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Well, I guess it's time to start this build thread. Progress will be slow so bear with me. I got good news and bad news today about my 6.0 engine and 4l80e transmission. They told me it would be delivered to my house around 5:30. Cool I thought. Then I found out that it was going to be delivered in a HUGE crate. At least I know I can remove EVERYTHING I may need without cutting anything I can use. Heres all the pics I have for tonight. I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow.

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Can't wait to see the progress on this build.

Also I can see why the accident happened. That driver looks way too young to be driving. Damn young kids. :haha:

Keep at it man. We don't expect it done fast, just lots of updates. :D

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Got the 6.0 about halfway out tonight. Stopped around midnight due to the fact that I could not feel my fingers or toes.:lol: During lunch today I ordered two new 87 fuel tanks from Goodmark. Both fuel level senders, pumps, 'Vette filter regulator assy's, high pressure tank switching valve, engine mount adapters, and a few other odds and ends. Hope to finish the engine removal tomorrow and get some pics for you guys. By the way, dern it's a tight fit in that van. Till tomorrow--Josh

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:metal: You can do it! :metal:

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:metal: just found this!!! right on buddy. keep at it... baby steps!! what mounts did you decide to go with?

and they just delivered the entire van to your house?

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Right now I am just going with the engine mount adapters like Bob is using. Looks like they'll work fine. Yeah, they brought the whole van to the house. At least I nkow I can get all the parts I need without them cutting anything. Lots of work ahead of me today. Cant beleive they fit the 6.0 in that van. It is very cramped.

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A buddy of mine out here got the same set up for his 65 SWB. Those motor tranny combos are fun too. The easy way to get them out of the van is to take out, or cut out, the radiator support area and take the motor out the front.

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OK, engine is out and sitting on a rolling dolly in the garage. Will try to clean it up tomorrow (it's pretty clean anyway) and as soon as my mounts show up it can go in the truck. Will probably paint the block but I kind of like the aluminum color on everything else. May wind up needing a different p.s pump though. The van one has a remote reservoir and I dont really want to use that. If anyone has a truck pump laying around that you dont need please let me know. Will trade if someone wants. I will try tyo get pics tomorrow.

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Rock on! Glad to hear you got it out ok. But uh....."pics tomorrow" again? You act like it is late there or something. I look forward to the pics and to you getting it in the truck. As you probably know, I loved that truck before, and I still do. But the 6oh, now that is going to the next level. It's really gonna rock!!!

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:lol: hey Josh, dont feel bad about no pics... Geralds on a huge pic kick tonight!! :haha: he even let me borrow his camera in my thread!

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OK, OK, here is the 6.0 on the dolly. Will get cleaned up Monday and the block painted as well. Lots of family stuff to do today. Also, went and picked up a new driver so I have something to haul parts in again.

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Motor looks good. What are you gonna do paint wise on it?
Love the new truck too. Those are great trucks all around.

BTW: I figure with as much as I harass everyone for pictures, when I finally start my "Build" thread, I will have to do a new picture every week at least...of progress.

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Great progress Josh. Nice looking parts runner too!

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I think I am just goint to paint the block a semi-gloss black for now. I like the look of these engines stock when they're clean. Maybe some aftermarket valve covers later if I want to change it up a bit. I need to find a truck intake and a truck P.S. pump though since I cant mount a cover on a van intake. Anyone got one laying around they wont be needing?

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Great progress! It's nice having the rolling chassis there to get WHATEVER you might need.

And I love the new DD! That's exactly what I have in mind, a CCSB (the really short bed) 1/2 ton 4x4.

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Alright another LS swap to get ideas from! Very nice looking parts getter :lol: Motor looks really clean.

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Well, no progress in the last two days. My engine mounts should be here today or tomorrow. If they show up I will get it set in the chassis and get some more pics. Should be fairly quick from there. Still need to remove the bed and replace my tanks with the 87 ones along with every last other part in the fuel system. Hopefully parts will start arriving soon. I am ready to get this thing bolted in.

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Nice!

I still need to find me 2 6.0's

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i think the vans use a small MAF compared to the truck are you switching to the larger MAF?

