5.3 swap build so far - Page 13 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dman1982 · 09-13-2014, 03:39 PM

well got my truck in the shop to get the tranny rebuilt, 1800 for a mild build up, not too bad or good i guess, hope its done monday so i can get the seats in!!!!!

ivorton74 · 09-14-2014, 05:37 PM

tranny's getting rebuilt already?? what happened?

dman1982 · 09-14-2014, 06:12 PM

Sunshell, common issue with 4l60's, just getting it rebuilt so I know it's done

dman1982 · 09-14-2014, 06:13 PM

Picking up a c10 soon, posted a thread on it lol

dman1982 · 09-15-2014, 05:24 PM

I hate waiting on the shop!!! My trucks been there since Friday!!!! I hate this!!!

dman1982 · 09-17-2014, 01:36 PM

Got my trans back in, had to make the 5 hour trip to Charlotte, 60-65 is the sweet spot for mpg's got almost 19 hwy...70-75 15 mpg, either way both respectable numbers for the old girl...like I told the wife, it's better than the 8 or 9 I was getting

NastyBuzzard · 09-17-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dman1982

Got my trans back in, had to make the 5 hour trip to Charlotte, 60-65 is the sweet spot for mpg's got almost 19 hwy...70-75 15 mpg, either way both respectable numbers for the old girl...like I told the wife, it's better than the 8 or 9 I was getting

19 HWY is impressive for a lifted 4x4 truck!! Very impressed by those #s. I'm jealous!!

dman1982 · 09-17-2014, 03:49 PM

Me too, really happy with them

dman1982 · 09-29-2014, 10:21 PM

a little update, i ordered a grill, headlight bezels, all new light covers all the way around, and a lokar shifter linkage kit (the stock linkage works but can only go down as far as drive...just kinda erks me so I'm fixing it) can't wait for all this stuff to come in so i can get it installed and working getting her done tho!!!

NorCalAnthony · 09-30-2014, 02:04 PM

Just read through this whole thread today. Great job on your build so far. I'll be starting a similar project swapping a 5.3/4l80e in to my '89 K5 in a couple of months and will definitely be referring to your thread for ideas. Keep up the good work

ps. I was a 'Tracker back in '02-'06 at Pendleton. Nice to see a few of us jar heads around the forum

dman1982 · 09-30-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalAnthony

Just read through this whole thread today. Great job on your build so far. I'll be starting a similar project swapping a 5.3/4l80e in to my '89 K5 in a couple of months and will definitely be referring to your thread for ideas. Keep up the good work

ps. I was a 'Tracker back in '02-'06 at Pendleton. Nice to see a few of us jar heads around the forum

There's a few of us here man, and thanks, it's been a lot of work, all worth it though!!! I got out in January and started trucking...it's not bad but it does slow down on truck play time...I'm actually going to be starting my second build here soon...I got a thread on that one called the addiction lol

NorCalAnthony · 09-30-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dman1982

There's a few of us here man, and thanks, it's been a lot of work, all worth it though!!! I got out in January and started trucking...it's not bad but it does slow down on truck play time...I'm actually going to be starting my second build here soon...I got a thread on that one called the addiction lol

Right on man and I know what you mean. I had a '76 K5 that me and my dad built together and I had to get rid of it when I enlisted. My '89 will be my second build and I'm trying to do everything I never had a chance to on the first one. I work for a gas utility out here in Cali and the pay is good but the 50-60 hr work weeks don't leave a lot of time for the truck... Addiction is great name for another build lol.

dman1982 · 09-30-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalAnthony

Right on man and I know what you mean. I had a '76 K5 that me and my dad built together and I had to get rid of it when I enlisted. My '89 will be my second build and I'm trying to do everything I never had a chance to on the first one. I work for a gas utility out here in Cali and the pay is good but the 50-60 hr work weeks don't leave a lot of time for the truck... Addiction is great name for another build lol.

Ya man, when I heard the motor firing for the first time I was hooked, and couldn't think of a better name after I started looking again and found one so cheap, I also had two Blazers in high school 79 and 87 or 88, I had to sell mine to enlist as well...lost a bunch of money when I sold them

dman1982 · 10-10-2014, 05:21 PM

Got a little done today, front end Friday

dman1982 · 10-23-2014, 03:36 PM

Got my emblem on

dman1982 · 10-23-2014, 03:37 PM

Gettin there

Lazyb · 10-23-2014, 07:31 PM

Im new to this site and joined because I'm getting ready to do a swap in my 69 c10. I was wondering who did your wiring harness and how much it cost? This site has got me even more excited!! Thanks Zach

dman1982 · 10-23-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazyb

Im new to this site and joined because I'm getting ready to do a swap in my 69 c10. I was wondering who did your wiring harness and how much it cost? This site has got me even more excited!! Thanks Zach

i had a guy somewhat near me do my harness, he didnt charge me a whole lot to do my harness, it was pretty cheap actually, i can't remember exactly what it was to be honest, i was really happy with it, I'm gonna have him do my next one when i start it which I'm hoping will be soon

dman1982 · 10-23-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazyb

Im new to this site and joined because I'm getting ready to do a swap in my 69 c10. I was wondering who did your wiring harness and how much it cost? This site has got me even more excited!! Thanks Zach

messaged ya man...sent you the details, i was very happy with mine

dman1982 · 10-25-2014, 05:53 PM

Got my new seats in

NastyBuzzard · 10-27-2014, 03:15 PM

Whoa... Whoa... Whoa... How did you do that without chopping floor pans up and relocating gas tanks????????????? Please tell me !

