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Low Elco · 05-21-2013, 10:33 AM

False alarm, right after I typed this out I got the call, it was as suspected, but had a windowed block. Bummer. Thanks for lookin, if you're a mod, feel free to delete.

ls1nova71 · 05-21-2013, 10:54 AM

Ah ha ha ha ha ha!!!!! So you're coming around, huh? You won't be dissapointed! Depending on price, and what you can get it rebuilt for, it may or may not be a bargain, but will definitley be cool. A nice cam, some headers and a tune will really wake it up. The intake is fine, the 4l80e is better than the weaker 4l60e, you can use your existing tank and sender, just need to swap pumps. An '03 will be DBW so you'll need the pedal and TAC module. Get everything you can from the donor, it will save you cash in the long run and may save a few trips to Pick n Pull. The A/C is just a matter of hooking up the lines, it's not hard. Just a damn shame you live so far away....

Low Elco · 05-21-2013, 11:45 AM

Yeah, I know. I was hoping youd jump in, I definitely need guidance! How does 400 for the whole truck sound? Thanks for the laugh!
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ls1nova71 · 05-22-2013, 10:53 AM

$400 for the whole truck doesn't sound too bad. If it's a 2wd with a good 4l80e, that's worth something right there.

Low Elco · 05-22-2013, 11:42 AM

That's what I was thinking. I Dunno, I may work this out yet.
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Low Elco · 05-22-2013, 01:38 PM

Found another 6.0 core, 600. Too much? Is this an idiotic plan?
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68GMCCustom · 05-22-2013, 05:00 PM

core? are you planning to completely tear down and thoroughly rebuild it?

Low Elco · 05-22-2013, 05:37 PM

It seems that way, found 2 more $400 cores.
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68GMCCustom · 05-22-2013, 05:40 PM

just curious....as many try not too.

Low Elco · 05-22-2013, 06:17 PM

That's where it seems to be going. The OG 6.0 in the truck was thought to be just soft, so I was expecting a redo. Now I gotta get a core, as the block is windowed. But the truck would be worth it for the ancillaries, and I can recoup off the rest of it.
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05-21-2013, 10:33 AM	#1
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! False alarm, right after I typed this out I got the call, it was as suspected, but had a windowed block. Bummer. Thanks for lookin, if you're a mod, feel free to delete. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low! Last edited by Low Elco; 05-21-2013 at 10:50 AM.

05-21-2013, 10:54 AM	#2
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! Ah ha ha ha ha ha!!!!! So you're coming around, huh? You won't be dissapointed! Depending on price, and what you can get it rebuilt for, it may or may not be a bargain, but will definitley be cool. A nice cam, some headers and a tune will really wake it up. The intake is fine, the 4l80e is better than the weaker 4l60e, you can use your existing tank and sender, just need to swap pumps. An '03 will be DBW so you'll need the pedal and TAC module. Get everything you can from the donor, it will save you cash in the long run and may save a few trips to Pick n Pull. The A/C is just a matter of hooking up the lines, it's not hard. Just a damn shame you live so far away.... __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

05-21-2013, 11:45 AM	#3
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! Yeah, I know. I was hoping youd jump in, I definitely need guidance! How does 400 for the whole truck sound? Thanks for the laugh! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

05-22-2013, 10:53 AM	#4
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! $400 for the whole truck doesn't sound too bad. If it's a 2wd with a good 4l80e, that's worth something right there. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

05-22-2013, 11:42 AM	#5
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! That's what I was thinking. I Dunno, I may work this out yet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

05-22-2013, 01:38 PM	#6
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! Found another 6.0 core, 600. Too much? Is this an idiotic plan? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

05-22-2013, 05:00 PM	#7
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! core? are you planning to completely tear down and thoroughly rebuild it? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-22-2013, 05:37 PM	#8
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! It seems that way, found 2 more $400 cores. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

05-22-2013, 05:40 PM	#9
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! just curious....as many try not too. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-22-2013, 06:17 PM	#10
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 6.0 rebuild/4l80 into 87 GMC SWB-Questions from a total noob! That's where it seems to be going. The OG 6.0 in the truck was thought to be just soft, so I was expecting a redo. Now I gotta get a core, as the block is windowed. But the truck would be worth it for the ancillaries, and I can recoup off the rest of it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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