Project G4 AKA Quasi-Ghetto

OH HERRO CHYNA! ^^ I have regular socket ones. BUT>> the tips weren't long enough to clear a bolt that may or may not be too long that is holding pedal assembly on. Derp.

OK well.... it feels better with 3/4F and 7/R. But, I must say. They are still pretty bad when cold. Once you get going they liven up significantly. I can lock them now with just the foot brake. Seems like front is locking up first. If I augment with the hand brake it's pretty good.... I guess. Def not power brakes! LOL

Still kinda mushy feeling too. I think that is the front master? Holy shit they make some brake dust too. Have to clean the wheels after 10 mins around the block.

Also>> in super exciting "TrucksRDumb" news.... The Holley 7" EFI digital dash decided to quit last weekend. Won't power on at all. So, bought an open box AKA used one on Amazon for $715. Because these things are $890 now!! I know it's used because I could see the previous users dash config files on it. hahahah.

Speaking of which, I didn't back my dash config up to thumb drive last time. So, that meant I got to start all over from scratch customizing the gauges. Took me almost all day on Sun to configure it again. Needless to say, that shit is backed up now! I will try to take the old unit apart too.

Next issue! (Never ending on this build, I tell ya. )
I feel like this thing is way too fucking slow out of the hole. Remember, I'm a manual trans guy... so, I hate the way automatics leave off the line. First gear was reading like 52mph when I took it to redline at 6,500. (sorry neighbors. lol)

So, now I am crunching numbers on gear ratios. WTF!? is the 4l80e geared for top speed runs!? Even with 4:56.... if I could hit 6Krpm in 4th it says I would be doing 188mph!! 141mph in 3rd, 95mph in 2nd, and it says 57mph at 6k for first gear. So, maybe the slow refresh rate of Holley GPS is why I only saw 52? Either way.... that is waaaaay too long of a gear!!

So, how much gear are people putting behind a 4l80e on 37's?? I feel like 5.43 or 5.67 range may work. Isn't 5.67 supposed to be one of weaker 9" sets though?
Here is 4.56 versus 5.67

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4.56 is a tall ratio, typically used for smaller tire sizes. I have 5.29 and I feel it'll be bit too much gearing for the long drives to the desert, but I'm going to run it for now. Spicer's calculator shows 2700 RPM at 71mph for me on 35s
 
yea, dont know why they had 4.56 in this thing when I bought it. Swear it was supposed to go on class 8 truck. Not a street truck.

Maybe 5.43 would be good. It would be at 2,661rpm at 70. If you click down a gear to third at 70mph, you get right at 3,500... which is still below peak torque. It seems to start to come alive around there though.
2nd is 40mph at 3,000pm... and 80mph at 6,000rpm.

I figure most my driving when tooling around is 45-80. I thought you wanted to be in 1:1 gear. Seems like I will spend lots of time in 2nd?

5.67 might be better? It's only 2,778 at 70
 
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brake pad change fun.

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Got the dash defroster vents cut out. Did it with it installed. Fuck taking that shit back out.

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and got some roll bar foam notched. just need to make some some pieces for gussets.

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Got the console in... interior almost 100% now. you know what i just realized. Not sure I ever got the radio programmed. Doh. Maybe add that to list

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Here is the "new" dash that has been fully reconfigured. And this time saved to thumb drive!! nothing money and time can't fix. doh

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Oh, and add this to list too. Apparently the high temp grommets... aren't up to snuff for what I did. Guess I will just make some tube spacers in their place and hard mount the exhaust here. Unless anyone knows of some better or higher temp bushings like this?

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can't win with this bitch. Drove it around, getting all excited, drove too far.... ran out of gas. Doh. Got 5 gallons gas, drove it home, ran rough, picked up a misfire(probably just air in injectors still?) who knows.

Got my AC Delco 335-1092 Alternator. Put it on. hell yea, the big case works. Turned on truck... turned on all accessories every light, etc. Voltage stayed high. Belt squeal was horrendous, still had a misfire at idle. Gave it a quick rev. turned it off. Re-assembled air filter. Went and got another 5 gallons of fuel. Started it up and pulling out of garage so i cold fill it easier... i notice gauge warning and 0 oil pressure. Starts clattering. shut it off. Went ahead and put the fuel in it. Started it, 0 oil pressure. mother fucker!! So, ran it off and on in short bursts to get it back in the garage, lifters were clattering big time.

drained oil. Didnt look horrendous? Now I am tearing it all down hoping it's just the oil pump or oil seal on pickup(which I swear I replaced with new pickup). Hopefully not fried bearings. SO... yea TRUCKSRDUMB!
 
holy schnikeys. I was BARELY able to get enough room to get the allen on these. I will switch them out for some flanged hex heads. O ring seal looks good. BUT>> i need to see if this is the correct one. Apparently two different styles. I figure there is no way it would have been working fine before. So, it is probably correct. Came with the chinese knockoff 302-1 pan / oil pickup tube I got.

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AND should I be replacing my timing chain?? ..... shit looks stretched like a mofo. probably didnt change it before as well.... because I didnt want to fuck with pump last time.. LOL. But now that I am here...

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yea, long dong allen sockets would work good for brake master removal. Wouldnt work on the oil pan, no room. Changed them out for hex and it was much easier once i got them started. NOT fun, i can tell you that. Only dropped bolt in pan once. luckily didnt go far and got it with magnet.

Said BUTTFUCK IT on changing the timing chain. Saw they are pretty loose even when new. Gonna put it back together with new pump and see what happens. I just want oil pressure back. tired of spending time and money. If she blows... then I REALLY spend some time and mega money.
 
I'm lazy and didn't read everything you posted. Besides putting a new oil pump on. Was the oil pump that was originally on the motor the original one that came with the motor? Or did you install a new one before you put it in the truck?
 
FasterNU said:
Fired it up last night. Got 48psi! Whoohooo. Gonna put radiator all back in now after I torque on new crank bolt.
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So stoked for you!!! Heck yeah!

85Yota said:
I'm lazy and didn't read everything you posted. Besides putting a new oil pump on. Was the oil pump that was originally on the motor the original one that came with the motor? Or did you install a new one before you put it in the truck?
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He did not
 
Gotcha. Everyone knows if you have an LS motor out to change the oil pump because it sucks to change in the vehicles.
 
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BO DONT KNOW MAINTENANCE. haha. I figured the stock shit last forever, cuz #LSswap, .. so left it alone when I did cam. dumb dumb move. probably end up saying same about timing chain here soon. lmao.

It's running good. now. I just eliminated belt squeak...with new continental belt... we will see if that lasts.

Getting windshield today. Putting in windows for now until i can paint it. I want to test it this season. Need to get suspension to at least be decent.
 
^^ meh, I am more of a drop it off the trailer and run through fuel kind of guy. Not much into the hard parking thing.... or parade driving... nor crowds really. LOL.

I saw on the internets that someone blasted their shit on that dune jump though! oof. I like jumps and stuff like that. hahah.
 
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