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This sounding worse and worse. Not your guys fault. I want to do it CORRECTLY. But $$$ means compromises.Been talking to my dad. He says and I feel he's correct for a DD He wouldn't have the truck with a 3 speed in it. Dunno if i can afford the 4l80 and such. and putting the fuel pump in my dual tanks is another huge hurdle. dual pumps, more wiring to dual tank switch. plus the ramjet is the quickest n easiest but needs premium fuel... i wouldnt have minded that when there was a 20 cent difference cheap to premium but thats gone forever...The truck isn't worth all that. I've already dropped at least $15k into it. everything been done is top of the line, but dang.. I love the truck, never want to let it go, wanna keep it forever. but its not worth all that $$$$$$$ and effort. especially when while it's apart i have to borrow my moms car till its done. Im almost 34. I don't wanna borrow mommas car no more... I will for a week or two but thats about it... She'll let me and have no problem with it but i know shell be stuck... i can't do that to her... though she'd smile the whole time... maybe thats reason more i don't want to have to drive her car ONE day. I may not do this afterall. may keep it like it is and keep it carbed and when the engine blows get the replacement 290hp 350 and keep it carbed. Been looking at selling off my van car n tractor and get an 01-02 camaro z28 or ss. Those are the LAST cars I've been excited about... I used to test drive them lots when i was 21 and they were new... they still sexy cars. What ya think? Then i get a camaro and my truck... how would my fleet pic look with my truck and an 01-02 z28 or ss next to it? That's the only car i can think of would make me happy and excited to own.It's just sounding more n more like this isnt a viable option for a DD. I know im asking a lot of it. so maybe ill keep it stock and sell the car van n tractor n get me a camaro to hotrod.
I can replace the engine trans in the truck stock replacements for about $3200 total... keep the carb. etc...
There ya go. The thing about big money builds is, there are other places you could maybe use the money.That said, I hate to say how much I have in my truck, given that I had the heavy work shopped and always went new parts or better-than-OEM parts, but it's the way I want it, and will be for a long time.And the thread wasn't a waste. That Dart heads/12-238-2 combo alone was well worth learning.
Quote from: 78 Chevyrado on May 30, 2014, 09:35:15 pm I can replace the engine trans in the truck stock replacements for about $3200 total... keep the carb. etc...That's about what an ls swap costs, fuel system and all. No offense, but you quote some outrageous prices. Remember, crate engines are for people with no time but plenty $$. You can get your stock bottom end rebuilt with good pistons, throw bad heads on it, cam, the whole nine yards, and have a race rebuild done on the trans for less than that. Stock rebuild on a trans shouldn't be more than a couple hundred bucks, and you can get rebuilt longblocks for less than a grand. If you quit looking at new stuff online, and started pricing rebuild work, you would be happily surprised. You quoted a crazy price on a 4l80, $500 at a salvage yard, and a 3-500 rebuild and you would be good for years. Most people don't mess with rebuilding them, just run them as is. 2k gets a built to handle high hp/high traction launches rebuild. Something that is a waste of money for a mild build.
Another thing, with the original poster not looking for outright performance, a 4.8/4l60 would be fine. The 80 is good to have if stupid power is your game, but isn't needed for a stockish driver.I would recommend that Chevyrado get on ls1tech, find the state/regional forums, and look for local shops. Find out who is trusted in your region. See where people in your area find their drivetrains for a good price, what junk yards have good parts for decent prices, stuff like that. Having local help is always nice.
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