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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Considering this engine for my swap in my 04 sierra rcsb...


http://www.jegs.com/p/GM+Performance/1127485/10002/-1


...anything i should consider or any thoughts?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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you need some wiring changes and the lingenfelter conversion for the crank sensor.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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thanks.could you point me in the right direction.also looking for a good tranny match.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tikkigodman
thanks.could you point me in the right direction.also looking for a good tranny match.
if you need a tranny also, maybe look into doing a 6 speed swap and just use the pcm/tcm from a 07+ vehicle. there's an article about speartech doing this recently.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Never heard of that.im willing to spend some money to do it right the first time but is the 6 speed a very cost effective solution?and also,where can i find more information about this lingenfelter conversion?im not very familar with what it does or what exactly im shopping for.thank for your help.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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was that the whole engine for 1000 dollars??

and for the tranny why dont u go with the 4l80??

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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Denali Dude
was that the whole engine for 1000 dollars??
No, just the computer. A crate LS3 isn't cheap.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Denali Dude
was that the whole engine for 1000 dollars??

and for the tranny why dont u go with the 4l80??
NO. that is only for the controller kit.... the engine is about $8000
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by fastgmc53
NO. that is only for the controller kit.... the engine is about $8000
HAHA beat you
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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yeah i was considering the 80e.also looked at a 85
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