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07-28-2015, 09:40 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Well, the communication wire was the issue. I got it all back together tonight and the trans has 1st gear now.
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07-29-2015, 09:59 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
What issue did you have with the communication wire , was it with the connectors or ?
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07-29-2015, 11:36 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
The connector on the tcm wasn't making contact. The connector backed out of the harness just enough so there was no contact.
On another note I just set up an appointment for my exhaust to be run. I'm going with 2 1/2" with an X pipe, spin tech mufflers and turn downs right at the rear bumper. |
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07-31-2015, 03:30 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
I have a 6.0 in my 72. I built it to drive it. With that in mind, I'm on my 3rd set of mufflers. I found the Dynomax VT mufflers to have the period correct sound with no drown at highway speeds. Turbo mufflers and Flowmaster 40s were great as long as I kept it under 60. The flow's sounded great, but made my ears bleed at hwy speeds.
I'm using the 2 1/2" kit exhaust from Summit. Tail pipes angles behind the wheels. Good Luck, Jaime
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07-31-2015, 03:57 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
I was going to use flowmaster 40's, but I decided I wanted something a little different. I went with spin tech as I like chambered mufflers.
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08-03-2015, 09:21 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Well, I have most things tightened up now and the truck is at the shop for exhaust. I had a p0300 code last night and after some troubleshooting found out I had two bad injectors. Once I pick the truck up I'm gonna run some fuel system cleaner through it just to make sure my other injectors are up to par. It will be nice to finally be able to drive her again.
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08-03-2015, 10:27 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Had the exhaust ran today. They said they couldn't get an X pipe in so they ran an H pipe. They did a great job and the new power train seems to be running very well so far.
  
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08-04-2015, 01:02 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
How do the SpinTEch mufflers sound and which ones did you choose.?
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08-04-2015, 06:02 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
I like the sound of the spin techs. I ordered them from Maryland speed and they didn't give a series, just a 9x12 measurement. They are tame at idle, but wake up at full throttle. I am happy with them.
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08-04-2015, 07:50 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
trucks looking nice...planning on doing a swap soon...iam also here in bragg and was wondering is there many swap around here i would like to find some one to give me advice when i start
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08-04-2015, 09:19 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
I've seen a couple of 67-72s on post, but I haven't met them and don't know if they have LS's.
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08-05-2015, 05:52 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Do you drive the truck to post alot ? I would like to check it out and be able to know some one that already done a swap...from what seem it looks pretty straight forward and i know there are still hidden challenges
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08-22-2015, 05:52 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Well I've made a few changes to the truck as I've been driving it. Working the bugs out. I'm making the trip to pigeon forge in September for the shades of the past Rod run. It's been nice to have the truck back on the road. I've cleaned up and painted the master cylinder since these pictures lol
 
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08-22-2015, 08:18 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Looks very good. Hopefully not too many bugs to fix.
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08-22-2015, 09:42 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
There were a couple small coolant leaks and the first trans cooler I had on wasn't up to par. That stuff seems to be worked out now though.
Last edited by jessemthompson; 08-23-2015 at 03:35 PM. |
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08-22-2015, 10:05 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Any pics of the h-pipe set up??
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08-22-2015, 11:07 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
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09-05-2015, 09:15 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
I've never attempted to post a video. So here's my first attempt at it. A quick exhaust sound clip
http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/je...7F4C1.mp4.html |
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08-22-2015, 10:37 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Looks great!
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09-05-2015, 10:27 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Sounds really good! Key jingle, fuel pump, rummmbbblleee.....nice
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09-05-2015, 11:00 AM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Sounds great, a nice clean install!
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09-06-2015, 02:35 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
Sounds great!i too am digging the pre-start up fuel pump sound. Nice work.
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09-06-2015, 03:48 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
What year blazer did the gas tank come out of? Seems to fit perfectly. I like the angle that your engine sits in . Looks factory. I wonder if the same motor / trans mount can be used with a 6L90E trans.... I'm thinking not without a high hump trans cover. What say you experts?
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09-06-2015, 05:26 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
The blazer tank is from an 87. As far as the angle goes I used all ECE mounts. They worked out well. I did have to grind a little on the driver side because the header was really close to the mount.
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09-07-2015, 05:56 PM
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Re: 5.3 into 72
what motor mount setup did you use? 4l60e trans?
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