LT1 in a 1997 K1500 SBSS
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LT1 in a 1997 K1500 SBSS
OK here we go again, for those of you that don't know the history of this truck. I purchased it with a blown Vortec, I installed a TPI 327, had several drivability issues with the final being a failed water pump causing a total meltdown of a $2300 motor. Today I purchased a 1996 LT1 with 60k miles, and yes the motor has been setting for a few years. I purchased it from the man that removed it from the Ram Air Bird, and has had it setting in his shop since. I will be tracking my progress on this install as best as I can, discussing the possabilities of how to set it up and run it with a 12200411 ECU out of an LS series truck.
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this is the condition I found her in
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update
I dropped the LT1 intake off at the machine shop for modding today. the mod will enable the use a Vortec distributor in the stock LT1 intake, with the '97 LT1 crank position sensor to corectly operate the '411 ECU. I have also recieved some toys to add to the setup http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinbender59/5472291561/ over the next few weeks I am going to attempt to fabricate my own accessorie brackets, I will post pictures as I work them out.
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TPI....TPI... any ways that is a question that I keep asking myself everyday??? I guess because I R Stupid, I don't know.... thought it would be cool???? I almost wish that I could get my hands on a Vortec setup that was worth the money, and get it back on the road!!!
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i hear you, that main mechanics of my engine are perfect but i always have so many little issues that cause the truck to run like doo doo, im actually working on getting her back to 100% still
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Update
checked with the machine shop today, looking good, he gestimated around $150 ??? I found a fella on Ebay charging $250, for a pretty sad looking "Patch" job. Well??? I was going to post the link, but looks like he has removed the auction from EBay?? working out the front of the motor this week, I had a nice chat with a rep from one of our main aftermarket suppliers, somthing to do with street and ???? anyway he let it slip that a frost plug will fit in to the "boss" where the Opti goes. After much calling and research, a "dorman" #555-112 2.885 inch frost plug is suposed to fit in there. also will be attempting to use the Vette accessorie mounting system, not prefered but quicker and simpler. Pulled a compression test, 160lb to 210lb isn't great but not real bad. also starting the clean up and resealing process, that is about it for now.
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I found the link to the fella on E bay here it is http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT $610 turnkey???? I would purchase a MINI RAM first!!!!! there is defiantly some SMOKIN goin on there????
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new idea
Just had an epiphany, "new idea" modify the Opti to provide the signals for the '411 ECU, actually make it a magnetic instead of an Opti!! more as it takes shape
3/16/2011 nice idea but no way to adjust the timming, RATS!!!!!
3/16/2011 nice idea but no way to adjust the timming, RATS!!!!!
Last edited by tinbender59; March 16th, 2011 at 9:03 PM.