Aug 16, 2024

First start! Ran a bit rough. I checked all the connecters to the plugs into the injectors, tightened up my grounds and let it run a few more times. It eventually smooth out. Pretty happy with this, great success!

Now what?

Aug 14, 2024

Picked up a fuel rail with a return line instead of the return list fuel that was originally on the truck. I did this because I didn’t want to get a Corvette style filter/regulator, I also picked up a in-line fuel filter for about $10

I also put the original wiring harness back on. I’m going to use this wiring harness to run the engine.

With a little bit of wiring help from Ugly Truck Experience on YouTube, along with removing the VATS from the PCM.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kt9GFJApd-A

Aug 4, 2024

Intake manifold installed.

Aug 3, 2024

Yup, as above.

Aug 2, 2024

Like it says above… install the oil pan, the sensors and the coil packs. All parts off the original truck for now. Also painted the engine mounts.

Aug 1, 2024

Installed a corvette harmonic balancer 12560115 from Summit Racing. I decided to go this route because the Corvette style balancer is closer inset towards the engine, which will give me more room in the engine compartment, a lot more room than a truck harmonic balancer would give. also installers the rear cover.

July 31, 2024

Installed the valley cover, knock sensors, oil pan and oil barbell.

July 24, 2024

Installed the push rods and rockers today.

June 26, 2024

Time to install the lifters head gasket and cylinder heads. Not much to it, soaked the lifters in oil overnight so that they would be fully lubricated installed them with new lifter guides everything went in fairly smoothly.
Head bolts – ENGINETECH HB230 – rockauto.com
Head Gasket – FelPro 260-1975 Gasket Kit – rockauto.com
LS7 lifters & Trays KIT – smcautoparts.com
GM#12499225-Lifters
GM#12595365-Trays