planning on camming... bigger injectors so adjust pressure too
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'78 K20 - RootBreaker from 1990 - nov 2025 8.1L not runnin
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Wow engine looks like it sat on the bottom of the ocean. I'd take a good hard look at the rust on that regulator/fuel rail and replace it if it's questionable.
you have to remember were east coast.. this is normal.. lol..
while that looks bad, my last engine was way worse... if its surface.. and can run for now.. till i get it all worked out, then will be fine.
after getting it running and bugs worked out, i hope to replace (since alt and starter will be new) then do water pump and power steering pump... sanding and painting all brackets as i go...
then not much left.. replace fuel rail, add the perdy plastic top...
then tear it all down and go inside..
rings/bearings/big cam/new injectors
and paint..
then all good...
my current dealings that are in the 8.1L thread...
Today I am going to run out and get the flywheel bolts to put my 1991 sbc 350 flywheel/clutch and pressure plate on....
I tried putting my starter on, and the holes on my starter dont seem to take the bolt. ill have to post pics later but i found it odd that i couldnt get my starter on. i have to dig up my sbc 350 starter bolts out to take a look at the difference.
now my engine didnt come with an alternator. So, what would be a desired alternator to add?
is this part needed for the swap into our trucks? wow did I miss this?
while my first engine i bought came with wiring harness and ecu, it did not come with this...
but this second engine.... HAS IT!!!!!!
so i best save it.. i was looking at it last night going.. i have no clue what this is.. and if i need it...
so is there a reason to not run the cooler? that is my next thinking.. my current engine has the cooler lines and they were not cut. Now I dont know if they will be long enough to stretch to wherever I may need the cooler to be..
just thinking ahead if its worthy of doing it or removing it.. as im prepping my engine slowly...
these are all important to me.. hopefully all goes well and i can get some more completed over the next few days.
i started college again and im working and still doing mma so there is no real time, thus i try and do some here and there.
Today I am going to run out and get the flywheel bolts to put my 1991 sbc 350 flywheel/clutch and pressure plate on....
I tried putting my starter on, and the holes on my starter dont seem to take the bolt. ill have to post pics later but i found it odd that i couldnt get my starter on. i have to dig up my sbc 350 starter bolts out to take a look at the difference.
now my engine didnt come with an alternator. So, what would be a desired alternator to add?
is this part needed for the swap into our trucks? wow did I miss this?
while my first engine i bought came with wiring harness and ecu, it did not come with this...
but this second engine.... HAS IT!!!!!!
so i best save it.. i was looking at it last night going.. i have no clue what this is.. and if i need it...
so is there a reason to not run the cooler? that is my next thinking.. my current engine has the cooler lines and they were not cut. Now I dont know if they will be long enough to stretch to wherever I may need the cooler to be..
just thinking ahead if its worthy of doing it or removing it.. as im prepping my engine slowly...
these are all important to me.. hopefully all goes well and i can get some more completed over the next few days.
i started college again and im working and still doing mma so there is no real time, thus i try and do some here and there.
That's the tac module for the 2003 throttle body. I won't know if this works 100% with my 2001 ecu until I finish the rewire and reinstall the ecu. I hope it does but there's some talk that they're not compatible. I have used it briefly with some pedal range issues until my computer issues returned.
If you plan on using your fly by wire throttle body you will need that tac module and the factory pedal.
If you plan on using your fly by wire throttle body you will need that tac module and the factory pedal.
sometimes im not the sharpest knife in the drawer.. lol..
turns out the flywheel i ordered yesterday CAME IN ALREADY!!!!
and the not sharpest knife comment.. i didnt order the flywheel bolts.. doh
turns out the flywheel i ordered yesterday CAME IN ALREADY!!!!
