Swap into 84 Chevy 4x4 ?'s
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Swap into 84 Chevy 4x4 ?'s
I have recently acquired a 1984 3/4 ton Chevy 4x4 and all it needs is a good engine. And since I have a couple extra LT1's laying around, I figured I would throw one in there. The truck has a good transmission (350) and transfer case already, and I have already started working on the fuel system. I already have the extra ecm (A4) and wiring harness but My question is, what all will I need to do to get it to work with the 4x4 ?
I am not going to do much to this engine, probably Just leave it stock with standard bolt ons.
I am not going to do much to this engine, probably Just leave it stock with standard bolt ons.
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Ok, well ill be the first one to admit, I know nothing about programming or these computers. Will I need a signal from the transmission? And will a tuner be able to take out the stock transmission settings?
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A tuner will be able to reprogram it to disable Trans control. Basically making it an m6 pcm. Other than that and the vats crap it should be pretty much plug & play! Just don't get that opti wet if you plan on using that 4x4 in the mud or something wet!
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you shouldnt need anything because the 4x4 is manual not push button
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How will you get your gauges to work?
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Thanks for the help guys!
And N.O.LT1...I have a full set of mechanical Autometer gauges for temp, oil pressure, voltage, Tach and the speedometer is still cable driven off the transmission.
And N.O.LT1...I have a full set of mechanical Autometer gauges for temp, oil pressure, voltage, Tach and the speedometer is still cable driven off the transmission.
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Here is a beginning shotof the truck with my kids to show a size reference.
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