98 Bravada Project
#12
09-03-2009, 03:06 PM
The other night i finally got the engine out of the Bravada.
Broke a Universal joint getting the last bell housing bolt out, transmission dipstick popped out and leaked all over my new driveway. Other than that it went pretty well.
Album > Here
Bored when i was done so i did the transfer case shield
Dupli-color Sandable Primer Black, somehow it matches GM's Charcoal Gray flawlessly i used two coats and it came out nice.
My goals for this car are to...
1) Have at the least 300HP (not a race car but something quick)
2) Keep Fuel economy well (nothing below 15MPG)
3) have a luxurious interior
Here's a picture i made on Photoshop of how i want the front seats to look, it may change but this is a basic idea.
with the Oldsmobile Log embroidered in the seat
Broke a Universal joint getting the last bell housing bolt out, transmission dipstick popped out and leaked all over my new driveway. Other than that it went pretty well.
Album > Here
Bored when i was done so i did the transfer case shield
Dupli-color Sandable Primer Black, somehow it matches GM's Charcoal Gray flawlessly i used two coats and it came out nice.
My goals for this car are to...
1) Have at the least 300HP (not a race car but something quick)
2) Keep Fuel economy well (nothing below 15MPG)
3) have a luxurious interior
Here's a picture i made on Photoshop of how i want the front seats to look, it may change but this is a basic idea.
with the Oldsmobile Log embroidered in the seat
Last edited by FoxTrota; 09-03-2009 at 03:52 PM.
#13
09-03-2009, 10:04 PM
very nice so far.. i like the seats there gonna look really nice.. they're kinda like mine
#15
09-22-2009, 02:26 PM
Finished, the engine is apart and strangely enough it was the front rod bearings which were spun, i could have sworn it was coming from the rear. The two front piston rods were moving a considerable amount.
I took a video of the movement
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=IMGP2064.flv
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=IMGP2076.flv
And once getting the oil pan off i found a considerable amount of metallic oil
Finito lol
Album: http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ilion/Bravada/
I took a video of the movement
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=IMGP2064.flv
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=IMGP2076.flv
And once getting the oil pan off i found a considerable amount of metallic oil
Finito lol
Album: http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ilion/Bravada/
Last edited by FoxTrota; 09-22-2009 at 02:29 PM.
#17
01-06-2010, 09:54 PM
Well its winter now so the Bravada is basically on hold till spring
Ive decided probably because alot of my friends have projects (all racing projects) im gonna head in that direction as well, with the AWD traction controlled little SUV like this id most likely smoke them or give them a run for there money
So my ultimate goal for this now is to be a sporty quick luxurious SUV with as much luxury as i can pack into it while keeping it away from pimp my ride.
After the engine ill be able to build the new interior up, all the seats are being reupholstered or replaced, and i'd like to put bucket seats in the rear so it might only be seating 4, but it will seat 4 VERY comfortably with heated seats, cooled and heated cupholders, and more.
Im experimenting with painting and i have a nice scheme going Choarcoal gray trim and green, I tried Black gloss and it was too dark for the bravada's original color.
I'm still browsing for a suitable v8, either a 5.3 or 5.7 SCFI, im not into the carb stuff i need it fuel injected, I was told a V8 from a 98 suburban would be the best way to go. SO... if anyone has any suggestions I'm open or if anyone's selling or see's something point me in that direction i'd appreciate it
This is my goal for the look..
heh photoshop
Ive decided probably because alot of my friends have projects (all racing projects) im gonna head in that direction as well, with the AWD traction controlled little SUV like this id most likely smoke them or give them a run for there money
So my ultimate goal for this now is to be a sporty quick luxurious SUV with as much luxury as i can pack into it while keeping it away from pimp my ride.
After the engine ill be able to build the new interior up, all the seats are being reupholstered or replaced, and i'd like to put bucket seats in the rear so it might only be seating 4, but it will seat 4 VERY comfortably with heated seats, cooled and heated cupholders, and more.
Im experimenting with painting and i have a nice scheme going Choarcoal gray trim and green, I tried Black gloss and it was too dark for the bravada's original color.
