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  1. #21
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    [QUOTE=silverado_lover;454242]If I were to cam it I would want to do everything at once i.e. cam, springs, pushrods, Yank converter, and a fully built trans which would just about double the cost of the swap. It would be simpler to do it now but I simply can't afford it, I just need to get the 5.3 in ASAP because I don't trust the current engine at all right now and my last tank I got ~11 MPG.

    I'm going with Nelson since it will save me money in the long run due to free retunes, the reputation they have, and their customer service. I was going to go with Wheatley but due to lack of communication skills I'll take my business elsewhere.

    As far as cats go, I'm getting them to pass the sniffer and to keep the rasp down, I really don't care about how my exhaust smells

    I can see your logic. I was just thinking since it's not installed yet you can add the cam,pushrods,springs,retainers. I agree on the built trans/converter! Your going to need it!
    I have heard alot of good things about nelson and don't doubt their abilities. IMO id feel better having a tune done in person with a wideband and dyno if possible. BUt hey different strokes different folks! I have heard the same thing about Wheatly too. I tried calling him,pat g, and someone else before i ended up with Flaco. So what are you going to do about your rearend? It's going to need some upgrades too! I like the way your truck looks! Should be a great build and walk on some newer trucks!

    MY TRUCK IS A HYBRID!!! IT BURNS GAS AND RUBBER....
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    13.8 @100
    340hp 352tq

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrutalSierra View Post
    So what are you going to do about your rearend? It's going to need some upgrades too! I like the way your truck looks! Should be a great build and walk on some newer trucks!
    All in due time my friend, all in due time. I'll be saving for new wheels/True Trac when the swap is done.

    Walking on newer trucks is the plan

    95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless

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    Also I dropped my headers off to get ceramic coated earlier today.

    95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverado_lover View Post
    All in due time my friend, all in due time. I'll be saving for new wheels/True Trac when the swap is done.

    Walking on newer trucks is the plan
    Why new wheels? They look awesome ion that truck! Please tell me your not going to billets!

    MY TRUCK IS A HYBRID!!! IT BURNS GAS AND RUBBER....
    2011 GMC CCSB
    Flaco Tune, CAI, Muffler
    13.8 @100
    340hp 352tq

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrutalSierra View Post
    Why new wheels? They look awesome ion that truck! Please tell me your not going to billets!
    To run a smaller profile tire, I don't like all the sidewall flex I have with these.

    Looking at the Ridler 695

    95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless

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    What size tires do you run now?
    What size are you wanting to run??

    MY TRUCK IS A HYBRID!!! IT BURNS GAS AND RUBBER....
    2011 GMC CCSB
    Flaco Tune, CAI, Muffler
    13.8 @100
    340hp 352tq

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    Right now I have 255/70/15 (~29") tires on a 15x7 wheel.

    I forget the profiles of the tires I want but it will be 255/xx/18 on a 18x8 wheel on the front and 295/xx/18 mounted on 18x9.5 for the rear wheels. Both sets of tires are ~28".

    95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverado_lover View Post
    Right now I have 255/70/15 (~29") tires on a 15x7 wheel.

    I forget the profiles of the tires I want but it will be 255/xx/18 on a 18x8 wheel on the front and 295/xx/18 mounted on 18x9.5 for the rear wheels. Both sets of tires are ~28".
    This should be a good build! Wanna run em when you get it all done?

    MY TRUCK IS A HYBRID!!! IT BURNS GAS AND RUBBER....
    2011 GMC CCSB
    Flaco Tune, CAI, Muffler
    13.8 @100
    340hp 352tq

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverado_lover View Post
    To run a smaller profile tire, I don't like all the sidewall flex I have with these.

    Looking at the Ridler 695


    those look good! would really like to see these on an obs been wanting coys

    1989 RCSS 5.3/4L60E swap
    - 224/230 .581.591 112lsa,
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    Building the truck GM never did..

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverado_lover View Post
    To run a smaller profile tire, I don't like all the sidewall flex I have with these.

    Looking at the Ridler 695
    those would look SOOOO good on your truck man, do 20's though!

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