Upgrading a K1500 5.3 Fuel System - Truck Tech S6, E7

[@jameswilson8907]

Love this series, glad to see a show embracing modern technology and performance beyond drag racing.

[@TheCrytone]

Love these OBS truck series

[@jerryjeanninesepicadventur1531]

I agree, we need to go out and buy them before the prices go up.

[@TheCrytone]

@@jerryjeanninesepicadventur1531 Agreed. Already have mine! 88 C1500 OBS with 46k original miles

[@davidburton6347]

The GMT400 platform is by far the best looking truck out there, in my personal opinion. My 98 k2500 has seen better days, but it still runs like a top. It's at 190k miles.

[@CraftsmanQuad19]

Bought my 89 SWB for 400 bucks. It’s on my channel. Stick shift 350 baby!

[@shadowopsairman1583]

GMT400 1986/87-1999/00, GMT800 1999-2007, GMT900 2007-2013/14

[@mikeo8179]

I like Lt he’s easy going and sounds real not phony

[@ChrisPollard]

I changed my fuel pump last fall by cutting a whole in the bed. After 22 years of Canadian winters, meaning salt, the only way that bed is coming off is with a cutting torch. It's a bit ghetto, but it did the job. Would have been lovely to be able to work on it inside a shop though, instead of the parking lot at work, under a maple tree that kept dropping leaves on me all afternoon. lol

[@k.lamareyev4418]

🤔 motor $3500 Transmission $2800 Transfer case $550 Front differential $800 Flywheel $200 Computer/ wiring harness $1200 Engine serpentine kit $1300 Intake/ throttle body $600 Total= $10,900 80% complete

[@haydenreyes4621]

I added up the msrp cost and it was $24,244

[@kalijasin]

Engine*

[@haydenreyes4621]

@@kalijasin Motor engine same thing

[@myz06rocks]

Exactly!!! These videos might be entertainment but transferring a power train from a wrecked 2000-2006 truck into this one would have been a way better build to consider. This is just an unlimited shopping spree sponsored by everyone that supplied the parts. Pretty ridiculous. They suck you into starting it thinking it'll be $10grand and then you've spent $25 and don't know why.

[@90lxfox3]

Anybody else think the new guy looks like mack from always sunny in Philadelphia

[@jeepwk6.5L]

90lxFox tripped me out

[@rlessmeier]

Yes!

[@samuelcookphippen]

Looks like Mack’s identical twin brother! But he sounds like Troy the gator hunter from that Swamp People show on the History channel

[@vwsandvettes3253]

That announcer guy and his gravelly voice - LOL!!!

[@hawkdsl]

To anyone with the GMT 400's.. You don't have to take the bed off to access the top of the tank. Just remove the tank side bed bolts. Loosen the other side (pax) bed bolts about halfway out. Use a 2X4 in the tank side rear wheel well, and jack it up enough to get to it. If you have a motorcycle lift, you can drop the tank out without much fuss at all. Just dont forget to remove the filler neck bolts to the bed, and ground from the frame.

[@EricErnst]

0:58. The fuel pressure regulator is integrated into the throttle body injection unit. It's not like the pumps can't build more than 12psi of pressure. The stock fuel pumps themselves can handle more pressure, at reduced volume. You guys should know that.

[@skylermcclaflin332]

Eric Ernst doesn’t matter, needs more pump at the end of the day.

[@EricErnst]

@@skylermcclaflin332 I know it needs more fuel pump for that 400hp ls swap, but he said the stock pump was only capable of 12psi, which is just not true.

[@lightspeedmonk7108]

Nice tip with the brass punch

[@charlesholt2662]

WOW I’d love to be able to do that to my truck. That engine sounded awesome!

[@rwcraver]

And...$70,000 later...you have a 32 year old Frankentruck.

[@eyepee3po929]

Lol..

[@Anni3sgotagun]

I don’t think it cost that much lol

[@mikeo8179]

Mr . LT does a real good job on the show good all around guy .

