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Custom 68 · 11-08-2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rob

Awesome Job! What fuel tank/ fuel pump did you use? What harness did you use? Who reprogrammed your computer?

Thanks,

Rob

Thanks Rob, the tank is a plastic blazer tank with an external Carter 2000 (I believe) fuel pump. I was too cheap (broke) to get a nice stainless tank but this one works. The harness is one from Painless, I had recently converted a TPI for my 327 and did all the wiring conversion myself after that I was in a time crunch so I just bought one but will probably convert the original one. The harness worked very slick and went together very slick.
Alen Nelson at http://www.nelsonperformance.com/ did the reprograming and did an excelent job he can really make the gen3 (ls1) motors run I may have him do my Tahoe.

The interier is still in progress I have an original 67-68 buddy bucket seat in but needs to be recovered and havent gotten my door panels on ... Still looking for a sponser

Thanks again
Dave

weasel29gm · 11-08-2005, 06:45 PM

Very nice and clean!!!!!!!!!

Dave Reed · 11-08-2005, 09:10 PM

Looks great!!!

How much did the engine and tranny set you back? How many miles on the motor? ( I am doing a poll at LS1Tech.com) Trying to get an idea if I will be getting a deal or not when I go to buy mine.

1978steven · 11-08-2005, 09:58 PM

Everything is looking good there Custom. Did you do the swap yourself or did you have it done somewhere? I'm tossing around the idea of putting the newer 5.3 and 4L60E in my 71'.

Frizzle Fry · 11-08-2005, 10:17 PM

So very nice! What air filter and elbow did you use? Just seeking options for my LS1.

Custom 68 · 11-09-2005, 09:48 AM

Thanks guys, I answered the poll on tech but I paid 1500 complete I mean complete down to the fuses and tranny. it had 20,000 miles on it. I wanted a 6.0 but the 5.3 is what they had. Mine had been sitting for a while in a yard (inside) I bet the prices are going up since they are becoming more popular.
I did the entire swap myself, I had a buddy there for support and some of the needed muscle. I built the stands myself and came off the front cross member I used some jeep motor mounts on the blocks and some "solid" mounts on the engine block.
I did however buy the "plug and Play " harness from painless after modifying one for a TPI I was ready to get this thing on the road.
I did the body, suspension and engine work in one swoop so as you can imagine it took a while this is just a "hobby" for me like most of us on here.

Oh Frizzle I will have to look at the name brand of the air filter it was a kit my wife and son got it is for a 2002 Silverado, I did cut the rad support to get true cold air.
Thanks again
Dave

jsbgump · 11-09-2005, 11:06 AM

I happen to have an 02 5.3 all aluminum longblock that needs a new home

69Custom · 11-09-2005, 09:24 PM

Looks really good. I am glad to hear that you like your Nelson tune. He did mine. I ran into a small snag, my injectors are not working. I have pulse. Am now waiting for them to come in.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-09-2005, 10:49 PM

What does he charge for a tune?

69Custom · 11-10-2005, 08:13 AM

Here is the link to his cost page
http://www.nelsonperformance.com/gmproducts.htm

Also he is a sponser at ls1truck.com. Here is the link for that as well
http://forum.ls1truck.com/

Custom 68 · 11-10-2005, 09:51 AM

My injectors did the same thing, I just raised the fuel rail up and while my 7 year old son cranked on it I tapped on them till they shot fuel. I ran some seafoam through it then and have been good ever since. I think it is common after they sit for a while and the injectors stick.
Allen at Nelson may not be the cheapest but he probably is the best, he will stand behind what he does and can make changes if and when the need arrises. He is a good guy.
Dave

Joe67 · 11-10-2005, 09:55 AM

Another alternative to PCM tuners is www.wait4meperformance.com - I have one in my 5.3l and love it

Striker169 · 11-10-2005, 10:34 AM

that is soo freakin sweet

Chrome8 · 11-10-2005, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsbgump

I happen to have an 02 5.3 all aluminum longblock that needs a new home

Is that a truck motor? I thought they didn't come with an alum. block until 04. Those were 310 hp and only came on LT ex cabs. They also put an alum 5.3 in the SSR. Maybe i'm wrong. Do you have a GM number so i can look it up? The vin of the vehicle it came out of would be helpful too. I'm interested in buyin it. What is included.

