Picked up my TBI delete kit today

[CJ Hungus]

What are you looking for in your cam? Nice idle? Choppy? Low end grunt? High revver?

A choppy idle would be kinda cool, but it's not the first priorty. I'm looking for bottom to mid range torque. At 70 mph (or so) If someone on the highway in front me slows down, or comes into my lane, I tap the brake and the converter unlocks, Its like pulling a parachute. and I have to start aaalllllllllllll over again. so I need to lay back into it and get it moving again.




High revver? In a 6000 pound truck?!?!? I'm not going racing!I drive this truck a lot, and long distances, so I have to try to factor in some economy as well.



...I want it all!

What verter are you running? I was just trying to figure out where you wanted the powerband....

 

[DV2000NJ]

I have to make some calls about a cam. As I recall, you used Texas Speed...Right?

Yeah, I met Billy and went to a couple cruise nights with him.

Nope, I had Pat G spec me a cam, and ordered it through Geoff at EPS. Based on the times my truck runs (far quicker than I, or anyone else expected), I'd say that the $25 for Pat G to spec a cam is more than worth it.

If you're looking for low-mid range torque, the Comp 212/218 high lift would be a good off-the-shelf cam, but I would definitely recommend going with a custom grind. It's not all that much more money in the grand scheme of things, and you know you're getting something that will optimize your setup.

I haven't been reading much about cams lately, but I know a year or so ago lots of guys were raving about some of the lobes that Geoff at EPS (Engine Power Systems) was using on his custom grinds, you might want to give him a call too.

 

[PenguinLTZ]

I like where this is going...

Hell yes!

 

[BHB]

What verter are you running? I was just trying to figure out where you wanted the powerband....

Currently a 2000 stall speed.

Nope, I had Pat G spec me a cam, and ordered it through Geoff at EPS. Based on the times my truck runs (far quicker than I, or anyone else expected), I'd say that the $25 for Pat G to spec a cam is more than worth it.

If you're looking for low-mid range torque, the Comp 212/218 high lift would be a good off-the-shelf cam, but I would definitely recommend going with a custom grind. It's not all that much more money in the grand scheme of things, and you know you're getting something that will optimize your setup.

I haven't been reading much about cams lately, but I know a year or so ago lots of guys were raving about some of the lobes that Geoff at EPS (Engine Power Systems) was using on his custom grinds, you might want to give him a call too.

Links??? Contact info???

 

[CJ Hungus]

What verter are you running? I was just trying to figure out where you wanted the powerband....

Currently a 2000 stall speed.

Nope, I had Pat G spec me a cam, and ordered it through Geoff at EPS. Based on the times my truck runs (far quicker than I, or anyone else expected), I'd say that the $25 for Pat G to spec a cam is more than worth it.

If you're looking for low-mid range torque, the Comp 212/218 high lift would be a good off-the-shelf cam, but I would definitely recommend going with a custom grind. It's not all that much more money in the grand scheme of things, and you know you're getting something that will optimize your setup.

I haven't been reading much about cams lately, but I know a year or so ago lots of guys were raving about some of the lobes that Geoff at EPS (Engine Power Systems) was using on his custom grinds, you might want to give him a call too.

Links??? Contact info???

http://guerragroup.com/camshaft_help.htm

 

[DV2000NJ]

Carl's got it.

And EPS:

http://www.engpwrsys.com/

 

[BHB]

http://guerragroup.com/camshaft_help.htm

Carl's got it.

And EPS:

http://www.engpwrsys.com/

Thanks doods!

 

[silvy_lover]

You'll be going with a Spintech amirite?

 

[BHB]

So umm... Thread from the dead.
















Hey...Its only been a year. Ya can't rush these things. Right??? Well... Life and being a responsible adult (somewhat ) put this off for quite some time.This is back on track and under way, so I started buyin' parts.

Dirty Dingo adjustable mounts


Fuel system stuff, gauge hookup stuff.


More fuel system stuff...


More parts...


Schoenfield conversion headers


GM performance parts musclecar conversion pan (otherwise known as a Hummer H3 pan)


LS brackets R4 a/c compressor conversion bracket


LS2 GTO fans


Uhhh...

I decided that converting this harness to standalone is better suited when the engine is in the truck, and I know where the pcm is going


So... Ye olde TBI 350 who has served me faithfully for 121k miles has to come out.


You never realize just how dirty your engine compartment is until you pull the engine out...


de greased and powerwashed


Repainted fenderwells and POR-15 on the frame


Delco fuel EP381 fuel pump installed, and corvette filter with regulator for returnless fuel system installed in place of original

 

[BHB]

So I wanted to put the PCM in the location where the factory put it on 96 and up trucks, (as close to a factory look as I could get) but my washer bottle was there, so I got a washer bottle from a 96 and up truck, and the ABS/PCM bracket from the same truck...
original '94 bracket on the right.


Like this...


But now the washer bottle has to move, as does the battery because of the air intake I plan to run so, a 96 and up aux battery tray, support, washer bottle and charcoal canister mount go on the left side


Also swapped the wiring and aux fuse block for the xenon lights left for right versus just extending the wires.


Which necessitates new battery cables to the starter (2 gauge)


And a relocated ground (1/0 gauge) to the left side as well


Diesel airbox on the right uses the original fresh air intake hole.


Original oil pressure sending unit (for the gauge) gets piped in to an adapter on the side of the oil pan that has to be drilled and tapped.




Steam line bypass (originally through the throttle body) drilled and tapped to the top of the water pump


Original motor mounts bolt to conversion mounts after the humps in the centers are ground down to sit flat against conversion mount.