SgtMarshal
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Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
well, since we are making suggestions, I say supercharge it.
well, since we are making suggestions, I say supercharge it.
Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Sold.
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Scottydoggs
Killa Bee
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
i feel as if i funded this project some, i bought that tranny just when he needed some to buy it the most lol
cheatah faheatah
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Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
You definitely paid your admission to the BHall fan club, the rest of us are living vicariously through him, somewhat jealous of the man with the means, drive, ability and talent to cobble together that beast..... All Hail BHall.....
https://youtu.be/jjaqrPpdQYc?t=12
You definitely paid your admission to the BHall fan club, the rest of us are living vicariously through him, somewhat jealous of the man with the means, drive, ability and talent to cobble together that beast..... All Hail BHall.....
https://youtu.be/jjaqrPpdQYc?t=12
Scottydoggs
Killa Bee
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
it was fun to watch happen. didnt take to long either really, things seemed to fall in place for him pretty damn good.
and yet, i feel the same as you just said too lol
it was fun to watch happen. didnt take to long either really, things seemed to fall in place for him pretty damn good.
and yet, i feel the same as you just said too lol
idrivejunk
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Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
Aw man, the credits are rolling? I must dozed off before the end of the movie. You guys are right, bhall sure mowed down this project!
I have always liked a good thick bedmat personally, or that on top of an under the rail bedliner. My only concern now would be that nothing important can get wet under there. So did you swap pumps?
Aw man, the credits are rolling? I must dozed off before the end of the movie. You guys are right, bhall sure mowed down this project!
I have always liked a good thick bedmat personally, or that on top of an under the rail bedliner. My only concern now would be that nothing important can get wet under there. So did you swap pumps?
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
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I love the look of a wood bed. Natural white oak is my favorite. Especially on an older stepside. Not on this pile though.
I'd rather just cover the whole thing up. Outta sight, outta mind.
This guy gets it. :th_thumbsup-wink:
Less likely, but you never know what the future holds. I think the battery will eventually end up back there.
I love the look of a wood bed. Natural white oak is my favorite. Especially on an older stepside. Not on this pile though.
I'd rather just cover the whole thing up. Outta sight, outta mind.
This guy gets it. :th_thumbsup-wink:
Less likely, but you never know what the future holds. I think the battery will eventually end up back there.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
Yeah, I like the feedback though. I've gotten some good ideas from here. Not all, but some.
Waaaay out of my price range.
There's some truth there. I can't remember what I needed the money for at the time, but your paypal dump bought something important. The swap kit I think? Either way, most of the big pieces for this project have been funded by side jobs or selling off unneeded parts. The LIM job I did for my father in law bought the Caltracs. I need to do another trans to buy a nitrous kit and and maybe some slicks.
Smoke and mirrors... :th_winking:
Thanks guys. When I consider the amount of work that was done, it still surprises me I didn't run into more snags. I think the key is knowing where to spend money and where you can save a buck. I dropped a fat stack of cash on the swap kit, but everything fell into place. Instead of buying the accessory drive relocation kit, I bought a welder and notched the frame for the AC compressor. I spent a lot on the radiator, but reworked the harness myself. You just have to decide what hassles you're willing to put up with for how much you're willing to save.
The other (and maybe more important) thing is research. Everything you saw here has been done before. I read how they did it. Learned from their mistakes. Saw how I could maybe do it better and went for it!
I also watched a lot of YouTube videos of big smokey burnouts to keep me motivated. :burnrubber0:
Yeah, I like the feedback though. I've gotten some good ideas from here. Not all, but some.
Waaaay out of my price range.
There's some truth there. I can't remember what I needed the money for at the time, but your paypal dump bought something important. The swap kit I think? Either way, most of the big pieces for this project have been funded by side jobs or selling off unneeded parts. The LIM job I did for my father in law bought the Caltracs. I need to do another trans to buy a nitrous kit and and maybe some slicks.
Smoke and mirrors... :th_winking:
Thanks guys. When I consider the amount of work that was done, it still surprises me I didn't run into more snags. I think the key is knowing where to spend money and where you can save a buck. I dropped a fat stack of cash on the swap kit, but everything fell into place. Instead of buying the accessory drive relocation kit, I bought a welder and notched the frame for the AC compressor. I spent a lot on the radiator, but reworked the harness myself. You just have to decide what hassles you're willing to put up with for how much you're willing to save.
The other (and maybe more important) thing is research. Everything you saw here has been done before. I read how they did it. Learned from their mistakes. Saw how I could maybe do it better and went for it!
I also watched a lot of YouTube videos of big smokey burnouts to keep me motivated. :burnrubber0:
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
I like a bed mat for a truck that sees heavy use. Never really cared for the plastic bedliner. Too slippery. Tonneau cover seems to be the cheapest/cleanest option right now.
Wet? Like, from water? From the sky? What is that? Haha!
