81 K10 Build

[Shifty]

Before changing anything, I think I'd wait and see what the second charge of oil gives you for pressures...

[Mike81K10]

Got my interior back together, perhaps a few tweaks and my radio knobs I had just thought about (I have them). The passenger side mirror was a little stubborn to align the bottom bolt. Might drive it to the exhaust shop in the morning.Would be the first time on the road since it got torn apart.

[Mike81K10]

I fully completed my exhaust system! It is stainless steel and has been stainless steel welded throughout except for the straight though mufflers (they do have some baffles inside - Does not seem like it though) and where they bolt up to the headers. It is a little loud and sounds like a stock car. It also has a great deal more power than I had expected. I could melt the tires if desired and I can feel the torque every time I accelerate. My wife is not crazy about how loud it is and I get an audience when people hear it. The attention can be good and bad. Hope the police don't get interested.

[VileZambonie]

That'll get old quick. Throw some Borla's or Magnaflows on there.

[Mike81K10]

Got my first road test of my truck. Short ride! Still have some tuning to do yet and some other things to get it where I want it.


https://rumble.com/v70xl18-first-road-test-of-my-truck-with-new-engine-still-have-some-tuning-to-do.html

[JohnnyPopper]

Very nice work! Congrats!

I'm with your wife and VZ, too old for loud.

[Mike81K10]

Once I get it where I want it, I may try to quiet it down a bit. It is a little louder than I care for as well. Draws too much attention! It it fun to drive and I have thought about getting another transmission for it. I like the standard transmission and would not mind getting one that would easily swap out with the CH465 that would be a good match with my engine and transfer case NP205, plus good for the highway and towing when needed.

[Mike81K10]

Was going to make an entry under transmissions and drivetrains. However, since I cannot access it I decided the next best place might be this build thread. I have been thinking about swapping out my CH465 trans with something more suitable.

I looked at the Tremec 5 speed 4050 transmission 600 lb-ft torque, Max RPM 5500, 23 spline output and would be interested in any feedback or suggestions since I am not fully confident and am a little worried about a huge job making a new one fit.

Is the NV4500 a direct fit to replace the CH465? I like my off road truck, but it is nice to drive on the highway without the higher RPMs when driving 70+.