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06-18-2013, 10:13 PM
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oh ya and im not just about dyno numbers, those are just a reference to how strong my motor is in my eyes. my real goal is low 11s and possibly dip into the tens
06-19-2013, 12:36 PM
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That seems WAY too high. Using a 2004 Sonoma as an example, labor time is only 2.6 hours. PM me your details, and I'll get you an accurate quote. Not sure if im a reasonable driving distance from you though. (Keizer)
06-19-2013, 07:54 PM
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Ditto. That is way too high. You could get a cherry puller and just do it yourself. James won't do ya wrong though. When my money's ever right he's gonna put in my headers and springs. Stall too.
06-19-2013, 10:46 PM
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Hey guys I am wondering of any of u fine gentlemen would be interested in helping me switch out my headers? Exhaust is all disconnected. I'll buy a nice lunch for us and some beer if u like. I'd like someone that has done this a few times. I have done it once and remember its a botch. Anyway let me know I'd greatly appreciate it
07-02-2013, 10:45 PM
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just paid off tony for the rest of my parts and ordered a monster level 3 w/ tick mc, slave, speed bleeder , 28 lb FW. also picked up a elec water pump. i dont see my car making to great of a number or anything, i was dissapointed last time and you guys are right the number dont really mean anything. im much happier with the parts i chose tho this time just cuz car will run weaaaay better at every RPM. not that i will be making any real passes anytime soon. im not even gonna try to go down the track with drag radials now, ten bolt would be toast first run im guessing lol.
@T, im looking forward to seeing how your ss does hp wise as well as omn the track
does anyone know how to get a hold of jsafe? i had his number a while back but lost it. been wanting to see if he still has a certain part
@T, im looking forward to seeing how your ss does hp wise as well as omn the track
does anyone know how to get a hold of jsafe? i had his number a while back but lost it. been wanting to see if he still has a certain part
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07-03-2013, 04:54 AM
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Its actually a pretty straight forward swap. Not any harder than converting an Fbody from auto to manual. The 99-06 4.8l trucks had a manual trans option, so the pedals and master cylinder are available. The trucks with T56 conversions sell fast.... 
I wouldnt sell it anyway, I love the Tahoe.
Mike
I wouldnt sell it anyway, I love the Tahoe. Mike
07-03-2013, 03:03 PM
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I've spent too much time and money converting to AWD to give it up. It is possible to keep your 4WD, it's just not as easy or as cheap.
It should be pretty straight forward to remove 4WD. You could probably just remove the front drive line and the CV's. To keep 4WD, you'd either have to fabricate some stuff, or change the T56 housing to a later version so it would bolt up to your transfercase. (08+ I think) If I remember correctly, you would also have to cut a few inches off of the output shaft.
A T56, AWD LQ4 turbo truck sounds like fun to me. LOL. Oh, I'm from the Salem area.
07-03-2013, 07:56 PM
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Like you mentioned removing 4wd is pretty easy, just need 2wd front wheel hubs, remove front cv's, diff, transmission and transfer case, install 2wd trans, new length driveshaft etc. Pretty straightward swap.
That being said, swapping in a T56 AND keeping 4wd is a huge challenge but this guy on PT has done it sucessfullly.
http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...-build-482293/
Way too much time/money/effort for my needs though. I want to lower my rig more than it is already so having 4wd is more of a nuisance to me. Ive owned this rig since 07 and have only used 4wd one time.
If you find a T56 core that needs rebuilt, I could go through it for ya.
So you had a 2wd and converted it to 4wd?
Mike
That being said, swapping in a T56 AND keeping 4wd is a huge challenge but this guy on PT has done it sucessfullly.
http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...-build-482293/
Way too much time/money/effort for my needs though. I want to lower my rig more than it is already so having 4wd is more of a nuisance to me. Ive owned this rig since 07 and have only used 4wd one time.
If you find a T56 core that needs rebuilt, I could go through it for ya.
So you had a 2wd and converted it to 4wd?
Mike
If you sell me that T56 cheap enough, I'll consider it. LOL.
I've spent too much time and money converting to AWD to give it up. It is possible to keep your 4WD, it's just not as easy or as cheap.
It should be pretty straight forward to remove 4WD. You could probably just remove the front drive line and the CV's. To keep 4WD, you'd either have to fabricate some stuff, or change the T56 housing to a later version so it would bolt up to your transfercase. (08+ I think) If I remember correctly, you would also have to cut a few inches off of the output shaft.
A T56, AWD LQ4 turbo truck sounds like fun to me. LOL. Oh, I'm from the Salem area.
