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  1. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Appreciate it, but I really just want to run a carburetor and get rid of the TBI stuff that I never liked. I've already scrapped my old engine and TBI because it never ran well. Replaced sensor after sensor with no improvement before it dropped a valve.
  2. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Another update, I have a ton of parts ready for the 454. I have almost everything but a TCU, Im wondering if anyone has ran a ratchet shifter in their truck. I'm thinking I should just go manual valve body to save myself a bit of money.
  3. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Update, I'm trying to get the motor and trans in by this month so as of now I'm just waiting till I can do a big summit haul. I've also been trying to sell my obs chevy to get some more money, but buyers have been flakey.
  4. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=404&sb=2
  5. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Is it because they're oval port?
  6. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    I think this will just be considered a transmission swap now. I believe only the 91s came with 4l80s. I picked up this remanned 454 that was in a RV then pulled and cammed by the previous owner. The motor hasn't run with the new cam yet. It has a comp cams XM270H with head work to match the cam.
  7. ChevyRealHeavy

    Rebuild 454 or Swap in Cummins, Powerstroke, or SBC.

    I'm not actually look at my latest thread in the gasser swaps lol
  8. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Is there any way this thread can be deleted? I feel retarded and I should get off the forum
  9. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    8.1 was considered, but too pricey. I think you've seen my other thread and seen what my old 454 looked like. I can't really find any complete LS within my budget besides affordable 350s and 454s on craigslist.
  10. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    I've been pretty indecisive with all the things I could swap into the truck, I'm now considering ditching the 5.3 and just looking for a good 350 or another 454. I bought the trans first because I knew I was going to be using a 4l80 no matter what.
  11. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Picked up the 4L80 and got the torque converter for $450 The lines on the tail of it are from the TH400(sold) that used to be in the truck
  12. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Well does it work as a standalone controller? I plan on running the 5.3 carbed because I've already replaced almost everything relating to fuel in my truck and I have the Delphi TBI pumps in now.
  13. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Would I be able to use the stock converter? It's an earlier model 4L80, throughout the years there have been some changes for sure and I'm looking for a later year 5.3
  14. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    I did a little research on that, I believe I'd have to get the PCM flashed and calibrated, then I'll need something to tune it. It might end up costing just as much as a TCM.
  15. ChevyRealHeavy

    454 4L80 Swap

    Finally settling and sticking to what I'm swapping into my truck. I'm planning on having everything done before 2018. So, I don't see very many fair priced 4L80s that often so I'm picking this one up this weekend for $450 after talking to the seller. I plan on purchasing a trans controller and...
  16. ChevyRealHeavy

    Taking the plunge! 1985 C10 long bed L96 6.0 6L90e swap

    How much did you get the motor and trans for?
  17. ChevyRealHeavy

    Favorite tool brand?

    Ever since I bought a set of Gear Wrench ratcheting wrenches they've replaced all my normal wrenches. I've been hooked on the brand and have been wanting to buy their 120 tooth ratchets for my Stanley sockets. When it comes to something you'll always use or is really important like a torque...
  18. ChevyRealHeavy

    Carb on LS Based motor

    I do agree that FI will be better for cold starts, but cold starts aren't really a thing where I live, I used to ride a carbed sportster every day to school during the winter. If the bike can start the truck can too.
  19. ChevyRealHeavy

    Carb on LS Based motor

    Appreciate the opinions, some other forums I was looking at were like EFI or die.
  20. ChevyRealHeavy

    Carb on LS Based motor

    Still in search of a motor for my crew cab from my last thread, was wondering if going Fred Flinstone with a newer motor is really that bad. I don't see much drawbacks. I'm trying to avoid wiring and replacing my fuel pumps again since I've already replaced everything that deals with fuel...
  21. ChevyRealHeavy

    Rebuild 454 or Swap in Cummins, Powerstroke, or SBC.

    I really appreciate the info and thoughts from everyone. I'll weigh my options and my next thread will probably be a 454 Rebuild or in the gasser swap sub-forum.
  22. ChevyRealHeavy

    Rebuild 454 or Swap in Cummins, Powerstroke, or SBC.

    Update, Friend's dad was guessing .080" over was the most that can removed from a stock 454 block. Whats the most you can remove? The damage from the connecting rod seems pretty deep. I also discovered the engine was rebuilt in 2000.
  23. ChevyRealHeavy

    Rebuild 454 or Swap in Cummins, Powerstroke, or SBC.

    Well, It seems like a diesel swap is probably a little too far out of my budget right now. I do have the tools and knowledge to rebuild the motor but what about an LS based motor swap? Like a 5.3 or 6.0, there's a company(Arizona-auto-parts) that will pull a whole engine out of a crashed truck...
  24. ChevyRealHeavy

    Rebuild 454 or Swap in Cummins, Powerstroke, or SBC.

    Would stroking the 454 be around the same price as just rebuilding it? Would it be just as reliable as a 350 stroked to a 383?
  25. ChevyRealHeavy

    Rebuild 454 or Swap in Cummins, Powerstroke, or SBC.

    My uncle is pushing me towards buying a rebuilt crate engine with a decent warranty. Does anyone know a company that'll stand behind their rebuilds? The only thing I'm worried about with those is having to pull the engine again in the future. I'm also ify on doing a rebuild, I know I can do it...

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