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I got Bilstiens from ORD, which they have valved to their specs, with my ORD front springs on my '90 and I like them. I also have off the shelf, old Bilstiens on my '70 with ORD springs. It rides great too. Both trucks need the rear springs fine tuned.
RoccoK5
1/2 ton status
Curious, what are you doing for the fuel system for the L86? Do the Gen V motors with direct injection require anything special? Pretty sure they are paired with a PWM fuel pump in OEM applications, but have read some have success with a standard pump like the EP381.
I had a custom 38 gallon stainless steel tank made by Rick's hotrods he supplied a fuel pump that works. Spear tech supplied the fuel relay with the rest of the harness.
The harness I got from Spear tech is really clean and fits as a custom harness should. There is no plug for DOD\AFM, or the purge/ vapor switch.
Had to order the ORD crossmember no way was the engine going in with the factory one.
Ran into an issue with the vacuum pump. I ended up removing the pulley to keep moving. I read about blocking the oil holes with plugs and using the vapor switch for vacuum. I am going to look at this further.
Option b would be to use an electric booster pump.
Option c is switch to hydro boost but I am unsure if the power steering pump will be able to handle it.
Had to order the ORD crossmember no way was the engine going in with the factory one.
Ran into an issue with the vacuum pump. I ended up removing the pulley to keep moving. I read about blocking the oil holes with plugs and using the vapor switch for vacuum. I am going to look at this further.
Option b would be to use an electric booster pump.
Option c is switch to hydro boost but I am unsure if the power steering pump will be able to handle it.
Bummer on the pump... I hate when that crap happens.
Lift is in. The rear springs have tons of arch. They were not fun to pit on but I call tell it will be a softer ride.
Is it a bad sign that the oldies station plays the songs I remember from high school dances now.
Is it a bad sign that the oldies station plays the songs I remember from high school dances now.
Whoops! One of us should have remembered to tell you about strapping the arched springs to a 4x4 to flatten it out a little. Or one of the other tricks.
But you got them in!! Nice!
But you got them in!! Nice!
If you have done this you will know what a relief it is to bolt the engine in....
Tank is in just waiting for the replacement pump.
I had a spacer made 1.350" this puts the transfer case 3/8 of an inch back according to the math. The engine mount to transmission mount is 1/4" shorter than it was so I think it washes out. I slotted the bolts a bit more on the transmission mount.
The Holley pan and ORD cross member fits nice. Thanks for the input Eddie.
Tank is in just waiting for the replacement pump.
I had a spacer made 1.350" this puts the transfer case 3/8 of an inch back according to the math. The engine mount to transmission mount is 1/4" shorter than it was so I think it washes out. I slotted the bolts a bit more on the transmission mount.
The Holley pan and ORD cross member fits nice. Thanks for the input Eddie.
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RoccoK5
1/2 ton status
That drivetrain looks great in your frame! I may have missed it, but are you using adjustable motor mount plates/adapters? Did you have to shift the engine fore or aft to line up with the tranny x-member? Will the firewall clear the back of the engine?
Awesome progress!!!
Awesome progress!!!
I am using transdapt plates with ORD engine mounts.
I would love to shift the whole works forward about 2 inches but for now I believe it is in the stock location.
Trans crossmember is in the stock holes on the frame.
I would love to shift the whole works forward about 2 inches but for now I believe it is in the stock location.
Trans crossmember is in the stock holes on the frame.
RoccoK5
1/2 ton status
Damn, you are moving quick! 
I'm guessing the trans tunnel cleared that 10L80 no problem?
I'm guessing the trans tunnel cleared that 10L80 no problem?
