The G-Body Swap Thread
03-14-2014, 05:27 PM
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You guys with the floor shifters, what actual shift linkage did you end up getting? We fabbed up and it fit (could have used just a few more inches, maybe two, to make it fit perfect) the stock replacement 200r4 linkage to the 4l80e. Hooked everything up, and tried to use the the shifter to go through the gears. Well the shifter itself shifts and clicks into gear, but the shifter wasnt engaging the trans. Later found out the shifter broke out of the plastic boot it is in that is on the end where it connects to the shifter.
So my question is, for you guys running a floor shifter, where and what cable did you guys get and part number would be great. Again, if mine was 2 inches longer than the stock factory it would be ideal but a little slack is better than too tight!
So my question is, for you guys running a floor shifter, where and what cable did you guys get and part number would be great. Again, if mine was 2 inches longer than the stock factory it would be ideal but a little slack is better than too tight!
03-16-2014, 02:48 AM
#1144
They KIND OF are lol. I liked the newer Mustang vents but didn't like the fact they were OEM mustang lol. I found these aftermarket, for Mustangs but aftermarket...
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mmd-ho...a#BVQAWidgetID
Look kind of like GNX vents but WAYYYYY higher quality and a little more modern.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mmd-ho...a#BVQAWidgetID
Look kind of like GNX vents but WAYYYYY higher quality and a little more modern.
03-16-2014, 02:49 AM
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You guys with the floor shifters, what actual shift linkage did you end up getting? We fabbed up and it fit (could have used just a few more inches, maybe two, to make it fit perfect) the stock replacement 200r4 linkage to the 4l80e. Hooked everything up, and tried to use the the shifter to go through the gears. Well the shifter itself shifts and clicks into gear, but the shifter wasnt engaging the trans. Later found out the shifter broke out of the plastic boot it is in that is on the end where it connects to the shifter.
So my question is, for you guys running a floor shifter, where and what cable did you guys get and part number would be great. Again, if mine was 2 inches longer than the stock factory it would be ideal but a little slack is better than too tight!
So my question is, for you guys running a floor shifter, where and what cable did you guys get and part number would be great. Again, if mine was 2 inches longer than the stock factory it would be ideal but a little slack is better than too tight!
03-16-2014, 10:11 PM
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Ok. I'll be "that guy", but has anyone put together a more current, "definitive" guide for the LS G-Body swap? Getting ready to this on my 78 Malibu but i've read so much I think I got dumber.
My Plans are as follows:
4.8/5.3/6.0 Truck motor, price permitting
My Already beefed up TH350
No A/C
What am I missing? And would anyone be able to provide me with what I may need besides the obvious?
And trust me, all I've done since about 2pm this afternoon is search not only the web, but this forum, as well as read until my eyes hurt.
Thanks for any helps. If you need anymore details please LMK.
My Plans are as follows:
4.8/5.3/6.0 Truck motor, price permitting
My Already beefed up TH350
No A/C
What am I missing? And would anyone be able to provide me with what I may need besides the obvious?
And trust me, all I've done since about 2pm this afternoon is search not only the web, but this forum, as well as read until my eyes hurt.
Thanks for any helps. If you need anymore details please LMK.
03-16-2014, 10:28 PM
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03-18-2014, 06:26 PM
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03-18-2014, 06:51 PM
#1153
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http://jeffd.50megs.com/Moog_Spring_Page.htm
4-cylinder 2wd S10 springs may work better.
03-20-2014, 05:38 AM
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03-20-2014, 11:08 AM
#1158
Im about to do the same thing with my 78 Bu, and an L33 shortblock... I'm using a set of ported 317 heads I have sitting here in the shop, Work Turbo SX4-75, and a TH400..
Just a little summer cruiser..
Goal is 600rwhp, and 20mpg on the highway.
Just a little summer cruiser..
Goal is 600rwhp, and 20mpg on the highway.
03-20-2014, 12:06 PM
#1159
LOLOLOL...20 mpg he says! You know as well as I do that is a just a line we tell ourselves to justify the 8 mpg we will actually get since we won't be able to get the damn pedal off the floorboard! 
Our goals are pretty similar tho. I am using a 4L80e for the mpg (
) and looking to breach the 600RWHP mark.
I am trying to look as stock as possible, drive to the track (most of the time Atco Raceway) and line up in lanes 9 and 10 (street car lanes) and rip some 9s and drive home.
I want to drive this thing as much as possible.
Dave
Our goals are pretty similar tho. I am using a 4L80e for the mpg (
) and looking to breach the 600RWHP mark. I am trying to look as stock as possible, drive to the track (most of the time Atco Raceway) and line up in lanes 9 and 10 (street car lanes) and rip some 9s and drive home.
I want to drive this thing as much as possible.Dave
03-20-2014, 12:49 PM
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LOLOLOL...20 mpg he says! You know as well as I do that is a just a line we tell ourselves to justify the 8 mpg we will actually get since we won't be able to get the damn pedal off the floorboard!
Our goals are pretty similar tho. I am using a 4L80e for the mpg () and looking to breach the 600RWHP mark.
I am trying to look as stock as possible, drive to the track (most of the time Atco Raceway) and line up in lanes 9 and 10 (street car lanes) and rip some 9s and drive home. I want to drive this thing as much as possible.
Dave
Our goals are pretty similar tho. I am using a 4L80e for the mpg (
) and looking to breach the 600RWHP mark. I am trying to look as stock as possible, drive to the track (most of the time Atco Raceway) and line up in lanes 9 and 10 (street car lanes) and rip some 9s and drive home.
I want to drive this thing as much as possible.Dave
It is a very attainable goal, I made a post about this in the forced induction forum a little while back. If my 9,000lb Ford crew cab diesel dually with 4.30 gear can get 18mpg, I'm fairly certain a 3,200lb small engine, small gear, turbo LS can do better..
