@@LawrenceTolman lol, I had a Platoon SGT back in the day with one on a 3500 Dually, he laughed about the mileage. I think he averaged 7.5 to 10 MPG on it. That thing drinks like a gas turbine.
Another great video LT! Interesting find with the gps/remote kill unit. Did not know that was a thing! Keep up the outstanding work. My new favorite channel on TH-cam! Greg
Opens the comments section and whistpers in my dad voice "You should always cut pushing away from yourself, not pulling toward yourself." Thanks for bringing us along on the build
Always enjoy this channel! Hey just connect that 5volt wideband output to the A/C pressure sensor signal wire then you can log wideband directly through ecm, works perfectly
If that wasn't what was causing your battery drain issue check the back side of your gauge cluster. I had that issue with an '04 Yukon Denali. I couldn't find it so I took it in & they thought it was the aftermarket remote start or the aftermarket stereo/tv. It was neither. My dash started smoking a month later. The gauge cluster had partially melted & was causing the battery to drain off it sat for more than 4 days. Put in a new cluster & no draining issues in the last 2 years.
Love the intermission jams! Nice work! Got that 8.1 on my 3/4 ton truck running with an Allison transmission! I’ve devoured all your ugly truck videos! 🙏keep them coming please 👍
Dude I love your videos I happen to stumble across it and I’m glad I did I like that you go right into the video instead of sitting there and talking about nothing important keep up the awesome videos
I have an 01 Ranger 302 swap and have the same AEM gauge, love it! Also wired it up so when I was using the SCT tuning software, I could do the same thing you are, and lay it over. The wideband setup even had the formulas needed for converting it over to the signal I needed. I used a flush mount USB mount from amazon so instead of a lose wire, I just used a double ended usb cable and plugged the laptop into the truck.
My car came stock with the 02 sensor (which is a wideband) about 6 inches after the turbo. Also I have a GlowShift triple pod, while yours fits your vehicle much nicer my gauges definitely fit better! Top to bottom I have AFR, boost and oil pressure gauges. They all fit perfectly!
Pulsation from injectors and vibration on an electric gauges transducer/sensor on stock steel rails but not as common on aluminum rails or a mechanical gauge, seen it a lot on road course cars. Easy to run a transducer/sensor off the end of a braided line and zip tie it to the wiring harness to absorb abnormal vibrations.
Really enjoying the build thus far. Nice to see someone doing something a little different. Also, if you don’t run at least 10psi on that thing you ain’t got a pair. Keep up the great work! 👍
Thanks for watching! You guys have some cool trucks down there we dont get up in the states, like the inline six diesel GMT400s and the short bed single cab Ford F250's
@@LawrenceTolman The chevys here have a 250 inline 6 and a diesel MWM 4.2, also inline 6. The F250 came with the gas V6 also the MWM 4.2 (same as the chevy or GMC) but with intercooler and finally with a Cummins 3.9 isb. Have a nice day LT!
Just a suggestion, maybe you could grind the pillar cover, where the gauges seat in, at an angle. I think it would take care of the bottom gage not seating properly and the face of the gauges would be at the proper angle.
Stock recip engine is 12parts air:1 part fuel for cooling reasons without being too lean which causes cht and detonation, preignition. Stochiometric ratio is a theoretical ratio but physics limit us to 12:1.
@@shadowopsairman1583 - Meant for, yes. But also happens to resist other hydrocarbons as well. I used to make a fuel gauge kit and found out the hard way after several 'calls' about leakage.
You can safely run leaner than 14.7:1 at part throttle cruising (in fact you can run lean up to around 70% load). At part throttle if you keep leaning an engine out you'll get cooler egt's since you're not making as much power, you'll eventually get lean "misfires" where the engine vibrates more due uneven fuel distribution across the cylinders (this happens sooner with a carb vs mpfi), then finally lean flame out when the engine is starved of fuel. You only hurt things if you're lean and under heavy load. In the aviation world running an engine "lean of peak" egt is pretty common (15 - 18:1 AFR)...
yeah that's nice They don't do that a lot of the new cars anymore which is crazy all you see is fuel and coolant temp I want my voltage and oil pressure stock.
