I got this whole setup for 850! I am putting it into my 1980 K10 4wd :) I need a few parts but this is one hell of a deal!!! i just need to figure out how to make one of the 1/2ton t cases work... or maybe get an old one from a 3/4 or 1 ton. anyone know? thanks! and tell me what you think of this deal.... from the salvage yard 30 day warranty on both... not sure on the mileage because the interior of the truck got burned... thanks!
the only thing i didn't get was the starter.. i know a coil is missing and the filler tube but i can go back anytime and get those off another vehicle... it was too cold to keep looking around for one... my dad and i pulled the harness and motor.. the salvage yard just provided lift support... it was a high temp of 7 degrees today and we were there from 9 till 4 today ;)
anyone know what all i need to switch to cable throttle and not DBW... it was a 2004 model i believe...
thanks
WOW that is a great deal! Where did you get it?! I want to go there!
If you need anything hit me up, 918 329 1221 I got a bunch of crap laying around that ill never use, pay shipping and its yours if I have it, I have a spare starter but im keeping it, those arent to cheap :lol: why switching to cable if you have the harness for a drive by wire.
That's a steal! I'm having trouble finding a motor with under 200K miles for $1K.
Good luck with the swap! And you might re-think the cable tb. I'd go grab the gas pedal and adapt it since the motor is already DBW.
small salvage yard by Richland Center, WI I head the DBW stinks and limits the spped the throttle opens... is this bs? the interior was burnt! no gas pedal or wiring inside the cab... is it going to be a ton more work to adapt to cable?
I personally prefer the cable tb and I think a lot of people would agree. Some even go so far as swapping NNBS trucks to Cable TB. I believe this is the case in that fast as hell Red RCSB NNBS turbo iron 5.7 at NP.
Ur right kerr I believe it is by wire...
Ive had hp tuners hooked up to dbc and dbw trucks they both go to 100% pretty much instantly, its really just personal preference.
i was going to ask someone to elaborate on why they prefer cable.. also i was going to ask if throttle response can be changes by tuning.. guess you answered that.. can abs and traction control and any other things im not using be removed from the ECU by tuning and then just depin them out of the harness and run without? im putting it in a K10 and wont need alot of stuff..
I think my major issues will be a pedal and the T Case... i think i can just get a pedal assembly and some wire connectors and wire that up... i have the TAC. also i will need an ODBII plug to wire in... thanks guys!
ive been trying to figure out what t case will work with my setup.. but have been getting a lot of different answers... will and older case that was behind a th400 have that same 6 bolt pattern? and will the splines be the same? thanks
DBW is tunable. GM has it setup with some lag in the factory tunes, but the tuned trucks I've driven it's instant.
I don't believe ABS and traction control would be an issue, but just let your tuner know you won't be using it.
An older t-case should work. If it were me I'd go grab one out of a 90's 1-ton with a manual shifter. You could probably find an adapter kit for your original one from advance or novak if you wanted to keep it also.
my original is crap... so im going to have to get one... will a 90s 1 ton have the passenger side drop? thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by 88RCLB
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Originally Posted by Zaridar
Up to 91/92. Starting with IFS they'll be drivers drop. Sorry, didn't even think of that. I would watch out for the full-time cases if you end up with a 70's/80's one.
do you know if any of these will be manual shift? I would prefer that to electronic case engagement... thanks for all the info!Quote:
Originally Posted by 88RCLB
does anyone know if i will still need an adapter or if an older th400 would have the same spline and 6 bolt mounting of a 4l80e?
anyone.... still trying to figure out the best T case for the 4l80e in a 1980 K10?? thanks
have you checked out 67-72chevytrucks.com
they might have some transfer case info on the there. there are a few 4wd guys that have done LS swaps
have not but will have to.... i have an 80 but im sure one of those will work... the only key is that they need to have the 4l80e not the stock or 60 trans
Thanks!
Nice catch!! Ill add pics of the k5 we are doin right now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zaridar
Not sure which case you are chasing, but a np241 should do the trick. Somewhere between 88-92 is what you're looking for, obviously passenger side drop. Somewhat hard to find. Not only will it allow for hookup to your auto trans, but also has vss, which is important. The adapter (if the 241 is behind a 700r4) should be the same at the 80e I think, but don't take that to the bank. Worse case, sell off the 80 and get a 60, I know they bolt up for sure.
I don't know why everyone is scared of DBW. I prefer it now that I've tried it
See this thread
http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...silverado.html
It would actually be easier to keep the dbw. If you go cable, you need to switch throttle bodies, change ecm, run cables, etc. With dbw, all you need to do is find a pedal assembly with the wire and matching tac module. It just plugs in and goes. There is no lag, there is no performance loss at all. Plus, if you keep vss, you get cruise control for free.
Everything computer related can be tuned out with ease. Any capible tune can do it. You can turn just about anything on or off. ABS is controlled by a seperate computer, non pcm related I believe. Same with traction control. Emissions like charcoal canister, EGR (if applicable), rear O2 sensors, etc are not an issue. Many places do stock harness modifactions. See lsx-harness.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Zaridar
OBDII is very simple, something like 3-5 wires to hookup, thats it. Pedal harness just plugs into tac module, and tac module plugs into ecm.
Finally did a compression test... engine is not able to run yet.. so it was cold.. .and i forgot to open the throttle plate... but got 180 psi +- 5 at all cylinders...:)
WOW! I can't believe it's been over two years since I got this engine/ trans. I moved/ got married/ child on the way/ and getting promoted.. Been Very busy to say the least. So I apologise for not being on here.. No excuses though. I also had been concentrating on getting my Mazda wankel turbo project somewhat finished.. I hope to start working on this swap again sometime soon...
So I know I already asked this but just wonder if now, two years later, has anyone done the 4l80e 4wd swap into a square body (real square body 1980) half ton with passenger drop front shaft? What YMM works best with VSS and is HEAVY DUTY? Thanks!