No pump swap yet. I need to change the pigtail and I was out of solder. So a quick run to the hardware store by myself turned into a Wal-Mart shopping trip with the whole family. That killed my evening work time. Maybe tomorrow. I'll take some pictures with the hatch off too.
My mom's birthday today too, so I spent some time talking to her.
I like a bed mat for a truck that sees heavy use. Never really cared for the plastic bedliner. Too slippery. Tonneau cover seems to be the cheapest/cleanest option right now.
Wet? Like, from water? From the sky? What is that? Haha!
No pump swap yet. I need to change the pigtail and I was out of solder. So a quick run to the hardware store by myself turned into a Wal-Mart shopping trip with the whole family. That killed my evening work time. Maybe tomorrow. I'll take some pictures with the hatch off too.
My mom's birthday today too, so I spent some time talking to her.
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BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
$29.00+ S&H for Calvert brand Caltrac adjusting wrenches? No thanks.
$12.34 shipped for a pair of Porter Cable router collet wrenches? Sold.
$29.00+ S&H for Calvert brand Caltrac adjusting wrenches? No thanks.
$12.34 shipped for a pair of Porter Cable router collet wrenches? Sold.
Scottydoggs
Killa Bee
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
my 03 gmc i did diy bed liner, then got a thick rubber mat for the bed. nothing really moves and when you hit bumps and your stuff bounces, you dont hear it. i also got a tonneau cover for it. i had them chrome bed rail caps, so i had the guy install snaps in the rails.
my 03 gmc i did diy bed liner, then got a thick rubber mat for the bed. nothing really moves and when you hit bumps and your stuff bounces, you dont hear it. i also got a tonneau cover for it. i had them chrome bed rail caps, so i had the guy install snaps in the rails.
BillBooost37
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Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
does the fuel gauge work now?
FWIW I raised the bed on my 00 full size to help run a brake line. It's not all that bad. Meanwhile... having a hatch is stellar.
does the fuel gauge work now?
FWIW I raised the bed on my 00 full size to help run a brake line. It's not all that bad. Meanwhile... having a hatch is stellar.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
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No... But last night I did verify it's functionality at the buffer module box using the sender from the pump module I plan on dropping in.
I also wanted to burn some fuel out of the tank before I cracked it open to drop the pump. So I took a 40 mile round trip drive out to the custom hose shop. Talked to the guy about getting my AC lines made. Sounds like I need to mock everything up using the lines I have, then he will crimp and braze/weld everything together.
Ambient temp was around 100°. Truck did okay on surface streets. The dual fans worked like a carm. Held it right at 195°. I don't think it liked the highway too much though. It was hanging around 215° at 65 mph / 2800 rpm.
I did some wire chasing. Found the plug in the engine compartment with the other (not purple) wire from the level sender. Worse case scenario, I can remove the buffer module and jump the terminals to feed the gauge directly from the level sender. It may be a little "active" but I'm used to that with the '84, and a sloshy gauge is better than no gauge. Again, this is worse case scenario. I'm going to try to wire it properly using the buffer first.
It's a compromise I was willing to make.
No... But last night I did verify it's functionality at the buffer module box using the sender from the pump module I plan on dropping in.
I also wanted to burn some fuel out of the tank before I cracked it open to drop the pump. So I took a 40 mile round trip drive out to the custom hose shop. Talked to the guy about getting my AC lines made. Sounds like I need to mock everything up using the lines I have, then he will crimp and braze/weld everything together.
Ambient temp was around 100°. Truck did okay on surface streets. The dual fans worked like a carm. Held it right at 195°. I don't think it liked the highway too much though. It was hanging around 215° at 65 mph / 2800 rpm.
I did some wire chasing. Found the plug in the engine compartment with the other (not purple) wire from the level sender. Worse case scenario, I can remove the buffer module and jump the terminals to feed the gauge directly from the level sender. It may be a little "active" but I'm used to that with the '84, and a sloshy gauge is better than no gauge. Again, this is worse case scenario. I'm going to try to wire it properly using the buffer first.
It's a compromise I was willing to make.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
Well, that's what I ended up doing. But hey... It works!
Pump install was pretty straight forward. Old pump out:
New pump in:
Checked the level sensor resistance. Little over 1/2 tank. Looks good. Also bumped the pump with the power probe to check for function and leaks before swapping plugs.
Good pressure!
Next step is rebuilding the GTP injectors and swapping those in for a potential E85 conversion. Thinking I might run corn for the summer to help with the heat. New knock sensors are on order. Should be installing those next weekend. Maybe.
Well, that's what I ended up doing. But hey... It works!
Pump install was pretty straight forward. Old pump out:
New pump in:
Checked the level sensor resistance. Little over 1/2 tank. Looks good. Also bumped the pump with the power probe to check for function and leaks before swapping plugs.
Good pressure!
Next step is rebuilding the GTP injectors and swapping those in for a potential E85 conversion. Thinking I might run corn for the summer to help with the heat. New knock sensors are on order. Should be installing those next weekend. Maybe.
