Author Topic: 79 stepside 5.3l/4L60-E Swap (Read 72258 times)

Mtrhd329 · « **on:** October 23, 2009, 07:08:43 PM »

So i just got a few goodies today and thought i would share with you guys. I will get some pix of the truck soon i just got back from Iraq and my truck is still 5 hours North of me. Enjoy. I know I am excited!!

VileZambonie · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2009, 07:29:51 PM »

Sweet!

hotrod24 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2009, 07:36:20 PM »

yep very nice i am looking to get the same things

Mtrhd329 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2009, 09:04:35 PM »

I got it from a local wrecker his guys were about to torch the mounts to cut it out and cut the harness when i was there. I told him i was doing a swap and talked him into throwing in everthing under the hood except the radiator. I am even getting the whole exhaust. hopefully i can use almost everything. I am trying to use everything GM and all parts I have laying around instead of buying something. I am hoping that my 87 corvette aluminum radiator will be up to the job of this little motor. All of the fittings look the same. Next up is to buy some adapter platesfor the engine and transmission and go get my car trailer and truck.

Mtrhd329 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2009, 09:11:44 PM »

Didnt feel right not posting a pic of the truck so i dug and found one for now. I will get more when i go up to get it.

nucknoel89 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2009, 01:32:38 PM »

Mind if I ask how much the engine, tranny, et all cost?

Mtrhd329 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2009, 02:48:10 PM »

The whole package was 1600 delivered to my driveway and I made him throw in everything under the hood and the wiring and full exhaust in case i need something.

nucknoel89 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2009, 02:49:52 PM »

Quote from: Mtrhd329 on October 24, 2009, 02:48:10 PM

The whole package was 1600 delivered to my driveway and I made him throw in everything under the hood and the wiring and full exhaust in case i need something.

Sweet deal, congrats!!!

Mtrhd329 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:32:20 PM »

Just talked to the guy at the wreckers. He is going to pull it on Monday and have it to me on Tuesday. Should I rebuild this or should it be good to go with around 80G on it. More pics to come on Tuesday!!!!

VileZambonie · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2009, 06:06:32 PM »

At the very least reseal and regasket it. It would suck to put it in and have a leaker.

team39763 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2009, 07:57:31 PM »

Nice looking truck you got there. Is it gonna be a hot rod or a cruiser?

Mtrhd329 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2009, 08:10:18 PM »

Ive had this truck since high school so I was planning on making it a driver but mostly for the weekends. But if the mileage is good i might drive it daily.

Vile - Anything else i can do to it while i am cleaning the motor up. I am thinking that new gaskets would be good any other suggestions?

team39763 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 26, 2009, 03:12:06 PM »

A mild cam and some springs would be nice upgrades since you have the motor out already, maybe even a shift kit for the trans.

Captkaos · « **Reply #13 on:** October 26, 2009, 05:51:07 PM »

I would do a cam swap on it while you have it down..

Mtrhd329 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2009, 09:25:02 PM »

What cam would be good for this setup. It will be mainly be a weekend cruiser but I will tow my boat occasionally with it. Also I am in Cali so i have to figure out a way around the smog. I would need to match the springs to the cam right? Are beehive springs good for this platform like the gen-1 blocks? Thanks for the ideas guys should be getting the motor tomorrow. I am stoked!

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