85 burb meets 6.0 lq4

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 85burb

Ya. That is the only bad part. Found kit to block them off for like 30 bucks.

If you're going to be welding on some collector flanges you might as well cut those tubes off and fill the holes with scrap from the tubes you removed.

Only take a little bit of time and will clean up the look a lot. It will save you the $30 for the block off plates too.

[85burb]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

If you're going to be welding on some collector flanges you might as well cut those tubes off and fill the holes with scrap from the tubes you removed.

Only take a little bit of time and will clean up the look a lot. It will save you the $30 for the block off plates too.

If i knew how to weld and had a welder i would try. I want to keep them in sellable shape as well. I am not sure if they are going to fit yet.

[85burb]

Also found out that the mounts i got will put my engine 1.25 inches forward. That is not going to work with my shifter linkages. So now i have to find mount plates that will keep it as close as possible to factory location any suggestions?

[85burb]

What do yall think of these mounts. Says there is 1 inch addjutment forward and up to 2 inches back. http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1308

[68GMCCustom]

this is what I've run into and have gone through a few different scenario's. My sbc was on 6cyl mounts in the rear mounting holes...so coming up with a mounting solution that keeps the motor back that far has been an issue. I have the -1" plates from TransDapt...which is about what those give you?

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 85burb

What do yall think of these mounts. Says there is 1 inch addjutment forward and up to 2 inches back. http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1308

If I had a spare LS engine sitting around I could test fit the headers and modify them as needed to fit for you using whatever mount plate you want.

I know glock35ipsc is working on building an LSx swap kit and has the parts needed for fit up and has the tools & skill needed to do the work you need.

He was looking into header options. Maybe you could send him your headers and he could fab up some mount plates that will work with your headers for a reasonable fee as well as test fit them to see if they will work. This could help you out and him too.

You might be able to talk him into installing the collector flanges and deleting the smog tubes too if the headers fit or can easily be made to work with his kit in mind.

[85burb]

The mount plates in the pic say they will slide 3 inches. The mounts i own move the engine forward 1.25 inches. So i am pretty sure they will work.... But i guess i was pretty sure the ones i own will work too..

There is a truck on this fourm someware that put the exact same headers i got on his truck. About the same year truck. He only had to modify the frame a tiny bit. I dont really want to spend any money on these headers cause if they fit good i will be getting a good quality set later on. All the shipping and welding will surpass the price i paid for them. But thanks for your sugestions.

[85burb]

Well i got some major work done tonight.....I replaced my......driver side....HEADLAMP It was dim... Now it is brighter then passenger side Now i have to replace passenger side..................

[85burb]

Well i went and mesured the pushrods today. This is the mark the rocker left on the stem. I think it is good. What do you think?

[68GMCCustom]

uhhhh.....can't really tell

[85burb]

Here is a drawing...Not the best but it is pretty close to what the pic is supposed to look like. I not really sure if it can get closer then that on length. Here are a few more pics. All i have is a cell phone camera...

[68GMCCustom]

if the red area represents the contact patch....I think it looks about as good as you're going to get with non-roller rockers.

[85burb]

That is what i was thinking. Now all i have to do is mesure the factory pushrods and get harder ones.

[85burb]

Here is the color i will use for the cast parts. What do yall think. Says it is cast aluminum color..

[48cj2a]

Originally Posted by 85burb

What do yall think of these mounts. Says there is 1 inch addjutment forward and up to 2 inches back. http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1308

I sent DD an email through ebay Friday and here is their reply. Of course they want to sell their parts so Has anyone on here used a set on a 87-91 K10-30, K5 or K or V Sub?

Dear **dirtydingo.com**,

Will these work with 4wd GM trucks also or do you have a different part number? Also can the factory A/C compressor be retained in the stock location on the lower passenger side?

- 48cj2a

Dear 48cj2a,

Yes they will work on 4WD. You can retain the stock A/C in the stock location. If you desire to slide the engine against the firewall the A/C may be against the mount, but have not heard of any feed back with problems of this. I have sold dozens of these to 4WD customers, all promising me pictures- but still have not recieved them.

- **dirtydingo.com**

[85burb]

Thanks for the info. I will be ordering a set when i save up more money. Some one on here has them but i have not found there pics of them installed.

[85burb]

Well got some thing done i guess. Got accessory bracket and valve covers painted. Valve covers look better then i thougt they would.

[68GMCCustom]

I've thought about painting mine....but would rather replace them.

[85burb]

Wish i could get ones that say LSx or something but money is about as tight as them dang balancer bolts right now. The 7 doller can of paint was more in budget. I cant belive how shiny they came out. And the main reason i painted them is cause they were not all that nice looking after i got them clean. Will put some bling under hood.

[85burb]

Well i got some time today to work on truck. I put new positve batt cable on and installed my new carb. Runs a lot stronger. Set idle mixture with vaccum gauge and my old motor actually has 21 hg of vaccume. I think that is a good sign right. Needle does not flicker or jump around at all. The seat of pants dyno says it is way better on low end. 3 year old daughter even says its faster. She yelled out WOW its faster!!! It will spin the tire at a slow rool for about 15 feet now. Would bearly do it from a turning stand still. It seems to bog if you punch it after the secondarys open. I think they are opening too soon. Will change spring out and check timing in morning. It is faster then a new dodge diesle with a exhaust and small programer too buy the way.......

[68GMCCustom]

might as well get some use out of those new parts!

[85burb]

Yes and make sure my brakets all work fine. Hope to maybe get a bit more mpg out of it. I have to drive it everyday again. No more field work for me. Back in our shop in tyler tx. Its deff nice to be home every night. Will take pic later.

[85burb]

Changed my secondary spring to the one for heavy vehicles and doulbe checked my idle adjustment. Also got new airfilter that does not have any mud on it.....yet

[85burb]

I also got time to paint my vally cover and front cover today befor the trick or treaters get here.

[85burb]

Just ordered my gaskets and timing chain. After i get that i can assemble the engine except for the balancer and pushrods. Cant wait to see it put together and painted.