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08-02-2010, 08:43 PM | #1 |
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Getting my new engine, now what else?
I am pumped about this new area! I have been reading till I'm almost dizzy. So I have been helping my brother do a bunch of stuff lately and he decided to pay me back with a HUGE suprise. He bought me an engine! It is a 5.3 from an 03 L59 with a 4L60E transmission out of a Tahoe. Here is the description.
THIS IS A COMPLETE LIFT OUT ASSEMBLY COMES WITH ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER, WIRING HARNESS, { WIRING HARNESS NOT GUARENTEED TO FIT YOUR APPLICATION} , STARTER,ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, A.C COMPRESSOR, ALL BRACKETS AND PULLEYS. THIS IS A DRIVE BY WIRE ENGINE. THE ELECTRIC GAS PEDAL AND DRIVE BY WIRE MODEL IS INCLUDED, AS WELL AS, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. So now that I have the engine on it's way I need to make sure I have the rest of the stuff I need. Right now my truck has a 307 with a three on the tree. Not sure what the rear end is. I will list out the things I "think" I need, if you guys can give me any more direction that would be awesome. I know we all love pics so I will add some of those to. Radiator and fan Gas tank and fuel pump Drive shaft Steering column ? Mounting adapter plates Transmission crossmember? Probably a ton of other things...
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08-02-2010, 09:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
if you need any help or part numbers let me know, i keept all my papers and info when i did my swap, and yes your going to need a auto column and a lokar cable shift for the trany. i used the walbro 255 inline pump with the 02 vete filter/regulator. dang thats a clean engine.....nice!
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08-02-2010, 09:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
I need the roof rack off that Tahoe!
If you don't mind me asking how much did that setup cost ya?
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[QUOTE=msgross;4119805]I need the roof rack off that Tahoe! Wish I could have picked up a whole truck like that, parting it out a little would help offset some costs. Too bad my home owner association would kill me with that setting in the driveway. He picked the whole thing up on ebay for $1850. Pretty decent price I thought. I'm looking to start picking up parts I need so as soon as it gets here I can start getting it in there. I think the first thing to order is the mounting plates. Do I have to have a new trans crossmember or can i modify mine?
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08-02-2010, 10:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
Are you going to redo the harness yourself and who is going to do the reprograming of the computer? Im doing a 7.4L (454) vortec swap in mine and Im shopping around for these services....
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08-02-2010, 10:36 PM | #6 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
I have mixed thoughts about the harness part of me thinks I can do it myself but if I can get it done for a decent price I might send it off. There is a ton of info out there about cutting them down. I am also thinking about buying a programmer. We are putting a ls2 in my brothers 68 camero and if I can find one that would work for both that would be great, depending on the cost. Would be nice to have one on hand.
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08-02-2010, 11:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
i got my harness off ebay from techrods.....its sweet, plug and go. $375 and it controls my 4l60 also.........you cant beat the quality and price of techrods. comes with fuseblock and all............
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08-03-2010, 05:20 PM | #8 | |
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If you are doing 2 vehicles, it would definatly be worth it to get yourself a copy of HPtuner. It will do 4 vehicles for the initial purchase price (you can add more vehicles in the future too) |
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08-03-2010, 07:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
Do you guys need another Brother? I'm a real good helper
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If you knew the rest of my family you wouldn't suggest that (they are all crazy).
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08-03-2010, 10:51 PM | #11 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
Forgot what else I was going to ask. I just finished cutting my frame and bed down from long to short, I haven't taken the driveshaft in for shortening yet luckily. Would I be ok if i have them shorten it and put a yoke that will fit my new trans? Or do I need to start looking for a new driveshaft?
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08-05-2010, 11:59 PM | #12 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
well if you have a carreir bearing type shaft , id say have another shaft made or find a used one that you can cut down. th350 shares the same yoke as the 4l60. spend the extra coin and get it ballanced also, you will be glad you did, especially with o.d
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08-06-2010, 07:49 AM | #13 |
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Mine is the carrier bearing type, do you mean I should go to a one piece shaft? Thanks for the info on the yoke, I will definitely have it balanced to.
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08-06-2010, 11:52 AM | #14 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
I have the same question. I dont have my 6.0/4L65 in yet, but I do have a 2 piece driveshaft, and used to have a 200 4r (for sale) in my truck, where a TH350 used to be. I'm on air ride with a c-notch in the frame. Just curious as to if my current driveshaft will work or should I get a 1 piece driveshaft? I have a lwb truck.
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08-06-2010, 12:52 PM | #15 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
I think it depends on where your're LSx winds up being and how far forward or back the tail of the trans winds up. I have 2 driveshafts, both from SWB S.S. trucks (but one was V6/manual GMC)...so I'm hoping one of them works!
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08-06-2010, 09:59 PM | #16 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
well i would say if your truck is a long wheelbase,, i would say keep the split shaft especially if your on air ride. im not sure how much room your gona have between the trailing arm x-member and drive shaft when aired out if you run a one peice. with that being said, id keep the carier bearing. if your not runing a auto trans already, just take the front half of the shaft and have it cut down and add the proper slip yoke. for those of you that have a swb like me,, go with a one piece shaft.
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08-10-2010, 11:09 PM | #18 |
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Re: Getting my new engine, now what else?
I found a guy parting out a 99 Camaro and am getting the gas tank tomorrow. Does anyone know if the radiator and fans would work out of the same car. I am courious about wiring the fans into the engine harness.
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