8.1 vortec into 1979 k30

[Lu Blunt]

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[AuroraGirl]

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 reservoir. Also made hoses for the oil cooler. Pressed the 8.1 pulley onto the psc power steering pump. Oil changed with new filter. Filled trans and tcase with new gear oil. I will need to source a different oil fill tube or modify the current one inorder to clear the throttle cable. Installed cold case radiator but still need to get longer heater core hoses and new radiator hoses. Headlights, new grille and trim installed.

The knock sensor can be omitted for the time being and you won’t have as much ignition advance. Are you only equipped with one knock sensor or two? Factory calibration?

Can I see your power steering reservoir

 

[AuroraGirl]

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Invest in fuel injection hoses and replace the worm gear clamps. The ones from harbor freight are good.

 

[Lu Blunt]

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]

Also finally tracked down the discontinued S shaped oil filler tube that’s needed to clear the dbc throttle body