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**Hart_Rod** · 07-10-2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

Well we ain't through yet but I'm anticipating up around $13,500. Initally we figured around $8000, but hang around and you'll see why!

hhhhhmmmmmm........not one of these is it????????

killer71 · 07-10-2007, 10:25 AM

Not hardly! My truck is totally gutted we got a little carried away and I'm upgrading EVERYTHING! If it's not an upgrade then don put his personal touch on it so that it is better than new. Again, keep a close eye out for all of the changes and remember I'm paying to have this done!

68 short step · 07-12-2007, 10:10 PM

finally got the engine and trans wired up... this is a totally custom harness, it has the extra non-used wires taken out, all the connections are GM factory weatherpack connectors,re-pinned the ECM and TCM, and added a main fuse for the whole truck (both inside and out)..it has the throttle by wire, that im anxious to see it work.. the bare wires are for the bulkhead connection...
also took great care to hide all the wires, which is a feat in itself..

killer71 · 07-12-2007, 10:14 PM

The absolute work of a genius! Man was I lucky when I found you. Outstanding job. The wiring harness was a cluster this weekend, now it looks as if it just came from the general motors plant!

68 short step · 07-12-2007, 10:30 PM

also just a FYI all the wires are correct color, so a GM scymatic of this engine and trans will be accurate..

Big D · 07-12-2007, 10:39 PM

Nice work on the wiring.

Is there anything available to cover up the coils on a 5.3. ? I've seen a couple of engines with some type of chrome plate, but the quality wasnt that good and you could still see the coils from the side.

68 short step · 07-12-2007, 10:41 PM

got that covered, you'll see what it is...or you may already know, its a 3 peice cover..

shifty · 07-13-2007, 02:45 PM

Looks good, I'd really like to do something similar on mine, but ... Probably not happening

msgross · 07-13-2007, 03:19 PM

shifty needs to use computer ribbon cable and make his look like a motherboard!

LOW DOUGH · 07-13-2007, 05:45 PM

I didn't get to see it all but i'll come back. Lookin good

68 short step · 07-15-2007, 09:26 PM

got the cab pulled off, with the help of some friends... did some measureing for the trans x-member, then did a trial fit of the engine/trans.. it matched up great... i also installed the headers.. and started the process of smoothing the firewall....

68 short step · 07-15-2007, 09:29 PM

ya'll know how the process goes, cut templet, transfer to sheet metal,cut , weld, smooth

killer71 · 07-15-2007, 09:31 PM

What's the condition of the cab mounts?
To claim not to be a bodyman so for so good!

68 short step · 07-15-2007, 09:39 PM

the body mnts are reuse-able, but the hardware needs replaceing, the bolts are pretty corroded... i think the mnts were replaced at one point, and the hardware was not... so it would'nt hurt to replace all of it..

*72CSTC5* · 07-15-2007, 09:41 PM

finish rounding out the firewall on the a/c side Don

68 short step · 07-15-2007, 09:42 PM

trial fitment of eng/trans and headers

68 short step · 07-15-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

finish rounding out the firewall on the a/c side Don

yes sir, thats the plan...
IMO it does'nt look right to leave it not symmetrical

68 short step · 07-20-2007, 07:24 PM

been chipping away at the firewall....
here's just a little update, sunday im off work so i expect to get a little more done...starting to add some bodyfilller.

killer71 · 07-21-2007, 07:10 AM

Looks like some good competition for Carlos!

Hey don looks like your gonna be ready for that bulkhead fairly soon. Thanks for the update and good work BTW.

68 short step · 07-22-2007, 09:26 PM

worked on the truck with the wife (shes shows us the proper technique to line up the engine), so heres the progress report...
i mocked up the dual row, finned, frame mounted trans cooler... useing AN fittings and -6 braided line.
also got the bed pulled off and started to fit the fuelcellguy 18 GAL fuel cell with intank pump..after removing the spare tire mount ( i think thats what its for anyway) it fit good and was nice and level with the top of the frame
rails...also continuing chipping away at the bodywork... man just think of if i got 2 days a week off work!!

killer71 · 07-22-2007, 10:06 PM

Those are the best pictures yet.

You offically have me where you want me now...I mean killer is spread out all over the place; probley feels violated huh?

68 short step · 07-22-2007, 10:24 PM

yelp no turning back now, well you could, but id be the same amount of work...so might as well git it done now...

killer71 · 07-22-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

yelp no turning back now, well you could, but id be the same amount of work...so might as well git it done now...

Sooo...get r done!

BigTex · 07-22-2007, 10:38 PM

Just curious, are you going to swap the fuel rails with an 03 or older setup or are you going to buy an external fuel pressure regulator? The fuel cell shows supply and return lines, so I take it thats its not internally regulated like the 04+ setup your engine came from.

BigTex · 07-22-2007, 10:41 PM

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07-10-2007, 10:25 AM	#127
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Killers 5.3L install Not hardly! My truck is totally gutted we got a little carried away and I'm upgrading EVERYTHING! If it's not an upgrade then don put his personal touch on it so that it is better than new. Again, keep a close eye out for all of the changes and remember I'm paying to have this done! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07 Last edited by killer71; 07-10-2007 at 10:29 AM.

