BlueAKSSS

Missed your posts! Yeah I've run into all kinds of LS swap fitment issues before and modding accessory drives. I had the same problem with the LS3 throttle body hitting into my alternator when flipped upside down on the SS with the jackshaft style magnacharger I have. I ended up just buying the 88mm or whatever it is truck style tb to gain clearance and make my setup work. Looks like you've got a good idea going with the dirty dingo bracket and your old alternator and maybe clearanceing some stuff, thats like something I would end up doing! If it doesn't fit just mod it! Worst case use the Holley relocate bracket, it will be a pain getting all the steering lines made up but from the looks of it that might be the ticket if you can't get the low mount working. Maybe buy the bracket from somewhere you can return it if it doesn't fit. I'm really glad to see progress on your build and I'll keep checking back for updates!!

Hey Brandon, yeah it's been a while! That would be sweet to cruise this summer, don't drop the ball this year get that thing done! Can't wait to see both your trucks finished. I've been seeing his pics of it on instagram, looks sharp. X2

You guys and your fancy heat exchangers! Very nice setups, the dual setup seems like the way to go or Brandon's setup lol. This is my beat up one got some damage when it was shipped up here.

My best guess would be the fuel pump if it was running fine and then suddenly died out. Listen carefully to hear if the pump is running for a couple seconds on key on. If it's not sometimes you can whack on the bottom of the gas tank with a piece of wood to temporarily revive it. I got that to work on my old 2000 years ago.

Here's the link to the pic. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150112/RETAIL07/301129966/pickup-with-a-mere-790000-miles-on-it-still-runs-fine

Nah those are just stock pictures from GM in 2003. In the link there's an actual pic of the odometer. Can't see the real truck but it would be interesting for sure.

Looks great, definitely unique I haven't seen a cowl hood painted like that yet. Defiantly will set off the truck.

Exactly I've been driving it for months now no codes but I've known something was not quite right. Finally today it came up with bank 1 and 2 lean... So it sounds like I must have a pretty big vacuum leak or a hose cracked. I'm assuming this is why it ran so slow. I've been so busy I never had a chance to dig into it after that run. Now that I have codes, I am going to pull it into the garage and take a look at all my hoses, intake tube adjustment, take off the TB and check the gasket and try to find out what the problem is.

I use a Walbro 255 lph inline pump as the booster pump. It was $100 off ebay. Good luck!

No offense taken, it was really slow!! I would imagine it should run roughly in the 13's

My truck ran really slow (14.68 @ 91 mph), but is mostly stock including the entire exhaust and the engine has 175k. IAT's were in the 145 degree range from being parked in the pits and heatsoaking, also running a 3.2" pulley with underdriven rear pulleys so the boost is low and afr was rich (10.8) under WOT for this run. This winter I dialed it in some more or so it seems and it feels faster now AFR's are around 11.2-11.6 under WOT. Here's the slow video run:

X2 I would say the same.

Truck sounds great! Adding that idler was a great idea, my belt rubs the tensioner a little bit every now and then with the Magnacharger idler I have.

Sounds to me like a failed O-ring between the oil pump and the pickup tube if its not making oil pressure. Also could just be a bad pump. That is just my first guess.

Here's the video of it:

I would check your codes before doing work on your truck, but like others have said definitely sounds like clogged cats. Just swing by O'reillys or Autozone and borrow a scanner. I saw your truck driving through the Carrs parking lot a couple days ago and the exhaust sounded really leaky so that might be something to check out. (At least I think it was yours)

I agree its an AWD truck after all! LOL just kidding, I'm sure you will get it done with some time.

Truck looks great! Very nice job on the conversion, looks totally factory and clean.

I say keep them both since they both mean a lot to you! That would be what I would do at least, the Chevelle will be a much more complicated rebuild in comparison to replacing a bed side, fender and painting the SS at least from my experience restoring cars and fixing trucks. For fixing your truck I would just get the parts at the dealer I don't think they are to expensive.

Replace the elements, you'll be happy you did when you see the old ones. Mine had burned areas where it was shorting out, also used to have the same symptoms of the seat shutting off.

Here's the taillights, I bought a set of these and they look nice. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I16UQU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (Have to change selection to Amazon as the seller) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I16URE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Headlights http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I0Q5O8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I0O9FK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

South Anchorage area

Looks like a deal for someone, I bet you could repair that truck if you wanted to do some rocker panel work.

Truck sounds great, love the interior video! Great runs and congrats on the times!

Welcome to the site, I'm in Anchorage as well!