well it begins today. ls1 blazer

firefighter5325 · 03-16-2009, 04:23 PM

I finaly got around to calling paceperformance today friggin ls2 corvette pan is 320. No gasket tubes pickup nothing dernit this sucks here goes an unexpected 450

s10-den · 03-16-2009, 07:36 PM

coming right along....

killerperformance · 03-16-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den

coming right along....

yeah i got the engine back in today. and started bolting everything up.. ill go get some pics in a bit.. my dad is going to finish the wiring, the next couple of evenings. my ecu came back today.. thanks current performance for the fast turn around. so hopefully we will bring her to life in the next day or two..

killerperformance · 03-18-2009, 08:47 PM

well i the engine back in after i painted the frame and stuff. my air intake, radiator, and a few other little things came. the wiring is almost finished so i should hear it run in the next day or so. im driving up to summit this weekend to get some exhaust stuff and a few fittings and fuel line. so hopefully i will have the thing going by the end of the weekend if everything goes as planned.

bitchin sonoma · 03-18-2009, 08:50 PM

almost there,i see

greendragonslim · 03-18-2009, 09:27 PM

wow, this looks good.

**Kampz69** · 03-19-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by killerperformance

how close is the oil pug to the frame?! is that pic just a bad angle?

killerperformance · 03-19-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kampz69

how close is the oil pug to the frame?! is that pic just a bad angle?

well its close coming out but there is a little bit of room.. ill get a better pic tomorrow for u. thats one of the reasons i had to notch the cross member.

killerperformance · 03-24-2009, 08:08 PM

well i thought i would give a update. the truck is pretty much done.. im finishing up the exhaust tomorrow and as soon is my russell fittings get here i will bring the thing to life. i went up to summit saturday morning only to be disappointed that they didnt have the fittings in stock. i ordered them and now waiting. ill post some pics in a little while.

killerperformance · 03-24-2009, 08:38 PM

heres my custom built harness.

s10-den · 03-24-2009, 08:42 PM

Where is the rest of the harness??..Ha ha ha

killerperformance · 03-24-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den

Where is the rest of the harness??..Ha ha ha

thats optional on this year model now! haha

killerperformance · 03-24-2009, 08:47 PM

heres some random pics..

s10-den · 03-24-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by killerperformance

thats optional on this year model now! haha

I hear ya...

...looking good!!

killerperformance · 03-24-2009, 08:59 PM

yeah shes getting there.. it took a little longer than i wanted it to. but i didnt cut any corners and everything should be right.. i just tracked my ups and my fittings will be here tomorrow. ill be riding by the weekend.

revned2008 · 03-25-2009, 01:08 AM

truck looks awesome. hopefully one day i can put in a lsx in my truck

bitchin sonoma · 03-25-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by revned2008

truck looks awesome. hopefully one day i can put in a lsx in my truck

keep saving money and look out for wrecked corvettes,transam,camaros,trucks.etc

killerperformance · 03-28-2009, 09:25 PM

well i have the truck running now.. still trying to finish a few little things like the exhaust and the leaking water pump. but i should have her ready to go in the next couple of days. ill post some more pics later.

killerperformance · 03-28-2009, 09:30 PM

heres what i did for the fuel setup.

s10-den · 03-29-2009, 08:37 AM

What fuelpump did you use? Oh, where is the vid?
That didnt take long at all.....

killerperformance · 03-29-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den

What fuelpump did you use? Oh, where is the vid?
That didnt take long at all.....

im still running the factory pump right now. but im plannin to switch to a walbro in the next couple of weeks.. and i have a video but i dont know how to put it on the computer.

killerperformance · 03-30-2009, 09:00 PM

well i got the truck all back together. i still got to figure out a few wiring issues but it runs. haha ill post up some new pics tomorrow.. i used that new magnaflow dual in dual out muffler with the x pipe built in..

any way for everyone planning on doing this swap just know that theres a lot more involved than some people say.. i ran into several problems along the way but in the end its all worth it.

