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HavinSomeFun · 01-25-2012, 09:55 PM

Well I installed a 5.3/4l60 in my 67 and love it. However, I purchased an LQ4/4l80 with 3,380 miles on it... Considering the 5.3 is installed and running great, I think the 6.0 should be an easy swap!

Here is the plan.
Cam swap - I purchased this cam. 236/238 .601/.605 113+3 comp cam
Ordered a 3,500 stall today. Still need the spring kit and a good tune to make it all work out. I understand I have to rewire the tranny plug.

this in a 67 short fleet with 4:56 gears and 18" wide tires. I do plan on a gear swap shortly to a higher ratio.

What do you think?

ls1nova71 · 01-25-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

What do you think?

I think it's a dumb idea. You should sell me that low mileage 6.0!

JK. Sounds like a plan!

Shon · 01-26-2012, 09:26 AM

Is the 5.3/60e in good shape??? I need one to start a turbo project, LOL

HavinSomeFun · 01-26-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Shon

Is the 5.3/60e in good shape??? I need one to start a turbo project, LOL

very good shape. Great oil PSI and it is supposed to have 63,000 miles when I bought it.

Shon · 01-26-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

very good shape. Great oil PSI and it is supposed to have 63,000 miles when I bought it.

As much as I want to drive my truck, I have looked at taking out the 6.0/80 in favor of a 5.3/60
Hoping to get a few more MPGs from a 5.3 over the 15 out of the 6.0.

HavinSomeFun · 01-26-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Shon

As much as I want to drive my truck, I have looked at taking out the 6.0/80 in favor of a 5.3/60
Hoping to get a few more MPGs from a 5.3 over the 15 out of the 6.0.

The 5.3 in my 67 with the 4:56 gears still is getting 16 mpg on average. I do have the convertor lockup setup and it makes a huge difference.

Shon · 01-26-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

The 5.3 in my 67 with the 4:56 gears still is getting 16 mpg on average. I do have the convertor lockup setup and it makes a huge difference.

what size/tall tire do you run with 4.56s?
I have 27ish and 3.73s and TC locks up.
Is the 80 sucking that much out of the combo!?!?

HavinSomeFun · 01-26-2012, 10:13 AM

I'm running 29-18-15 tires on the rear with the 4:56 gears. Yes they are very wide!

Shon · 01-26-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

I'm running 29-18-15 tires on the rear with the 4:56 gears. Yes they are very wide!

I need taller tires...
are there any options for me with the 15x10 rims on the back to get something taller than a 275/60/15?

HavinSomeFun · 01-26-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shon

I need taller tires...
are there any options for me with the 15x10 rims on the back to get something taller than a 275/60/15?

I'm sure you can get whatever you want. look on Jegs, summit or tire rack and get a taller tire or just buy my 5.3 setup and call it good.... LOL

Shon · 01-27-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

I'm sure you can get whatever you want. look on Jegs, summit or tire rack and get a taller tire or just buy my 5.3 setup and call it good.... LOL

PM me a price on your set up. will be down in FL March 1-3.....

HavinSomeFun · 01-28-2012, 03:19 PM

Picked up the 6.0/4l80 this morning! Cam arrived Friday... HHMMMMM. Still need the stall convertor, Springs and a little time.

19seventeeCustom · 01-29-2012, 06:06 PM

We need pics??????!!!!!

I'm knee deep into my ls1/60e swap. I need some motivation!!

HavinSomeFun · 01-30-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

We need pics??????!!!!!

I'm knee deep into my ls1/60e swap. I need some motivation!!

I ran to the garage for you..

Current setup:5.3 with 4l60

Future 6.0/4l80E:

HavinSomeFun · 01-30-2012, 09:12 PM

I have the LS6 intake and all the Camaro accessories on the way. This should be fun!

I will be offering the 5.3/4L60 with stand alone harness for sale soon.. I will not pull it until it is sold. Probably $2,000...

HavinSomeFun · 02-03-2012, 06:42 PM

Old 5.3 is sold and getting yanked tonight...

HavinSomeFun · 02-06-2012, 12:34 PM

getting closer!

C10_ustacould · 02-10-2012, 05:54 PM

How's it going?

HavinSomeFun · 02-10-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

How's it going?

besides draining the checkbook it's good. Doing the stall, cam and springs this weekend. Hopefully I will have time to change up the fuel system, install the newer style pedal, the new tranny cooler and etc, etc, etc...

