KilRoyWasHere
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Howdy everyone!
So I'm new to forums and so if I failed to place this in the right spot please let me know I'll try to fix it. But the title basically sums up what I'm trying to do. I'm not new to mechanic work, especially on this truck but I am new to swapping engines and some littler things. Let me explain why I'm going with this rout instead of just replacing the computer for anyone that might get hung up on me just doing that. I have a 94 Silverado C1500 that the computer is giving me fits in and I would like to make it more mechanical. The L05 that it has in it is a good engine but I'm not sure how long it has left without a rebuild being needed and the same can be said for the 4L60E tranny. So what I'm thinking is swapping the engine for a ATK build and the transmission with an 700R4 from Mad Dog. That way I can get the truck back up and running quick without out any future interventions needed and give myself some time to figure out what to do with the old engine and tranny. This is just going to be a street/highway truck, I'm not going to races with it or anything but I do like to go fast on occasions. And if I do decide to just rebuild them and put them back in with a new computer I'll still have the ATK engine and Mad Dog transmission ready to go for a fun build.
Questions
#1 Will the engine I picked work and will I have any problems making it fit?
This is the engine I'm looking at using, basically a L31 block rebuilt with a carb and mechanical fuel pump. It should fit right in without any problems as far as I'm aware that is. If yall know of any hiccups I might run into please let me know.
#2 Will the transmission I picked work and will I have any problems making it fit?
The transmission is a 700R4 from Mad Dog Transmissions, and as far as I know I shouldn't have a problem making the this work with the engine. I believe everything should mount up and work together properly. But if I'm wrong please explain why.
#3 Making the mechanical fuel pump work?
My biggest question with this is, what to do with the electronic fuel pump? I'm not sure how the electronic fuel pump looks because I've never had a problem with it, so I've never had it out to replace it. I'm not sure if there are any replacement covers for just a pickup line or if I can bypass the pump somehow? I was hoping yall might could give some suggestions before I drop the tank and start getting handsy with it? Also I was thinking about putting a pressure gauge under the hood so I could insure that is was getting the right amount to the carb, do yall think that's needed or am I over doing it? Someone also suggested a pressure regulator but I was thinking that was only needed if I stuck with the electronic fuel pump seeing as how it pumps at a higher pressure than the mechanical, am I wrong or is that needed too?
#4 The radiator?
I'm not sure when but I know that by 99 the radiators changed in these trucks and I'm not sure why. I didn't know if it changed in 96 when the started using the L31 or if it changed later but I know it got longer and the oil cooling lines got moved from the left to the right side best as I can remember. So can I keep the original style radiator that I have in the 94 or do I need to swap it for a different on that will work better with this engine? I know a little but not lot about what's needed for this.
#5 The exhaust?
I'm not sure what will be needed here. Not to be cheap but just practical and simple I was hoping that at most I might just need to replace the whole exhaust system (manifold, catalytic converter, muffler) with that of one from a 96-00 model Silverado C1500. I know the exhaust system is similar but it's not the same as what is on my 94 and so I'm thinking the original might not work. I am also not sure of about how much back pressure is going to effect the engine as I'm not too savvy with all that, it might not be a problem and I could just be overthinking it. Again this is just a highway ride but I do want to make it right the first time. So please help me to know what is going to be required here?
#6 Any and all other things?
As this is my first time swapping engines and I do have some smart and experienced help available to me, I still wanted to ask all of you what yalls thoughts were on this. If anyone knows of any other problems I might run into while attempting this please let me know? I'm trying to have a solid game plan before I make any purchases and I start pulling things apart tying up space in the shop. I really want to have all my ducks in a row first.
Thank you to anyone able to help.
So I'm new to forums and so if I failed to place this in the right spot please let me know I'll try to fix it. But the title basically sums up what I'm trying to do. I'm not new to mechanic work, especially on this truck but I am new to swapping engines and some littler things. Let me explain why I'm going with this rout instead of just replacing the computer for anyone that might get hung up on me just doing that. I have a 94 Silverado C1500 that the computer is giving me fits in and I would like to make it more mechanical. The L05 that it has in it is a good engine but I'm not sure how long it has left without a rebuild being needed and the same can be said for the 4L60E tranny. So what I'm thinking is swapping the engine for a ATK build and the transmission with an 700R4 from Mad Dog. That way I can get the truck back up and running quick without out any future interventions needed and give myself some time to figure out what to do with the old engine and tranny. This is just going to be a street/highway truck, I'm not going to races with it or anything but I do like to go fast on occasions. And if I do decide to just rebuild them and put them back in with a new computer I'll still have the ATK engine and Mad Dog transmission ready to go for a fun build.
Questions
#1 Will the engine I picked work and will I have any problems making it fit?
This is the engine I'm looking at using, basically a L31 block rebuilt with a carb and mechanical fuel pump. It should fit right in without any problems as far as I'm aware that is. If yall know of any hiccups I might run into please let me know.
#2 Will the transmission I picked work and will I have any problems making it fit?
The transmission is a 700R4 from Mad Dog Transmissions, and as far as I know I shouldn't have a problem making the this work with the engine. I believe everything should mount up and work together properly. But if I'm wrong please explain why.
#3 Making the mechanical fuel pump work?
My biggest question with this is, what to do with the electronic fuel pump? I'm not sure how the electronic fuel pump looks because I've never had a problem with it, so I've never had it out to replace it. I'm not sure if there are any replacement covers for just a pickup line or if I can bypass the pump somehow? I was hoping yall might could give some suggestions before I drop the tank and start getting handsy with it? Also I was thinking about putting a pressure gauge under the hood so I could insure that is was getting the right amount to the carb, do yall think that's needed or am I over doing it? Someone also suggested a pressure regulator but I was thinking that was only needed if I stuck with the electronic fuel pump seeing as how it pumps at a higher pressure than the mechanical, am I wrong or is that needed too?
#4 The radiator?
I'm not sure when but I know that by 99 the radiators changed in these trucks and I'm not sure why. I didn't know if it changed in 96 when the started using the L31 or if it changed later but I know it got longer and the oil cooling lines got moved from the left to the right side best as I can remember. So can I keep the original style radiator that I have in the 94 or do I need to swap it for a different on that will work better with this engine? I know a little but not lot about what's needed for this.
#5 The exhaust?
I'm not sure what will be needed here. Not to be cheap but just practical and simple I was hoping that at most I might just need to replace the whole exhaust system (manifold, catalytic converter, muffler) with that of one from a 96-00 model Silverado C1500. I know the exhaust system is similar but it's not the same as what is on my 94 and so I'm thinking the original might not work. I am also not sure of about how much back pressure is going to effect the engine as I'm not too savvy with all that, it might not be a problem and I could just be overthinking it. Again this is just a highway ride but I do want to make it right the first time. So please help me to know what is going to be required here?
#6 Any and all other things?
As this is my first time swapping engines and I do have some smart and experienced help available to me, I still wanted to ask all of you what yalls thoughts were on this. If anyone knows of any other problems I might run into while attempting this please let me know? I'm trying to have a solid game plan before I make any purchases and I start pulling things apart tying up space in the shop. I really want to have all my ducks in a row first.
Thank you to anyone able to help.