Finished the shift kit and got the new Derale cooling pan installed



Got all the accessories swapped over to the new motor.



Installed the Yank Truck Converter



Stabbed the engine back in.





Headers Installed



And now we're to this point..





Hopefully make some more progress today.

 

Is this tranny a 4l60e how much more ho and tq do.you think is gonna handle

 

Man this is a great thread! I know its tough to document when doing projects like this. Majority of people (including myself) just want to work on it and get it done. Thanks for taking the extra time and effort in documenting and posting this!

 

Okay, here it is, the moment of truth, after fixing the ground issue, and letting the fuel pump prime with a couple turns of the key, I went ahead and cranked her over! Of course, gotta get a tune, it's still running on the 5.3L tune, idling way to high, and it's open headers right now.

 

It's ALIVE.

 

Core support installed



Cold air intake installed



Front Bumper and Grill installed.

 

Better video of it running. Still not tuned.

 

Got the exhaust installed yesterday.

Old Exhaust removed.



New exhaust installed, with Electric Cutouts






MagnaFlow 22" Muffler with built in X-Pipe




Exhaust Tips straight out the back

 

Looks good. Id like to hear vid with the new exhaust.

 

Got the new Differential Cover installed. Looks way better than the factory, and doesn't leak!