Engine, tranny and a tough decision - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JayDubBlazer · 08-03-2003, 02:11 AM

I asked a question a couple of days ago about a tranny swap. Now that I have a little more info here is my question. I have an opurtunity to buy a wrecked 1995 Chevy Silverado with 4L60E and 5.7 TBI. Mileage is under 100,000 but not exactly sure what it is. The thing is I can get it for $300. what should I do here? Can I get $300 dollars worth of parts out of it. It is fairly wrecked but the tranny and engine seem to be in good shape. Is it worth putting a 5.7 TBI in my truck? How much more money would it cost if I in stalled the whole thing? I know these are a lot of questions I am justing trying to find the upside and down side of this situation.

Tx Firefighter · 08-03-2003, 08:55 AM

Lets see. Even if you didn't want TBI, you could always put a carb on the engine.

The 4L60E is worth a good bit of money. I'm sure you could trade it for a normal 700 if you wanted.

The serpantine setup off the front of the engine

Remember, there are guys just like us fixing up late model trucks too. They might want the drivetrain to swap into a V6 truck, or the seat, or rear end, whatever...

You can make a lot of money parting it out, if you want to take the trouble and time to do it.

JayDubBlazer · 08-04-2003, 01:15 AM

How much work is it to put in? Basically would I have to purchase a new harness?

bpmcgee · 08-04-2003, 01:27 AM

JayDub,

You would definitely need to get all the electronics and sensors that go with that TBI system.

When I was debating which TBI to put in my truck, I came to the conclusion that I didn't really want anything to do with GM electonics

I opted to go with a Holley TBI system that's really great.

Brian

jasonrog · 08-04-2003, 01:31 AM

For $300 I would buy it for the sake of buying it. Buy it and then decide what you want to do. If you decide you don't want it. surely you could sell the whole works for at least $300.

JayDubBlazer · 08-04-2003, 03:10 AM

All right I will go ahead and purchase it. And see what I will do with it this winter.

08-03-2003, 02:11 AM	#1
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Engine, tranny and a tough decision I asked a question a couple of days ago about a tranny swap. Now that I have a little more info here is my question. I have an opurtunity to buy a wrecked 1995 Chevy Silverado with 4L60E and 5.7 TBI. Mileage is under 100,000 but not exactly sure what it is. The thing is I can get it for $300. what should I do here? Can I get $300 dollars worth of parts out of it. It is fairly wrecked but the tranny and engine seem to be in good shape. Is it worth putting a 5.7 TBI in my truck? How much more money would it cost if I in stalled the whole thing? I know these are a lot of questions I am justing trying to find the upside and down side of this situation. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-03-2003, 08:55 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Oh, Hell Yes! Lets see. Even if you didn't want TBI, you could always put a carb on the engine. The 4L60E is worth a good bit of money. I'm sure you could trade it for a normal 700 if you wanted. The serpantine setup off the front of the engine Remember, there are guys just like us fixing up late model trucks too. They might want the drivetrain to swap into a V6 truck, or the seat, or rear end, whatever... You can make a lot of money parting it out, if you want to take the trouble and time to do it.

08-04-2003, 01:15 AM	#3
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	How much work is it to put in? Basically would I have to purchase a new harness? __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-04-2003, 03:10 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	All right I will go ahead and purchase it. And see what I will do with it this winter. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-04-2003, 01:27 AM	#4
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	JayDub, You would definitely need to get all the electronics and sensors that go with that TBI system. When I was debating which TBI to put in my truck, I came to the conclusion that I didn't really want anything to do with GM electonics I opted to go with a Holley TBI system that's really great. Brian

08-04-2003, 01:31 AM	#5
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	For $300 I would buy it for the sake of buying it. Buy it and then decide what you want to do. If you decide you don't want it. surely you could sell the whole works for at least $300.



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