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timcrow00 · 10-12-2009, 09:11 PM

ive heard of some people putting the 6.0 and 4l80e and their 2wd trucks but ive been lookin into doin the swap into my 72 3/4 ton 4x4. i know i would need the ecu and everything for the motor and trans, but can i use my original transfer case or do i need to use the newer transfer case. and what about the the shifter linkage for the trans and if i use the newer transfer case how would i shift it from 2wd to 4wd

timcrow00 · 10-13-2009, 10:10 AM

anyone???

Arad68 · 10-13-2009, 10:20 AM

BillyJo has one with a 6.0 and a NV4500.
You might try posting the 4x4 section.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...er.php?u=19601

**gerfunken** · 10-13-2009, 01:18 PM

Advanced Adapters has what you'd need....

http://advanceadapters.com/product/1633/50-0410.html

sweet70beast · 10-13-2009, 11:39 PM

Boy they sure are proud of their kit.

boostat4500 put one from a 2001 3/4 ton in his 71 Burban. He used engine,trans, and T-case out of the 01.

timcrow00 · 10-14-2009, 12:41 PM

he also had to put a ford front axel in it. it would be a bad ass setup but the more i look into it the less cost effective. i think i can rebuild my 350 and put a 700r4 behind it ans spend less then $2000.

**Thealien** · 10-14-2009, 01:20 PM

I am also looking into similar swaps/questions and didn't recieve lots of feedback.

One of my options would be a TBI/700R4/241 complete swap. The TC drops on the correct side and you could probably buy the complete drive line. Going this route I would need to have both driveshafts made. Both of mine are new so I would rather not. I am not sure about TC shifter location with this swap either?

Next option I am considering is any 350 (crate or TBI?) bolted to a 700R4 in front of my NP205. The transmission would need to be rebuilt with an output shaft for the NP205. I believe this would move the drive line forward 1 7/8 inches. This would give more clearance for the HEI. I am not sure of oil pan clearance with moving the engine forward. I would be able to keep my driveshafts and TC shifter but would have to lengthen the exhaust and possible transmission shifting issues to work out (lokar and there are other options)

What I would really like is a 5.3 or 6.0 with a 4l60/4l65 (too bad the TC drops on the wrong side). That set up would require the same transmission rebuild for the output shaft and all the other senarios?

Lastly I am considering going 2WD and eliminating all these issues and going coil springs/trailing arms for a better ride? I hope some more people chime in because I think there are more of us interested in this kind of swap?

10-12-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	anyone with a 6.0 4l80e in a 4x4 ive heard of some people putting the 6.0 and 4l80e and their 2wd trucks but ive been lookin into doin the swap into my 72 3/4 ton 4x4. i know i would need the ecu and everything for the motor and trans, but can i use my original transfer case or do i need to use the newer transfer case. and what about the the shifter linkage for the trans and if i use the newer transfer case how would i shift it from 2wd to 4wd

10-13-2009, 10:10 AM	#2
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	Re: anyone with a 6.0 4l80e in a 4x4 anyone???

10-13-2009, 10:20 AM	#3
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: anyone with a 6.0 4l80e in a 4x4 BillyJo has one with a 6.0 and a NV4500. You might try posting the 4x4 section. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...er.php?u=19601 __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

10-13-2009, 01:18 PM	#4
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: anyone with a 6.0 4l80e in a 4x4 Advanced Adapters has what you'd need.... http://advanceadapters.com/product/1633/50-0410.html __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

10-13-2009, 11:39 PM	#5
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: anyone with a 6.0 4l80e in a 4x4 Boy they sure are proud of their kit. boostat4500 put one from a 2001 3/4 ton in his 71 Burban. He used engine,trans, and T-case out of the 01. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made Last edited by sweet70beast; 10-13-2009 at 11:42 PM.

10-14-2009, 12:41 PM	#6
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	Re: anyone with a 6.0 4l80e in a 4x4 he also had to put a ford front axel in it. it would be a bad ass setup but the more i look into it the less cost effective. i think i can rebuild my 350 and put a 700r4 behind it ans spend less then $2000.

10-14-2009, 01:20 PM	#7
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: anyone with a 6.0 4l80e in a 4x4 I am also looking into similar swaps/questions and didn't recieve lots of feedback. One of my options would be a TBI/700R4/241 complete swap. The TC drops on the correct side and you could probably buy the complete drive line. Going this route I would need to have both driveshafts made. Both of mine are new so I would rather not. I am not sure about TC shifter location with this swap either? Next option I am considering is any 350 (crate or TBI?) bolted to a 700R4 in front of my NP205. The transmission would need to be rebuilt with an output shaft for the NP205. I believe this would move the drive line forward 1 7/8 inches. This would give more clearance for the HEI. I am not sure of oil pan clearance with moving the engine forward. I would be able to keep my driveshafts and TC shifter but would have to lengthen the exhaust and possible transmission shifting issues to work out (lokar and there are other options) What I would really like is a 5.3 or 6.0 with a 4l60/4l65 (too bad the TC drops on the wrong side). That set up would require the same transmission rebuild for the output shaft and all the other senarios? Lastly I am considering going 2WD and eliminating all these issues and going coil springs/trailing arms for a better ride? I hope some more people chime in because I think there are more of us interested in this kind of swap?



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