blazeondubz · 03-30-2009, 09:17 PM

can u get a pic of the exaust? im running exaust on my truck right now and like to see

**Kampz69** · 03-30-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by killerperformance

any way for everyone planning on doing this swap just know that theres a lot more involved than some people say.. i ran into several problems along the way but in the end its all worth it.

like what? im not being a smartass, id like to know

Petro · 03-30-2009, 09:44 PM

I bet all that wiring was a b****.....

killerperformance · 03-31-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Petro

I bet all that wiring was a b****.....

well it really wasnt to bad.. the only part that we are having problems with is the fuel guage... but by the weekend we will have it all working right.. i took the truck out on the streets for the first time tonight. it ran great but, it has been raining all day here so i really didnt play with it much.. ill post up some more pics tomorrow and ill get the exhuast pics too..

killerperformance · 03-31-2009, 10:46 PM

heres the truck in its current state. its pretty much all back together. i have to finish a few little wiring things and clean up the harness. and then its on the to a/c stuff..

killerperformance · 03-31-2009, 10:56 PM

theres alot that goes into swapping one of these engines in.. its not for everyone in my opinion.. and u have to be very patient, read, study and ask questions.. every truck is different and theres just small things that u come up on along the way.. i think everything that could mess up or go wrong, did during mine. from gettin a kidney stone to missing parts or not the right parts. to dealing with stupid people at the parts stores all around.. so just take your time and make sure everything is right and be sure to get all the parts u think u need before starting the swap.. i have a folder that has all the stuff i needed, little sketches that i drew to design different things and receipts. thats about the best advise i can give..

**Kampz69** · 04-01-2009, 11:07 AM

nice man, thanks for the info. enjoy the truck!

killerperformance · 04-02-2009, 09:49 PM

im loading up those exhaust pics.. i should have them up shortly..

killerperformance · 04-02-2009, 09:56 PM

well i built all this by end using 2.5" u bends and a couple pieces of straight.. i have the new dynamax muffler with the x pipe built in w/ turn downs.. heres the pics.

BudRacing · 04-03-2009, 02:11 AM

I was looking at this muffler tonight actually. I'm curious to hear how it sounds. I'll check back to see if you post a sound clip.

Jonce007 · 04-03-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing

I was looking at this muffler tonight actually. I'm curious to hear how it sounds. I'll check back to see if you post a sound clip.

Here's how it sounds on a stock 5.3L
http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...fullmedium.flv

BudRacing · 04-03-2009, 09:57 AM

Thanks

**Kampz69** · 04-03-2009, 10:45 AM

how does it sound in the cab?

killerperformance · 04-03-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kampz69

how does it sound in the cab?

its got a nice rumble at idle but once u get going down the road its not that bad..

killerperformance · 04-10-2009, 09:56 PM

well i have been driving this thing for about a week now and it drives and runs great.. although the 3.08 gear sucks but i should have that fixed soon.. haha

zx9rgreen · 04-10-2009, 10:06 PM

Nice!

Now it's time to change your signature

killerperformance · 04-10-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by zx9rgreen

Nice!

Now it's time to change your signature

ok that should be better.. lol

s10-den · 04-11-2009, 10:53 AM

video man, video.....LOL

2001xBlazer · 04-12-2009, 11:02 AM

nice...how much are ls1's going for?

killerperformance · 04-12-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2001xBlazer

nice...how much are ls1's going for?

i paid $2500 for a 2000 with 65k miles on it. that was for the engine, trans, ecu, and harness.

dim_drvr · 04-12-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by killerperformance

i paid $2500 for a 2000 with 65k miles on it. that was for the engine, trans, ecu, and harness.

