TPI complete transplant, 83 k10

[Brocksdad1]

I read over the part about fuel in capts thread. But cant really tell what he is doing.

[LTZ C20]

Well that's kinda of a bummer to hear Froto, I'll wait to see what Rich84 or others say. Brocksdad I'm glad you got the fan system and vats key. The vats system kinda sucks so it's better we just get rid of it.

[Brocksdad1]

Well I went to get the engine today and they had just pulled the hood off!!!!!!
So I kinda lost it for a minute. Then said. Tell you what, I'll come get the car and bring it back less the stuff I need. When I get around to it.
They agreed and I went home and got the trailer.
So with the help of two friends it's out! Without cutting anything!
This is after I had to go into work this morning and pull a hyd pump off a cx460. Push the truck out of the garage and unload the Vet into the garage. And I guarantee I'm not paying the full 1500.00
So here ya go for some pics


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[LTZ C20]

Nice!

[Brocksdad1]

So today I'm pulling the computer and the rest of the wiring.

I wish the steering column would work.

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[fitz]

Nice job. I think your better off pulling the motor yourself.
Its more work for you, but this way you know that nobody hacked the wiring harness on you.

[LTZ C20]

This is also correct. ^^

[Brocksdad1]

Well I thi k I have to by headers because of the angle plug style aluminum heads.

Anyone have a suggestion?

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[LTZ C20]

Try calling summit or jegs, speak to a sales associate or technical assistance person. Tell them what engine you have and what it's going in.

It's not really that you need to match headers to the corvette engine, it's matching headers to that specific cylinder head and and the tubes being bent for that truck. Not hard at all to find I think, just don't wanna order headers for a vette and find they don't fit because they have fitment issues in a truck, being there 2 totally different vehicles.

[Brocksdad1]

Try calling summit or jegs, speak to a sales associate or technical assistance person. Tell them what engine you have and what it's going in.

It's not really that you need to match headers to the corvette engine, it's matching headers to that specific cylinder head and and the tubes being bent for that truck. Not hard at all to find I think, just don't wanna order headers for a vette and find they don't fit because they have fitment issues in a truck, being there 2 totally different vehicles.

Yea I understand. I've put all kinds of engine in early Broncos. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas of the specific ones. Maybe someone else has already tried..

I don't think it will be hard.

Thanks LTZ

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[fitz]

The Chevy ZZ4 crate motor uses the same L98 aluminum heads that your corvette motor has.
The ZZ4 is one of GM's most popular crate engines and many have been installed into 73-87's.
I'm not good at posting links, but if you Google "86 k10 ZZ4 headers" you will find a post on this forum with lots of good info.

[LTZ C20]

Good call there Fitz. Your welcome Brocksdad.

[Captkaos]

Playing catch up on this thread, but I would highly suggest using the 87 sending unit with the AC EP241 (corvette) pump mounted to it.  Being in the tank keeps down noise and lenghtens the life of the pump.  You don't need the baffled tank unless you plan to slalom the truck, just don't run it too empty and you will be fine.

[Brocksdad1]

I'm searching high and low for headers for this L98. It of course has the aluminum heads with angle plugs. Any suggestions? I'm not sure I trust the tech guys at Summit.

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[fitz]

Did you search the post I talked about?