6.2 swap thread

[Tonyrodz]

Ok saw some videos about the torque converter spacing. Makes sense.

Anyone know a good source for shims I can get quickly in case I find I need them?

Think I read @Rocket Man used washers and glued them in place so they'd stay.

 

[iamdub]

Ok saw some videos about the torque converter spacing. Makes sense.

Anyone know a good source for shims I can get quickly in case I find I need them?

My Circle D converter came with two thicknesses of shims (washers) and one of the two sizes was just right. They're just washers of a good quality that are consistent in thickness. You should be able to find what you need at a well-stocked hardware store. Different grades and materials of washers will be different thicknesses. A digital caliper is your friend here. I used a drop of hot glue to hold the washer to the end of a drill bit so I could position it until I got the bolt started. You gotta use thread locker on the bolts, so plan ahead.

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/growing-up-doesnt-have-to-suck.93510/page-69#post-1455923

 

[ls1frc]

Ok great. Looks like bad weather starting at 11 tomorrow so I will postpone a week.

Ill hit up fastenal in the meantime and fix the trans pan.

 

[ls1frc]

Might just do some of the other odds and ends I've had laying around. I think I have rear swaybar end links and new trackbar bushings to install, I'll tackle that then.

 

[ls1frc]

Cool!

 

[ls1frc]

I can walk into a dealership tomorrow and pickup something new, but my whole life I've always liked customizing older stuff for some reason. It's more satisfying to me both from a customization perspective and a money one. This build definitely scope creeped pretty high (5k+), but it pales in comparison to buying a new large vehicle that is as capable.

 

[ls1frc]

Found this guy who installed ZL1 stall in his escalade and gets up to 2300. I'd be ecstatic if it went that high.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/gm-drivetrain-suspension-22/zl1-torque-converter-547580/

 

[ls1frc]

Did the steering rack bushing today and the rear sway bar endlinks.

Can't believe the 10 dollar steering rack bushing fixed the steering wheel vibration I was getting. What an easy fix.

 

[ls1frc]

Truck is shifting like butter now with the new pan and fluid. I will drain and refill one more time once the new stall goes in to get it mostly new. I didn't want to do the fluid flush method while by myself.

Another thing I need to tackle is the power steering fluid. As far as I know, that's never been changed.

 

[ls1frc]

Warm weather Thursday for the install.

The anticipation is killing me lol.