Hey guys I recently sold my 08 crew cab to buy a newer one but just found a pretty good deal on a 85 crew cab that has no engine or tranny. I would like to put a 6.0 with maybe a 400 tranny! Is this a fairly easy swap? And can Nelson do the wiring?
Hey guys I recently sold my 08 crew cab to buy a newer one but just found a pretty good deal on a 85 crew cab that has no engine or tranny. I would like to put a 6.0 with maybe a 400 tranny! Is this a fairly easy swap? And can Nelson do the wiring?
Yes, and yes. I'd strongly recommend a 4l80e or 6l80e trans instead though.Originally Posted by Slowcrewcab
Yes I would like to have overdrive thought may be hassle to wire?! I'm not to good at fabricating so do they make kits for motor/tranny mounts?
Wiring would be easier for the motor designed for the engine... you can basically drop the whole thing in and plug it in using a modified factory harness.
The aftermarket harness can be built with the plugs for the 80e
So a basic knowledge mechanic could handle this swaP easily with some money?
yes, others have done it already, so if you have questions just ask! we are here to help! and post pics!
Unless you never leave the city,you want the O/D,and you definitely need the torque of the 6.0 in that heavy truck.Any reasonably experienced hot rodder mechanic can easily handle this swap,all the info is here and a few other sites and the parts are readily available.Now crack open that wallet(it better be full of $100's) and get to work!
Have a good 5.3 with ederbrock kit on it. With new carb, new headers ready to run. 700r4 hooked to it with 80s chevy mounts for a good deal. Sitting in a 82 crewcab 4x4
It is a very easy swap and yes we will do the harness for you
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