New member Austin TX

[vrvento]

Original owner of a 2002 Suburban Z71. 280K miles on original engine & transmission. Still runs good but engine has made a lot of valve train noise for the last 200K miles & I don't trust it. So I'm about to replace engine & trans with 6.2 LS & 4L70E. After that I plan on putting some overland gear on it and drive around the country for a few months.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

That is gonna be a hell of an engine/transmission replacement. Are you doing it or a shop? Do you have experience doing this swap? Does a local shop?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

Welcome from NY.

 

[Sparksalot]

Original owner of a 2002 Suburban Z71. 280K miles on original engine & transmission. Still runs good but engine has made a lot of valve train noise for the last 200K miles & I don't trust it. So I'm about to replace engine & trans with 6.2 LS & 4L70E. After that I plan on putting some overland gear on it and drive around the country for a few months.

Austin? Never heard of it.

Btw, we love pics here. Especially if you’re talking overlanding.

 

[Raptor Tahoe]

Original owner of a 2002 Suburban Z71. 280K miles on original engine & transmission. Still runs good but engine has made a lot of valve train noise for the last 200K miles & I don't trust it. So I'm about to replace engine & trans with 6.2 LS & 4L70E. After that I plan on putting some overland gear on it and drive around the country for a few months.

Welcome from Kansas. Hope you have some fun in hill country! Sounds like you have a great project coming… keep us posted.

 

[S33k3r]

Welcome from Dallas. Definitely enjoy Pictures.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

Welcome from Idaho! Post some pictures when you get a chance.

 

[tuckerrnr1]

Welcome from Florida.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Queens NY!