Scottydoggs
Killa Bee
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - All my gauges work!
working gas gauge is a must, especially when the tank is as small as yours is. congrats on beating that one down.
i do the same thing with the rag under the lines, they always piss some amount of gas out them.
working gas gauge is a must, especially when the tank is as small as yours is. congrats on beating that one down.
i do the same thing with the rag under the lines, they always piss some amount of gas out them.
BillBooost37
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Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - All my gauges work!
Congrats.. sounds like you found a few issues in the level system. Way to go at knocking things off the list one by one.
Congrats.. sounds like you found a few issues in the level system. Way to go at knocking things off the list one by one.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - All my gauges work!
Small tank and thirsty motor. I used to not mind the smell of gas, but after having E85 in the GP I really don't care for it at all. I try to control spillage as much as possible.
Thanks. Yeah, there were a couple issues at play there. Skinned that cat, on to the next issue...
Finally got my muffler rattle/squeak eliminated. I ended up welding a 1" square tube truss to the outside of the case. Put a 1/16" shim in the middle. Just enough to push the sidewall in and squeeze the loose baffle. It ain't pretty, but it works. Better that sounding like a chump with a crap truck. Just need to cut some excess off the tube and hit it with some paint.
Also cleaned, disassembled and flushed the GTP injectors. Waiting on the rebuild kit. Did a little reading on LS1tech and apparently, these injectors are supposed to flow something like 42# on the 4 bar LS fuel system. That's about a 60% increase in fueling capability for under $50.
Small tank and thirsty motor. I used to not mind the smell of gas, but after having E85 in the GP I really don't care for it at all. I try to control spillage as much as possible.
Thanks. Yeah, there were a couple issues at play there. Skinned that cat, on to the next issue...
Finally got my muffler rattle/squeak eliminated. I ended up welding a 1" square tube truss to the outside of the case. Put a 1/16" shim in the middle. Just enough to push the sidewall in and squeeze the loose baffle. It ain't pretty, but it works. Better that sounding like a chump with a crap truck. Just need to cut some excess off the tube and hit it with some paint.
Also cleaned, disassembled and flushed the GTP injectors. Waiting on the rebuild kit. Did a little reading on LS1tech and apparently, these injectors are supposed to flow something like 42# on the 4 bar LS fuel system. That's about a 60% increase in fueling capability for under $50.
cheatah faheatah
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Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Now with CalTracs!
That gauge must be doing double duty. I can clearly see that the funometer is almost pegged. lol
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That gauge must be doing double duty. I can clearly see that the funometer is almost pegged. lol
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Taking care of business!
I typically judge by the amount of rubber stuck to the rear quarter.
Custom AC lines; Check! $94 OTD. That's new barbs welded to my old hard line, new hose and all new seals. Dropped them off and within two hours I got an email saying they were done.
Look good in there too, however extremely tight.
I am not a paid endorser, nor did I receive any discounts but I'm going to post his info since I feel he did me right.
Received my injector rebuild kit. $17.70 shipped. Does 8 bosch type 3 EV1 injectors. http://www.ecrater.com/p/10991905/bosch-type-iii-fuel-injector
That should keep me busy for a while.
I typically judge by the amount of rubber stuck to the rear quarter.
Custom AC lines; Check! $94 OTD. That's new barbs welded to my old hard line, new hose and all new seals. Dropped them off and within two hours I got an email saying they were done.
Look good in there too, however extremely tight.
I am not a paid endorser, nor did I receive any discounts but I'm going to post his info since I feel he did me right.
Received my injector rebuild kit. $17.70 shipped. Does 8 bosch type 3 EV1 injectors. http://www.ecrater.com/p/10991905/bosch-type-iii-fuel-injector
That should keep me busy for a while.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Taking care of business.
Injectors are done. Still need the harness adapters, longer bolts and rail spacers. Found all the necessary injector data on the HPTuners forum so that shouldn't be an issue.
I'd like to get the AC working before I swap the injectors, but I need to wait at least a week before I drop the coin on a vacuum pump and gauge set.
Injectors are done. Still need the harness adapters, longer bolts and rail spacers. Found all the necessary injector data on the HPTuners forum so that shouldn't be an issue.
I'd like to get the AC working before I swap the injectors, but I need to wait at least a week before I drop the coin on a vacuum pump and gauge set.
GTPkirmet
Push to Open
Re: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Taking care of business.
I'd like to get the AC working before I swap the injectors, but I need to wait at least a week before I drop the coin on a vacuum pump and gauge set.[/QUOTE]
I bought my Vac and Gauge set from harbor freight, I love them! Pretty accurate compared to my friends brand name set.
I'd like to get the AC working before I swap the injectors, but I need to wait at least a week before I drop the coin on a vacuum pump and gauge set.[/QUOTE]
I bought my Vac and Gauge set from harbor freight, I love them! Pretty accurate compared to my friends brand name set.
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