SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
what happened?
Drivetrain swap! 97 - 99
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SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
put it on hold then but keep it for later.
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did you not do a compression test at all?
---------- Post added at 08:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 PM ----------
did you not do a compression test at all?
K. The later time has come.
Getting title this week, she's still sittin behind my dads just as I've last touched her. Nothing new to talk about.
Except how I want to put a 6bt cummins and 6spd manual trans in.
Any input??
Got some cash rolling in soon, would like to do this as easy and efficient as possible. Pulled up a few links on motor mounts and harnesses.
Would love some good solid input.
Getting title this week, she's still sittin behind my dads just as I've last touched her. Nothing new to talk about.
Except how I want to put a 6bt cummins and 6spd manual trans in.
Any input??
Got some cash rolling in soon, would like to do this as easy and efficient as possible. Pulled up a few links on motor mounts and harnesses.
Would love some good solid input.
Change of plans, no matter which way I try I keep coming up with $10-12k for motor, trans, harness, mounts, and cooling stuff.. On a truck I'll probably get $4k for if someone were to hit me, as bad ass as it'd be I don't think it'll be too practical.
So now I'm thinking ls1 or ls2 and t56 trans.. Spotted an ls1 from a 2000 Camaro and 06 gto setups, both have harnesses, complete motors computers fuel systems etc and transmissions.
Seems like a more feasible route.
Any input??
So now I'm thinking ls1 or ls2 and t56 trans.. Spotted an ls1 from a 2000 Camaro and 06 gto setups, both have harnesses, complete motors computers fuel systems etc and transmissions.
Seems like a more feasible route.
Any input??
SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
Some do the ls route but can get pricey. You can always pay for extra insurance to cover add-ons like a 12k drivetrain. rates go up quickly tho.
Ok thank you for the response.
What about this, I can get an 01 2500hd 4x4 with 6.0 and 4l80e complete doner truck.
Would be an excellent candidate and should have everything I need right?
How about suspension, can I take the 3/4 ton suspension and put on the Tahoe?? Keep it simple like leafs and torsion bars? What about front control arms and hubs? Entire rear end?
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One way or another I'm getting this pig back on the road.
I love my current 01 2500hd now, bought in 05 with 60k miles, almost 183k now and is so good to me
What about this, I can get an 01 2500hd 4x4 with 6.0 and 4l80e complete doner truck.
Would be an excellent candidate and should have everything I need right?
How about suspension, can I take the 3/4 ton suspension and put on the Tahoe?? Keep it simple like leafs and torsion bars? What about front control arms and hubs? Entire rear end?
---------- Post added at 03:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:55 AM ----------
One way or another I'm getting this pig back on the road.
I love my current 01 2500hd now, bought in 05 with 60k miles, almost 183k now and is so good to me
SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
Will take some finagling to get the drivetrain in there. Not sure on the suspension from the donor truck. Have not seen it done or recorded myself. Drivetrain will be a big plus for the Tahoe.
What kinda finagling will I be up against? Will motor and trans bolt and fit right up?
I could buy a whole truck for what the Ls setup will cost, and the wife will be driving it so the auto trans a plus as much as I'd hate to say it.
Well if the suspension won't be practical, how about the 5.3 and the 4l65e ?? That's what my dad's avalanche has and it has been real good to him. I'd really like the 6.0 and 4l80 but not opposed to the half on drivetrain.
I could buy a whole truck for what the Ls setup will cost, and the wife will be driving it so the auto trans a plus as much as I'd hate to say it.
Well if the suspension won't be practical, how about the 5.3 and the 4l65e ?? That's what my dad's avalanche has and it has been real good to him. I'd really like the 6.0 and 4l80 but not opposed to the half on drivetrain.
