2007 Silverado CC classic build
Days after Thanksgiving I worked a deal and was able to end up with this 2007 Silverado Crewcab classic. The truck had a few issues when I picked it up. 2 window regulators didn't work, windshield was cracked, check engine light for the knock sensors, oil pressure gauge was pegged at 80, and a few other smalls pieces were missing. I didn't waste anytime getting the bugs taken care of. Once all was back to stock condition I began my build. Here's a few photos of the current progress!https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...03a3d2c126.jpgDay 1
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...acfacc6aff.jpgDay 1 https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...a9f6ce1b4c.jpgThe fun has begun... https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...441f8c52cc.jpgUnderbed notches https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...64a78c1136.jpgDjm flip kit and shackles installed https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...fa69c7edf2.jpgDjm upper and lower control arms 4 inch with mcgaughys drop shocks https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...0b0ba62234.jpg4/8 drop rubbing on stocks lol limo tinted as well https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...8c6c20fd20.jpgPulled these 3 piece DUB.ONE 24s outta storage https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...cf6afffb09.jpgXmas gift some new LED headlights, switchback turn signals, and fog lights https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...4c42a79f8c.jpgPicked up this donor 2003 Yukon Denali XL for a motor and interior swap. Then parted the rest out and actually made some money on top of all my new goodies https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...665257dfb7.jpg6 litre 132xxx miles https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...73d0d3c2d4.jpgInterior installed in the truck. I used the Denali door panels, window switches, dash board, stereo bezel, gauge cluster, center console, leather seats, power folding mirrors with turn signals, and all the interior plastics. Even the double din stereo was pulled from the donor.(Thats an Escalade steering wheel with original chevy airbag) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...61a3b0a353.jpgInstalled the HD upper pad on the bumper https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...76f3747f34.jpgCleaning up and all new gaskets for the 6 point Oh As of today the truck is in the shop getting the front bumper, rear bumper, mirror caps and door handles color matched. I'l keep up the progress on the build and post as i go. The motor will be going in as soon as the trucks home. Stock manifolds and 4l60e until the pocket book gets back in shape. Any input on the 4.8 to 6.0 swap would be greatly appreciated. Let me know what you think of the truck! |
This is a pretty cool build! And those are some expensive wheels lol
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It's a bolt in swap for a 6.0, you just have to tune for it.
The easiest way if everything is just stock like before is a simple copy and paste from a 6.0 tune file into the 4.8 computer. Something with tuning experience would be able to handle it no problem. |
Originally Posted by settlemoore
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This is a pretty cool build! And those are some expensive wheels lol
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Originally Posted by FFDP
(Post 5429732)
It's a bolt in swap for a 6.0, you just have to tune for it.
The easiest way if everything is just stock like before is a simple copy and paste from a 6.0 tune file into the 4.8 computer. Something with tuning experience would be able to handle it no problem. |
It's better to use your computer as a starting point if you ask me. Either way you have to tune the computer for the swap as the GMC computer will not run in your Chevy truck because the VATS system will trigger. Also keeping your computer will allow you to keep your throttle body, TAC module and pedal assembly.
You have to keep your 2007 intake, they are exactly the same and you need to use your 2007 fuel rail. The injectors are exactly the same size on a 4.8 and 6.0 of that era, non flex fuel trucks all came factory with 25lb/hr injectors. Even if you tried to use the 03 computer you'd have to modify the tune file anyway for the different fuel system. So just copying over a 6.0 file from a returnless truck on the 4.8 computer is the best course of action if you ask me. Having tuned several vehicles and helped with many others, it's easier this way. |
Originally Posted by FFDP
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It's better to use your computer as a starting point if you ask me. Either way you have to tune the computer for the swap as the GMC computer will not run in your Chevy truck because the VATS system will trigger. Also keeping your computer will allow you to keep your throttle body, TAC module and pedal assembly.
You have to keep your 2007 intake, they are exactly the same and you need to use your 2007 fuel rail. The injectors are exactly the same size on a 4.8 and 6.0 of that era, non flex fuel trucks all came factory with 25lb/hr injectors. Even if you tried to use the 03 computer you'd have to modify the tune file anyway for the different fuel system. So just copying over a 6.0 file from a returnless truck on the 4.8 computer is the best course of action if you ask me. Having tuned several vehicles and helped with many others, it's easier this way. Thank you for your vast knowledge, re-tune on my original PCM it is. I wonder if this is something I could send to Brendan at LT1swap.com he did the base tune on my 6.0 swapped OBS and is hundreds of dollars cheaper then anybody locally that I know of |
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...72af89dae0.jpgTo answer my own question, yes I can send it to lt1swap.com this is the route for me
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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...79907a377c.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...65de224b7a.jpg Trucks home, just need to install the new door handles... |
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...08b4dd57d2.jpgHandles installed
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