Builds V8 Swap Project Begins! Again with LS2 (2 Viewers)

[kirk]

Turn sensor to a Diameter of .460-.470 then run a M12 x 1.5 die down to bottom of hex. Flip die over then run to bottom again to fully thread. I am also using a dead soft copper washer between hex and head for sealing.

Kirk

 

[edog's 80]

What an amazing build!

This thread's complexity eliminates this conversion for me, I can't begin to imagine the cost of paying someone to do this. I would imagine it's cheaper to buy a complete truck with a strong V8 in it.

 

[kirk]

Thank you

So close right now. This weekend might be the turn of the key. Been a long time in the making!

Kirk

 

[OGBeno]

Thank you

So close right now. This weekend might be the turn of the key. Been a long time in the making!

Kirk

You'd better be making a phone call to your friend Onur when this happens!



Can't wait to see it alive Kirk.

-o-

 

[warpdriv]

Can't wait to see it alive Kirk.

x2 Post up the vid!

 

[kirk]

As of 6:15pm the engine started right up and has a wicked idle to it!

I have a tranny cooler leak, A few wires to tend to, bolt on the wheels and tires and I should be ready for a test drive. I will post a vid as soon as I can.

Kirk

 

[warpdriv]

MAZAL TOV!!!!!

 

[80BajaBound]

been lurking and am excited to hear the video!

 

[kirk]

Well yesterday was full of ups and downs. After cleaning up a few outlying details on my list it was time to head out on the road for a drive. from this drive I discovered I have some kind of transmission problem. It could be related to low fluid, code or a setup parameter. I am heading to summit today to pickup OBDII scanning software for my laptop so I can study what is going on.

The other major issue was my mechanical fan flew off when I did a hole shot in my driveway. Either it was not tight or my fan extension put to much dynamic load on the bearings in the pump. The water pump casting casting shattered and luckily the fan did not fit the radiator. Another cause may have been a bent waterpump shaft or cracked casting from the accident the engine was in during its previous life.

The engine runs fantastic. It sounds awesome. More to come.

Kirk

 

[slow91fj90]

Hell yah good work. We need videoooo

 

[kirk]

Well I have put in some more road time and honed in on the transmission errors. I have two codes popping up from time to time. When the tranny shifts it is great. I bet if we limited the throttle to 25% movement and drag raced against a stock 80 it would beat it. I have to barely touch the pedal to get the truck to take off. I have yet to floor it. once the tranny issue is put to bed I will do so with a video.

Another mod I am going to do is scrap the factory gauge panel. I am going to install all autometer gauges. Too much work to get factory gauges to work and I feel the autometers are more accurate for this swap.

 

[warpdriv]

Another mod I am going to do is scrap the factory gauge panel. I am going to install all autometer gauges. Too much work to get factory gauges to work and I feel the autometers are more accurate for this swap.

Me too and totally agree on accuracy. I bought another dash and have figured out how to fit the autometer ES series gauges by using a paper template. Everything is easy to do, but I have not researched the fuel gauge yet. I think I need to find out the volt range of the toyota sender and see what the autometer's range is. Do you know anything about the fuel gauge?

 

[kirk]

Me too and totally agree on accuracy. I bought another dash and have figured out how to fit the autometer ES series gauges by using a paper template. Everything is easy to do, but I have not researched the fuel gauge yet. I think I need to find out the volt range of the toyota sender and see what the autometer's range is. Do you know anything about the fuel gauge?

Hi Jeff
Most fuel sending units work off resistance as the float moves up/down They have a resistance range from 0 - max. Some autometer gauges can be customized for the range of the sending unit.

here is my layout. I am using this 5" gauge in the center and 5x 2-1/16 gauges and also keeping shift indicator, Door ajar, Check engine, brights, turns, ctr front and rear diff locks, and brake.

 

[kirk]

Today I sent the transmission control back out to Current Performance for reprogramming. We think the codes could be a result of the tire size and gearing not entered correctly. I had the unit programmed for the 39.5" tires and 5.29 gears. For reference the codes I am getting are:

P0717 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
P0723 Output Speed Sensor Intermittent

Diagnostics are a great asset.

Hopefully I can get it back together for the weekend. I also took the time to put a small tweak in the exhaust for driveshaft clearance and touchup a leaky weld in the radiator.

 

[kirk]

Tranny errors all cleared up. Sent ECM and TCM out for editing and it worked. Drove it to work today. It really is amazing, runs strong. Just like driving a new escalade or denali acceleration wise, shifts perfect. Its a little loud at the exhaust but I will get used to it. Tomorrow I will button up a few loose ends and make that video!

New direction on gauges this so much simpler that the 6 gauge idea I had before. Made in the USA to boot. Going to order monday:
Universal Dual Round VHX Instrument

 

[kirk]

Exhaust flex check, no bumpstops, Slee 6" 39.5" swampers. really close but clears. Adding fox air bumpstops soon.

 

[kirk]

Misc Pics for your enjoyment:

 

[kirk]

Dash Layout for gauges, will laser cut test piece tomorrow.
View attachment dash Model (1).pdf

 

[warpdriv]

Dash Layout for gauges, will laser cut test piece tomorrow.
View attachment 506291

I think you got your templates mixed up. That one looks like template for the new cruiser bra.

 

[lenross1]

Looks great ! Now get on that video