How are you doing on yours?

mooseknuckles · 02-10-2012, 09:36 PM

looks good man...keep it up.

HavinSomeFun · 02-10-2012, 09:40 PM

Thanks! I've done them before and trying to learn from my previous mistakes... With that in mind, I'm trying some new ideas on a few things. It should be running next weekend if a few small items arrive by Monday.

mooseknuckles · 02-10-2012, 09:52 PM

this one is my first....I' m in the process of droppin an lq4 in my '86....need all the help I can get!...

HavinSomeFun · 02-10-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

this one is my first....I' m in the process of droppin an lq4 in my '86....need all the help I can get!...

you will be amazed at how it easy it really is overall. I'm just changing up the way I ran my fuel setup. I had a leak in a tranny line around a clamp and my power steering pump had a drip for some reason.

So now I'm using AN fittings on both end of the tranny cooler lines, changed to a non return fuel rail and bought a 15 cent washer for the PS pump fitting. I also had to change up my computer tune for the performance parts added and junk like that.

mooseknuckles · 02-10-2012, 10:17 PM

so far it's not as overwhelming as I thought it would be at first..but I'm still collecting parts, got most of the major purchases out of the way....

HavinSomeFun · 02-26-2012, 10:22 AM

It's alive! Still a few small issues to workout. However, this thing seems to zing!
Getting codes P0740 and P0785 from the tranny. However, I'm thinking the tuner didn't swap the settings from 4l60 to 4l80... I will soon find out.

anyone have any other thoughts on the codes?

01-25-2012, 09:55 PM	#1
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	So here I go again.. Well I installed a 5.3/4l60 in my 67 and love it. However, I purchased an LQ4/4l80 with 3,380 miles on it... Considering the 5.3 is installed and running great, I think the 6.0 should be an easy swap! Here is the plan. Cam swap - I purchased this cam. 236/238 .601/.605 113+3 comp cam Ordered a 3,500 stall today. Still need the spring kit and a good tune to make it all work out. I understand I have to rewire the tranny plug. this in a 67 short fleet with 4:56 gears and 18" wide tires. I do plan on a gear swap shortly to a higher ratio. What do you think? __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

01-26-2012, 09:26 AM	#3
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: So here I go again.. Is the 5.3/60e in good shape??? I need one to start a turbo project, LOL __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

01-26-2012, 10:13 AM	#8
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So here I go again.. I'm running 29-18-15 tires on the rear with the 4:56 gears. Yes they are very wide! __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

01-28-2012, 03:19 PM	#12
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So here I go again.. Picked up the 6.0/4l80 this morning! Cam arrived Friday... HHMMMMM. Still need the stall convertor, Springs and a little time. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

01-29-2012, 06:06 PM	#13
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: So here I go again.. We need pics??????!!!!! I'm knee deep into my ls1/60e swap. I need some motivation!!

01-30-2012, 09:12 PM	#15
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So here I go again.. I have the LS6 intake and all the Camaro accessories on the way. This should be fun! I will be offering the 5.3/4L60 with stand alone harness for sale soon.. I will not pull it until it is sold. Probably $2,000... __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

02-03-2012, 06:42 PM	#16
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So here I go again.. Old 5.3 is sold and getting yanked tonight... __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

02-06-2012, 12:34 PM	#17
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So here I go again.. getting closer! __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

02-10-2012, 05:54 PM	#18
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: So here I go again.. How's it going? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

02-10-2012, 09:36 PM	#20
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: So here I go again.. looks good man...keep it up. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-10-2012, 09:40 PM	#21
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So here I go again.. Thanks! I've done them before and trying to learn from my previous mistakes... With that in mind, I'm trying some new ideas on a few things. It should be running next weekend if a few small items arrive by Monday. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

02-10-2012, 09:52 PM	#22
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: So here I go again.. this one is my first....I' m in the process of droppin an lq4 in my '86....need all the help I can get!... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-10-2012, 10:17 PM	#24
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: So here I go again.. so far it's not as overwhelming as I thought it would be at first..but I'm still collecting parts, got most of the major purchases out of the way.... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-26-2012, 10:22 AM	#25
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So here I go again.. It's alive! Still a few small issues to workout. However, this thing seems to zing! Getting codes P0740 and P0785 from the tranny. However, I'm thinking the tuner didn't swap the settings from 4l60 to 4l80... I will soon find out. anyone have any other thoughts on the codes? __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....



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