Thread: Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Sold.

i can't wait to have something fun to build up. keep going, it's starting to get to the fun stuff!

You know... In spite of how much work this whole process has been, I've really enjoyed every step along the way. My pace of learning the LS platform has been kind of like drinking from a fire hose, and I've only scratched the surface. I'm sure when I get into wiring and especially tuning, my brain is going to start bleeding.

Still weighing my options for the transmission. Convert the 4wd 80e or hold out for a 2wd 80e. I might have to skip over that for now and tear into the truck. Maybe I'll pull it in the garage this weekend.

Originally Posted by Bio248

i can't wait to have something fun to build up!

You have anything in mind? Old truck maybe?

According to what I've read you need the following parts,

2wd tail shaft (longer than 4wd)
2wd tail shaft housing
Lube hole orifice plug thing
Maybe a tail shaft housing o-ring
Reluctor/tone ring for rear planet (it's in the T-case on 4x4's)
Rear speed sensor (again, in the T-case on the 4x4's)

You have to tear all the guts out of the case to install the 2wd tail shaft, as it's the first thing to go in. Add the tone ring to the rear planet. Install the orifice cup plug in the rear of the case. Pop the rear speed sensor in. Slap the 2wd tail shaft housing on. That's all.

Edit: You have to completely dissemble it to the sub-assembly level.

Originally Posted by SgtMarshal

I would imagine the 4 wheel drive units would cost more, so maybe you could do a trade, sounds like a lot of work to do a swap.

I'm with Marshal on this one, I am sure you could trade it for a 2wd unit with some some cash, or even sell it to a NBS guy trying to do a 80 swap.

Yeah, I have to weigh my options. Take my time and see what pops up. I just hate to give up my known good unit for a mystery trans.

Maybe I'll be adding 80e rebuilds to my resume.

Originally Posted by SgtMarshal

on a side note, would you have any interest in converting a 97-02 65 to an 04? I've been thinking about buying an 04 comp g and am testing the waters on if a trans swap would be feasible.

I think you'd be better off just rebuilding the CompG trans. Otherwise, the "conversion" would be nothing more than swapping the VB, CP, harness and range switch. Unless I'm missing something.

Originally Posted by BrandonHall10

You have anything in mind? Old truck maybe?

yep, old truck. the "plan" as far as i've been formulating is a 63-66 C10 long bed fleetside with a big back window. dump it to the ground, make it loud and angry.

Just sold the T-case for $500. That puts me at a net positive of $150 so far.

This has me looking at project trucks again. Very nice so far

Well, now that the car is gone I have room in the garage for the truck. Figured it was time for a formal introduction and some detailed pictures.

The body is in really decent shape. The ding in the right bed side is the only thing that stands out to me.

Gonna need a tonneau cover though







And some minor odds and ends

Interior is very "utilitarian"



PO was a smoker



Funny. The donor motor has just about the same amount of miles



This should hose right off (?)

Love Arizona vehicles

Bye

It fits with a ton of room to spare




This may be a tighter fit





Here we go!