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Two tones of terror
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The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Ok, this project has been under way for a while but I finally found some time to make a project thread so here it goes. It started with a 95 S10 x cab, 4.3 5 speed I picked up for $900. Pretty stripped down and the previous owner(s) dogged it out pretty bad so the truck is a project wether I like it or not.lol
The S10 003 (Small).jpg Hit on the right front when I bought it The S10 002 (Small).jpg The S10 004 (Small).jpg The S10 001 (Small).jpg LS1 Me 012 (Small).jpg I fixed the front end damage I drove the truck for the rest of my senior year in high school and I couldn't stand the lack of power and poor fuel economy of the TBI 4.3. Soon after I got a lead on a 5.3/4wd 4l60E from an 05 yukon. The truck was completly totaled, the only thing good on it was the drive train, the truck was towed to our shop in Tampa and I pulled the lump out, loaded it in the dime and brought it back to my house in Brooksville The engine only has 5k on it which is killer, the oil was still bright yellow inside the valve cover when I look |
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
When I got the engine hom I couldn't believe how nasty it was on the out side especially for an 05 but spotless on the inside. Turns out the truck was from Canada. It even has a factory block heater on it which is cool. How it made it down to FL I have no idea
LS1 Me 011 (Small).jpg LS1 Me 008 (Small).jpg LS1 Me 013 (Small).jpg Up on the stand HHS LS1 016 (Small).jpg Rusty HHS LS1 011 (Small) (Small).jpg I did some intense cleaning, I repainted the block ans sadblasted the oil pan, timing cover and acssesories. My dad gave me his LS6 intake he ditched from his build. |
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<3 redheads
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
sweet project
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
I surely didn't want this engine to be stock so I did some mods. I have these thing
LS1 Mer 006 (Small).jpg LS1 Mer 004 (Small).jpg IMG]http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/2467/ls1mer008xm2.jpg[/IMG] By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-03 ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-03 ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-03 What I have so far: 2.8/LSxMounts Flashed ECU LS6 cam/intake Ported and polished 78mm TB Idler pulley reloactor L92 water pump (new) Ceramic coated sanderson headers Comp hardedned pushrods LS6 Beehive valvesprings Wiring harness ordered from CP wiring Blazer floor shift console The truck is being converted to auto, many more pics to come Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 08-03-2008 at 05:36 PM. |
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-03 ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-03 ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-03 It cleaned up ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-03 TRE 255 LPH fuel pump ![]() By volvoti at 2008-08-03 ![]() By volvoti at 2008-08-03 The LOL 4.3 is out ![]() By volvoti at 2008-08-03 I have already notched the frame and crossmember for the AC and oil pan, I have the peices made to box them I just gotta weld it all up. More pics to come! Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 08-03-2008 at 07:04 PM. |
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its just greg
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
looks really good man.
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
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Still Mini Truckin' It
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
I am running the truck accesories and the same billet relocator as you, can you tell me the part # / length of your serp belt?
I was also going to run an LS1 water pump VS. the L92. Can you tell me why your running the L92 instead of the car pump? Are you going to run a LS1 radiator or the 4.3L one with this setup? I'd also be very interested in exactly how your setting up your fuel system seeing as we have pretty much the same setup. Looks like your getting there and it is exciting to see, you'll have to post a vid! I can't wait to get started on mine, 2.2 is life in the slow lane :/ Thank you, 95S |
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
so I might just get the lines barbed and run regualr fuel hose instead. |
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Still Mini Truckin' It
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
I forgot to order the belt with so I would really appreciate it if you could get me that length / part number, thank you!
The L92 water pump PN# 12600767 is what I got, is that what you ordered? Is that for a 2007 Silverado? The only problem I see is by me running the 4.3L radiator or any one basically with the top left inlet, I am wondering if it will be a pain to route the upper hose over there and where to route the intake. I'll be very interested to see what you end up doing and wish you the best of luck, thanks for all the great pics and write up! Last edited by 95slabside : 08-07-2008 at 10:15 PM. |
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-09 I have started boxing in the notch for the compressor ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-09 I probably cut too much out but its ok. I got all the boxing peices made, just gotta weld them in. ![]() By volvoti at 2008-08-09 Blocked off the hole in the floor for the shifter and sealed it with silicone ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-09 Made a block off plate for the clutch master out of aluminum from a yukon core support ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-09 Got the floor shift console all mounted up with a brand new shifter cable. It compliments the new OE carpet quite nicely.lol ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-08-09 The current state of the truck Sorry the pic of the block off plate came out so big.lol Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 08-09-2008 at 07:03 PM. |
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its just greg
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
the console looks really good in there, almost makes me want to toss my 60/40.
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
This showed up from CP wiring
![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-09-04 The cab was kinda jacked up in order to make the engine go in ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-09-04 ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-09-04 ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-09-04 Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 09-04-2008 at 09:59 PM. |
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
You cant really tell from the pics but the harness is hooked up and so is the transmission.
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
man i can't wait for mine to be started
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Ok, got a small update. I lowered the body back down. Put on all new front suspension, and got most of the harness hooked up
Ground force 2 in lowering springs, Brand new bilstiens, Energy suspension poly bushings, and belltech 2in drop spindles (not pictured) ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-09-07 ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-09-07 ![]() By volvoti, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-09-07 I got 3 in drop leafs for the rear, not on yet but I might add blocks to correct the ride height once they're on |
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Gettin' ready for V8!