I'm still browsing for a suitable v8, either a 5.3 or 5.7 SCFI, im not into the carb stuff i need it fuel injected, I was told a V8 from a 98 suburban would be the best way to go. SO... if anyone has any suggestions I'm open or if anyone's selling or see's something point me in that direction i'd appreciate it
This is my goal for the look..
heh photoshop
#18
02-03-2010, 09:39 AM
I need an opinion from some people on here, I've been looking around and and ive been finding LS motors and one in particular is the lY6 6.0L, which gets 360HP. Anyone think that would be a good engine for this application? or would it suck lol. There on ebay for about $2,000-$3,000 i find the price to be okay considering i would spend more than that building a motor.
Oh and apparently these are Brand new never driven motors, seems creditable enough, they have good feedback.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-A...item5d27d74d31
This is the 5.3 version, i'd be getting the 6.0L LY6 most likely, unless anyone tells me otherwise.
So i'd appreciate some input from Youz Guyz
Oh and apparently these are Brand new never driven motors, seems creditable enough, they have good feedback.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-A...item5d27d74d31
This is the 5.3 version, i'd be getting the 6.0L LY6 most likely, unless anyone tells me otherwise.
So i'd appreciate some input from Youz Guyz
#19
02-08-2010, 04:15 PM
Another update...
Bought a new bumper support bar
As well as a Bravada bumper cover, It came complete with New Foglights
I only found one new bumper cover online for $370 on a gm parts catalog, i got all of this for a total of $250 including shipping.
no one gave me any suggestions on here for an engine for this so i decided i'd just go with the one i found
Brand New LY6 V8 6.0L 360HP - $2,699.00
bought it Thursday night, its being prepared to ship this week to my house. landed a nice 3grand on my credit card last night, People seem to think im crazy for putting this in a Bravada lol, i just might be...
One of my fire dept buddies thinks the drivetrain won't be able to handle the engine, He's not really an expert but he does mechanics, i did some research online and people seem to think the 4L60e won't be able to handle it, and then others say it can (if built right).
Not that im gonna be driving like a lunatic racing this thing all the time i want it to be able to handle the 400HP and almost 400 lb.-ft of torque.
The Bravada currently has a 4L60e with the transfer case in it as well, i want to keep the AWD. I'm beginning to think the wiring and programming for this is gonna be a nightmare lol.
Bought a new bumper support bar
As well as a Bravada bumper cover, It came complete with New Foglights
I only found one new bumper cover online for $370 on a gm parts catalog, i got all of this for a total of $250 including shipping.
no one gave me any suggestions on here for an engine for this so i decided i'd just go with the one i found
Brand New LY6 V8 6.0L 360HP - $2,699.00
bought it Thursday night, its being prepared to ship this week to my house. landed a nice 3grand on my credit card last night, People seem to think im crazy for putting this in a Bravada lol, i just might be...
One of my fire dept buddies thinks the drivetrain won't be able to handle the engine, He's not really an expert but he does mechanics, i did some research online and people seem to think the 4L60e won't be able to handle it, and then others say it can (if built right).
Not that im gonna be driving like a lunatic racing this thing all the time i want it to be able to handle the 400HP and almost 400 lb.-ft of torque.
The Bravada currently has a 4L60e with the transfer case in it as well, i want to keep the AWD. I'm beginning to think the wiring and programming for this is gonna be a nightmare lol.
#20
02-08-2010, 04:30 PM
One of my fire dept buddies thinks the drivetrain won't be able to handle the engine, He's not really an expert but he does mechanics, i did some research online and people seem to think the 4L60e won't be able to handle it, and then others say it can (if built right).
Not that im gonna be driving like a lunatic racing this thing all the time i want it to be able to handle the 400HP and almost 400 lb.-ft of torque.
The Bravada currently has a 4L60e with the transfer case in it as well, i want to keep the AWD. I'm beginning to think the wiring and programming for this is gonna be a nightmare lol.
Not that im gonna be driving like a lunatic racing this thing all the time i want it to be able to handle the 400HP and almost 400 lb.-ft of torque.
The Bravada currently has a 4L60e with the transfer case in it as well, i want to keep the AWD. I'm beginning to think the wiring and programming for this is gonna be a nightmare lol.
His website is not indicative of the level of work this guy does. VERY knowledgeable and even more helpful. He claims his built 4L60E is good down to 10 sec. 1/4 mile. Worth looking into!
When it comes time I will be looking him up.