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| | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 221 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 221 | The engine I want to install in my 59 suburban is the 5.3 Chevy that frequents the Silverado and Trailblazer.
What are some of the difficulites I will face with using this computer laden setup. Obviously I will have to figure out a way to get a return fuel line to the gas tank with the electronic pump. I'm sure there are many other unseen problems that I will run into.
Any input would be appreciated. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | this is a cool preject and if i am not mistaken one of the 4x4 magazines did this not too long ago. they put a 6.0 litre v-8 in a k-5. it turned out really coo, and those engines are smooooooth, smooth revs, power and etc. go for it.
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - George S. Patton My Machine | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 476 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 476 | Do you have to modify the tank for a return line? What's to stop you from just T-ing the return into the fuel line between the tank and pump?
I was thinking that you would need to verify that there is no sock inside the tank to blow off with back pressure, but the return pressure should never be more than the pump is drawing.
Another thought is to get your engine from a parts truck and get the tank, electronics, wiring harness and everything else you can think of.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 221 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 221 | I'm probably getting the engine from a salvage yard and I'm sure I could get the tank as well. Would it fit? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Garret I put an 83 El Camino tank behind the axle of my 49 Burb. It has the return line which I have capped for now. Get the tank straps from the donor vehicle and it is an easy fab job. You also need to thnk about where the filler neck will be located. Good Luck
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 476 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 476 | Originally posted by garretthes:
Would it fit? Only you and your tape measure know for sure... Originally posted by 49bourbon:
You also need to thnk about where the filler neck will be located. Good Luck I went to an exhaust shop and they custom bent a filler tube for a very reasonable price. That fuel grade hose you have to buy to join it is expensive compared to the cost of the steel tubing. And don't forget to throw some paint on it. Can't be having it rust out...
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