@@sock979 most oem gauge are heavily dampened anyway, so a warning light accomplishes the same thing while making the dash less cluttered, not that it is ideal
This build has definitely caught my attention. I see boosted LS trucks all the time but forsure the Vortec 8.1 swap on a 1500 truck is different from the rest! I actually have a Supercharged LS swapped G35, so it’s interesting to see this big beast in a 1500 2wd truck. I want to know the tire size you have for those front wheels, i have a 01 sierra extended cab with those same wheels and planning on doing same drop you did, and those tires look perfect with that setup! Can’t wait to see the power that 8.1 will put on low boost!
I have been watching powerblock for years. Still watch them when I can. I have the app on my phone. I was raised around automotive industry since I was born.
It would be a good addition for sure, to be able to keep an eye on things like spark advance, inlet air temp, and a few other things that are stored on the data but
thats what comes with the gauge kit and has all the fittings to match, plus I'd have to get a few extra fittings to use a hose barb. Once its in, the plastic tube is great, it just fights you going in
I've ran two of those glow shift sleeves too I mean yeah they're cheap and they just slide over the normal pillar so you have to drill into the stock pillar but I always thought mine looked pretty good I actually used an 0509 one on my 2011 because they didn't make a 2011 and the only triple pod one was way too expensive and I just did a tiny bit of trimming and if it my 2011 mustang just fine. But yeah after seeing that I think I definitely pay more for the auto meter sleeve It looked bad and it didn't even look like they pointed at the driver very well so you could just take a quick glance and then back to the road sorry that sucks it didn't work for yours I liked mine on my mustangs though
glowshifts products are crap, im not surprised here.I personally like autometer but AEM makes a good wide band gauge that isn't super expensive. maybe pyrometer and trans temp if the cluster doesn't have that function. either way it's coming along good LT. Looks like she's running a bit lean at idle...
Where exactly did you find that "GPS"? My truck battery dies after a week or so of no use! I've replaced the battery 3 times....but can't find anything draining it 😡
I haven’t found a full replacement pillar gauge pod for these trucks if anyone knows who actually makes a full replacement rather than a slip over please let me know.
@@LawrenceTolman I was rely hoping I was wrong and u was right cause I hate the glow gauge slip over one I have. Going to buy the auto meter slip over to see if it fits and looks better. Thank you for the response.
Would you possibly help me out with the Turbo down pipe? I cannot find a prebuilt one. Plus I’m unsure of the bends needed on it. So no idea what I’m looking for lmao.. thanks , 2001 Silverado 1500 ls 5.3l v8 Vortec..
sure, I could build you one, but you would need to bring the truck to me in Utah. send an email to tolmanperformance@gmail.com if you want more info...
I ran those 3 too but I prefer the digital cuz digital is just so much easier to read especially afr. I stopped doing those pillar mounts though but that's cuz I smoke I kept catching my cigarette on them and the ash would fall in my lap. Also I always use the electric sending unit type only have to do that for the fuel pressure regulator please people do not run fuel into your cabin for your fuel pressure gauge. Your boost gauge it needs to be behind the throttle body otherwise your reading doesn't matter it's not what's making it to the engine. And on my last two builds I ran the innovate wideband and it worked great for me each one I had for 2 years no problem both bill does only run in about 10 lb of boost one on a V3 vortec and one on a m90 supercharger but I like those innovates cuz they're cheaper and so far they've worked for me
With the 8.1 I figured the gas gauge would've been one of those important gauges lol
oh, you dont need a gauge for that, you just always assume its empty
@@LawrenceTolman lol
@@LawrenceTolman lol, I had a Platoon SGT back in the day with one on a 3500 Dually, he laughed about the mileage. I think he averaged 7.5 to 10 MPG on it. That thing drinks like a gas turbine.
@@bryandevries7210
My dads 1974 Caprice Classic Estate wagon averages that with its 400 cubes and three speed. Haha
Another great video LT! Interesting find with the gps/remote kill unit. Did not know that was a thing! Keep up the outstanding work. My new favorite channel on TH-cam!
Greg
Opens the comments section and whistpers in my dad voice "You should always cut pushing away from yourself, not pulling toward yourself."
Thanks for bringing us along on the build
lol... i thought of that when i watched it in the edit
It's amazing what some loom and electric tape can do to clean up some wiring. Everything looks great. Really enjoying this build
Thank you very much!
Great video. It’s the old saying, buy once cry once. I buy the cheapest stuff too and usually regret it.
I can't wait its so close!!!!
I’ve watch every episode of ur tv show an I’ve loved watching u since day one
much appreciated!
Found your channel recently and love it. Your on camera fluidity you picked up from being on air for so long is awesome.
hey, thanks so much!
