pulled the trigger... LQ4/4L80 swap (6.0 vortec)

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I haven't spoken to him in a few months via phone but the last time I did the motor is in. He is having problems with a "Local Yocal"<My words Not His. Needs to work a few kinks out with the harness and fuel system set-up.
 
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thanks for sticking up for me there ff40. yeah, been a while guys, sorry about all the waiting. finally found a local dude that is a true enthusiast about cars and trucks, and we're gonna wrap it up soon. just bought a bunch of fittings for all the plumbing. more pics to come. i certainly didn't forsee it lasting this long, but hopefully i found the right guy this time. he's done several of these swaps and he's super thorough about it. more to come, pics to follow. sorry for leaving yall all hanging.
 
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parts list for the plumbing from jegs...

Part # Description Unit Price Qty Price
361-9894DBH 14MMX1.5 -6 $11.99 1 $11.99
361-9894DBJ 16MMX1.5 -6 $11.99 1 $11.99
799-644113 EFI FITTING 5/16"X-6AN BK $14.99 1 $14.99
799-644123 EFI FITTING 3/8"X-6AN BLK $14.99 1 $14.99
555-110001 #6 STR HOSE END BLACK $4.99 6 $29.94
555-100700 FTNG #6 X 1/2"-20 INVFLM $5.99 2 $11.98
555-110021 #6 90° HOSE END BLACK $13.99 3 $41.97
555-110011 #6 45° HOSE END BLACK $13.99 1 $13.99
555-100914 #6 HOSE PRE-CUT 20-FEET $84.99 1 $84.99
555-110106 3/8"NPT TO #6 FLARE BLACK $2.99 2 $5.98

grand total of $256.80 shipped. plus the tranny fittings...

http://www.sweetperformance.com/product/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=496

so, about +/- $275 in fittings and hoses. still gotta buy radiator hoses and belts and such, but that's what i've ordered so far. also, the LS motors have an optional oil cooler block off plate from the factory, so that's what i used to delete my oil cooler connections. i MAY add it later, but as for now, i'm not gonna run it. pics to come when it all comes in

the guy i found's thread about his blazer... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=421030&highlight=highlander
 
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thanks for sticking up for me there ff40. yeah, been a while guys, sorry about all the waiting. finally found a local dude that is a true enthusiast about cars and trucks, and we're gonna wrap it up soon. just bought a bunch of fittings for all the plumbing. more pics to come. i certainly didn't forsee it lasting this long, but hopefully i found the right guy this time. he's done several of these swaps and he's super thorough about it. more to come, pics to follow. sorry for leaving yall all hanging.

Hey Branndon, glad to hear you've got things going again. Which local guy did you get John Verrete, or is someone else?
 
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hey paul, how's the wife doing? last time we talked you had had an accident, hope all is well. no, it's a guy named Hoyt, he's a big z-car fanatic (240, 260, 280z) and has done a few of these swaps already. he knows verret, as verret i think is still one of, if not the only guy that does PCM tuning around us. Hoyt was a mechanic by trade for a while, has an awesome assortment of tools, and is just totally thorough and meticulous. he's got a '72 blazer with an '05 motor/tranny, totally rebuilt driveline, has a '72 chevelle with an '09 ly6 (variable displacement 6.0 or 6.2L, can't remember which), an old ford falcon he's gonna put a taurus SHO motor in, an old apache in the back yard, it's crazy. he's just a gear head at heart. if you're still looking to do the swap in your truck, he may be the one to talk to since you know how "squirrelly" verret can be. he's an operator at citgo, but still likes doing projects on the side. if you still have my number, give me a call sometime.
 

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hey paul, how's the wife doing? last time we talked you had had an accident, hope all is well. no, it's a guy named Hoyt, he's a big z-car fanatic (240, 260, 280z) and has done a few of these swaps already. he knows verret, as verret i think is still one of, if not the only guy that does PCM tuning around us. Hoyt was a mechanic by trade for a while, has an awesome assortment of tools, and is just totally thorough and meticulous. he's got a '72 blazer with an '05 motor/tranny, totally rebuilt driveline, has a '72 chevelle with an '09 ly6 (variable displacement 6.0 or 6.2L, can't remember which), an old ford falcon he's gonna put a taurus SHO motor in, an old apache in the back yard, it's crazy. he's just a gear head at heart. if you're still looking to do the swap in your truck, he may be the one to talk to since you know how "squirrelly" verret can be. he's an operator at citgo, but still likes doing projects on the side. if you still have my number, give me a call sometime.

Thanks for asking. She's doing better, but still has a ways to go. Collar bones heal slow. I'll call you soon, sounds like he might be the right guy for my swap. I was watching one of the truck shows Sunday morning and they put a Edelbrock supercharger on a 5.3 and it dynoed a 90hp gain. Sure gives a guy ideas.
 

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Glad the ball is backup and rolling! Hopefully this all gets buttoned up!

PLEASE LMK HOW YOU RAN FUEL! Witht he vette filter and etc etc...that is the missing link plus warm weather to freshen up the bay and frame!
 

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