and the not sharpest knife comment.. i didnt order the flywheel bolts.. doh
************************ Parts Purchased *****************************
2002 8.1L motor/harness/pcm/TAC/etc - facebook 8.1L group $700
Motor Mounts: Energy Suspension 3.1116R - Amazon $55
ORD Big Block Engine Cross Member - ORD $223.50
2002 Silverado diesel gas pedal - car-parts.com $60
6AN Billet Fuel Filter - amazon - $10
AN6 stainless braided fuel line - ebay - $50
454 stock exhaust manifolds - friend - $45
EP381 fuel pump - amazon - $30
2557583 pilot bearing - amazon - $20
Exhaust gaskets - fel-pro MS95840 - $13
Wires - Duralast lifetime - 4711 - $32
12559976 EGR Cover - thatgmpartsguy.com - $7 - $4 ship
12580673 EGR Cover gasket - thatgmpartsguy.com - $5
added - MOCA 4PK1010 EPDM Serpentine Belt - amazon - $6
added - 145a alternator - amazon - $78
added - Rear main - Evergreeen RMS10481 - amazon - $20
3705-05293265 - flywheel - partsgeek.com - $125
12563485 flywheel bolts - amazon - $60
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Total.................................... $1543
************************ Parts Expected to Purchase *****************************
harness rework and "Hot Tune" - facebook guy - $450
true dual exhaust with stacks/flaps between rollbar - local - $300
Russell #644123 and #644113 to adapt 6an lines the the stock 8.1L rail
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Total.................................... $2098
Bringing this back from pg13 as numbers have changed and I have new stuff ordered...
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aight.. new parts always look nice.
so I have one bolt that i bought a long time ago... so i can put my flywheel on. lol
so question. this is the newer crankshaft sensor right? looks it...
so I have one bolt that i bought a long time ago... so i can put my flywheel on. lol
so question. this is the newer crankshaft sensor right? looks it...
Damn, that thing is crusty!
I'd get a new crank sensor even if you think that one looks newer than the engine. You ain't getting that sucker out in the truck very easy. If you pull it and it has 3 o-rings on it, that would indicate it's a early sensor that you want to replace anyway. Those are known to stick and or break. Better to do now than later.
ok... silly update...
454 manifolds on. gotta get flywheel bolts... and need to put ord bbc engine cross brace on... then ready to put it in.
454 manifolds on. gotta get flywheel bolts... and need to put ord bbc engine cross brace on... then ready to put it in.
silly updates continue...
rear main tool is $300...
found one on ebay for $35...
flathead screwdriver, mallet and money saved...
i forgot they were a 2 piece... you put one on then other..
rear main tool is $300...
found one on ebay for $35...
flathead screwdriver, mallet and money saved...
i forgot they were a 2 piece... you put one on then other..
tried droppin engine in. no go.
ORD BBC engine cross member made engine slide in and couldnt align sm465 shaft...
gonna haveta pull dshaft... trans and xfer... get engine in then fight rest in... frustrated!!!!!
ORD BBC engine cross member made engine slide in and couldnt align sm465 shaft...
gonna haveta pull dshaft... trans and xfer... get engine in then fight rest in... frustrated!!!!!
also ac tensioner hit front cromm member. wont once engine is pushed back but dont think ac will clear. i dont have ac so gotta remove it anyway....
Yeah, if the a/c compressor is mounted low, it's not going to fit. It's why most that want to keep a/c without chopping the frame for clearance you'll need the Workhorse/medium duty accessory brackets.
I put pictures of both styles in my thread. You can tell the difference without pulling because the connectors are 90 degrees different. But a newer one in an '02 could also be aftermarket, so still good to check.
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/quadrasteer-8-1l-suburban-tow-rig.339146/page-3#post-4058597
wow is she big!!!!!
got it in. notbolted down yet. had to pull trans and transfercase...
fan hits crossmember so had to bend blades. original owner i got engine from belt them so woulda needed a new one. elec fans i guess are required now...
got it in. notbolted down yet. had to pull trans and transfercase...
fan hits crossmember so had to bend blades. original owner i got engine from belt them so woulda needed a new one. elec fans i guess are required now...
crappinup the L18 thread... my bad..
bolt on back for engine chain was too long and hit cab. was keeping engine up. sawzall ald when it cut.. entire engine dropped more than a half inch...
was either cut and remove with pliers or yank engine...
bolt on back for engine chain was too long and hit cab. was keeping engine up. sawzall ald when it cut.. entire engine dropped more than a half inch...
was either cut and remove with pliers or yank engine...
well engine in... trans and xfer too... she be lookin aight. clip sittin there too. 5 blade dont fit in shroud. well we didnt realize but it fit. scrapin on way in. hah..
looks like a truck again..
