I'll have close to 2G here in about a week or two... the truck is currently in need of much TLC... the rear is broken, the tranny is not blown but not in perfect shape either. the plug wires have been robbed (dont ask) I am in desperate need of a set of new 16" tires for the Tahoe wheels going on it as well as some bolt in notches for the added drop Its about to recieve...

I have a cam ready to go in as well as some springs and will be needing an inexpensive converter somewhere btwn 2800-3200 RPM stall speed so this has to figure into the equation as well. there's a new set of 3.73's ready to go in as well to help out the cam some more that will be on a G80 which is on its way

here's my current list of mods (I dont think I've ever posted up a complete list before)

the candidate for the work : '00 5.3/65e ecsb
Pacesetter headers w/ dual cutouts
custom ORY
3" exhaust dumped (want to maybe go to 2.5 duals w/X)
Granatelli CAI
HSW adjustable 75-150 wet shot
bottle heater
purge
W4M tune (I know, I know, the dyno tune will happen shortly)
Transgo
servos
"built" 65e on its last leg
tranny cooler
e-fans
160 t-stat
deleted EGR and cats

... I think thats pretty much it...

-now I KNOW I'll be needing

-install kit for rear
-converter
-tranny flush and filter service (at least)
-new tires (265/65-16)
-plugs/wires
-some exhaust work. I gotta move my cutouts and maybe just go to one because of the drop
-my axles are a bit bent right at the hubs too I think but not too bad to where they shake. they'll be changed before the truck is back on the strip.
-and I'd like to get some DR's...

-what do ya'll think??

my POS is still sitting 200 miles away and its a bitch getting back and forth to work on it. I am ready to have it back.

 

i say do the necessary repairs then come back with what money is left over after that

 

Get it running then worry about making it fast.

 

yeah...

 

second that

 

uh trans rebuild and rear end rebuild duh

 

I think the trans is not too bad off though after looking at it... the rear will get finished for sure though and I need a converter badly.

 

Newly acquired... Did you rob your Mom again?

 

 

Fix it 1st then make it fast like stated above..