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Hey guys, I finished the swap awhile ago just never figured out how to upload pics from my Android. Well I finally figured it out so here they are. I documented most of what I did on my build thread. (i think its titled 95 z71 6.0 swap). It's not all the way finished, I need to clean up some wiring and run an intake but if you have any questions or comments feel free! :)
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These last three are how it sits now, with the a/c done, sorry its so dirty I've just been enjoying driving it. I need to run the intake over to the drivers side. Just waiting on a elbow
Looks great man. I may be wanting to get up with you bc I getting ready to start on mine so may need some usefull tips.
Thanks man I appreciate it! And just let me know,
, I will help with anything I can
Sweet swap man. I love seeing these trucks transformed. Nice work!
Thanks man!
Holy wow.....man that is sooooo nice. I'm fixin' to do this, it's basically next on the list even though I recently put in a good TBI and had the 4l60e rebuilt. I also have a 95Z71 but I think I want to go 5.3 instead of 6.0...Just because I want the newer motor and better mileage, not really looking to race, but still researching and learning! I know nothing and will most likely have to pay to have this swap done. I can change my own oil and other stuff but engine swap is way beyond my skills...Anyway, I'd love to know how much $ you have in the swap if you wanna PM me that I understand and just see how much you like the 6.0.
Also, would swapping in a NBS gauge cluster help from a wiring standpoint? I'd def want to do that for the cool factor if nothing else.
Griffin
Very cool, always wanted a z that body style withba 6l
Hey also meant to ask, what has to be done to get the A/C going? Did you have to buy all the A/C stuff from a NBS, or can you somehow re-use the OBS stuff like the compressor and it's bracket? Also wondering about power steering? I've got the general jist of most of what needs to be done though.
Hey thanks alot! It is definitely well worth the swap, best upgrade i have ever made. The 6.0 is night and day difference over the tbi 5.7. I can spin the tires from a 10 mph roll lol. On the a/c I reused the original 95 compressor. Had to cut the bottom off the bracket, put one bolt in the head, and make a couple support brackets. Then cut the ac lines and welded new ac fittings to re-route the hoses. It works good and blows ice cold. It took one day to dp and for me is way easier then saving $350 for brackets. There is a thread on here that I followed to make the ac work. Oh and by the way, some may call me a liar but I got 17 mpg average BEFORE I got it tuned. Should do better now :)Quote:
Originally Posted by GM400Z
And just guessing, I think I have around 2500 to get the swap done. And using the original cluster was definitely easy, the only thing that bothers me is our tbi trucks tachs only read 5k, so I added a small tach in front of the factory one on the column. It doesn't look bad, but it would be a little cleaner if you got a newer cluster to work but I haven't looked into it. I can post pics if you like
Thanks man I'm really enjoying itQuote:
Originally Posted by Ls2Aero
You must be SOOOO excited. It looks great. Good work. I still have the TBI.
Definitely, I was tore between just buying a new truck or swapping this one at first. But I have always loved these trucks and was kind of attached to this one. So instead of buying new why not save the money and make this one just as good?
I say post pics of the tach!
It's nothin special, but its functional and doesn't look "rice" to me as I was afraid of. I'll get one up
What kind of harness did you use? Did you just use the one out of the donor or did you get a standalone. And how long did it take you?? Looks greattttt man! Can't wait to do mine
The escalade cluster goes to 6k and 120mph and will swap right in..
Hey do you have any detailed info or pics of how you modded your ac bracket. I'm doing a 5.3 swap and would like to retain my factory ac.
Buddy thats a sick swap. I have a 98 that Im wanting to put a 6.0L into. mostly for the power but I haul a boat now and then. How did you find the wiring harness and PCM conversion? did u need to do anything with the fuel pump? I have no problem doing the swap its the electronics that I can see biting me in the arse.
I used had the factory 6.0 harness converted to stand alone, total took me maybe 2 weeks working on it in the afternoons after work, and on weekends. And thanks alot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
Thanks alot Dbrods! I'll have to find one. No changes necessary, just plug it in?Quote:
Originally Posted by DBRODS
I didn't think to take any pics of the brackets before I installed them. But basically I cut the bottom off the tbi bracket, you will only be able to get one bolt in the head through the bracket. Then heated and bent around the factory brace to the tbi ac so that it would bolt to the outer portion of the bracket and bolted the other end to the 6.0 head. And I made another brace to go from the inside portion of the bracket to the water pump. Reading over this post I realize those are horrible instructions lol. I will try to take better pics laterQuote:
Originally Posted by Joe2844
Hey I really appreciate it man! I had hotwireauto rework the 6.0 harness, and sponsor here nelson performance took care of the CPU tuning. I don't think you need to change the pump on your 98. And the wiring isn't as bad as it seems, granted I've always had an automotive filled background, I'm only 22 yrs old. I think if anyone does the prior research, and has some mechanical ability they can handle it! Good luck with the swap!Quote:
Originally Posted by aob270
Josh, I am so glad someone else has tackled this. I have a 95 Z71 that has been in my family since new, it was my dads. I am fighting something with the way it runs for the past 2 years, I am to the point now that I want to upgrade to a LSx hopeing it will get rid of my problem.
I sent you a PM and email, if possible I would really like to pick your brain about the swap so I can get all my ducks in a row before I start.
Email replied!