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84 K20 "Ethel" Not an Sbc/NV4500/241C
- Thread starter sreidmx
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Semi restoration of a 1984 K20 pickup.
5.3 LS, nv4500, np241c.
Yep...
I was talking to my neighbor about putting the 383 in the blazer and he is saving for a LS swap in his jeep. I told him im going to make some stickers for the blazer that say 6.3 LS. He said that aint no ls. I daid yeah it is, (little stroker)= LS. Lol
People's heads will hurt..
Felt motivated to do something after spending time around very fast trucks...
stabbed that heart in Ethel!! I had the motor mounts in the wrong position which caused some grief, I also had not cut the hole for the shifter back far enough. So after I resolved those issues it pushed back within 1/2 inch of the stock driveshaft location. I have one finger space between the firewall and the intake manifold.
stabbed that heart in Ethel!! I had the motor mounts in the wrong position which caused some grief, I also had not cut the hole for the shifter back far enough. So after I resolved those issues it pushed back within 1/2 inch of the stock driveshaft location. I have one finger space between the firewall and the intake manifold.
FYI the firewall mat is about 1/2" thick if you need some more room.
Ah good info, hadn't thought too much about removing that.
You do have a much quieter engine up there now. It may not be too badly missed if you do remove it
I take the opposite approach. More quieter = more gooder. You can always add noise later with an exhaust bypass. But you can't add more quiet if you overdo things on that end.
But, no, I don't think he'll miss it either. He's trading in a yappy, excitable dog for a gently purring kitten.
That's the way I am most of the time anymore as well. And I'm young like you.
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454Sub
5/8 ton status
Keeps engine heat out of the cab. And keeps warmth inside the cab.
I like the extra insulation. Wish mine had the firewall matt. So instead it got a gallon of bedliner inside and several brushed on coats on the inner fenders and firewall.
I like the extra insulation. Wish mine had the firewall matt. So instead it got a gallon of bedliner inside and several brushed on coats on the inner fenders and firewall.
How well did that work for noise abatement?
454Sub
5/8 ton status
Could hold a normal conversation with a 7yr old at the time driving down the highway with open headers. So overall worth it.
I did the floors, doors, roof and firewall.
Roughly 3 gallons I'm guessing overall.
I did the floors, doors, roof and firewall.
Roughly 3 gallons I'm guessing overall.
I would bet a more modern dynomat style adhesive heat/sound mat on the interior of the truck is more effective than the stock mat. If you ever removed one you would know what I mean.
Actually I kinda am as I go removing the old crusty stuff, it's just falling apart, I may go back in later if it's too warm. For now I just want the damn truck running.. friggen an setup for fuel lines is $200 or more.. I can't win dammit. I'm a little sketched out by using clamps..
454Sub
5/8 ton status
Lol.
I also did about 1000$ in dynomat in it. Doors, roof and parts of the floor. Stuff isn't cheap but it works awesome. My doors sound like lead filled safes when they close. But I drove it before the dynomat as well. I will almost feel guilty completely cutting it up as time goes on.
Ice and water shield works awesome as well. The tar smell takes forever to dissipate though.
I also did about 1000$ in dynomat in it. Doors, roof and parts of the floor. Stuff isn't cheap but it works awesome. My doors sound like lead filled safes when they close. But I drove it before the dynomat as well. I will almost feel guilty completely cutting it up as time goes on.
Ice and water shield works awesome as well. The tar smell takes forever to dissipate though.
Mocked up the exhaust today. And also I think I have almost everything on my list that needs finishing. I'll be using the obd scan gauge to supply my telemetry via my phone or iPad.
Couple weekends it's driving, and then it gets the links cause you can't use the power off-road.
I wish!! But that's the plan actually, the links will have to wait until I get Lucy running and driving.