07-12-2007, 10:10 PM	#128
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install finally got the engine and trans wired up... this is a totally custom harness, it has the extra non-used wires taken out, all the connections are GM factory weatherpack connectors,re-pinned the ECM and TCM, and added a main fuse for the whole truck (both inside and out)..it has the throttle by wire, that im anxious to see it work.. the bare wires are for the bulkhead connection... also took great care to hide all the wires, which is a feat in itself.. Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 08:48 AM.

07-12-2007, 10:14 PM	#129
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Killers 5.3L install The absolute work of a genius! Man was I lucky when I found you. Outstanding job. The wiring harness was a cluster this weekend, now it looks as if it just came from the general motors plant! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-12-2007, 10:30 PM	#130
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install also just a FYI all the wires are correct color, so a GM scymatic of this engine and trans will be accurate..

07-12-2007, 10:39 PM	#131
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: Killers 5.3L install Nice work on the wiring. Is there anything available to cover up the coils on a 5.3. ? I've seen a couple of engines with some type of chrome plate, but the quality wasnt that good and you could still see the coils from the side. __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

07-12-2007, 10:41 PM	#132
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install got that covered, you'll see what it is...or you may already know, its a 3 peice cover..

07-13-2007, 02:45 PM	#133
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Killers 5.3L install Looks good, I'd really like to do something similar on mine, but ... Probably not happening __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

07-13-2007, 03:19 PM	#134
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Killers 5.3L install shifty needs to use computer ribbon cable and make his look like a motherboard! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-13-2007, 05:45 PM	#135
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Killers 5.3L install I didn't get to see it all but i'll come back. Lookin good

07-15-2007, 09:26 PM	#136
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install got the cab pulled off, with the help of some friends... did some measureing for the trans x-member, then did a trial fit of the engine/trans.. it matched up great... i also installed the headers.. and started the process of smoothing the firewall.... Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 08:48 AM.

07-15-2007, 09:29 PM	#137
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install ya'll know how the process goes, cut templet, transfer to sheet metal,cut , weld, smooth Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 08:49 AM.

07-15-2007, 09:31 PM	#138
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Killers 5.3L install What's the condition of the cab mounts? To claim not to be a bodyman so for so good! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07 Last edited by killer71; 07-15-2007 at 09:33 PM.

07-15-2007, 09:39 PM	#139
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install the body mnts are reuse-able, but the hardware needs replaceing, the bolts are pretty corroded... i think the mnts were replaced at one point, and the hardware was not... so it would'nt hurt to replace all of it..

07-15-2007, 09:41 PM	#140
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Killers 5.3L install finish rounding out the firewall on the a/c side Don

07-15-2007, 09:42 PM	#141
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install trial fitment of eng/trans and headers Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 08:49 AM.



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07-20-2007, 07:24 PM	#143
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install been chipping away at the firewall.... here's just a little update, sunday im off work so i expect to get a little more done...starting to add some bodyfilller. Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 08:49 AM.

07-21-2007, 07:10 AM	#144
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Killers 5.3L install Looks like some good competition for Carlos! Hey don looks like your gonna be ready for that bulkhead fairly soon. Thanks for the update and good work BTW. __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-22-2007, 09:26 PM	#145
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install worked on the truck with the wife (shes shows us the proper technique to line up the engine), so heres the progress report... i mocked up the dual row, finned, frame mounted trans cooler... useing AN fittings and -6 braided line. also got the bed pulled off and started to fit the fuelcellguy 18 GAL fuel cell with intank pump..after removing the spare tire mount ( i think thats what its for anyway) it fit good and was nice and level with the top of the frame rails...also continuing chipping away at the bodywork... man just think of if i got 2 days a week off work!! Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 08:50 AM.

07-22-2007, 10:06 PM	#146
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Killers 5.3L install Those are the best pictures yet. You offically have me where you want me now...I mean killer is spread out all over the place; probley feels violated huh? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07 Last edited by killer71; 07-22-2007 at 10:13 PM.

07-22-2007, 10:24 PM	#147
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install yelp no turning back now, well you could, but id be the same amount of work...so might as well git it done now...

07-22-2007, 10:38 PM	#149
BigTex Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DFW area Posts: 104	Re: Killers 5.3L install Just curious, are you going to swap the fuel rails with an 03 or older setup or are you going to buy an external fuel pressure regulator? The fuel cell shows supply and return lines, so I take it thats its not internally regulated like the 04+ setup your engine came from. __________________ Richard 1970 Chevy (growing pile of parts) 2003 Silverado SS

07-22-2007, 10:41 PM	#150
BigTex Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DFW area Posts: 104	Re: Killers 5.3L install Only subscribing members are allowed to post "For Sale" ads. Please consider becoming a forum subscriber. __________________ Richard 1970 Chevy (growing pile of parts) 2003 Silverado SS Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-29-2007 at 11:13 PM.

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