LS Square Bodies?

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Well there were 4 Manual trans available. 2were 3 speeds one four wheel and one two wheel. Then 2 four speeds and again the same one fout wheel and one two wheel. Now as far what trans he most likely has would be the sm 465. I could be wrong but highly dought it.
 

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Well there were 4 Manual trans available. 2were 3 speeds one four wheel and one two wheel. Then 2 four speeds and again the same one fout wheel and one two wheel. Now as far what trans he most likely has would be the sm 465. I could be wrong but highly dought it.

If you count 2wd and 4wd, then were more than 4 models. SM465 and A883 were both available in 2 and 4wd so there is 4 models, Not sure if either of the 3 speeds were available in 4wd, but if they weren't then there is 6 different manual trans options in Squares. Only 1 of them being an OD option or 2, if you count both 2 and 4wd.
 

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And where have you seen square bodies wuth allllll these manual trans. Cause all the ones i see on the road around the tri state and that ive owned only have had the transmissions i mentioned.
 

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Classic industries now makes a swap kit for 73-87 gm trucks. the kit includes motor mounts to the frame and engine, & transmission cross member either for t56,4l60e, or 4l80e. classic industries also offers headers in mid length and long tube assortments.
 

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Just started swap. In big black . 1987 suburban v20.
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. 3 days in an I only need fuel tank an sending unit. Won't be here till thrusts
 

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Thanks Joshua, I didn't know that Classic was into the trucks. Have used them in the past for my Camaro. Woohoo......catalog on the way!
 

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Just started swap. In big black . 1987 suburban v20.
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Damn, that's a nice rig. And soon to be LS powered? :manos:
 

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I did alot of reading about the swap on more sites then I can remember. Thanks to all who have posted anything about there swap I think I read most of them..
My next build is an all aluminum 5.3 ,already at machine shop wooohoooo
 
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So a few questions for you LS guys using a th350. How many of you are using the Dakota digital Sen.-01-4160 vss?
What does your factory engine harness look like? I plan on using part of mine to run my fuel pump (ep381 in 87 tank) and my starter. Good idea? Bad idea?
What are you getting for mpgs? I plan on retiring my gmt800 truck for the winter and driving this if it's done in time
 

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Well big black is up an running. After 3 weeks waiting for a tank. All is good a lil loud but I can fix that. But great power an sounds good at idle as well
 

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Just put in the sender from Novak. Same part number. So far so good
 

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Making sure it runs good before looming
 

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