put a built 383 ls1 in my m715

[chess]

ello all. i figured i would post my build on here too. hopefully gain recognition


well heres info on the truck.
1968 m715 kaiser jeep.
had it since 91 i was not even 1 year old when my dad brought it. he messed with it a while. then my brother did. and now its mine!
was originally a sea bee navy truck.


the motor
from a 99 z28 came as a stroker with forged internals. i added some cnc. ported heads a victor jr intake and a quick fuel e85 750dp carb and the 6010 msd ignition. and a 238/242 .640/.609 cam sounds mean on idle.. s10 shorty ls1 swap headers. no motor mounted fab needed had a 6.5 turbo diesel before so trans and mounts were bolt in.


drivetrain
4l80e with a rossler manual control box works beautifully.
jegs 4000 stall torque converter
art carr shifter from wide open designs.
np241c rebuilt by o&r off road in bloomington,ca
cable shifter from jb fab i made a custom mount for the xcase works good.


differentials
front dana 60 stock but with 4:10s with limited slips
rear dana 70 stock with 4:10s and limited slips


extras.
all autometer analog gauges with leds
arc 12 switch control panel all wiring was done by me.
gtlighting usa 7 and 4 inch hid lights
harbor freight led trailer tail lights
aem afr failsafe gauge.
rci 19 gallon aluminum fuel cell.
aeromotive street pump and a1000 regulator


I'm sure I'm forgetting some details but those are the main ones.
all well most of the work was done by me. the work its not the prettiest. but I'm only 23 and I'm learning. it had a diesel 6.5 in it before but it had no power. i wanted to do a twin turbo p pump cummins swap in it but it would involve 10 times more work. i had this motor laying since 2008 for a different project. but ended up putting it in here... the engine don't run 100% right now but i hope to get it dyno tuned by westech as soon as they can.


when i get the engine running good to its max. i plan on ordering a set of hummer wheels and have skat trak make me some paddle tires for the sand dunes. and eventually if work keeps going good i want to link suspension it front and rear with big travel. i want to be able to fly over whoops and bumps. but I'm taking it step by step. well heres some pics enjoy. thanks for looking












M715 383 ls1 e85 first start up. - YouTube

 

[peashooter]

Yikes you have been busy! It's awesome!

 

[chess]

The swap took a bit over a month. Only because I was ill for almost. 3 weeks it had a 6.5 turbo diesel. So what saved time was it bolted up right to the transmission. And right to the motor mounts. And thanks!

 

[bcowanwheels]

All i say is why ? A bone stock 305 or at the most a stock 350 is perfect unless your gonna go to the mud drags. AND WHO IN THE WORLD MAKES 4:10 GEARS FOR THE STOCK M715 D70 REAR AXLE ?
Jmo
bob

 

[chess]

Because when I add a long travel 4 link I will need the power. And I had the motor sitting for 7 years and just wanted to use it. And since the truck never has to be smogged. It's a perfect candidate. And I don't know who does but call tri county gear in California for that.

 

[bcowanwheels]

Dana spicer never made a 4:10 and down carrier or r&p for the 1/2" offset m715 early style axle. All that is or ever was available is 4"56 and up number wise. Dont matter its your truck,enjoy it the way you want it,i do all of mine.

 

[chess]

Well with the diesel I had before I would do 67ish at 2000 with 37s and a .75 4th gear.

 

[chess]

​Made 308rwhp. Lower than I was hoping but that dyno is a load type. And I was told with the drivetrain I have it's having a ton of parasitic loss. Runs way better though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZFARP1P0qM

 

[SLOrazorsedge]

Nice! We're on a slow build M715 with a Keith Black 383 stroker over 2.5 ton Rockwells mounted with MRAP 24 bolt aluminum wheels and Michelin 395/85R/20s. I imagine we'll have a bit more parasitic loss than you :0)

 

[chess]

Lol yea no kidding. BUT those low gears should help you out.