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Looking good!!
Won't be too long before I can start working on my Blazer. |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Lookin cool! Keep those pics comin!
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Got it running last saturday. It idles fine but the ECU is setup for dbw and im using a cable TB so it cant really do anything. I still need to get rad hoses, and make an intake and exhaust made up and she should be good to go
I'll try and get a vid tommorrow. |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
So you used the truck pan on that right? Will you post a pic from the front of the truck so I can see how it sits, if it is low or not? Also, what relocator kit are you using from tunnerheadquarters? I could not find anything in their site? Looks Great! Keep up the great work!
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
very cool man.
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Whats your plans and goals
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Yes I did use the truck pan. I currently have a 3" drop on the front. (2" spindles, 1" springs) on stock tires and there is definitly nothing to worry about, it does hang down some, but as long as your not bagging it you should be alright, im deff going to lower mine more, 3" does nothing for these trucks. As for the relocator..I just went to their website and they dont seem to list it anymore. That sucks, it is a really nice peice and you might find one used. Th P/N for the correct belt is listed in this thread. As said, more pics are coming so stay tuned |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
) I would like to at least break in to mid 12 territory and whatever it puts down at the wheels is fine as long as it's fast.lol |
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Ooooook. Im still waiting on various bs to show up for the truck so I can get it going. I ordered a new rad support cuz the old one had bad salt damge. got the eternal tranny cooler lines and fittings work out and filled it with mobil 1 atf, the truck goes back and forth without a hitch. Still need to send the ECU into J to have it reprogrammed for cable TB. In the mean time, here are some pics...
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Update!!!: So I got the truck all put back together for the most part and it runs and moves under its own power. All thats lacking now is an exhaust and ecu flash, I recently sourced a 99-02 ecu so I will be sending that one out instead. Also installed a new rad support (the old one had major salt damage), new vette rad, and spal twin e-fans and the rest is misc stuff.
I want to do a few more things to the grille before I put it back in. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-18 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-18 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-18 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-18 |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Very nice setup. Makes me wish I'd put my money into a v8 rather than other things.
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Is that a 409 engine in that pic up there?
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
factory #'s matching 409 425 horse hooked to a muncie 4 speed. Its for our 63' impala show car thats been in the works. Frame and all has been done and the body is on the rotisserie. I'll try and get more pics of that later, its very nice. |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Congrats on the "Green Machine"! Looks real nice!
![]() More pics of the 409 would be great, too. Did you see the recent "Horsepower" episode on "Powerblock" where they rebuilt a 409? I think that it made about 485 HP! Interesting stuff! ![]() |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
So with the vette radiator in it, why does the upper hose route so long? It seems like it should be really short. Also, what did you use on the trans x member? That is really nice!
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
![]() ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-19 ![]() ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-19 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-19 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-19 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2008-11-19 Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 11-19-2008 at 09:51 PM. |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
Awesome motor!
I can't believe those exhaust manifolds. They look like cast iron headers! Thanks! ![]() |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
So what is that x member for? My 94 4l60 s10 x member doesn't look anything like that.
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
nah its 2. You just cant see the carrier assembly in that pic
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
ooooookkkkkay. So the truck is like 97% done, I been working on finshing my exhaust which is comprised of 2.5" true duals, an x-pipe and 2 flowmaster delta 40's....Oh and did I mention I hate sanderson shorties? I still need some kind of angled 4" pie for the intake but im having a hard time finding anything like that so if anyone knows where to get some id appreciate it. Anyway, I took the first idle vid of the truck with the V8, its still open headers at the moment.lol..more to come. enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbBnrCh3IKU Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 12-26-2008 at 10:32 PM. |
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
http://intakehoses.com/Merchant2/mer...ry_Cod e=CHEW |
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its just greg
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
looks great man, I'm stoked for the rest of my parts to get here, Christmas slowed down all my stuff but it should be here soon. have fun with that thing!
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
I'm sure you can find all types of angle silicone tubing for your intake where ever they sell turbo kits, tubing ect... I'm sure they will have better transition from straight to curve than the above link. just an idea
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
As for the intake. Im looking for some kido of plastic or aluminum 4" intake hard pipe the will slide into my MAF sensor and turn down for the cone filter. |
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Two tones of terror
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
K so I been trying to drive the truck but it has been doing the strangest thing and I would like to know if anyone could help me figure it out. When I first start it it idles perfectly revs perfectly and pulls like a mad man. But as soon as the temp starts to come up around running temp you can hear the engine start to break up and sputter and the idle drops lower and lower by the second till it baisically shuts off on its own. This is the weird part, I pulled all the plugs out and all 4 on the passenger side bank were black and fouled out and the 4 on the drivers side were just fine. I have been over the whole system many times and found no vacuum leaks. Im starting to think I installed the incorrect 02 sensors or my computer still thinks the truck has emissions equipment. I can stand behind the dual exhaust and feel the presures changing constantly in each pipe, and I have an x pipe too. So anyone who can chime in and tell me what they think it might be would be a savior. thanks
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Re: The 95 LS10 "green machine"
I had a very similiar problem w/mine when i first ran it except it was the driver side bank of cylinders that did almost excatly what you are describing, it turned out after checking the MAF sensor, wiring and pretty much everything else that the O2 sensor on that side was junk, got a new one and bam-fixed. what kinda (vehicle model)O2's are u running?
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