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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Looking good still!!!!
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    You're welcome. The truck is still running strong!
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I don't remember. But I probably swapped them. I don't recall any issues with pedal resistance.
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Lower Radiator Hose Continental 62261 Upper Radiator Hose Continental 62262
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    My truck is 2wd, gearbox. No issues with the steering. My pump does NOT have the return for hydroboost on it.
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Yeah. Time was moving fast!!!
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Summit racing part # 20-8704F I installed the pump to the bracket, pulley to pump, bracket to engine. In that order. Hoses should be able to be installed/removed with the engine in the truck. If not, you'll never be able to change the pump in the future.
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    Body work on my '86

    Paint job came out great!!! There were a few C10's this time last year at the 109 U Pull It just south of I-40 if you are looking for grill pieces. I got both fenders, inner fenders, and a header panel from a truck there. They seem to keep older vehicles around there compared to the other yards...
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    Body work on my '86

    A/C system is looking good. Can't wait to see what the truck looks like after it gets back from the paint shop.
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    Body work on my '86

    Truck looks like it is coming along great with the paint job. That primer is soooo smooth after all the sanding!! I guess that's why alot of people end up riding around with primer a while before they throw the paint on it.
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I didn't have space for a donor vehicle at the time but that is definitely recommended! My cost could have been alot lower to get up and going with a working donor.
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    I second that motion!! Would I do another LS build/swap. Definitely yes. I took a chance on the transmission and installed it without rebuilding but it looked clean when I dropped the pan and it worked out fine. So that could have been an additional cost in addition to what I already spent to...
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    No problem. Good luck with everything! I do have final numbers!!! I am around $5,500 with me doing all the labor. That is not including any of the special tools I had to purchase. See if you can open this spreadsheet online with the engine/trans/fuel parts...
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Thanks!!
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    5.3 LM7 going in my 87

    Thanks. For the transmission, i'm using the factory linkage. I originally had a Lokar but with it, the gear shifter was moving at full throttle due to engine torque. I think that was happening because the lokar is a solid rod. The factory linkage has more pivot points. To hook the factory...
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