Wish I could find a deal like that! I found one that had 45k on it with the 6-speed tranny for $3500! But no ecu or harness

killerperformance · 04-13-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dim_drvr

Wish I could find a deal like that! I found one that had 45k on it with the 6-speed tranny for $3500! But no ecu or harness

the place where i bought mine sells the complete 6 speed swaps for $3500..

hr2impeach · 04-13-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dim_drvr

Wish I could find a deal like that! I found one that had 45k on it with the 6-speed tranny for $3500! But no ecu or harness

get the whole car...

http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/cto/1118908861.html

Petro · 04-13-2009, 10:23 PM

You could get some money back from selling parts off that car...

killerperformance · 04-14-2009, 07:42 PM

well i have a couple of videos but i cant get them to work. im going to try something else so maybe ill have some posted in the next day or two.

killerperformance · 05-10-2009, 06:54 PM

well she has been getting like 22 miles to the gallon and running like a champ..

s10-den · 05-10-2009, 09:48 PM

I couldnt even get them to open in my email...

AmericanMuscle · 05-11-2009, 01:52 AM

sweet truck, is there a reason you ran your exhaust like stock? you have all that room under there without the truck gas tank. i think I would have just ran duals with an x pipe or h pipe.

03-16-2009, 04:23 PM	#51
firefighter5325 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,210 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer I finaly got around to calling paceperformance today friggin ls2 corvette pan is 320. No gasket tubes pickup nothing dernit this sucks here goes an unexpected 450
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03-16-2009, 07:36 PM	#52
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03-16-2009, 08:03 PM	#53
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den coming right along.... yeah i got the engine back in today. and started bolting everything up.. ill go get some pics in a bit.. my dad is going to finish the wiring, the next couple of evenings. my ecu came back today.. thanks current performance for the fast turn around. so hopefully we will bring her to life in the next day or two..
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03-18-2009, 08:47 PM	#54
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer well i the engine back in after i painted the frame and stuff. my air intake, radiator, and a few other little things came. the wiring is almost finished so i should hear it run in the next day or so. im driving up to summit this weekend to get some exhaust stuff and a few fittings and fuel line. so hopefully i will have the thing going by the end of the weekend if everything goes as planned.
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03-18-2009, 08:50 PM	#55
bitchin sonoma he,he,he project over kil Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,590 Location: Benton harbor, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer almost there,i see
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03-18-2009, 09:27 PM	#56
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03-19-2009, 10:19 AM	#57
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,934 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by killerperformance how close is the oil pug to the frame?! is that pic just a bad angle?
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03-19-2009, 09:28 PM	#58
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by Kampz69 how close is the oil pug to the frame?! is that pic just a bad angle? well its close coming out but there is a little bit of room.. ill get a better pic tomorrow for u. thats one of the reasons i had to notch the cross member.
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03-24-2009, 08:08 PM	#59
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer well i thought i would give a update. the truck is pretty much done.. im finishing up the exhaust tomorrow and as soon is my russell fittings get here i will bring the thing to life. i went up to summit saturday morning only to be disappointed that they didnt have the fittings in stock. i ordered them and now waiting. ill post some pics in a little while.
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03-24-2009, 08:38 PM	#60
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer heres my custom built harness.
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03-24-2009, 08:42 PM	#61
s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 37 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,711 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Where is the rest of the harness??..Ha ha ha
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03-24-2009, 08:46 PM	#62
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den Where is the rest of the harness??..Ha ha ha thats optional on this year model now! haha
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03-24-2009, 08:47 PM	#63
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer heres some random pics..
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03-24-2009, 08:54 PM	#64
s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 37 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,711 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by killerperformance thats optional on this year model now! haha I hear ya... ...looking good!!
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03-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#65
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer yeah shes getting there.. it took a little longer than i wanted it to. but i didnt cut any corners and everything should be right.. i just tracked my ups and my fittings will be here tomorrow. ill be riding by the weekend.
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03-25-2009, 01:08 AM	#66
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03-25-2009, 11:34 AM	#67
bitchin sonoma he,he,he project over kil Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,590 Location: Benton harbor, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by revned2008 truck looks awesome. hopefully one day i can put in a lsx in my truck keep saving money and look out for wrecked corvettes,transam,camaros,trucks.etc
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03-28-2009, 09:25 PM	#68