I've spent too much time and money converting to AWD to give it up. It is possible to keep your 4WD, it's just not as easy or as cheap.
It should be pretty straight forward to remove 4WD. You could probably just remove the front drive line and the CV's. To keep 4WD, you'd either have to fabricate some stuff, or change the T56 housing to a later version so it would bolt up to your transfercase. (08+ I think) If I remember correctly, you would also have to cut a few inches off of the output shaft.
A T56, AWD LQ4 turbo truck sounds like fun to me. LOL. Oh, I'm from the Salem area.
07-03-2013, 11:55 PM
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Like you mentioned removing 4wd is pretty easy, just need 2wd front wheel hubs, remove front cv's, diff, transmission and transfer case, install 2wd trans, new length driveshaft etc. Pretty straightward swap.
That being said, swapping in a T56 AND keeping 4wd is a huge challenge but this guy on PT has done it sucessfullly.
http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...-build-482293/
Way too much time/money/effort for my needs though. I want to lower my rig more than it is already so having 4wd is more of a nuisance to me. Ive owned this rig since 07 and have only used 4wd one time.
If you find a T56 core that needs rebuilt, I could go through it for ya.
So you had a 2wd and converted it to 4wd?
Mike
That being said, swapping in a T56 AND keeping 4wd is a huge challenge but this guy on PT has done it sucessfullly.
http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...-build-482293/
Way too much time/money/effort for my needs though. I want to lower my rig more than it is already so having 4wd is more of a nuisance to me. Ive owned this rig since 07 and have only used 4wd one time.
If you find a T56 core that needs rebuilt, I could go through it for ya.
So you had a 2wd and converted it to 4wd?
Mike
On the other hand, keeping 4WD would be pretty rad.
I did not convert my truck from 2WD to 4WD/AWD. My truck came 4WD from the factory. I swapped out the 60E and swapped in an 80E with a 3000 stall torque converter. When I did that, I also swapped in a NP149 transfer case. This is the all-wheel-drive transfer case that came from the factory in Escalade's, Yukon XL's, and Silverado SS's. I had to have the input gear in the transfer case resplined. I also had to have new driveshafts made front and rear, not to mention the re-programming of the factory computer so it could control the 80E. Oh, and modify the crossmember.
Lowering the four-wheel-drive is pretty straightforward with a spindle swap and shackles in the rear. That's pretty much all I did. I think I got my truck to look 2WD even though it's AWD. No one suspects anything. LOL
I like the idea that no one would notice my truck. It should hook up like crazy. I'm not building it to break any records or anything, I just want to fun driver.
Here it is on it's test drive after it's been lowered.
07-04-2013, 11:53 AM
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If you wanted to do it on the real cheap, you could actually leave the front differential assembly in place and then you wouldn't have to do anything with the hubs. Just remove the factory front driveshaft, and the 4L60E. Replace it with the T56 and then get a rear driveshaft made. Of course, you'd also need a flywheel and should probably modify the tune.
On the other hand, keeping 4WD would be pretty rad.
I did not convert my truck from 2WD to 4WD/AWD. My truck came 4WD from the factory. I swapped out the 60E and swapped in an 80E with a 3000 stall torque converter. When I did that, I also swapped in a NP149 transfer case. This is the all-wheel-drive transfer case that came from the factory in Escalade's, Yukon XL's, and Silverado SS's. I had to have the input gear in the transfer case resplined. I also had to have new driveshafts made front and rear, not to mention the re-programming of the factory computer so it could control the 80E. Oh, and modify the crossmember.
Lowering the four-wheel-drive is pretty straightforward with a spindle swap and shackles in the rear. That's pretty much all I did. I think I got my truck to look 2WD even though it's AWD. No one suspects anything. LOL
I like the idea that no one would notice my truck. It should hook up like crazy. I'm not building it to break any records or anything, I just want to fun driver.
Here it is on it's test drive after it's been lowered.
On the other hand, keeping 4WD would be pretty rad.
I did not convert my truck from 2WD to 4WD/AWD. My truck came 4WD from the factory. I swapped out the 60E and swapped in an 80E with a 3000 stall torque converter. When I did that, I also swapped in a NP149 transfer case. This is the all-wheel-drive transfer case that came from the factory in Escalade's, Yukon XL's, and Silverado SS's. I had to have the input gear in the transfer case resplined. I also had to have new driveshafts made front and rear, not to mention the re-programming of the factory computer so it could control the 80E. Oh, and modify the crossmember.
Lowering the four-wheel-drive is pretty straightforward with a spindle swap and shackles in the rear. That's pretty much all I did. I think I got my truck to look 2WD even though it's AWD. No one suspects anything. LOL
I like the idea that no one would notice my truck. It should hook up like crazy. I'm not building it to break any records or anything, I just want to fun driver.
