2003 Silverado Z71 solid axle build
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mccustomize
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I swapped in a 241C from an early 90s k1500 with a fixed front output and manual shifter.
I do need to check out those cab mounts, I've tried searching but came up with very little information.
mccustomize
Explorer
Yesterday me and friend replaced my knock sensors, oil pressure sending unit, and cleaned everything, replaced my seeping valve cover gaskets as well. Truck is idling and running better than ever.
mccustomize
Explorer
Colorado_Outback
Adventurer
Truck is looking awesome! Ive been using it as inspiration for my single cab build.
mccustomize
Explorer
Thanks man! That means a lot.
Well the sleeping area is 6'x8', it's huge, but it will eventually be going on a trailer.
It is a Tepui, Gran Sabana. So far so good with the quality of the tent, I bought it used so I have a couple minor things I need to get addressed but overall I am very happy so far. We will be testing it out this weekend for the first time so I will be sure to let you know.
mccustomize
Explorer
You going to get yourself one of these?
ETA: Let me know if you want to measure it and see if it'll work for you. I know where you live. (used to drop off your neighbor in our ambulance all the time, sadly she passed).
I think that trailer will be too large for what my intended use is, mainly the weight, I want to keep my trailer as light as possible.
She sure did, I've known her for 25 years roughly, she's had 4 heart attacks, two strokes, diabetes, congenital heart failure and several other health problems. I'd say she is a fighter!
It's not a light trailer, but not heavy either. Pretty good chunk of weight just in the military tires, which I got rid of. It's stable, pulls well, holds an easy 3,000 lbs. I'm not saying you MUST get one, but it's worth looking at one. I absolutely love mine, the tires in the pic are 265/75R16 (about 32") and you can see pretty much NOTHING hangs down to catch or drag on.
One of those patients I actually enjoyed transporting, I'll miss her.
One of those patients I actually enjoyed transporting, I'll miss her.
thethePete
Explorer
Truck is looking good. I hope when you did your knock sensors you siliconed around the plugs or you'll be back in there in another year or so. It's a chronic problem on those motors because water runs under the intake and finds its ways down there and makes your knock sensors look like that. Common practice is to put a ring of silicone around the hole so when you stick the black plug back down it seals up the hole. If you didn't, don't worry too much about it, just a tip for next time or the next person that stumbles across this thread.
mccustomize
Explorer
We sure did, friend of mine builds LS based motors so he usually has all the tips and tricks.
justcuz
Explorer
Yep, the Chevy TSB about building a dam around the rubber inserts is phooey too.
Sealing them completely is the way to go.
Most guys building LS engines go for bigger cams.
What does your buddy think is the best stock torque producing truck cam in an LS engine?
I heard there was a cam designed for the 6.0 in a 2500HD application that was a good torque cam for LS engines, but I can't seem to find it.
Sealing them completely is the way to go.
Most guys building LS engines go for bigger cams.
What does your buddy think is the best stock torque producing truck cam in an LS engine?
I heard there was a cam designed for the 6.0 in a 2500HD application that was a good torque cam for LS engines, but I can't seem to find it.
