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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Out with the old... ...in with the new.
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Nah, just doing the condenser and filling the AC. This Hoe needs to be cold!
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Man, just can't keep this thing away.
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Weight reduction, bro!
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    LMAO, I wasn't sure if it was going to sound as good on video as it does in person.
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    SSHHH! Don't tell his fiance! LMAO!
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Yeah, me too. We're probably gonna have to put some water or something down to make both break free, but at least it's done. We're both stoked, it's been taking up space for some time.
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    You guys. I did a thing...
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    I thought about that. I may be able to run it on Advance and see if it shows what drivetrain it had. The RPO codes are specific for an individual vehicle, I don't even think it was there when we had it lol
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Only info I found on the difference was the number of gears in the planetary, the 85 has 5 and the 80 has 4. Other than that you can identify it by the RPO code, which we don't have access to since the RV is gone now. I agree, being from an RV I bet it's the 85 since it's rated to 18k lbs...
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Here are YouTube videos of the initial startup. - part 1 - part 2 Enjoy :)
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Also, I understand some of you can't view the videos, I'm going to set up a YouTube account for my shop tonight and upload the videos there for easier viewing. Stay tuned, burnouts are coming
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Here's some final pics of the fabrication. If you're in the Tampa Bay area and need custom welding work done, this guy is the one to call.
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Sorry for the delay, been silently working in the background on this project. Some of the final wiring is done for the harness, just need to get the transmission connector rewired for the 4L60 to 4L80 conversion but shouldn't be long, I hired a guy that is good with electrical so hopefully...
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    In fairness, Nate did his fair share on this project and then some lol
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Heres a video revving it that Chiro asked for. Does no justice, it's so much better in person! And yes, the videos are public, anyone can see them: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1080890758780678&id=282774301925665&sfnsn=mo
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    The day is here, its completed enough to run it! Got fuel lines hooked up, battery, alternator, it's all good under the hood, just a few minor things like MAF, coil mounting, etc. Heres some food for your ear hole! Enjoy...
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    I can't resist an update, here's some pics. Wiring is about 95% done, swapped over the original Tahoe steering pump, installed the water pump. Only a few things left while we wait for the shaft to get retubed. I can almost guarantee next week it will be on the road as long as it starts up and...
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Oh, we should probably put that water pump on, too
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    OMG OMG OMG I'M SO EXCITED!
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    Damn, beat me to it :gr_grin:
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    It's entirely possible, as long as we get the drive shaft shortened and a few other things buttoned up. Definitely won't be long.
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    Vortec 454/4L80e HD swapped 1999 Tahoe OBS

    This is it guys, the home stretch. Nathan spent the day helping me bang out a bunch of work today and we are maybe 80% of the way done! Got the harness mostly connected, just need to lengthen some of the wires. Exhaust manifolds on, distributor is in, and cooler lines are almost there. Need a...

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