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  1. Elliot W

    Whats the going rate for shortening a driveshaft? I think I got....shafted

    Its a 66 2-door sedan. I've had it for 5 years now (as of yesterday) and learned a ton from working on it (floor pans, paint/body etc.). A few motor swaps later....its a sbc350 bored over .030 with Holley Sniper EFI. This thing used to be an old strip car but I'm really just looking to cruise...
  2. Elliot W

    Holley sniper install questions

    Is the battery old? I thought normal crank voltage drop was between 10 and 11. If you think you might need a battery or more CCA, it might be worth getting a new one instead of running another line and relay to the battery terminal.
  3. Elliot W

    GMSB Forum T-shirt Available

    Good question....I'd be interested in a shirt and sticker.
  4. Elliot W

    Holley sniper install questions

    I'm fairly certain that voltage drop while cranking is ok for the pink wire. The important one to not have voltage drop is the red wire that goes straight to the battery, along with its companion black wire to the battery ground terminal. I could use some backup on my response though.
  5. Elliot W

    Whats the going rate for shortening a driveshaft? I think I got....shafted

    I got the shaft shortened to 60 inches joint to joint. I suspect it was about 65 inches or more when I got it. I think it came off a 90s 1500 extended cab. My c10 is a short bed.
  6. Elliot W

    Whats the going rate for shortening a driveshaft? I think I got....shafted

    Thanks all for the input. Turns out I'm probably just cheap and too committed to making this budget build as minimal as possible.
  7. Elliot W

    Whats the going rate for shortening a driveshaft? I think I got....shafted

    WARNING: Partial Rant I'm putting together an LS with a 5 speed trans (NV3500) 2WD in a SWB. The truck did not come with a driveshaft/drivetrain when I got it. I found an S10 NV3500 on craigslist. The guy sold me an aluminum driveshaft for $25 too that I knew I'd have to shorten. I installed...
  8. Elliot W

    New motor... from 250 to 350

    If you are sticking with a sbc (non LS) in the future and on a budget, I'd recommend staying with a 3 speed or 4 speed (you'd save around $1k not having to buy a muncie 4 speed). Yea the OD of a 5 speed is nice, but you'd need to switch over to a hydraulic clutch which can add up especially on...
  9. Elliot W

    Holley sniper install questions

    I second all of this advice. If I had to do it over again, I'd get a corvette fuel pressure regulator (set to 58 psi) instead of having to run the full length fuel return line. Be patient when "breaking in" the system as it takes driving time to self learn. Be sure you know how to properly set...
  10. Elliot W

    Do I rebuild my SBC or swap for an LS3?

    As I'm in the middle of an LS swap....by the way you describe your needs from your truck, I'd recommend staying with a 350. The LS swap is great and all (or should be when I finish it) but doing the swap isn't always as simple as it seems. There are some annoying things that you'll have to...
  11. Elliot W

    Clutch Master Cylinder

    Here are some other photos from using the existing hole for the clutch MC
  12. Elliot W

    Clutch Master Cylinder

    Truck looks awesome! I'll get some photos this evening with the MC attached. The hole I'm talking about is the one to the right of the brake MC with the cable coming out of it.
  13. Elliot W

    Favorite Project Truck Sales Pitches

    "Only selling because I have too many projects...will consider trades." I think what they are trying to say is....they want a project car just not this one.... or "Should be easy money for a quick flip....I'd do it myself I just don't have the time."
  14. Elliot W

    Clutch Master Cylinder

    There is an existing hole in the firewall on my 74 that was close enough to use for the clutch M/C, just to the right of the brake M/C, so you may not have to drill a hole. I think it had the speedo cable going through it, which, depending on your transmission choice, may not be needed anymore...
  15. Elliot W

    Can you ID these transmissions?

    Thanks for the responses guys. The rusty looking (older NV3500) transmission bolted right up to the 5.3! After doing a little more research it seems like this transmission had an external slave cylinder on the passenger side...I wouldn’t think the designers would run a cable clutch all the way...
  16. Elliot W

    Can you ID these transmissions?

    I was looking for an NV3500 to mate up to my 5.3 LS and got a steal on these two shown in the pictures. The guy says he took them out of s10 trucks, one a 4.3L and another was a v8. I did some research on NV3500 transmissions and thought they didn’t come with casting numbers but both of these...
  17. Elliot W

    Stock wire harness to battery and starter

    Thank you very much for the response this is helpful. Sounds like all I have to do is figure out which wire on the harness is from the ignition and figure out the other cable that needs 12v, then run the battery to the starter. My alternator is wired through the stand alone harness on the...
  18. Elliot W

    Stock wire harness to battery and starter

    I’m having a tough time figuring out my stock wiring harness (engine bay motor side) for a 74 c10. When I got the truck, the motor was already taken out so I couldn’t label the wires. The lighting side of the firewall wiring terminal is straight forward, but the engine side is not so much. To...
  19. Elliot W

    LS Swap Fuel Pump

    Bextreme huge thanks on the info. Any chance you have the part numbers for the tank/sending unit/pump you used that would work for this set up? The tank seems straight forward on rockauto (87 R1500 5.7 16 gal for swb on passenger side), but there are several options for the sending unit and...
  20. Elliot W

    LS Swap Fuel Pump

    Quick question for an amateur mechanic. I have a 74 C10 2wd single side tank and I'm putting in a 5.3 motor. Can I bolt up the EP381 pump in the original tank/sending unit and would that function properly? I'm assuming my tank doesn't have baffles. Or could I run the external walbro 550 pump...
  21. Elliot W

    Opinion on transmission

    Hi everyone I'm in a bind and can't figure out which transmission set up to go for my build and could really use some opinions. All opinions welcome. I'm building a 74 short bed with a 5.3LS stock motor. Intent for the truck will be to cruise to some local shows and maybe drive it one day a...
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