[@robc7812]

get a 96 and up obs vortec sending unit same plug same sender has a bulge/barb on the metal line where the rubber line hooks it to the fuel pump... that little bit of safety on a much higher output pump... almost the same cost... plus get it with out the pump.....

[@bobbymulwee7641]

Coilover swap in the front to get rid of the torsion bars would be a great show

[@robsorgdrager8477]

That acc belt kit is wicked simple and I love it!!!!

[@texasboy2005]

Whoa, they sure did roast LT!

[@otsenres1636]

That was cool having all the hosts on the show at once! The new guy buys pizza and beer on Friday!

[@Vincentschneider007]

Looks great guys. Say how about a video on the electrical system connection to the existing truck wiring system. Would be a big help please.

[@richardcasey7521]

Those rusty frame rails would benefit from a clean up and fresh coat of POR-15 rust preventive coating.

[@FinikeraVlogs]

"Tell us something about ya" "Welll I just showed up and got a nice introduction" 😂😂 wow really? Such an interesting fact

[@velasco1100]

Sweet this diffantly gives me good ideas thanks for the content.

[@scrappyhustler7467]

Keep these vids coming love the channel and all the effort and work u guys put into it thank you.....these guys deserve a couple million subscribers!!

[@tannerwimer]

Yea, facotory center consoles in good shape are really hard to come by. I’m glad I found a gray one for my 94

[@kennethbode2017]

amazing what you can do with unlimited free parts

[@clevelandmaker386]

Yeah.....finally ........a Louisiana boy in the house!

[@Hyprmtr]

Holy Crap, I can't believe they painted the back of the cab like that. @5:12 you can still see raw bondo. They had to have had the bed off to do the bodywork, WHY would they put it back on to paint it? GAAAAHHH! Yall should have put a blanket or something over the back of the cab. You could have said it was to protect the cab so the bed don't scratch it when lifting it off. It would have hidden that mess and the real techs wouldn't wouldn't be able to notice it. It must have been hammered in the rear end to damage both cab corners like that. Your putting $20k worth of driveline in it, another 200USD would Put some color there. SMH

[@haydenreyes4621]

They didn't paint it it was already repainted before

[@TinkerPrepper]

Can't wait to build one of these

[@jimhuskins8506]

Love your work and especially this truck. Your announcer’s voice, however, makes me want to regurgitate every time I hear it. That voice style went out with 60s AM radio.

[@boostedKTM]

My God I love this build it is the coolest shit to hit the internet since fasterproms S10 all-wheel-drive build

[@S.T.A.N.G]

The S10 is still the best lol

[@boostedKTM]

@@S.T.A.N.G for sure definitely can't wait for him to get it figured out

[@S.T.A.N.G]

@@boostedKTM same I definitely want to see them put some power down but they just broke studs there going to have to upgrade them or something

[@flyonbyya]

Since the goal isn’t show, and for ease of installation, lower cost and less time. I’d agree that the rubber fuel line option, and common parts, like the 02 Silverado rad hose is the best choice.

[@eyepee3po929]

I like the part where he says it's not gonna cost you all that much money.....best joke I heard all week..

[@reynoldscs]

Please tell me you replace the receiver /dryer & flushed the lines with solvent after pressure washing that engine bay with the hose end open. I know there isn't alot of fine details showed here. After flushing, oil needs to be added for the A/C system to work properly. Most new/rebuilt compressors require draining of shipping oil and refilled with the correct oil per system design. I assume this is an R12 to R134A conversion, please add a few details for DIY'ers.

[@obs.takuache9405]

The powernation crew to LT: ima end this guys whole career

[@KyleP133]

The water pump changed between this and the last episode. Interesting.

[@ManMak6]

I wish they’d post a complete cost breakdown. Probably near a cost of a brand new truck. Cool build nevertheless!

