My 2001 Tahoe LQ4 swap saga (lots of pics)

yota · 10-03-2011, 11:33 AM

The new engine sitting on the bench.

At this point, the stock exhaust manifolds had been pulled off since I was installing long tubes with the new engine. Unfortunately, the rear manifold bolt broke on BOTH SIDES!!! Some very careful and tedious drilling, heating with a torch, and an easy out got them out though. Good job Shawn and Colin!!!

Beefy flanges on the headers and so shiny!!!

Matt stopped by to check things out. Notice who is actually working in this picture.....

Stock converter, 1800 stall? That has got TO GO!!!

10-03-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
yota Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Va Posts: 1,049	The new engine sitting on the bench. At this point, the stock exhaust manifolds had been pulled off since I was installing long tubes with the new engine. Unfortunately, the rear manifold bolt broke on BOTH SIDES!!! Some very careful and tedious drilling, heating with a torch, and an easy out got them out though. Good job Shawn and Colin!!! Beefy flanges on the headers and so shiny!!! Matt stopped by to check things out. Notice who is actually working in this picture..... Stock converter, 1800 stall? That has got TO GO!!! __________________ 1999 Trans Am 2007.5 Dodge Mega Cab Cummins