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Good deal, manwilling to help in anyway I can
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If it’s one thing I’ve learned about you, you are always willing to help.
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Just stumbled across this…
What’s another $2k at this point LOL
What’s another $2k at this point LOL
randeez
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check out stangkilr on youtube....hes been building the shit out of obs chevys lately. has been installing qa1 suspensions and that rack on a few of them iirc
and also explains all the little niche details when installing them
and also explains all the little niche details when installing them
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That’s where i found that rack from lol.
I watch all his work lately. Makes me keep spending money. But with the LS swap (future) the rack is something i gotta do. Figured while i have the front end getting completely rebuilt, may as well do that too.
randeez
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was looking to see how ridiculous it was going to be to find a work truck...
169 miles lol
169 miles lol
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Crazy. That guy sells some shit for high dollar. I’ve seen his listings before. A lot of exotics with high mileage for $$$
randeez
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hows the 4l80 hunt coming?
another nod to atfspeed, talked to them this morning about mine...needed forward drum, pump, gearset, clutches throughout and a few other things. with the shafts i provided its *only* going to be like 2300 to get it back together.
less than i was expecting. they are a little backed up at the moment but racing off season is their busy season.
another nod to atfspeed, talked to them this morning about mine...needed forward drum, pump, gearset, clutches throughout and a few other things. with the shafts i provided its *only* going to be like 2300 to get it back together.
less than i was expecting. they are a little backed up at the moment but racing off season is their busy season.
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Haven’t really looked much else. Still waiting on the suspension to come in so i have some time.
I did call ATF. Nice folks. Cheapest option they had was $4k~. Got quotes on 4L80, 700r4, and gearvendors. All pretty much the same. That’s parts only. No install. They don’t do installs anymore.
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454SS. Love this truck!! Always loved seeing that sticker go by.....slurping....Look forward to the additions.
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Small update that i was happy about. The truck has aftermarket LED lights which hyper flash. I always corrected hyper flash by wiring in resistors. But came across a thread on GMT400 where someone had the same issue and swapped the flasher relay to an EP36 relay.
So i went and got one today and swapped it and hyper flash is gone! Such an easier solution.
Now I’m contemplating not installing the front valance i got and putting the OEM style one back in with the 454 fog lights.
So i went and got one today and swapped it and hyper flash is gone! Such an easier solution.
Now I’m contemplating not installing the front valance i got and putting the OEM style one back in with the 454 fog lights.
ivin74
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The 454 front valance looks 100x better, I had one of those on my 94 scsb.
Tonyv__
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Here’s a stupid question. And obviously you can spend your money however you please. But if you’re gonna LS swap the 454ss. Why didn’t you just get any old clean OBS c1500 and make a clone?
Btw I’m on board for the LS swap. But it just crossed my mind that it’s no longer a true 454ss at this point.
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Gotta have the spoiler with fog lights if you have an SS!!!!!!
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Value at the end of the day. A real 454ss will always bring more than a clone, regardless of what power plant is in it. Id argue that a majority of people would prefer the ls swapped version, especially since it has some miles on it and will be a driver. Not saying that if it were a super low mileage, never driven, museum piece.
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I understand your point. But a clone is a clone. A true 454 is still a 454 no matter what you do to it.
But if in the event i did LS swap it, it would still be a 454. The LSX427
Stroked out to a 454 is still a 454, just modernized.
As of right now I’m just enjoying what we have and wishing it had overdrive in the meantime.
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I agree. The only reason i ordered the non-454 valance is because I planned on trimming it in half when we lower it more, which would be a problem with the fog lights there. But it’s looking like the ride height in front will stay the same so I have room for the full valance now
Tonyv__
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Makes sense. I didn’t think about that 454 LSX. Vin numbers matter to collectors and all that fun stuff too.
My thought was you spent a pretty penny up front for the truck just to rebuild/modernize most of it. Where as a OBS clone would be much cheaper and have the same visual outcome..
Rich people problems
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Makes sense. I didn’t think about that 454 LSX. Vin numbers matter to collectors and all that fun stuff too.
My thought was you spent a pretty penny up front for the truck just to rebuild/modernize most of it. Where as a OBS clone would be much cheaper and have the same visual outcome..
Rich people problems
LS swap was more or less some kicking back and forth with a friend. If my son wanted to keep this as his first truck, I’d swap it out. Collectibility wouldn’t have been a huge concern at that point. But these trucks don’t bring in money like cars do. So not worried about numbers matching stuff.
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Well front suspension finally shipped.
I also ordered Elevated Concepts Rack and Pinion conversion kit.
She goes into the shop on 4/11. I believe for a week, maybe 2. Just the suspension and steering upgrades. POR15 the frame, freshen it up.
Only thing I’m waiting on is the wheels right now. Praying those come before 4/11 so i can just have it all done in one shot.
I also ordered Elevated Concepts Rack and Pinion conversion kit.
She goes into the shop on 4/11. I believe for a week, maybe 2. Just the suspension and steering upgrades. POR15 the frame, freshen it up.
Only thing I’m waiting on is the wheels right now. Praying those come before 4/11 so i can just have it all done in one shot.