Always enjoy this channel! Hey just connect that 5volt wideband output to the A/C pressure sensor signal wire then you can log wideband directly through ecm, works perfectly
If that wasn't what was causing your battery drain issue check the back side of your gauge cluster. I had that issue with an '04 Yukon Denali. I couldn't find it so I took it in & they thought it was the aftermarket remote start or the aftermarket stereo/tv. It was neither. My dash started smoking a month later. The gauge cluster had partially melted & was causing the battery to drain off it sat for more than 4 days. Put in a new cluster & no draining issues in the last 2 years.
good tip as well!
Love the intermission jams! Nice work! Got that 8.1 on my 3/4 ton truck running with an Allison transmission! I’ve devoured all your ugly truck videos! 🙏keep them coming please 👍
Pro tip slide plastic tube inside vacuum hose for protection
Dude I love your videos I happen to stumble across it and I’m glad I did I like that you go right into the video instead of sitting there and talking about nothing important keep up the awesome videos
Awesome! Thank you!
I have an 01 Ranger 302 swap and have the same AEM gauge, love it! Also wired it up so when I was using the SCT tuning software, I could do the same thing you are, and lay it over. The wideband setup even had the formulas needed for converting it over to the signal I needed. I used a flush mount USB mount from amazon so instead of a lose wire, I just used a double ended usb cable and plugged the laptop into the truck.
hey thats a good idea on the USB instead of wires
My car came stock with the 02 sensor (which is a wideband) about 6 inches after the turbo.
Also I have a GlowShift triple pod, while yours fits your vehicle much nicer my gauges definitely fit better! Top to bottom I have AFR, boost and oil pressure gauges. They all fit perfectly!
I love this thing, I work for a guy with a 2500 and the 8.1 and it’s got plenty of power without the turbo!!
One of my favorite channels keep up the great work
Wow, thanks!
Don’t forget the t-bolt clamps on the couplers! Jegs has nice stainless steel ones for a decent price.
Hey man glad to see progress, really liking the content!!
I’ve read that putting the fuel pressure sensor on the rail exposes it to engine vibration and causes it to go bad sooner.
Pulsation from injectors and vibration on an electric gauges transducer/sensor on stock steel rails but not as common on aluminum rails or a mechanical gauge, seen it a lot on road course cars. Easy to run a transducer/sensor off the end of a braided line and zip tie it to the wiring harness to absorb abnormal vibrations.
@@young11984 Ya.... What he said..
Good stuff LT! I did the same thing for my Trans Am except I have a nitrous bottle pressure gauge instead of boost. Love the 3-pod pillar!
Same. I have a nitrous pressure/AFR guage with kill switch.
I've used them cheap sunpro pods from the zone and worked pretty well truck looks good
Really enjoying the build thus far. Nice to see someone doing something a little different. Also, if you don’t run at least 10psi on that thing you ain’t got a pair. Keep up the great work! 👍
haha... We'll start low and slowly push it up from there. I don't wanna explode it right away lol
very informative and straight to the point. love it!!
LT i'm whatching you from Brazil! Love the truck content
Thanks for watching! You guys have some cool trucks down there we dont get up in the states, like the inline six diesel GMT400s and the short bed single cab Ford F250's
@@LawrenceTolman The chevys here have a 250 inline 6 and a diesel MWM 4.2, also inline 6. The F250 came with the gas V6 also the MWM 4.2 (same as the chevy or GMC) but with intercooler and finally with a Cummins 3.9 isb. Have a nice day LT!
I dig the music!
Just a suggestion, maybe you could grind the pillar cover, where the gauges seat in, at an angle. I think it would take care of the bottom gage not seating properly and the face of the gauges would be at the proper angle.
Do a diesel build next
I think he is going to do his L5P
Thanks good upload
Glad you enjoyed it
Stock recip engine is 12parts air:1 part fuel for cooling reasons without being too lean which causes cht and detonation, preignition.
Stochiometric ratio is a theoretical ratio but physics limit us to 12:1.
I like boost if applicable afr trans temp and oil pressure or temp.
for trans temp, im gonna be swapping in an HD cluster that has a factory trans temp gauge in it
@@LawrenceTolman Sweet love the projects man
Question is why do we need these gauges ? Based on the reading what are we trying to do ? Play with throttle or gears ? Please explain
Another great video. Thanks for the content.
My pleasure!
