Here We Go Again, My LSX Swap Thread
#231
Shade Tree, this is probably less applicable to you, but just to go with the discussion on the 4L80E and the TCM. I found the TCM's are around $700. Painless makes a wiring harness for the gen 3 vortec engine that includes the TCM, a fuse block, and an OBD2 port for around the same price.
I know you are going super-low-budget and I commend you on it, but looking at the cost of a TCM for the 4l60e or 4l80e, I am leaning toward the painless harness and save some time. Just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone else looking into this swap.
I know you are going super-low-budget and I commend you on it, but looking at the cost of a TCM for the 4l60e or 4l80e, I am leaning toward the painless harness and save some time. Just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone else looking into this swap.
#232
Shade Tree, this is probably less applicable to you, but just to go with the discussion on the 4L80E and the TCM. I found the TCM's are around $700. Painless makes a wiring harness for the gen 3 vortec engine that includes the TCM, a fuse block, and an OBD2 port for around the same price.
I know you are going super-low-budget and I commend you on it, but looking at the cost of a TCM for the 4l60e or 4l80e, I am leaning toward the painless harness and save some time. Just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone else looking into this swap.
I know you are going super-low-budget and I commend you on it, but looking at the cost of a TCM for the 4l60e or 4l80e, I am leaning toward the painless harness and save some time. Just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone else looking into this swap.
It does not apply in any swap IF you use the engine, transmission, transfer case, computer and harness as a group from the donor vehicle. Zero wiring or programming required for the transmission to work.
Problems are introduced when you deviate from this plan.
I don't think there is any such thing as a super-low-budget engine/transmission swap mixing different brands and throwing in 4WD, these things suck up money like a Supercharged Hoover Vacuum. I am no stranger to money pits, see list below:
#233
this seems great. ssensor provision and the hi/low bracket, using lt230. this sounds great. so not a crazy angle on the driveshaft.....just mainly a length change?
I will be by, next week, to have a look at the finished product....as I am sure you will have it all buttoned up by then.
I will be by, next week, to have a look at the finished product....as I am sure you will have it all buttoned up by then.
Just let me know when and I'll take off work and ice down a few!
#235
I've been in hibernation mode for a couple of months. I am working on a big surprise for those of you that have followed this thread. What would you say to a cheap LS swap using the LT230 TC (stock LR Discovery) and inexpensive salvage GM motor and transmission? No machine shop work, no $1200 foreign made (down under) adapters. Just purchase two new driveshafts and some steel and you're all set.
More to come soon.......
More to come soon.......
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#236
I've been in hibernation mode for a couple of months. I am working on a big surprise for those of you that have followed this thread. What would you say to a cheap LS swap using the LT230 TC (stock LR Discovery) and inexpensive salvage GM motor and transmission? No machine shop work, no $1200 foreign made (down under) adapters. Just purchase two new driveshafts and some steel and you're all set.
More to come soon.......
More to come soon.......
#237
#240
I've been in hibernation mode for a couple of months. I am working on a big surprise for those of you that have followed this thread. What would you say to a cheap LS swap using the LT230 TC (stock LR Discovery) and inexpensive salvage GM motor and transmission? No machine shop work, no $1200 foreign made (down under) adapters. Just purchase two new driveshafts and some steel and you're all set.
More to come soon.......
More to come soon.......