Daddy's monster truck
 

First off it isn't really a monster truck, it is just what my kids call it.

I bought this truck about two years ago and it was all stock minus add a leafs all around. i replaced those the next summer with a 2.5" lift with 33" tires.

last month i changed out the 3.08 gears in the axels to 4.10 and wow what a difference! I went from a sad 13mpg to about 17mpg and could finally use my OD on my 700r4.

this last week i replaced the engine and transmission out. The engine is a turn key ZZ4 with hedman headers. Behind that is a new to me 700r4 from bowtie overdrives.

I must say I couldn't have done this without all of the insight this web site has given me. My hat is off to all of you.

Thanks,
Dan

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in the second pic is that chain so they wont steal it lol

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It's my dog's leash, haha

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Very nice! I like the look and just general theme(?). Mild lift,mildly larger tires,clean/good looking body/paint,and mucho power with a strong O/D. Something you can drive that's handsome,tough,and not a workout.

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very nice truck and engine

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Nice work!! You'll love the ZZ4. I'v managed 18.5 MPG out of mine at 70 MPH.

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Thanks guys,

Special K, that is the look i am going for. A slightly over stock truck with a mild sleeper drivetrain.

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Gchemist, That is what i am shooting for. I have read your posts about the milage you got on your truck and that is why i went with the ZZ4. The truck will go fast and get good gas milage when i want too.

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This truck is awesome, looks great.

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Looks awesome :metal: nice looking truck you built. You should be proud of it.
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So what I have learned from doing the engine swap. The ZZ4 turn key has a CS type alternator and my truck had an SI type; NAPA makes an adapter plug which will plug into your stock wiring and then to the alternator, part number: ec82. It will simulate the required load to start charging without having to use a load light.
Second, the AC and the alternator swap sides so the lines for the AC were to long. The lines out of a 92 Chevy truck fit almost perfectly, I had to massage the rigid line to the radiator slightly. Fits great now!

More to follow I'm sure, as this will always be a fun never ending project.

Dan

PS this thing is so freaking fast wow!
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1352428849

I applaud you for having your truck chained up so that it can't run away :lol:

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That grill is one of my favorites, 83/84? Is that a GMPP serpentine setup? I have one in a box for a motor I have in a bag. Thanks for the tip on the alt plug.

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Bruiser, it sure is the GMPP Serpentiene set.

Willett, yep add an 90lb dog to the end of the chain and have one homemade alarm. Lol
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