Well it is now time for me to start the project i have been dreaming of since i was 14 years old. I finally stumbled across a deal that i couldn't pass up. here is a quick overview of the project... but first i would like to let you guys know... this project is my daily driver and will be seeing a good amount of track time.... but more driving around campus... i go to Texas Tech!!! Wreck EM'! anyways back to the project...

Vehicle: 2005 Silverado 1500, Regular Cab, Short Bed.

Current Engine: 4.3L v6

Current Modifications: McGaughy's 4/6 Spindle Drop, Painted stock rims, air intake and exhaust.

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Swap information:

all below parts are out of a 2002 Ram Air T/A with only 36,000 miles on it.

Parts already acquired:

• 2002 ls1... complete from intake manifold to cat's
• 4l60E automatic transmission
• wiring harness
• AC Condensor
• Stock T/A Air box
• Misc Hard Lines and soft hoses
• computer
• almost anything you would see if you opened the hood of a stock ram air T/A

now i need some major input on what i still need... i thought i knew everything and turned out when i was ready... i didn't lol.

So far what i can think of are the below items

• long tubes
• frame mounts.... the engine mounts are still on the engine
• x pipe
• im not sure on the whole DBW or DBC throttle body situation
• upgraded fuel pump?
• fuel lines?
• air intake set up
• oil cooler
• truck tranny pan
• truck pick up tube
• Vette fuel filter/regulator

I know there are things i am still forgetting.. please chime in.

a few questions:

• With all the wiring harness situation.. should i use the T/A harness or take a truck harness and cut-and-wire to the injectors?
• can i run it on the f-body tune until i can afford a nice dyno tune? or would that be asking for trouble?!

and I am sure i still have more questions... i will update as they come to mind.


The following are pics of the truck the engine is going into... and also the engine and transmission




















thanks for the help! and i cant wait to start the ball rolling on the dirty work!


Preston

 

updated..*

 

do you have any pics of the wheels? curious how the paint looks on he factory wheels. And bigger pics would be a plus lol

 

When i swapped to the 4.8 i went to DBW. But if i could do it again i would keep the DWC. Just my .02

Dustin

 

click on the pics and they get bigger..... i just spray painted them.. they turned out good but im gonna have them powdercoated.... back to the swap

 

why would you keep the dbc?

 

dont have to worry about removing all the old cable stuff, replacing the old cruise control with the tac module, also the multifuntion switch has to be replaced...just more and more money that doesn't have to be spent.

Dustin

 

ok good so f i stay with the DBC set up my cruise control and multi function will still work?! i was hopeing so.... see anything im missing?

 

here you go 53bowtie
Good luck with the build!
should be a fun truck keep us updated

 

ya im just trying to compile a list and buy everything so i can minimize downtime.... this is my daily driver