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Build Updates
Well, the motor is ready to drop. Here are some Glamor shots before she goes in. Still trying to figure out how I want to re-route the Trans cooler lines due to the block hugger headers. if you want to see my time line of the build to date heres a link to pics and notes
http://s115.photobucket.com/user/the...87126881302934
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http://s115.photobucket.com/user/the...87126881302934
ENGINEREADY1.jpg?t=1399300027
Last edited by emnestor; 05-05-2014 at 10:56 AM.
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Update
Finally dropped the motor back home yesterday after school. These trucks sure are easy to work on with that front clip removed. Next I have to start making some electrical and vacum line mods since I removed the lean burn computer. After that it is getting towed to the exhaust shop for a nice dual exhaust install. My neighbors insist before I fire and dial this thing in.
I discovered, while installing the motor, that these trucks have very saggy and flexible frames.I was installing the Transmission crossmember and noticed how much persuasion it needed to get the frame to line up. Not good.
I discovered, while installing the motor, that these trucks have very saggy and flexible frames.I was installing the Transmission crossmember and noticed how much persuasion it needed to get the frame to line up. Not good.
#16
Nice clean installation and it looks great. While you have the front clip off have you considered changing your steering shaft to a Borgeson unit? I cant see the pictures too well with my crappy computer but it looks like you are using stock and the Borgeson will be a big improvement for you.
#17
Nice clean installation and it looks great. While you have the front clip off have you considered changing your steering shaft to a Borgeson unit? I cant see the pictures too well with my crappy computer but it looks like you are using stock and the Borgeson will be a big improvement for you.
#18
I just put one my truck last week.
Go ahead and replace the rag joint too.
Cheapest place to buy it http://mudflaps.com/i-9745787-borges...dge-truck.html
Dave
Last edited by xjarhead69; 05-09-2014 at 08:37 AM.