Here it is on it's test drive after it's been lowered.
Your truck looks pretty good. I personally like them a bit lower but that's just my preference. Got some drop keys and offset upper control arm bushings ready to go on to gain another 1" drop or so. I'd like to get the tops of the tires even with the fender well opening eventually. Here's mine in current form.
Mike
07-04-2013, 03:16 PM
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Looks good!
I actually have lowering keys, so I could go lower if I wanted to. I've considered it but I don't miss driving a super low vehicle. Going sideways over things and scraping over speed bumps.
The problem is, if I go any lower, I really can't use my truck as a truck anymore. Right now it handles like stock, only better. It has sway bars, shocks and all that. Already, it sags in the rear if I'm towing something. To do it right, I'd have to notch the frame and I just don't want a flip kit and all that.
So, yeah, I agree with you. I'd like it one inch lower, but I don't want to invest the time and money necessary to do so. Plus, I'm pretty sure I'd probably have to clock the transfer case if I went to low.
Right now, it handles pretty good, for a truck.
Are your wheels 22"? I'm running 20's, so maybe that's part of the equation.
5.13?!? Wow! I didn't realize you could go that low. That seems crazy. I remember putting 5.13's in my 4Runner, but in my Camaro I went 3.73. That was with a TH350 though. It's pretty cool that with a 6th gear, you could go that low.
I actually have lowering keys, so I could go lower if I wanted to. I've considered it but I don't miss driving a super low vehicle. Going sideways over things and scraping over speed bumps.
The problem is, if I go any lower, I really can't use my truck as a truck anymore. Right now it handles like stock, only better. It has sway bars, shocks and all that. Already, it sags in the rear if I'm towing something. To do it right, I'd have to notch the frame and I just don't want a flip kit and all that.
So, yeah, I agree with you. I'd like it one inch lower, but I don't want to invest the time and money necessary to do so. Plus, I'm pretty sure I'd probably have to clock the transfer case if I went to low.
Right now, it handles pretty good, for a truck.
Are your wheels 22"? I'm running 20's, so maybe that's part of the equation.
5.13?!? Wow! I didn't realize you could go that low. That seems crazy. I remember putting 5.13's in my 4Runner, but in my Camaro I went 3.73. That was with a TH350 though. It's pretty cool that with a 6th gear, you could go that low.
07-04-2013, 06:11 PM
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You could do some Air-lift helper bags in the back and still haul stuff with ease. I know there are lots of guys on the Tahoeyukon forum that are lower than me with those bags and they can still tow large camper trailers, car haulers etc... they also help stabilize side to side. Just something to think about if you're on the fence about going lower. You would have to go ALOT lower before worrying about scraping on things lol. Mines a good bit lower than yours and I've never even come close to scraping or having to take driveways at an angle haha.. even at this height, the Tahoe still has 3 times the ground clearance of a typical car.
Yeah these are 22's and are about 32.2" tall, hence the desire for a steeper rear gear if I go with a T56.
Mike
Yeah these are 22's and are about 32.2" tall, hence the desire for a steeper rear gear if I go with a T56.
Mike
07-05-2013, 06:35 PM
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To go any lower, I think I'd have to do different springs in the rear. I'd like to buy the helper bags for the rear. Do you know if they're noticeable while driving unloaded?
Here's the kit I was considering.
AIR LIFT 59103 Slam Air Adjustable Air Spring Kit
http://amzn.com/B000CFO07M
I just wouldn't want it to effect the ride negatively at all.
Here's the kit I was considering.
AIR LIFT 59103 Slam Air Adjustable Air Spring Kit
http://amzn.com/B000CFO07M
I just wouldn't want it to effect the ride negatively at all.
07-05-2013, 09:41 PM
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To go any lower, I think I'd have to do different springs in the rear. I'd like to buy the helper bags for the rear. Do you know if they're noticeable while driving unloaded?
Here's the kit I was considering.
AIR LIFT 59103 Slam Air Adjustable Air Spring Kit
http://amzn.com/B000CFO07M
I just wouldn't want it to effect the ride negatively at all.
Here's the kit I was considering.
AIR LIFT 59103 Slam Air Adjustable Air Spring Kit
http://amzn.com/B000CFO07M
I just wouldn't want it to effect the ride negatively at all.
Mike
07-05-2013, 10:05 PM
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On another note, I repaired my cracked front differential today. It's good to be driving again! Now there's a problem though, for some reason the air conditioning doesn't engage. I didn't feel like messing with it anymore today.
