Hi... I'm new here!

Hey, my name's Shane. I live in London, Ontario, Canada. No we don't live in igloos, and I'll try to keep the "eh's" to a minimum :haw:. I just bought a '92 Sierra with a blown engine, so I figured... I might as well start this build off right. So I picked up a 6.0l that was supposedly out of an 01 Escalade with 150,000km. I'm going to be needing a LOT of help with this build. I'm still trying to decide which transmission to get, it will most likely be an 80e because I'll be pulling a trailer with this truck. I'm a Licensed Tech, but mainly work on newer vehicles that don't require much more than brakes and oil changes, so any help and/or suggestions would be very much appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Welcome to the site. Get ready to learn alot lol

Welcome to the site!

Welcome aboard, from Texas. Lots of good info here and quite a few swaps done already.

Another damned Canadian! Great!

Welcome aboard. The 80e would be great for you. I wouldn't even think about a 60e.

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Welcome, hopefully your a little better behaved than the other Canuck that hangs out around here. :lol:

Thanks all... I still have to source a tranny and PCM, but the engine will come with the wiring harness. I read through the thread on how to swap the 60e for an 80e, looks simple enough. I can't wait to get started, but the wife says it has to wait until after the new year, so I won't be checking in too frequently until I get started. I'm going to take LOTS of pics and keep everyone updated. It has to be done by March.

welcome!

Welcome, thats like the 3rd canadian wtf....could be worse, like another texan :lol:

Welcome to the site. :lol:

Ok guys... Been working on getting some parts for my swap. Like I said, I have the 6.0L, and I just picked up a 70e tranny with 100,000 mi. Was the transmission a bad choice? Also have the harness, PCM, fuel pump and some more misc. parts. For my swap, do I need the offset adapter plates? Also, if I run the stock ex. manifolds, could I use a y-pipe from a nbs? And... I'm assuming that my transfer case will bolt up, or am I wrong? I would also like some suggestions on which camshaft, and torque convertor to use. I'll be running either 4.11 or 3.73 gears, and I don't want to compromise fuel mileage too much. Thanks.

That 70e is basically just another 60e. The y-pipe will not bolt up and fit on the OBS models.

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I was told that the internals in the 70e are a lot stronger than the 60. Parts are a bit harder to come by up here... And they're a lot more expensive that's why I opted for the 70.

Basically the same exact thing. From what I understand the main difference is the planatery set in the 65e and 70e is different than the 60e. Just because something is more expensive doesnt mean its better.....a built 60e is more than a stock 80e and there are guys out there with stock 80e's doing very well when they had gone through multiple built 60e's.

Just my :twocents:

IIRC the 70e has some hybrid ideas that the 80e has like input speed sensor along with the output speed sensor. It's an interesting looking design. Lets hope it holds up for you more than the older 60e do for most. It should be a good unit if you're not abusive to it. Be sure you add a big external cooler to maintain temp.

I'm the other pain in the ass Canadian a few of these knuckleheads have already mentioned. I am the site's self-appointed Canadian ambassador. :lol: so any issues with these damn stubborn 'Mericans let me know and I'll straighten them out during the annual LS1Truck shootout in Texas.

No but seriously, I'm just a couple hours out from ya. Need any help let me know. I'm in London once in a blue moon, usually to go to Cowboy's if they got a decent band playin

Sounds good Frenchy... I have HUGE problems with 'Mericans, my mother-in-law is from the south can you straighten her out for me? I just might need a hand, but I haven't even started ripping the old engine out yet. Bangbang, I meant that parts are more expensive, as in an 80e is $1300 my cost. I picked the 70e up for $800. Red, no need to worry. I don't plan on abusing it too much ;), and you read my mind about the cooler. I was planning on installing one. Any thoughts on camshafts? Are any of you guys running one?

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Welcome, thats like the 3rd canadian wtf....could be worse, like another texan :lol:

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Woah there , dont go talking about Texans!!!

Welcome