Toomanyhobbies
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My project continues to progress. I have ordered all the big suspension parts, brake parts and motor stuff.
For the motor, I went with a new L31-R with the 4 bolt main new from GM and the cam from this motor: https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/sp350-357-base. I got the Alex's parts #120 springs and retainers. I am doing the BBK performance throttle body with ebay shorty SS headers and a Jet performance MAF sensor. MSD coil and the rest basically stock. I am thinking with a good tune this has got to put me between 375-400hp. If anyone sees anything wrong with this approach I would like to hear about it please.
For brakes I did the powerstop Z36 calipers and rotors from Summit and the Little Shop conversion kit in the rear with the D126 calipers (because the Wilwood dual piston calipers don't have E brake and I figured I wouldn't pass inspection). I am doing the hydroboost conversion with the unit from a 1999 1-ton and am thowing in a new PS pump with the hydroboost connections.
For suspension I bagged the 4 link and just got new leafs in back and Bilstein 4600's all around also got a 1" lift shackle set in back. Mech says I can raise front 1" using torsion bars but if anyone has suggestions on how to do raise the front 2" easily I could use it.
Also new urethane bushings everywhere as well as new front axles and hubs and I threw in a steering stabilizer. And rear bearings and seals in rear.
I also picked up replica 10-hole 17" wheels such as those on a mid-2000's Silverado and Firestone Destination A/T's in 265/70/17.
That's mostly it for now. Starting on interior which I had no idea would be such a big job. I found a place where they sell the headliner material from my wife's 2015 suburban that I am going to use and got some really nice light grey (think it's called titanium) front seats from a 2008ish Silverado so now the interior is turning into a custom job around that. I found a number of places that will make the full carpet set in like a zillion colors and in a much better quality of carpet than OEM so there are lots of options.
I have spec'ed all of the exterior replacement trim parts, mostly from LMC, and there are a lot of parts.
Having a lot of fun. Will post pics of the work in process as it will be gearing up next week.
Trans and transfer box next after this work. Part will start early December.
For the motor, I went with a new L31-R with the 4 bolt main new from GM and the cam from this motor: https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/sp350-357-base. I got the Alex's parts #120 springs and retainers. I am doing the BBK performance throttle body with ebay shorty SS headers and a Jet performance MAF sensor. MSD coil and the rest basically stock. I am thinking with a good tune this has got to put me between 375-400hp. If anyone sees anything wrong with this approach I would like to hear about it please.
For brakes I did the powerstop Z36 calipers and rotors from Summit and the Little Shop conversion kit in the rear with the D126 calipers (because the Wilwood dual piston calipers don't have E brake and I figured I wouldn't pass inspection). I am doing the hydroboost conversion with the unit from a 1999 1-ton and am thowing in a new PS pump with the hydroboost connections.
For suspension I bagged the 4 link and just got new leafs in back and Bilstein 4600's all around also got a 1" lift shackle set in back. Mech says I can raise front 1" using torsion bars but if anyone has suggestions on how to do raise the front 2" easily I could use it.
Also new urethane bushings everywhere as well as new front axles and hubs and I threw in a steering stabilizer. And rear bearings and seals in rear.
I also picked up replica 10-hole 17" wheels such as those on a mid-2000's Silverado and Firestone Destination A/T's in 265/70/17.
That's mostly it for now. Starting on interior which I had no idea would be such a big job. I found a place where they sell the headliner material from my wife's 2015 suburban that I am going to use and got some really nice light grey (think it's called titanium) front seats from a 2008ish Silverado so now the interior is turning into a custom job around that. I found a number of places that will make the full carpet set in like a zillion colors and in a much better quality of carpet than OEM so there are lots of options.
I have spec'ed all of the exterior replacement trim parts, mostly from LMC, and there are a lot of parts.
Having a lot of fun. Will post pics of the work in process as it will be gearing up next week.
Trans and transfer box next after this work. Part will start early December.