Thanks for the LSx bug, I think?

[imjeff]

I really appreciate the quality posts on this forum. You guys should all be proud! I have a 72 K10 with a 396/TH400/NP205. I was considering a MPFI upgrade, but after reading all the LSx swap info I'm thinking an LSx with either auto or NV4500, depending on what I find. I'm guessing by the time I sell my 67 date coded, original bore 396 and TH400, it will be a ton cheaper than an EFI upgrade. Thanks again for the info and after I read all I can about the swaps I'm sure I will still have a few questions so....thank you in advance!

Jeff

[BR3W CITY]

Thats kinda like thanking someone for introducing you to crack.

weeeeeeeeee.......andnowimbroke

[jamesjones]

Originally Posted by imjeff

I really appreciate the quality posts on this forum. You guys should all be proud! I have a 72 K10 with a 396/TH400/NP205. I was considering a MPFI upgrade, but after reading all the LSx swap info I'm thinking an LSx with either auto or NV4500, depending on what I find. I'm guessing by the time I sell my 67 date coded, original bore 396 and TH400, it will be a ton cheaper than an EFI upgrade. Thanks again for the info and after I read all I can about the swaps I'm sure I will still have a few questions so....thank you in advance!

Jeff

Unless you have your heart set on a manual, I would consider keeping the TH400.

Either way, you won't regret going LSx.

[BR3W CITY]

Selling the engine and trans as a pair is probably preferable to a prospective buyer, if they have interest in its' vintage.

No reason not to go with an o/d trans, unless the physical fitment is an issue. Plenty have done it.

[crazy longhorn]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Thats kinda like thanking someone for introducing you to crack.

weeeeeeeeee.......andnowimbroke

When I was just a "wee" lad, one of my older buds introduced me to women....long story short one of those crazy women, introduced me to children? andnowimbroke Longhorn

[imjeff]

Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

When I was just a "wee" lad, one of my older buds introduced me to women....long story short one of those crazy women, introduced me to children? andnowimbroke Longhorn

I spent most of my money on whiskey and women, then just wasted the rest.

[solidaxel]

Buy the biggest parts first, the rest can be bought with lunch money you saved!

[imjeff]

Originally Posted by jamesjones

Unless you have your heart set on a manual, I would consider keeping the TH400.

Either way, you won't regret going LSx.

I waffling on the manual. I really like the NV4500s. Luckily I have time to decide and see what I find. It may come down to what I find looking for the motor.

[jamesjones]

Originally Posted by imjeff

I waffling on the manual. I really like the NV4500s. Luckily I have time to decide and see what I find. It may come down to what I find looking for the motor.

I was in a similar boat. I wanted to install a 4l80e with my 6.0 but that brought a whole extra set of headaches into my swap because I wanted to keep the NP205. I decided to just keep the TH350 for now and probably get a built 700r4 when I blow it up later on.

It's easy for the 2wd guys to say "just throw the electronic transmission in there" they don't have to worry about adapting it to a transfer case...

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by jamesjones

I was in a similar boat. I wanted to install a 4l80e with my 6.0 but that brought a whole extra set of headaches into my swap because I wanted to keep the NP205. I decided to just keep the TH350 for now and probably get a built 700r4 when I blow it up later on.

It's easy for the 2wd guys to say "just throw the electronic transmission in there" they don't have to worry about adapting it to a transfer case...

I assume thats what this is for, but I admit that its easier said than done. We rear-wheelers enjoy the benefit of simplicity.

[jamesjones]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

I assume thats what this is for, but I admit that its easier said than done. We rear-wheelers enjoy the benefit of simplicity.

Yeah, unfortunately it's not as simple as buying a kit and bolting it on. You have to have to do some machine work to the parts in that $700 kit.

I hear you. I thought long and hard about converting my Blazer to 2wd and doing some center mounted A-arms but that would have been a whole other pit to throw money down and it has plenty as it is.

[imjeff]

I may just fuel inject my 396. I've got a Jeep, a Chevelle and a Harley with four speeds in each so it would probably make sense to keep my drivetrain. I hate to admit it, but after building a few autos, they can be a great transmission. A friend of mine, we'll call him "the voice of reason", thinks I need to fuel inject a 572 for it. His ideas make three grand to fuel inject my 396 seem pretty economical!

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by jamesjones

You have to have to do some machine work to the parts in that $700 kit.

I thought long and hard about converting my Blazer to 2wd and doing some center mounted A-arms but that would have been a whole other pit to throw money down and it has plenty as it is.

Ridiculous that you still have to re-work the kit that costs that much. Kinda defeats the purpose of calling it a kit.

I forget who, but one of the guys did a long travel pre-runner type build over in the 60-66 section. Was wikked cool.