Project LQ4 - V8 S10 - Sold.
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BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
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.
You have anything in mind? Old truck maybe?
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.
You have anything in mind? Old truck maybe?
SgtMarshal
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
how much of a process is it to convert to 2wd?
how much of a process is it to convert to 2wd?
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
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.
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.
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SgtMarshal
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
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 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.
Slick2500
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 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.
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 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.
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.
SgtMarshal
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
if you can do a 65, I bet you can do an 80, one way to find out for sure though.
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.
if you can do a 65, I bet you can do an 80, one way to find out for sure though.
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.
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
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.
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.
SgtMarshal
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
maybe I'll just have to sell the trans to fund the rebuild for the new one. too bad though, it's a built dynotech and has taken a beating so far very well.
maybe I'll just have to sell the trans to fund the rebuild for the new one. too bad though, it's a built dynotech and has taken a beating so far very well.
Bio248
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
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.
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.
SgtMarshal
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
those are the most stylish of all the old trucks, and are better looking than many new trucks. not that you need my approval, but it's there anyway. I browse the classifieds periodically and see one or two for sale on occasion. those ones are a bit lighter than the newer ones too. it's funny that a lot of them came from the factory with a 6 cylinder engine.
those are the most stylish of all the old trucks, and are better looking than many new trucks. not that you need my approval, but it's there anyway. I browse the classifieds periodically and see one or two for sale on occasion. those ones are a bit lighter than the newer ones too. it's funny that a lot of them came from the factory with a 6 cylinder engine.
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
Just sold the T-case for $500. That puts me at a net positive of $150 so far.
Just sold the T-case for $500. That puts me at a net positive of $150 so far.
Below Average Joe
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Re: Project LQ4 - Another S-10 V8 Swap
This has me looking at project trucks again. Very nice so far
This has me looking at project trucks again. Very nice so far
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Formally introducing the S10
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.
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.
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Formally introducing the S10
Gonna need a tonneau cover though
And some minor odds and ends
Gonna need a tonneau cover though
And some minor odds and ends
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Formally introducing the S10
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 (?)
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 (?)
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Formally introducing the S10
Love Arizona vehicles
Love Arizona vehicles
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Formally introducing the S10
Bye
Bye
BrandonHall10
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Re: Project LQ4 - Formally introducing the S10
It fits with a ton of room to spare
This may be a tighter fit
Here we go!
It fits with a ton of room to spare
This may be a tighter fit
Here we go!
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