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by wdmickjr
Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: V8 - SMALL BLOCK
Topic: 5.3 V8 swap !!!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 27625

Re: 5.3 V8 swap !!!!!

yup. i am subscribed to this post/thread.
would like to know where the stock location A/C settles in at.
cable or drive by wire?
hard plumb lines for a/c aren't that much of an issue.
i am looking for a 5.3L LM7.
by wdmickjr
Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:26 am
Forum: NON-STOCK ENGINE SWAP
Topic: The V8 Club-a list of members
Replies: 65
Views: 35131

Re: The V8 Club-a list of members

I still have my 87 Astro CS, with 94 LT1, but.. It is in rebuild right now. I installed a HV oil pump and was going down a hill and decided to put it in 2nd and listen to the pipes...too much for the oil pump drive, and locked up engine before I got home. Hopefully the main journals are ok and the c...
by wdmickjr
Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: 87 astro hood latch release cable assembly question
Replies: 8
Views: 3392

Re: 87 astro hood latch release cable assembly question

thanks guys.
the part number me thinks i need to do some research on is; GM 15707348. no one seems to have a picture of this elusive animal.

re: 94 Roadmaster LT1 with Soloman Power Tune in 87 Astro CS.
by wdmickjr
Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: 87 astro hood latch release cable assembly question
Replies: 8
Views: 3392

Re: 87 astro hood latch release cable assembly question

exactly. discontinued.. i tried looking around at other used 87s and no one seems to let the assembly go, all or nothing. van and cable or no cable. don't want a $700 cable. dorman/motormite does not even have reference for it. (in my searches) maybe i'll buy the book look up the number. i was on th...
by wdmickjr
Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:08 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: 87 astro hood latch release cable assembly question
Replies: 8
Views: 3392

87 astro hood latch release cable assembly question

87 astro hood latch release cable assembly question Has anyone know the whereabouts of such animal? Does anyone know the years that may fit? I need the whole cable assembly, under dash hardware/mount handle cable...everything but the latch itself. And I want new. *sounds demanding*. would one have t...
by wdmickjr
Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Liittle Rock 87 Astro and 96 LT1
Replies: 4
Views: 1828

Re: Liittle Rock 87 Astro and 96 LT1

When I did my swap I kept it OBD 1 to keep it less complicated. It has been running fine for four years now. I drive it everyday to work' yes. that has been considered. will i need the 4.3 wiring harness for the LT1? Some are telling me that i should have no problem with the 4.3's 700r4 (i have yet...
by wdmickjr
Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Liittle Rock 87 Astro and 96 LT1
Replies: 4
Views: 1828

Liittle Rock 87 Astro and 96 LT1

i have just gotten my user name and password to this forum activated. I am from Little Rock, AR and have gotten an Astro (87) and have a 96 LT1 from a Cadillac. I intend to swap the 4.3 with the LT1. I do not have a transmission for the LT1 yet. At today's gas prices and forecasts to go as high as $...