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Offline gsxrinthe9s

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hows this sound
« on: October 20, 2011, 09:47:55 am »
I've asked around on this site and got some ideals
Current set-up 87 silveraldo 4 wd 305 / 350 turbo
I picked up a complete 96 LT1
there's a guy local that sells rebuilt trans for $700
Not sure what one to go with 700 r or ?
Not sure if the headers off the 305 will work
Assuming I will have to drop the gas tank and install a electric fuel pump
think I'm going to have to get a new bracket for the ac
Compressor am I forgeting anything ?
And of course all new belts hoses ect I'm thinking about useing
A air compressor bracket off same year vett I'm told they will allow
The compressor to clear the frame

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2011, 11:39:00 am »
the 4l60e and i think the 4l60 both require a computer to shift. the 700r4 doesnt so it would be the best bet if you want od
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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2011, 11:56:36 am »
I have the computer that came with the engine
If that's what your talking about ? .....I've done engine and trans swaps before
But that's always been with 60s muscle cars lol showing my age

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2011, 01:42:05 pm »
the computer for the 4l60 tells it when to shift. im not going to try to sound like i know what im talking about but if you can match up what trans came out of the truck and get wire harness then you should be ok
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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2011, 02:44:19 pm »
Well I have the wiring harness that connected the engine to the computer
Or is there another computer for the trans sorry if I sound lame

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2011, 05:05:10 pm »
The ECM from the LT1 will control the transmission, if you run anything other that it, you need a tuners help.

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2011, 08:11:28 pm »
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE !!!!
I'm going to find out what granny was in the car and buy the same kind  hopefully it bolts to the transfer case....

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2011, 09:01:34 pm »
When you find the right granny, make sure she can cook, willya?

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2011, 11:55:32 pm »
Doesn't the truck already have an electric pump? The 87 is TBI isn't it?
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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2011, 11:34:41 am »
Lol guess this Android phone decided granny was better than tranny

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2011, 11:36:35 am »
@ slammed I'm not sure this pump will supply enough pressure

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2011, 12:00:54 pm »
you can't use the stock TBI pump, just switch to a Vette or F-body pump...

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Re: hows this sound
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2011, 02:33:43 pm »
Lol guess this Android phone decided granny was better than tranny

Mine's always doing that. Danged autocorrect