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| | | Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | | | | Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 249 Likes: 59 G Van Man | OP G Van Man Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 249 Likes: 59 | 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.
Last edited by 1983G20Van; July 14th 2021 11:59 pm.
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 | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 249 Likes: 59 G Van Man | OP G Van Man Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 249 Likes: 59 |
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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frscke1 | | | Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | | | | Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 |
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 249 Likes: 59 G Van Man | OP G Van Man Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 249 Likes: 59 | 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 | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | Congrats on the promotion. Sounds like the build is going great. A video pic of the motor running would be great, | | | Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 Uncle Rust N Dents | Uncle Rust N Dents Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 | Cool. Sounds like some good progress. | | | Re: 1997 Chevy Express Cobra Conversion | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 30 Likes: 2 newbie | newbie Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 30 Likes: 2 | Wow, that's sweet! Congrats on some amazing work!
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