.com/pdfs/Racing/20...g-web%2021.pdf this is the direction I'm heading,the bigger blank plates should work if you wanted to lay the pump down flat + they offer pickup scavengers etc.Their tube style senders are pretty slick too but a little pricey. Chevy dog If your tank has had fuel in it make sure the shop " burns it off" before you do any kind of welding etc.. fuel tends to soak into aluminum |
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ya, plus I have that black foam stuff in the tank, so probably no welding in anything.
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Am I the only one dumb enough to buy the Muscle Rod Install kit?
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I think it has to do with each individuals resources & available cash. I've seen guys on here do stuff in a 2 car garage that amazes the hell out of me |
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I agree but dont take all the fun out of it, for me it's in the doing of it!
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I looked at the Muscle Rod kit myself, but couldn't justify their cost when $25 adapter plates and a drill bit accomplished the same thing. But since my truck is just a toy, I'm not on a time restraint with it. I was able to do my 5.3 swap in about 8 working days. I'm usually just trying to save the shade tree guy a buck.
And just on a personal note Mac, I'm the same as you. I would much rather fab something instead of buying it. I'm juuuust picky enough that no one makes exactly what I want. :lol: |
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I don't think there is an advantage either buying or building. I just depends on what you got more of: time or money. I don't always have much time, so if I can buy something I know will work, then I can figure out what I can get done when I do have a chance to turn wrenches.
Now for something completely different... how about paddle shifters? If you are going to use a 4L60E or 80E, it might be an option. Dare to be different!:metal: |
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Paddle shifters? That would be slicker than goose poop! |
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OK, so I guess it's not slicker than goose poop. :( That would suck.
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Ah, OK, gotcha.
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