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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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I have an extra LS1 motor from a parts car and I was wondering what I would face if I were to drop it into my '95 2door Tahoe which, by the way, could really use that extra power, especially in the higher rpm range where it is currently a slug.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bluebird71
I have an extra LS1 motor from a parts car and I was wondering what I would face if I were to drop it into my '95 2door Tahoe which, by the way, could really use that extra power, especially in the higher rpm range where it is currently a slug.
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http://hotrodlane.cc/PDFFILES/Lisa%20Tahoe.pdf
Lisa Tahoe.pdf
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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This is WACKED! I have my 95 tahoe and I was thinking the SAME DAM thing! LMAO!
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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I have seen a DOD Gen IV 5.3L and 6l80 swap in to a 4x4 4dr 95 tahoe. I'll have to find the link.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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I guess just different motor mounts and probably a stand alone transmission module. I think the Tahoe has a 4L60E but Im not certain, it may be a 4L80E. What about the CPU for the LS1, will that be a pretty straight forward install as well?
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bluebird71
What about the CPU for the LS1, will that be a pretty straight forward install as well?
It's discussed in the article linked above.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bo185
Kick ***, there is a lot of helpful info there
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Here's pic's of my 97. You can't go wrong with this swap.




Can't wait to set this on top of it soon.
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Here's pic's of my 97. You can't go wrong with this swap.




Can't wait to set this on top of it soon.
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Great article. I'm about to put 6.0 drivetrain into my Hummer H3. Lots of helpful information. Thanks.
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