dman1982 · 10-27-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NastyBuzzard

Whoa... Whoa... Whoa... How did you do that without chopping floor pans up and relocating gas tanks????????????? Please tell me !

well I'm only 5 foot 6, i used part of the original seat bracket, for the forward and backward, i made a frame out of some 1/4 inch steel and hacked off the forward and backward section on the new seats to drop them down a couple inches, the up and down motors still work along with the lumbar, i know a guy that stands almost six foot fits in there pretty good, the only thing i dont like is my steering wheel is stock, so its pretty big i dont get to pull it down like i like to but its not even a problem, and comfortable anyways, eventually going to swap out the wheel and column for aftermarket

NastyBuzzard · 10-27-2014, 05:21 PM

I'm running a 99-02 style steering wheel which is smaller in diameter I think and only 5'10" so I think it would work for me. Get us any more pics? Please?

dman1982 · 10-27-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NastyBuzzard

I'm running a 99-02 style steering wheel which is smaller in diameter I think and only 5'10" so I think it would work for me. Get us any more pics? Please?

sure can man, just give me a few minutes

dman1982 · 10-27-2014, 08:15 PM

Here is a few, not the greatest but still give you a idea

09-13-2014, 03:39 PM	#301
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far well got my truck in the shop to get the tranny rebuilt, 1800 for a mild build up, not too bad or good i guess, hope its done monday so i can get the seats in!!!!! __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

09-14-2014, 05:37 PM	#302
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: 5.3 swap build so far tranny's getting rebuilt already?? what happened? __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

09-14-2014, 06:12 PM	#303
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Sunshell, common issue with 4l60's, just getting it rebuilt so I know it's done __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

09-14-2014, 06:13 PM	#304
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Picking up a c10 soon, posted a thread on it lol __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

09-15-2014, 05:24 PM	#305
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far I hate waiting on the shop!!! My trucks been there since Friday!!!! I hate this!!! __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

09-17-2014, 01:36 PM	#306
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Got my trans back in, had to make the 5 hour trip to Charlotte, 60-65 is the sweet spot for mpg's got almost 19 hwy...70-75 15 mpg, either way both respectable numbers for the old girl...like I told the wife, it's better than the 8 or 9 I was getting __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

09-17-2014, 03:49 PM	#308
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Me too, really happy with them __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

09-29-2014, 10:21 PM	#309
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far a little update, i ordered a grill, headlight bezels, all new light covers all the way around, and a lokar shifter linkage kit (the stock linkage works but can only go down as far as drive...just kinda erks me so I'm fixing it) can't wait for all this stuff to come in so i can get it installed and working getting her done tho!!! __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

09-30-2014, 02:04 PM	#310
NorCalAnthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 208	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Just read through this whole thread today. Great job on your build so far. I'll be starting a similar project swapping a 5.3/4l80e in to my '89 K5 in a couple of months and will definitely be referring to your thread for ideas. Keep up the good work ps. I was a 'Tracker back in '02-'06 at Pendleton. Nice to see a few of us jar heads around the forum

10-10-2014, 05:21 PM	#314
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Got a little done today, front end Friday Attached Images __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

10-23-2014, 03:36 PM	#315
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Got my emblem on Attached Images __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

10-23-2014, 03:37 PM	#316
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Gettin there Attached Images __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

10-23-2014, 07:31 PM	#317
Lazyb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Siler city nc Posts: 19	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Im new to this site and joined because I'm getting ready to do a swap in my 69 c10. I was wondering who did your wiring harness and how much it cost? This site has got me even more excited!! Thanks Zach

10-25-2014, 05:53 PM	#320
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Got my new seats in Attached Images __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

10-27-2014, 03:15 PM	#321
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Whoa... Whoa... Whoa... How did you do that without chopping floor pans up and relocating gas tanks????????????? Please tell me !



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10-27-2014, 05:21 PM	#323
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 5.3 swap build so far I'm running a 99-02 style steering wheel which is smaller in diameter I think and only 5'10" so I think it would work for me. Get us any more pics? Please?

10-27-2014, 08:15 PM	#325
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: 5.3 swap build so far Here is a few, not the greatest but still give you a idea Attached Images __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

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