[@jaredvargas8750]

They posted the cost breakdown on the other OBS build like 15k

[@haydenreyes4621]

It was 24k so a used 2019 work truck silverado

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Brand new are in 30K

[@peanutbutterisfu]

These old tbi engines didn’t have much power and were terrible on fuel. I remember when I got rid of one of these trucks and got a newer truck with a 5.3 such a difference way more power and 7 more miles per gallon.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

That shift/panel link i would of put in a steel plate with rtv or put tape over the panel for galvanic corrosion

[@GMC4240]

Disagree with taking the bed off the truck, done two fuel pumps on my 92 first time took the bed off 2nd time decides to drop the tank because taking the box off was such a hassle. The lines are very easy to reach with the tank dropped and did the full fuel pump job in about an hour as opposed to an afternoon

[@shadowopsairman1583]

I'd just put in a SBC or Vortec 5700 (L31). I would definitely upgrade the fuel pump. Those Tbi pumps were a major failure point.

[@madmikescustomDaily]

I’ve been watching the show since I was eight years old turn on the TV show now I’m building my first 94 GMC Yukon SLE two door 4 x 4 #MadmikescustomDaily

[@timbowalk]

Nice build but i see lots of waisted cash on not needed parts u could of used the whole fuel tank and pump from a 02 silverado the complete front accessory drive from it A/C compressor power steering pump and resivor alternator basically everything needed basically strip a 02 silverado and ya could of even had 4 wheel disk brakes from the 02 just swap the complete rear end and front spindles boom 4 wheel disk brake ls swapped 88 silverado basically u just created a 99 nbs short bed single cab silverado. With old sheet metal nice bad ass daily driver

[@gchrysanthis4734]

hey Tim thinking about what u said, i have an 1988 c1500 tbi 4.3, going to swap 5.3, can i just order the pump like u said and drop it in? what about filter on the frame rail?? thank u in advance

[@eprofessio]

"Not legal for use in California" God I hope that place falls into the ocean.

[@anthonycadiou8367]

Real nice truck PAINT THAT CAB.

[@baddonkey6876]

"Yeah, now your workin with LT, he's a real piece of shit" (That's basically what they did, that whole thing made me cringe cause i love LT)

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

0BS LIFE

[@hawkdsl]

OBS is also the square body Chevy's (73-87).. well actually the original meaning of OBS was 73-87 Chevy's.. But I digress... GMT400 is a better moniker.

[@jesusguevara5171]

We’re the hard lines replaced also with the 25ft hose included in the fuel line kit ? Or was more needed to be purchased. Thanks in advance.

[@Kevincole87]

I want to do 6.2L swap on my 1983 4x4 suburban, but it has a very long way to go, dont know if i should focus body first or engine/tranny

[@alhamedi66]

Amazing beautiful project clean work professional with passion but costly parts only more than 7000+ without labor!!! Is it worth it. My car 1993 chevrolet blazer sport GMT415 with 350 orginal engine it's possible to make engine reliable with low cost. Can you put all parts list used in this project. Best regards,

[@LandonRoy-cv9rt]

I love how simply installing AN- fittings can completely transform your entire engine bay and the high quality of them and their ease of use for numerous applications. You just need to pay attention because you can get carried away and end up spending bookoo bucks just on hoses and fittings 🤣

[@billiondollardan]

I sound like a real pleasure to work with LOL

[@who_is_asking]

I trying to do this swap. But can't figure out what I need for the o-ring to -6 connector on the sending unit. If you remember what size they are.

[@S.T.A.N.G]

Anyone who has ever swapped a motor knows anything on first fire doesn't just start like that and who starts it without cycling oil through the motor first

[@S.T.A.N.G]

@Private Account talk about getting but hurt over my comment 🤣 anyone who calls them selves a master tec now a days doesn't know shit about actually working on cars they have to go look in a book and they should have showed every detail for maby people who have never done anytype of motor swap so they don't end up fucking up there motor but thanks for making me laugh dumbass 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rlessmeier]

It's the "magic" of tv

[@ditzydoo4378]

I like Austin, seems like a real down to earth guy and will be a great fit with LT... o_0

[@bayouboattrash]

That's awesome!!! I'm from Cut Off too!!!!!! You got a pecan house king cake yet?

