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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
@Broken85 I didn’t have to fab anything to fit the larger radiator. I bought new insulators and top plate. My radiator support doesn’t have threaded holes for the top plate so used longer bolts with nuts. Cold Case Radiators GMT556A21SK Aluminum Performance Radiator with Dual 14 in. Fans...- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
Also finally tracked down the discontinued S shaped oil filler tube that’s needed to clear the dbc throttle body- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
I installed new radiator hoses, new heater hoses and found a knock sensor that I can relocate to another hole on the side of the block- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
I got the headers installed but I need to relocate drivers knock sensor. I’m trying to find a knock sensor with smaller threads so I can use a different hole on the side of the block. New spark plugs installed. I made brackets and mounted the oil cooler, power steering cooler and psc external...- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
The gm performance 12582964 flywheel- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
The flywheel from the 350sbc- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12582964?srsltid=AfmBOorBvMOV7JCIkRfDrEFKocw5pRUJN0mM9U5plH2FXY0Vz7hNhqyK This is the flywheel I used with the 8.1. GM performance part number 12582964. Notes say “Also fits internally balanced Small and Big Block Chevy engines with 2-piece rear main...- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
I was able use my psc power steering pump with the 2500hd alternator bracket. The 8.1 oem power steering pump uses three bolts on the face and an extra bracket in the back. I swapped the studs and bracket from the oem pump onto the psc no problems. Also got the Sanderson bb-8 headers test fitted...- Lu Blunt
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
The aftermarket Dart intake to run a carburetor is a cool option but the intake is always back ordered and sells out immediately. Also lots of guys scamming people online saying they have one for sell. I’m looking forward to the increased drivability gained from fuel injection. The nv4500...- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
The space between the 8.1 and the firewall is tight but not impossible. To me it looks easier to replace crank sensor in the squarebody than a gmt800. I installed a new acdelco crank sensor with anti seize while the engine was out. Also did egr delete and adapted the oil pressure sensor to use...- Lu Blunt
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8.1 vortec into 1979 k30
I removed the transmission so I could lower the 8.1 onto the motor mounts. Today I got the new flywheel new clutch and trans all bolted together- Lu Blunt
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