Resist the urge to use white Teflon tape when fuel is involved! It can/will melt over time. Use the yellow gas fitter tape.
On gasoline?
I thought it was for ng/p.
@@shadowopsairman1583 - Meant for, yes. But also happens to resist other hydrocarbons as well. I used to make a fuel gauge kit and found out the hard way after several 'calls' about leakage.
great video LT!
Glad you enjoyed it
Ignition switch or even headlamp relay/control panel can cause drain.
29👍's up LT thanks again for taking us all along with you
Thanks 👍
I have to learn how to tune my beat up e36, fucking love that car even though it breaks all the time.
Looks good.
Autometer makes factory match 2000s gm truck gauges for boost,trans temp, promoter, etc
they do, but they don't have a vacuum/boost gauge or a 0-100 psi fuel pressure. otherwise, those are the gauges I would have run
Info on the fuel pressure fittings used
You can safely run leaner than 14.7:1 at part throttle cruising (in fact you can run lean up to around 70% load). At part throttle if you keep leaning an engine out you'll get cooler egt's since you're not making as much power, you'll eventually get lean "misfires" where the engine vibrates more due uneven fuel distribution across the cylinders (this happens sooner with a carb vs mpfi), then finally lean flame out when the engine is starved of fuel. You only hurt things if you're lean and under heavy load.
In the aviation world running an engine "lean of peak" egt is pretty common (15 - 18:1 AFR)...
thats good info!
Idk id say oil pressure is the most important gauge afr 2nd.
It already has one in the dash
yeah that's nice They don't do that a lot of the new cars anymore which is crazy all you see is fuel and coolant temp I want my voltage and oil pressure stock.
@@sock979 most oem gauge are heavily dampened anyway, so a warning light accomplishes the same thing while making the dash less cluttered, not that it is ideal
true, but like was already mentioned, the truck has an oil pressure gauge in the dash
Why not put a 90 on the back of the boost gauge instead of straight? It might fit then
it would have to be a 45, but its worth a shot
@@LawrenceTolman it pretty awesome to get a reply from you . I remember watching you on tv. Keep up the great work love the vids!
Comment for the algorithm 👍
I wouldn't start tuning till you get the fuel pressure correct. Then you will notice the AFR to be closer to what it is suppose to be.
this music rocks
thanks! i never know what people are gonna like for music
Nice bench vise, where can I find one?
its actually a wilton trailer hitch vise that I made a little holder to stick it on the bench
You going to take it down the drag strip to see how fast it is LT???
I am, at some point
What battery are you running and where did you relocate it.
just a normal parts store battery, and its in the stock location up front on the driver's side
Hey LT there’s a cheep pillar pod on eBay that’s one piece and it fits nice like 20 bucks shipping. I have in my 03 Sierra reg cab step side
You got a link for that one man?
Please share cause I’ve ne we found any other than the ones that mount over the factory pillar plastic
This build has definitely caught my attention. I see boosted LS trucks all the time but forsure the Vortec 8.1 swap on a 1500 truck is different from the rest! I actually have a Supercharged LS swapped G35, so it’s interesting to see this big beast in a 1500 2wd truck. I want to know the tire size you have for those front wheels, i have a 01 sierra extended cab with those same wheels and planning on doing same drop you did, and those tires look perfect with that setup! Can’t wait to see the power that 8.1 will put on low boost!
the front has 255/55/18 at the moment
Use gale banks idash data monster guage
they make some great stuff
I have been watching powerblock for years. Still watch them when I can. I have the app on my phone. I was raised around automotive industry since I was born.
Don’t let Gale Banks see this. You forgot to add an air density gauge.
Hey LT...
What do you think about adding a Gale Banks DataMonster?
It would be a good addition for sure, to be able to keep an eye on things like spark advance, inlet air temp, and a few other things that are stored on the data but
Why the plastic tube and not a rubber hose?
thats what comes with the gauge kit and has all the fittings to match, plus I'd have to get a few extra fittings to use a hose barb. Once its in, the plastic tube is great, it just fights you going in
@@LawrenceTolman ah ok. Thanks for the information, you’re awesome.
