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Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #778871 July 13th 2021 10:17 pm
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Looking good man.


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Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #778940 July 14th 2021 11:55 pm
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Thanks guys! I rigged up a solid coolant recovery tank. One for a 95-99 OBS truck fit well and mounted with some left over brackets from an OBS Flexalite fan bracket kit.

Also started prototyping the airbox heatshield for the large 4" diesel air filter I will be using.

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1983 G20 Conversion Van, 350 TPI, Reed Hydraulic Roller cam, Ported 906 Vortec, Edelbrock 3817 TPI-Vortec Base, Doug Thorley Tri-Ys, Dual 2 1/2" exhaust, Speed Density 7730 ECM tuned by ME, 700r4 by ME, Stock 1,600 rpm converter, Rebuilt Stock 10 bolt with posi by ME, 3.08 gears, 358 RWHP @ 5,200, 384 RWTQ @ 3,400, 14.66 @ 95.43 w 2.28s 60'
Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #780367 August 10th 2021 11:21 pm
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So I finally got around to dropping the 383 in. Still have alot of work to do but the engine is finally bolted backin.

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1983 G20 Conversion Van, 350 TPI, Reed Hydraulic Roller cam, Ported 906 Vortec, Edelbrock 3817 TPI-Vortec Base, Doug Thorley Tri-Ys, Dual 2 1/2" exhaust, Speed Density 7730 ECM tuned by ME, 700r4 by ME, Stock 1,600 rpm converter, Rebuilt Stock 10 bolt with posi by ME, 3.08 gears, 358 RWHP @ 5,200, 384 RWTQ @ 3,400, 14.66 @ 95.43 w 2.28s 60'
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Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #780373 August 11th 2021 1:30 am
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Nice,

Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #780377 August 11th 2021 9:45 am
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Very nice and clean.


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Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #783328 October 05th 2021 12:44 am
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Since I have last updated, I was promoted to a store manager at work. New manager training and the duties of running a store have consumed alot of my free time. Still trying to get to the shop a few times a week for a couple of hours each visit. I have the engine back together, the headers on and the exhaust connected. Tonight I poured 5 gallons of fresh 93 octane in the empty tank. I cycled the key a couple of times to build up fuel pressure to check for leaks. Pulled the crank sensor connector and cranked it over enough to get the oil pressure up after months of sitting, did not take long to show 40 psi on the factory gauge. Connected the crank sensor, turned it over and it fired in about 1/2 turn. Definately needs some tuning, but it runs and it is healthy! Let it run for about 45 seconds. Wish I had thought to take some update pictures and a video clip. Still have to install the core support, plumb the radiator, finish the trans cooler lines (currently a 8" piece of hose connecting the cooler ports on the trans) and a few other details. Before I get it back on the road, I have to go over every suspension bolt and nut with a torque wrench, bleed the brakes, hookup and leak test the power steering, vacuum down and charge the a/c, and take it for an alignment. Making forward progress albeit slowly.

Last edited by 1983G20Van; October 05th 2021 12:53 am.

1983 G20 Conversion Van, 350 TPI, Reed Hydraulic Roller cam, Ported 906 Vortec, Edelbrock 3817 TPI-Vortec Base, Doug Thorley Tri-Ys, Dual 2 1/2" exhaust, Speed Density 7730 ECM tuned by ME, 700r4 by ME, Stock 1,600 rpm converter, Rebuilt Stock 10 bolt with posi by ME, 3.08 gears, 358 RWHP @ 5,200, 384 RWTQ @ 3,400, 14.66 @ 95.43 w 2.28s 60'
Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #783341 October 05th 2021 10:12 am
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Congrats on the promotion. Sounds like the build is going great. A video pic of the motor running would be great, chevy

Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #783353 October 05th 2021 12:09 pm
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Cool.
Sounds like some good progress.


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Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion
1983 G20 Van #783566 October 09th 2021 9:24 pm
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Wow, that's sweet! Congrats on some amazing work!


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