[@Billybobaggins9]

bayou boat trash sorry to burst your bubble these videos are quite old

[@Navirram]

Billy Eastep it’s from 2 hours ago...

[@bayouboattrash]

@@Billybobaggins9 I know it's prolly been aired on television a while back. The guy might see it and answer. Ya never know.

[@Radical1776]

@@NavirramMost of these are all several year old television episodes from Power Nation. They're uploading the entire catalog of episodes the have available on demand on their streaming service. The Project Red Tide series is from early 2019.

[@singblade]

Tapered pipe thread fitting should not require sealant. The tapered end should seal itself. A standard pipe thread fitting with Kevin taper requires sealant. If a tapered fitting leaks it's not probably not installed correctly

[@jaxjax5322]

Does the holley hi ram fits with out issues with the hood? Clears the hood? I mean? On the chevy silverado obs ?

[@jamesvincent9428]

Why didn't you redo the interior trim in black while you had it apart?

[@chasegustin491]

How did you do the pcm and wiring harness

[@jesteris25]

About time you ditched the red interior it was making me sick looking at it IM from Australia and I love watching all the Power Nation it give me Ideas fo what I can do to my buzz box.

[@Pgcmoore]

outstanding!!!

[@matt6951]

What's the part number for the pushlock tool?

[@trailboss78]

I have a question need help trying to get my running light to work I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado tried everything is it a ground issue ...?

[@rlessmeier]

I'll bet things get crazy at their company Christmas party.

[@thomasmaymnard]

Any chance ya’ll could give me some contact info, or a link to chase for that nv149 32 spline input shaft? I’m looking at doing a similar conversion to my 2 door tahoe in the near future, and having the transfer case input shaft instead of a 27 spline 4l80e output shaft would leave me some more options for transmissions down the line (like a 6l90e, 8l90e, or even a 10l90e)

[@jerryarmour5538]

do these guys ever finish anything? every video series is missing the last episode?

[@j.danaclark2166]

Bed removal for fuel pump replacement: always when possible do that! Anyone who doesn't when they have the option is an amateur.

[@juareze40]

Why are the front wheels sticking out a lot more then the rear?

[@brandonparrott8280]

juareze40 almost every ‘factory stance’ Chevrolet 4x4 the front axle is wider than the rear.

[@guero9093]

It’s a big problem on all 88-98 4x4s

[@jm361]

I wonder if the work they done to the k1500 (awd conversion etc) would work on a c1500 of the same model platform 88-9x (mine is a 95)

[@smokinace8977]

Nothing is the same as far as front suspension goes in the k and c1500s. So it won't be as easy but with enough money anything is possible

[@SpeeeedyG]

Watched every video of this build until the skipped like 3 episodes and all of a sudden the truck was done

[@alexbalderas728]

It would be nice to see y’all do a just simple 5.3 junk yard build drop in 88-98 no fancy harness DIY stuff . Not all out stuff like this. I see so many unnecessary stuff you’ve did to this 5.3 swap for no reason. lol

[@kevinwest3689]

Ok so if you dont have 4 guys or a Gentry crane to take off bed it's not easier to take bed off. And dont cut a hole in bed 🤢 well its your truck go ahead. But it's not really that hard to do it right, spoiler they take this truck out on a mild dirt path and that front end grenades, its kinda sad I was really digging the concept.

[@DMD81773]

You take all the bolts out excepts for 2 on the passenger side. Lift the driver side and prop it up with a 2 by 4.

[@kevinwest3689]

@@DMD81773 good idea I think? Never try it, Sept I cant pick up by myself where do you put the jack, / Jack's what about the bind, I have a body lift and 3.5 suspension lift, it was not to hard to do with bed on my floor jack can reach the tank, your way is worth a try for someone, maybe?