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I am not sure. They are rated at the same power level so I assume either is fine? I have not researched any of this yet. I would like to use a stock intake and box like Bob did on project Fred so maybe I will need to swap that over. I also need to find out if I can use this van harness if I swap over to a truck MAF sensor. I may need to find a truck harness as well. Any insight into this would be appreciated. Thanks fellas.

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Great looking project! I like the "crate" the engine was shipped in! Did you buy the whole truck? or just the drivetrain? Nice looking parts hauler, BTW. I will be watching this one too.:chevy::chevy:

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Actually just bought the drivetrain. I guess that the factory crate was the safest to ship it in.:lol: I guess for $1500 for everything I wont complain.

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Yeah I think your good! :lol:

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That is a smokin' deal!!!

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When the time comes I hope I can find a deal like that. Nice score! Around here the boneyards have lost their mind.

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OK, engine mount adapters showed up today. FINALLY. I will be taking the day off tomorrow and plan to remove the accessories, paint the block, and transmission, and get it all installed in the chassis. Then I can take some time to paint the accessories and brackets this weekend. Pics tomorrow after some cleaning and painting. Cant wait to see it in the chassis. :metal:

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me too buddy!!!

and i cant wait for your test drive video!!:D

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Test drive video? You mean see how long it'll boil the right rear tire video.:lol:
I cant wait either. I found out today that Goodmark dropped the ball on my fuel tanks and wont have any until mid to late March after they told me they were in stock. So, now I get to wait for a refund from that so I can order them from RockAuto.com

I wonder if I could just run a inline pump after the switching valve and just re-do my fuel system later? If so, I will just do that for now and spend the cash from the tanks on some headers or something else. Anyone see any issues with running an inline pump after the switching valve???

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the only downside that ive read is the noise.

i'd just keep on as planned and just use your stock tanks. The only time Bob noticed feul starvation on Fred was at an 1/8th to 1/4 tank. i'm keeping my org. ones for now.(spent a lot of time on them already!) i figure theres 2 so what the heck switch it over at a 1/4.

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Biggest problem with an external pump after the valve is that those pumps are designed to push, not pull. That's a long pull when it's placed after the valve. Do it right the first time. :D

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I know I know. I figure if I'm going to remove the bed to do the fuel senders and everything else, I'm going to replace tha tanks with the 87 ones. No big deal, I can wait. Truck wont see the road again until spring anyway.

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subscribed.... nice progress.

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My truck was rigged with an external pump. I just have one tank, so no switching valve, but it is really loud. No problem listening to see if the pump is working. Luckily the exhaust drowns it out, though.

Looks like this will be a cool build. Maybe you can sell off some of the factory crate your engine was sent in to offset the cost.

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OK, took the day off today to mess with the truck. It's amazing how much work you can get done if you're not at work.:lol: I did the mod to the engine mount adapter plate just like Bob did so I can use the stock compressor and brackets. Only difference is instead of welding an extra plate to my engine stand, I just moved the engine stand back on the frame the same amount as I moved the clamshell mount and everything lined right up. If I have any clearance issues later I will deal with that then. Got the engine and trans in and bolted to the engine mounts. Will need to make a custom crossmember for the 4l80e and once everything is square I will drill new holes for the engine stand on the pass. side. Well, at least it's in. I know I need to paint thr frame, this is just a mock up. Also, with the trans pan level under the truck the oil pan only hangs about 1/2 inch below the crossmember. Shaweet.

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Just found out my van 6.0 manifolds wont work. Too much interferance with the frame on the drivers side. So, looks like I get to spend way too much on a set of headers. Does anyone know if F-body or maybe GTO headers or manifolds will work with the 4l80?

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Truck manifolds should work OK too with that trans, I can't imagine where they would interfere. Plus you could probably pick a set up for < $50. Probably closer to $25.

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Yeah, I'd like to keep the manifolds but if not I'll just pick up a set of headers. I'm just glad to see it sitting in there. Need to clean and paint my accessory brackets and reinstall everything and it may start looking like a truck again.

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:metal: Hopefully I don;t forget that I planned on having my truck manifolds ceramic coated this summer.

I need to make a list and hang it somewhere....... My brain is 40 going on 97! :lol:

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I'll send you a PM in the spring to remind you. :lol:

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LOL, thank you!!!!