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He can mount his tow mirrors on the outside of them???
79 CC C-30. Ls swap or redo big block?
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The factory 5.3 ECM will run a 4L80e, as will the factory harness.
But I have to agree, typically the best engine is the one you already have. I find LS engines underwhelming in 3/4 ton and 1 ton platforms, which is why my 2003 has a big block lol.
But I have to agree, typically the best engine is the one you already have. I find LS engines underwhelming in 3/4 ton and 1 ton platforms, which is why my 2003 has a big block lol.
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85 bucks!? I bet you could make some cheaper then that. 255 for a brush gaurd ouch!
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If im gonna freshen up the big block, it will get a new cam & lifters.
What cams have yall used with success? Its gonna be a tow pig. So low end torque is priority.
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What cams have yall used with success? Its gonna be a tow pig. So low end torque is priority.
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heres a twist, if you were willing to do all the work to ls swap it, why not swap in a 96+ 454 or 8.1 with the factory efi and a 4l80 now you have the best of both worlds.
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quick craigslist search.
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/d/99-06-silverado-tahoe/6481925230.html
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I vote big block even though you already decided. I think the Vortec 7400 or 8100 idea holds merit, too.
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Its also hard justify buying a 700$ trans controller when i can buy entire ls setup for 500$.
Also just found this.
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/d/02-81l-160k-complete-for-swap/6495698559.html
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Also just found this.
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buy the 0411 ecm and have it flashed to work only as a transmission controller. I can buy them for $35 at local junkyard.
As for the 8.1 they are hard to find and never cheap. I would plan for a vortec 454 then, easier to find swap the cam, timing set, tune and go pull stuff.
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