[@scottydoesntknow254]

Same thing I'm doing on my 90 c1500 on my channel

[@esapuhakka5494]

Before seat assamble, i would first bolt seat to bracket then car. More easy.

[@djverhulst]

why don't take care of the rust on the frames ?

[@pkbrunnemer6017]

really enjoying the show, but with all the work your doing on this truck shouldn't you have at least wire brushed the ground for the fuel pump

[@thewhitedak8304]

where is the 2nd part on the budget build on the 360 mopar

[@jonasgrumby1093]

Should hire me for power nation, I would do that guys job for free.

[@mobilemowers]

Things you can do when money is no object.

[@beausmith3900]

trucks got a lot of potential... still would rather see it built to the nuts... cool show though

[@saultinajero011]

How much line was used for the whole fueling system

[@thruitallauto2538]

Do y’all sell parts, like the motor that came out.

[@h2oskiaddict]

He said heat or special tools to remove red loctite. Like a wrench and a bicep muscle.

[@deerjerkydave]

Is that used oil at 9:32?

[@kennethbode2017]

royal purple looks that way

[@xalos700r]

If only that frame could get sanded and primered.

[@hunterwilson1508]

I got a question I got a 5.3 in my wrecked truck and want to swap that into my 95 chevy how hard that

[@tomgossar2798]

what fitting is it that goes onto the factory sending unit?

[@adfasdfasdfluy]

I’d like to know what pump he installed

[@hugojuarez2281]

I'm upset that this truck has been done for a long time. I just saw an episode where they go to a rally in this truck. 8 mo ago!

[@robertfoley6430]

Think I would have used a button head screw/bolt to old that delete plate.

[@kenlelon369]

I got a nice 70 C/10 with gas tank in the cab AND IT SMELLS LIKE GAS ALL THE TIME. I remember my Dad's 69 ordered from the plant had the same smell. Why not do a project that addresses this nagging problem if one opts to keep it factory with the in-cab tank.

[@8g00gl]

9:32 Am I crazy or did they pour used oil into the truck?

[@graysgarage2142]

8g00gl royal purple I believe

[@thruitallauto2538]

Needs some help big time. Do y’all have a part number for them fittings you put on the fuel pump I think you called em o ring to -6 An fittings

[@hawkdsl]

go to the power nation web site.. all the shows are listed by year and EP, and they have a parts list for each project.

[@thruitallauto2538]

hawkdsl I did that part is not on there

[@christianrobles6500]

did you end up finding it because i need that part to

[@thruitallauto2538]

christian robles nope never did. I did something else.they are in that kitt that there showing on the table an it’s about $200.

[@christianrobles6500]

Thru Itall I bought that kit too but I still want to use my stock fuel tank and I’ve been looking for hours trying to find that 3/8 and 5/16 fittings

[@northernlad3015]

You can always donate that old seat to me, my ‘92 could sure use that split bench seat. Lol.

[@edwardpate6128]

I would have kept a Gen 1 SBC myself.

[@kennethbode2017]

by the time you add up what all the fuel system, brackets, etc cost this is no budget build. A 383 stroker would drop right in

[@kalijasin]

Those rusty fuel lines look scary.

[@gregallen9065]

Wow.....putting an LS 5.3 in that old TBI truck is costing more than that truck cost when brand new. Still not seeing how this is some kind of a budget uprgrade......lol. Most guys go to a donor truck and yank the entire engine and wire harness with ecm. Not these jokers..... they have unlimited credit with Summit Racing apparently....but hey, don't we all? LMAO!

[@17buckrogers]

self tapping screws not self drilling screws

[@nathandean1687]

why didnt they remove the tank and flush it. yes they had to remove the gas first. or replace it with a newer internal baffled fuel tank.

[@hawkdsl]

truck was a daily driver before they had it... it wasn't sitting, so maybe they figured it was unnecessary.

[@LSancho28]

Would you sell me the 60/40 bench seat😭