LS1 Swap
10-07-2016, 04:22 AM
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You've got the A&P, you've obviously got the skills. Maybe get your IA and make a bit more money to dump into your project. Looks awesome.
Are you an A&P by trade, or you just hold the license? I'm a helicopter inspector. I gave up the "turning wrenches for a living" a few years back, but the urge never stops (pay gets better though).
Are you an A&P by trade, or you just hold the license? I'm a helicopter inspector. I gave up the "turning wrenches for a living" a few years back, but the urge never stops (pay gets better though).
10-07-2016, 06:55 AM
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I've got two EC135's with 4 FOD'ed engines right now, guys working on blending the CT's as we speak. You're obviously not working on helis with a turbine that big, but if you know anything about the EC135's, they basically tell you NOT to borescope the engines unless your power margin starts to fall off, because you are pretty much guaranteed to have FOD. These things suck up everything.
Enough of aviation though, how's your build going? Did you ever make headers for it? I'm curious if anyone makes a set of headers for a LS swap into these trucks, say something like my '95 2WD. I'll use manifolds if I have to, but getting my desired power numbers will be just that much easier if I can help the exhaust flow.
10-07-2016, 10:26 AM
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The truck is running good enough that I wouldn't hesitate driving it anywhere. I finally have the cooling issues resolved. I still have a CEL for the 2-4 shift solenoid (the pcm thinks it controls a 4l60 in this regard), a simple programming change I hope. I just haven't had the time to check into it.
The exhaust clearance is very tight on the RH side with my manifold arrangement.
The left side has more room but would still be a challenge for headers.
I don't know how a 2WD frame compares, but headers on this truck wasn't an option.
The exhaust clearance is very tight on the RH side with my manifold arrangement.
The left side has more room but would still be a challenge for headers.
I don't know how a 2WD frame compares, but headers on this truck wasn't an option.
Last edited by 88ECToy; 10-07-2016 at 10:34 AM.
12-15-2016, 09:30 AM
#153
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Still blown away by the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Easily the cleanest most well done engine swap of any kind that I have seen. It was nice seeing the process. I learned alot. I read all 8 pages (even came across a comment I left years ago lol). I hope its still treating you well!
12-15-2016, 12:57 PM
#155
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Ohhhh yeah I need to get rid of that. I sold that build about 3 years ago sadly 
Needed money for a home. I have a new toy now though! I posted it in the "new arrivals" as I was gone for a few years. Didnt get any attention haha I got this one mainly done but theres alot of stuff on it that Im cleaning up and changes to come. So I may start a new thread on it.
Needed money for a home. I have a new toy now though! I posted it in the "new arrivals" as I was gone for a few years. Didnt get any attention haha I got this one mainly done but theres alot of stuff on it that Im cleaning up and changes to come. So I may start a new thread on it.
08-06-2017, 05:50 PM
#156
The work that you did was amazing. Are you still planning to do something with the 4Runner body?
Last edited by Lukifer; 08-06-2017 at 08:10 PM. Reason: I can't type
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