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer well i have the truck running now.. still trying to finish a few little things like the exhaust and the leaking water pump. but i should have her ready to go in the next couple of days. ill post some more pics later.
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03-28-2009, 09:30 PM	#69
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer heres what i did for the fuel setup.
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03-29-2009, 08:37 AM	#70
s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 37 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,711 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer What fuelpump did you use? Oh, where is the vid? That didnt take long at all.....
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03-29-2009, 09:44 AM	#71
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den What fuelpump did you use? Oh, where is the vid? That didnt take long at all..... im still running the factory pump right now. but im plannin to switch to a walbro in the next couple of weeks.. and i have a video but i dont know how to put it on the computer.
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03-30-2009, 09:00 PM	#72
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer well i got the truck all back together. i still got to figure out a few wiring issues but it runs. haha ill post up some new pics tomorrow.. i used that new magnaflow dual in dual out muffler with the x pipe built in.. any way for everyone planning on doing this swap just know that theres a lot more involved than some people say.. i ran into several problems along the way but in the end its all worth it.
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03-30-2009, 09:17 PM	#73
blazeondubz Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 216 Location: User is: Online	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer can u get a pic of the exaust? im running exaust on my truck right now and like to see
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03-30-2009, 09:40 PM	#74
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,934 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by killerperformance any way for everyone planning on doing this swap just know that theres a lot more involved than some people say.. i ran into several problems along the way but in the end its all worth it. like what? im not being a smartass, id like to know
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03-30-2009, 09:44 PM	#75
Petro Killing Time Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,006 Location: Sadr City , Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer I bet all that wiring was a b****.....
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03-31-2009, 10:32 PM	#76
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by Petro I bet all that wiring was a b**..... well it really wasnt to bad.. the only part that we are having problems with is the fuel guage... but by the weekend we will have it all working right.. i took the truck out on the streets for the first time tonight. it ran great but, it has been raining all day here so i really didnt play with it much.. ill post up some more pics tomorrow and ill get the exhuast pics too..
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03-31-2009, 10:46 PM	#77
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer heres the truck in its current state. its pretty much all back together. i have to finish a few little wiring things and clean up the harness. and then its on the to a/c stuff..
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03-31-2009, 10:56 PM	#78
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer theres alot that goes into swapping one of these engines in.. its not for everyone in my opinion.. and u have to be very patient, read, study and ask questions.. every truck is different and theres just small things that u come up on along the way.. i think everything that could mess up or go wrong, did during mine. from gettin a kidney stone to missing parts or not the right parts. to dealing with stupid people at the parts stores all around.. so just take your time and make sure everything is right and be sure to get all the parts u think u need before starting the swap.. i have a folder that has all the stuff i needed, little sketches that i drew to design different things and receipts. thats about the best advise i can give..
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04-01-2009, 11:07 AM	#79
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,934 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer nice man, thanks for the info. enjoy the truck!
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04-02-2009, 09:49 PM	#80
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer im loading up those exhaust pics.. i should have them up shortly..
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04-02-2009, 09:56 PM	#81
killerperformance Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 82 Location: Lizella, GA User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer well i built all this by end using 2.5" u bends and a couple pieces of straight.. i have the new dynamax muffler with the x pipe built in w/ turn downs.. heres the pics.
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04-03-2009, 02:11 AM	#82
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,073 Location: Decatur, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer I was looking at this muffler tonight actually. I'm curious to hear how it sounds. I'll check back to see if you post a sound clip.
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04-03-2009, 08:47 AM	#83
Jonce007 Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 327 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing I was looking at this muffler tonight actually. I'm curious to hear how it sounds. I'll check back to see if you post a sound clip. Here's how it sounds on a stock 5.3L http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...fullmedium.flv
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04-03-2009, 09:57 AM	#84
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,073 Location: Decatur, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer Thanks
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04-03-2009, 10:45 AM	#85
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,934 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: well it begins today. ls1 blazer how does it sound in the cab?
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