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I've been procrastinating updating things on here. Holidays were nice and the back to school transition was a little easier as we had to do online learning for a week.

As for the truck, I have actually been doing things. A lot of engine into the frame, out of the frame and then back in! I installed the ARP balancer Bolt for the LM7/LS but I haven't torqued it yet, because I want to finish the exhaust and fuel. I had to modify the tranny mount I had as my mount had a single bolt hole on the tranny, so I cut it out and fabbed up a new pedestal. You can't tell anything was done, but I have a little time in that bugger, too. My parts came in from summit and I've been "flat out like a lizard drinking water!"

Brake lines NAPA- front, middle and rear bent, cut, flared, installed and awaiting completion via hookup to my new booster/mc that's in a box.

Lm7 intake- fugly no more. I shaved it and plastic welded all the holes shut and moved the various ports to the rear. It was a learning curve and I am quite proficient now with that stuff. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. I believe my method eliminates the "grapes" that I have seen some people create with their methods. Not finished as I need to smooth, prime/paint, but "done for now..."

I took some measurements and got a few short pieces bent(and long) to start building the exhaust system. I needed a 67° coming off the manifold and another bent piece for the H pipe that will run under the transmission tail. I mocked these in place and awaited my big order.

The order arrived about a week ago and I have done the following:

Frame cross member modified. I cut a 4" hole in the member to facilitate the installation on the 2.5" exhaust. I did this so I wouldn't have to snake under, then around the member and then up , over and around the bloody trailing arm. I then welded in a 4" heavy walled pipe in the hole. It turned out nice. Straight piped right out the back and I have a nice, big, juicy area if I ever want to add electric cutouts to this engine.

Next, I began mock up of the exhaust with the cats in place, and it seems the mufflers will sit nicely above the trailing arms.

In case you're wondering the parts list from summit was:
-ARP balancer bolt
- aluminum gas tank -EFI capable
- m/c and booster combo
-2.5" Borla XS Pro mufflers
- O2 sensors and weld in bungs
- knock sensors and harness
-water pump
- catalytic converters
-fuel sender
- gas cap set up


Slow, but things are still going forward!

Hour totals are sitting at 329. I have to check the board to see what allocated where but I know I jotted it up to 329 tonight. I think the frame is at 110 or something. The shop board knows! 🙄😉


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