4L80e and head stud install shops? Austin area
Jan 17, 2017 | 11:29 PM
#21
I am getting my 4L80e built by Triple Edge Performance up in IN. He is a good friend of mine and has built several trans/engines for my various projects over the years. I still have a 4L60e in my Grand National that is putting down 600whp.
I will get ahold of you milkey, as I think I am just going to order another engine to drop in at the same time as trans. Just do the Cam/heads/studs and everything on the stand, then drop it all in with the trans already attached. Think that would make it a bit easier.
I will get ahold of you milkey, as I think I am just going to order another engine to drop in at the same time as trans. Just do the Cam/heads/studs and everything on the stand, then drop it all in with the trans already attached. Think that would make it a bit easier.
Jan 20, 2017 | 03:59 PM
#22
Decided to go ahead and order an LM7 takeout from LKQ for the truck. Might need to buy new headstuds, since the ones I purchase were 3 length.
I did install the new Alt, still having misfires as expected. Far less than the 1st log posted, but steady misfires. I am going to add a 4ga ground to the block and triple check the frame ground as well for cheap assurance. Still trying to find the issue with 4.8 because I'm keeping it to build for another project that I have down the road. Ordered a spark checker as well, as i lost my old one when moving.
I did install the new Alt, still having misfires as expected. Far less than the 1st log posted, but steady misfires. I am going to add a 4ga ground to the block and triple check the frame ground as well for cheap assurance. Still trying to find the issue with 4.8 because I'm keeping it to build for another project that I have down the road. Ordered a spark checker as well, as i lost my old one when moving.
Jan 21, 2017 | 08:21 AM
#23
if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay from LKQ? I go to the pick a part off South Congress in Austin all the time but never looked into engines or trannys. Do you have to go pick it up or will they ship? Did you use the website or call them?
Jan 21, 2017 | 08:56 AM
#24
Paid 600 for engine with 130k. 6mo or 6k warranty.
They ship, was like 175 for freight, but I opted for pickup because its free. So was $600 out the door with a longblock warranty on parts, not labor.
They ship, was like 175 for freight, but I opted for pickup because its free. So was $600 out the door with a longblock warranty on parts, not labor.
Jan 23, 2017 | 08:49 PM
#25
Well, had the engine picked up and taken to Triple Edge Performance today. Going to have them look it over, install my Triple 12, studs, melling 10295, and all new gaskets. Then freight it to me with my 4L80e and Precision TC. Anything I am missing? Trunion setup?
For now I wait... And I am going to try a new crank sensor on the 4.8 to see if that helps. Time is hard to come by, so hoping to have that done by the weekend.
Also chasing some current draw from an unknown source. Radio fuse is already pulled, but I am going to hookup the DMM to the battery and start pulling fuses until I can find the source. Then I will try to rectify that issue as well. Seems like im always moving backwards, never in the right direction
DW also called me back today about my suspect DW350iL issue I had. They are going to warranty out the pump and send me a brand new one. Even though I already bought one local, I will either keep this for future use, or sell it for some other random parts.
Staying the course, wasting the money, enjoying the hate.
For now I wait... And I am going to try a new crank sensor on the 4.8 to see if that helps. Time is hard to come by, so hoping to have that done by the weekend.
Also chasing some current draw from an unknown source. Radio fuse is already pulled, but I am going to hookup the DMM to the battery and start pulling fuses until I can find the source. Then I will try to rectify that issue as well. Seems like im always moving backwards, never in the right direction
DW also called me back today about my suspect DW350iL issue I had. They are going to warranty out the pump and send me a brand new one. Even though I already bought one local, I will either keep this for future use, or sell it for some other random parts.
Staying the course, wasting the money, enjoying the hate.
Feb 11, 2017 | 08:51 AM
#27
Decided to sell the turbo setup and go after an LSA setup instead. Sold the kit, cam, and have a few other items to sell still.
Bought a blower cam from TSP yesterday to send it to the shop for install in the 5.3. Trying to hunt down a deal on some heads while it will be apart. Thompson is 14days out for their heads, and $1100. TSP can do theirs for me next week, at $1299 with stainless valves. Trying to see if I can find any other deals this weekend before I pull the trigger.
Got all new tires put on the truck yesterday, and drove the truck there to get them. First time the truck has been driven out of the driveway in nearly 2 years. Still has some misfire issues in park and at cold start... And lean when in the throttle heavy. All other times it drives fine.
Coming along slowly, hoping to get the engine and trans within the next two weeks. Hoping.
Bought a blower cam from TSP yesterday to send it to the shop for install in the 5.3. Trying to hunt down a deal on some heads while it will be apart. Thompson is 14days out for their heads, and $1100. TSP can do theirs for me next week, at $1299 with stainless valves. Trying to see if I can find any other deals this weekend before I pull the trigger.
Got all new tires put on the truck yesterday, and drove the truck there to get them. First time the truck has been driven out of the driveway in nearly 2 years. Still has some misfire issues in park and at cold start... And lean when in the throttle heavy. All other times it drives fine.
Coming along slowly, hoping to get the engine and trans within the next two weeks. Hoping.
Feb 11, 2017 | 03:14 PM
#29
How far are you from san antonio? I would take it to allen nelson if he has room for more work. He started as a tuner as a side business and now runs a full blown shop specializing in trucks.He can do the work snd nail down that misfire you have in no time
Feb 12, 2017 | 12:10 PM
#30
San An is about 2hr away, not too bad of a drive. I have thought about taking the truck somewhere to try to salvage the 4.8 and beat on it for awhile, but at the end of the day it was just cheaper to grab a 5.3 and get it ready on the stand.
That being said, I barely have enough free time to change plugs anymore... so I am still debating bringing the truck somewhere to put the new setup in. Couple people have offered up their assistance, so I might just take a long weekend from work to try to knock it out.
As far as deciding on the change... It was really just the want for something different. Wasnt too excited about the On3 kit the more I sat on it, and LSA setups are becoming much easier with companies making kits, etc. The truck just seemed to have more of a roots vibe to it...
That being said, I barely have enough free time to change plugs anymore... so I am still debating bringing the truck somewhere to put the new setup in. Couple people have offered up their assistance, so I might just take a long weekend from work to try to knock it out.
As far as deciding on the change... It was really just the want for something different. Wasnt too excited about the On3 kit the more I sat on it, and LSA setups are becoming much easier with companies making kits, etc. The truck just seemed to have more of a roots vibe to it...