I've ran two of those glow shift sleeves too I mean yeah they're cheap and they just slide over the normal pillar so you have to drill into the stock pillar but I always thought mine looked pretty good I actually used an 0509 one on my 2011 because they didn't make a 2011 and the only triple pod one was way too expensive and I just did a tiny bit of trimming and if it my 2011 mustang just fine. But yeah after seeing that I think I definitely pay more for the auto meter sleeve It looked bad and it didn't even look like they pointed at the driver very well so you could just take a quick glance and then back to the road sorry that sucks it didn't work for yours I liked mine on my mustangs though
Man. That GPS thing is wild! Break that thing into a million pieces lol
throw it into the back of a passing garbage truck and see where it ends up
@@LawrenceTolman now there’s a video idea 😂
What is the plan for the drivetrain. New 6spd and a g80?
glowshifts products are crap, im not surprised here.I personally like autometer but AEM makes a good wide band gauge that isn't super expensive. maybe pyrometer and trans temp if the cluster doesn't have that function. either way it's coming along good LT. Looks like she's running a bit lean at idle...
Where exactly did you find that "GPS"?
My truck battery dies after a week or so of no use!
I've replaced the battery 3 times....but can't find anything draining it 😡
it was underneath the steering column, but on top of the metal reinforcement plate thing
Lets see some boost
so close to boost!
Somebody get this man a big fuel pump so he can take that girl to the dance!!
on the shelf, just need to get it installed!
the $100 autometer pillar pod isn't a full replacement either.
I was just about to ask if anyone knew of a full replacement cause I’ve never found one myself
ahh, you're right I just double checked. I guess was thinking of the 2007+ trucks I put autometer pods on, those were full replacement.
Where are you sending the computer to get it upgraded for your new motor and turbo I need that information for my build
He’s using the stock 5.3 ECU if I remember correctly. Catching the drift he’s going to tune the stock ECU with HP Tuners.
I haven’t found a full replacement pillar gauge pod for these trucks if anyone knows who actually makes a full replacement rather than a slip over please let me know.
check out autometer, they have a full replacement
nope, I was wrong. the Autometer is a slip on cover as well
@@LawrenceTolman I was rely hoping I was wrong and u was right cause I hate the glow gauge slip over one I have. Going to buy the auto meter slip over to see if it fits and looks better. Thank you for the response.
Wat about the oil pressure gauge
How many millimeters is that turbo
80mm
Would you possibly help me out with the Turbo down pipe? I cannot find a prebuilt one. Plus I’m unsure of the bends needed on it. So no idea what I’m looking for lmao.. thanks , 2001 Silverado 1500 ls 5.3l v8 Vortec..
sure, I could build you one, but you would need to bring the truck to me in Utah. send an email to tolmanperformance@gmail.com if you want more info...
Nice!! :-)
GlowShift is crap. Installed some in customer vehicle, replaced with Auto Meter after a few weeks.
Egt gauge
How can I contact you LT??
you just did haha! tolmanperformance@gmail.com will get straight to me
@@LawrenceTolman haha cool ill send u an email
I sent u a email but haven't got any answer
I ran those 3 too but I prefer the digital cuz digital is just so much easier to read especially afr. I stopped doing those pillar mounts though but that's cuz I smoke I kept catching my cigarette on them and the ash would fall in my lap. Also I always use the electric sending unit type only have to do that for the fuel pressure regulator please people do not run fuel into your cabin for your fuel pressure gauge. Your boost gauge it needs to be behind the throttle body otherwise your reading doesn't matter it's not what's making it to the engine. And on my last two builds I ran the innovate wideband and it worked great for me each one I had for 2 years no problem both bill does only run in about 10 lb of boost one on a V3 vortec and one on a m90 supercharger but I like those innovates cuz they're cheaper and so far they've worked for me
I've got a 2011 silverado wt with the 4.8, and I want to add an oil pressure gauge. Anyone have a good resource for how to do so on my truck?
Look into Autometer Dashlink and a cheap droid tablet for all your gauge needs that reads off CAN.
Need that GPS for my wife’s car, how much? Lol.
When you are done, my "friend" asked me to ask you if he could possibly buy it.
LT is known for skipping his car payments so that's why that truck was GPS'ed (I kid, I kid)
lol... see if they can find me now
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Gauges ??? Holley EFI doesn’t use gauges. Keep the receipts ;)
Good point!
28.8 come on 30 tho
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Ugly truck wouldn't be so ugly if you just repainted the hood....or cloned it into a '06 intimadator S.S. 8.1....
Put the GPS on your neighbors car lol
I got to be the 666th like :)
oh man, that can't be good...
I would of returned it for money back, 50 dollars for a cheapy is ridiculous
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