Chev pont olds cad dealer in training. I gotta have electronics, these carburators confuse me....

battles72ls-1 · 11-11-2005, 12:16 AM

that is a awesome looking ride. I'm going to drop an ls-1 in my '72 I hope mine turns out half as nice.

oscareltemblo · 10-01-2006, 08:04 PM

That is sweet how did you fit those manifolds in I tried to do the same and did make it happen can you post pics?

casterbuster · 10-01-2006, 09:53 PM

Does the painless harness also include tranmission harness? What about the speed sensor how does this work? What does your instrument cluster look like, and how does it work?

I am amazed sorry for all the questions.

Great work.

Gimix · 10-02-2006, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom 68

Thanks Rob, the tank is a plastic blazer tank with an external Carter 2000 (I believe) fuel pump. I was too cheap (broke) to get a nice stainless tank but this one works. The harness is one from Painless, I had recently converted a TPI for my 327 and did all the wiring conversion myself after that I was in a time crunch so I just bought one but will probably convert the original one. The harness worked very slick and went together very slick.
Alen Nelson at http://www.nelsonperformance.com/ did the reprograming and did an excelent job he can really make the gen3 (ls1) motors run I may have him do my Tahoe.

Dave

They make insain motors.Did you see the video of the pontiac they built

**Palf70Step** · 10-02-2006, 05:05 AM

Truck looks beautiful! You did a great job!

Chevyman680063 · 10-02-2006, 08:18 AM

That is a sweet looking truck and motor. I wouldn't mind having one of those newer 5.3s for mine if I could afford it. I use to work on a GM/Toyota car lot and got to drive around some of the newer GMCs with the 5.3s and they hauled butt. I couldn't help but floor it everytime I drove one of those.

casterbuster · 10-02-2006, 06:34 PM

bump

11-08-2005, 06:45 PM	#27
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Very nice and clean!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-08-2005, 09:10 PM	#28
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Looks great!!! How much did the engine and tranny set you back? How many miles on the motor? ( I am doing a poll at LS1Tech.com) Trying to get an idea if I will be getting a deal or not when I go to buy mine.

11-08-2005, 09:58 PM	#29
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Everything is looking good there Custom. Did you do the swap yourself or did you have it done somewhere? I'm tossing around the idea of putting the newer 5.3 and 4L60E in my 71'. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

11-08-2005, 10:17 PM	#30
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 So very nice! What air filter and elbow did you use? Just seeking options for my LS1.

11-09-2005, 09:48 AM	#31
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Thanks guys, I answered the poll on tech but I paid 1500 complete I mean complete down to the fuses and tranny. it had 20,000 miles on it. I wanted a 6.0 but the 5.3 is what they had. Mine had been sitting for a while in a yard (inside) I bet the prices are going up since they are becoming more popular. I did the entire swap myself, I had a buddy there for support and some of the needed muscle. I built the stands myself and came off the front cross member I used some jeep motor mounts on the blocks and some "solid" mounts on the engine block. I did however buy the "plug and Play " harness from painless after modifying one for a TPI I was ready to get this thing on the road. I did the body, suspension and engine work in one swoop so as you can imagine it took a while this is just a "hobby" for me like most of us on here. Oh Frizzle I will have to look at the name brand of the air filter it was a kit my wife and son got it is for a 2002 Silverado, I did cut the rad support to get true cold air. Thanks again Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-09-2005, 11:06 AM	#32
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11-09-2005, 09:24 PM	#33
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Looks really good. I am glad to hear that you like your Nelson tune. He did mine. I ran into a small snag, my injectors are not working. I have pulse. Am now waiting for them to come in. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

11-09-2005, 10:49 PM	#34
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11-10-2005, 08:13 AM	#35
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Here is the link to his cost page http://www.nelsonperformance.com/gmproducts.htm Also he is a sponser at ls1truck.com. Here is the link for that as well http://forum.ls1truck.com/ __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

11-10-2005, 09:51 AM	#36
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 My injectors did the same thing, I just raised the fuel rail up and while my 7 year old son cranked on it I tapped on them till they shot fuel. I ran some seafoam through it then and have been good ever since. I think it is common after they sit for a while and the injectors stick. Allen at Nelson may not be the cheapest but he probably is the best, he will stand behind what he does and can make changes if and when the need arrises. He is a good guy. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-10-2005, 09:55 AM	#37
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: a few pictures of my 68 with gen III 5.3 Another alternative to PCM tuners is www.wait4meperformance.com - I have one in my 5.3l and love it __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

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10-01-2006, 09:53 PM	#42
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