WTB Chevy V8 Drivetrain (Dallas)

[orbitup]

I recently bought a 69 Chevy p/u that somebody stuck a Pontiac 400 in. The transmission is out and it's going to cost a lot to fix. I'm thinking it may be better to just replace it all with a 5.7 or 5.3. I'm open to suggestions but remember... I'm a cheapskate.

 

[zembonez]

Re: WTB Chevy V8 Drivetrain

I'd bet fixing the current trans is going to be a lot cheaper than replacing the engine/trans with a Chevy V8. Lots of people are going with the 5.3/4L60 swap in these trucks but there is a bit of wiring and plumbing involved along with a donor wiring harness and computer. 5.7s are getting hard to find in decent shape.

 

[orbitup]

But my cost to fix the tranny just went from $600 to $900 and I'm not really excited about having a 400 in there.

I'm not dead set on the swap, I just thought it would be worth looking into.

 

[zembonez]

Re: WTB Chevy V8 Drivetrain

That is pricey! If you could find a donor 99 up GM truck, you could do the swap pretty easily.

 

[orbitup]

I'm thinking I could buy a wrecked truck or Tahoe and cannabalize it.

I'm a paint and body guy, all of this is a little over my pay grade.

 

[winchster]

I have a working TH350 that I'd sell you for a smokin price if you'd take it out of my garage.

 

[orbitup]

If I find just-a-engine I'll hit you up.