mbp9997
04-27-2008, 12:07 PM
I have been lurking for quite some time. So hello to all.
I am getting ready for a 2003 4.8L/4L60 swap into my 1985 Chevrolet 4wd.
The truck was originally a 305 with a 4spd manual.
The new motor is a 40k pullout of a 2wd 03 Chevrolet pickup. I have small mid rpm cam from comp (Advertised: 268/269 551/556 on a 114) and a set of comp 918's. The heads are shaved .03.
I am waiting on the truck to come back from paint and looking for some advice on places to get some parts.
I have the original harness and computer and all accesories. The transmission is in the shop for swap to shortshaft 4L60 to bolt up to 4wd.
Questions:
1) Where is the best place to get motor mounts?
2) What are most doing to mate factory wiring? I want to keep my stock gauges if possible.
3) Will a 4wd 4l60 bolt up to a stock 85 transfer case (NP208?)? I dont think it will (truck isn't here to look and see). If so where are you guys getting adapters: Advance adapters?
4) What areas should be of concern. Are there any major mods I am going to have to do to get the motor to fit?
Consider this my research thread (haha) since I have a month to get ready before the swap. Any advice/input/criticism is welcomed. Thanks!
I am getting ready for a 2003 4.8L/4L60 swap into my 1985 Chevrolet 4wd.
The truck was originally a 305 with a 4spd manual.
The new motor is a 40k pullout of a 2wd 03 Chevrolet pickup. I have small mid rpm cam from comp (Advertised: 268/269 551/556 on a 114) and a set of comp 918's. The heads are shaved .03.
I am waiting on the truck to come back from paint and looking for some advice on places to get some parts.
I have the original harness and computer and all accesories. The transmission is in the shop for swap to shortshaft 4L60 to bolt up to 4wd.
Questions:
1) Where is the best place to get motor mounts?
2) What are most doing to mate factory wiring? I want to keep my stock gauges if possible.
3) Will a 4wd 4l60 bolt up to a stock 85 transfer case (NP208?)? I dont think it will (truck isn't here to look and see). If so where are you guys getting adapters: Advance adapters?
4) What areas should be of concern. Are there any major mods I am going to have to do to get the motor to fit?
Consider this my research thread (haha) since I have a month to get ready before the swap. Any advice/input/criticism is welcomed. Thanks!