85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

daxx · 09-28-2010, 06:55 PM

my eyes are starting to bleed and i have not found any threads on a 80's k10 swap
can any of you point me to a thread that has been completed or somewhat done.
i have seen/read the threads/faq's with all info but can't get any more on the mounts and trans swap info for the 4wd's
seen the reference to pacific's mount but no other info..?
is it needed if truck is lifted 4 or 6"? assume there would be a diff/pan clearance issue if not.
truck curently has 350/700r...can 4l60e mate to existing tc?
tia

Oilbrnr · 09-28-2010, 07:48 PM

Have you searched on Pirate4x4?

I can't recall what auto transmission/TC combos guys are using, but they are doing it. No doubt it would be easier to use what you have, but you will loose the tighter integration (electronic) that the later transmissions would provide.

I'm doing a swap into my K5 with a SM465 manual, so I've had my own challenges trying to find what flywheel/clutch to use, but I think I got that nailed.

daxx · 09-28-2010, 08:03 PM

pirate4x4 a website or member?
i'd like to use 4l80 or 4l60/65 trans with existing t/c...i was told that they thought it would mate but looking for someone that has done one.

did you use the regular plates/mounts all the 2wd threads have been using or did you have to usethe one from pacific?

Oilbrnr · 09-28-2010, 08:18 PM

I plan on using adjustable mounts, probably from DirtyDingo. Since this is a manual transmission install, I do not want to relocate anything behind the bellhousing. I'm pretty sure the Pacific mount is specific for the '67-72's.

Pirate4x4 is a www site and it is not specific to GM trucks. Not nearly as friendly as this site, just so 'ya know. I've seen more than one nOOb fried over there! None the less, there are some nuggets of good info sprinkled here and there if you do enough searching.

Hope this helps.

daxx · 09-28-2010, 08:32 PM

kool..thanks for the info.. i wasn't sure on the years for that mount..and thier web site is useless as far as info...
i'll go put my flame retardant suit on an go check that site out

Juiced06GTO · 09-29-2010, 09:50 AM

Daxx, where in central mass are you? I just did a 5.3 into an 87k10 you can come by and check it out if you'd like. I had to do some cutting and welding to get it to mount up right. I have it hooked to the th400 right now, I am in the process of trying to figure out how to get it to mate to the 4l80e.

daxx · 09-29-2010, 10:17 AM

i'm was living between shrewsbury and maine ..maine most of the time now.
my buddie has a shop over on rt 20 in shrewsbury i use to work out of.
i'm actually headin down there 2nite and leavin for carlisle sometime on thurs
what cutting did you have to do?

p_rubottom · 09-29-2010, 10:20 AM

[QUOTE=daxx;4214916]pirate4x4 a website or member?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=705829

Here is the link that TheAlien has posted in the FAQ section...

There's tons & tons of info and most of it is 4x4 related.

daxx · 09-29-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_rubottom

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=705829

Here is the link that TheAlien has posted in the FAQ section...

There's tons & tons of info and most of it is 4x4 related.

thank you for the link..went on there last night and never found that

Juiced06GTO · 09-29-2010, 08:35 PM

I had to cut out one of the crossmembers in the front and move the motor back about 1 3/4". I made the motor mount plates bigger and just slid everyhting back. I am right in Sutton, let me know when you will be around. The truck is getting the exhaust put on it in Charlton, but I am hoping to have it back by the weekend.

09-28-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
daxx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Cruz , CA Posts: 15	85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? my eyes are starting to bleed and i have not found any threads on a 80's k10 swap can any of you point me to a thread that has been completed or somewhat done. i have seen/read the threads/faq's with all info but can't get any more on the mounts and trans swap info for the 4wd's seen the reference to pacific's mount but no other info..? is it needed if truck is lifted 4 or 6"? assume there would be a diff/pan clearance issue if not. truck curently has 350/700r...can 4l60e mate to existing tc? tia

09-28-2010, 07:48 PM	#2
Oilbrnr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 390	Re: 85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? Have you searched on Pirate4x4? I can't recall what auto transmission/TC combos guys are using, but they are doing it. No doubt it would be easier to use what you have, but you will loose the tighter integration (electronic) that the later transmissions would provide. I'm doing a swap into my K5 with a SM465 manual, so I've had my own challenges trying to find what flywheel/clutch to use, but I think I got that nailed. __________________ -Don- '66 C10 w/factory A/C '77 Cheyenne K5 350/465/205 '80 Custom Deluxe K20 350/465/205 '04 Denali XL '05 DMax CCLB 4x Have a Hickey Sidewinder Winch and need the owners/install manual? Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you a .pdf

09-28-2010, 08:03 PM	#3
daxx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Cruz , CA Posts: 15	Re: 85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? pirate4x4 a website or member? i'd like to use 4l80 or 4l60/65 trans with existing t/c...i was told that they thought it would mate but looking for someone that has done one. did you use the regular plates/mounts all the 2wd threads have been using or did you have to usethe one from pacific?

09-28-2010, 08:18 PM	#4
Oilbrnr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 390	Re: 85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? I plan on using adjustable mounts, probably from DirtyDingo. Since this is a manual transmission install, I do not want to relocate anything behind the bellhousing. I'm pretty sure the Pacific mount is specific for the '67-72's. Pirate4x4 is a www site and it is not specific to GM trucks. Not nearly as friendly as this site, just so 'ya know. I've seen more than one nOOb fried over there! None the less, there are some nuggets of good info sprinkled here and there if you do enough searching. Hope this helps. __________________ -Don- '66 C10 w/factory A/C '77 Cheyenne K5 350/465/205 '80 Custom Deluxe K20 350/465/205 '04 Denali XL '05 DMax CCLB 4x Have a Hickey Sidewinder Winch and need the owners/install manual? Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you a .pdf Last edited by Oilbrnr; 09-28-2010 at 08:19 PM.

09-28-2010, 08:32 PM	#5
daxx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Cruz , CA Posts: 15	Re: 85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? kool..thanks for the info.. i wasn't sure on the years for that mount..and thier web site is useless as far as info... i'll go put my flame retardant suit on an go check that site out

09-29-2010, 09:50 AM	#6
Juiced06GTO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sutton, MA Posts: 130	Re: 85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? Daxx, where in central mass are you? I just did a 5.3 into an 87k10 you can come by and check it out if you'd like. I had to do some cutting and welding to get it to mount up right. I have it hooked to the th400 right now, I am in the process of trying to figure out how to get it to mate to the 4l80e.

09-29-2010, 10:17 AM	#7
daxx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Cruz , CA Posts: 15	Re: 85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? i'm was living between shrewsbury and maine ..maine most of the time now. my buddie has a shop over on rt 20 in shrewsbury i use to work out of. i'm actually headin down there 2nite and leavin for carlisle sometime on thurs what cutting did you have to do?

09-29-2010, 10:20 AM	#8
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: 85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? [QUOTE=daxx;4214916]pirate4x4 a website or member? http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=705829 Here is the link that TheAlien has posted in the FAQ section... There's tons & tons of info and most of it is 4x4 related.

09-29-2010, 08:35 PM	#10
Juiced06GTO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sutton, MA Posts: 130	Re: 85-6-7 k10 6.0 swaps??? I had to cut out one of the crossmembers in the front and move the motor back about 1 3/4". I made the motor mount plates bigger and just slid everyhting back. I am right in Sutton, let me know when you will be around. The truck is getting the exhaust put on it in Charlton, but I am hoping to have it back by the weekend.



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