Trans swap times...
Feb 20, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Trans swap times...
how long did it take you guys to swap out your trans.. im pumped to get this thing back on the street and will be doing the swap this weekend... also what are the basic steps just to give me an idea... i have a service manual so no need to go into detail.. thanks...
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Feb 20, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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The first time I did it with a transfer case model it was an all day event 
But after several others me and a buddy can do it in under 2 hours easy. That's with pulling the old and installing a new one.
A 2wd trans swap only takes us approx. 45 min.
I'll dig up a link for a how-to, there's one around here somewhere.
But after several others me and a buddy can do it in under 2 hours easy. That's with pulling the old and installing a new one.A 2wd trans swap only takes us approx. 45 min.
I'll dig up a link for a how-to, there's one around here somewhere.
Feb 20, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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yea a 2wd swap only take about an hour and a half and you can be on the road..
i can pull mine in about 30 mintues... what takes the longest is puttin fluid in it and gettin it to warm up to check the level..
Basic steps:
Take 02 sensors out, Pull exhaust off, unbolt starter, unbolt TC, remove driveshaft, unhook all electrical connections and shift cable. yank it out and throw the new one in.... its that simple... be careful if you have the stock TC bolts.. i would suggest getting ARP pn 230-7304 bolts... way easier to work with and dont have to worry about stripping them. just takes a 6point 1/2 socket.....
dont forget the dipstick tube..... might want to drain the tranny first...
i can pull mine in about 30 mintues... what takes the longest is puttin fluid in it and gettin it to warm up to check the level..
Basic steps:
Take 02 sensors out, Pull exhaust off, unbolt starter, unbolt TC, remove driveshaft, unhook all electrical connections and shift cable. yank it out and throw the new one in.... its that simple... be careful if you have the stock TC bolts.. i would suggest getting ARP pn 230-7304 bolts... way easier to work with and dont have to worry about stripping them. just takes a 6point 1/2 socket.....
dont forget the dipstick tube..... might want to drain the tranny first...
Feb 20, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06 DREAMING
The first time I did it with a transfer case model it was an all day event But after several others me and a buddy can do it in under 2 hours easy. That's with pulling the old and installing a new one.
A 2wd trans swap only takes us approx. 45 min.
I'll dig up a link for a how-to, there's one around here somewhere.
But after several others me and a buddy can do it in under 2 hours easy. That's with pulling the old and installing a new one.A 2wd trans swap only takes us approx. 45 min.
I'll dig up a link for a how-to, there's one around here somewhere.
I wonder who tht buddy was LOL...
I've got my r/r time down to less than 2 hrs nowadays barring any stupidity on the truck's part... going back together for me this time will probably be pretty quick. all new bolts/parts plus... we'll see at the end of Feb.
Feb 20, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
yea a 2wd swap only take about an hour and a half and you can be on the road..
i can pull mine in about 30 mintues... what takes the longest is puttin fluid in it and gettin it to warm up to check the level..
Basic steps:
Take 02 sensors out, Pull exhaust off, unbolt starter, unbolt TC, remove driveshaft, unhook all electrical connections and shift cable. yank it out and throw the new one in.... its that simple... be careful if you have the stock TC bolts.. i would suggest getting ARP pn 230-7304 bolts... way easier to work with and dont have to worry about stripping them. just takes a 6point 1/2 socket.....
dont forget the dipstick tube..... might want to drain the tranny first...
i can pull mine in about 30 mintues... what takes the longest is puttin fluid in it and gettin it to warm up to check the level..
Basic steps:
Take 02 sensors out, Pull exhaust off, unbolt starter, unbolt TC, remove driveshaft, unhook all electrical connections and shift cable. yank it out and throw the new one in.... its that simple... be careful if you have the stock TC bolts.. i would suggest getting ARP pn 230-7304 bolts... way easier to work with and dont have to worry about stripping them. just takes a 6point 1/2 socket.....
dont forget the dipstick tube..... might want to drain the tranny first...
Feb 20, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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if I think to remember, I'll have a buddy of mine up here bring along his digital vid cam while mine's on the lift this time. I'll do some informative how-to's and take my time for once.
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Feb 20, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by silver-mod-o
if I think to remember, I'll have a buddy of mine up here bring along his digital vid cam while mine's on the lift this time. I'll do some informative how-to's and take my time for once.
get all the busted knuckles while your at it too....
Feb 20, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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when i did the engine swap the bolts where a 8mm torx... they sucked... but like a dumb **** i put them back in... also is this something that i have to order or can i get some hardened bolts at the hardware store... i dont want to have to worrie about them getting here in time