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Mothfukle
Yeah, later this week, when I have time, I am going to compression test my TBI 454. I think its done (chasing oil leak that really seems to be drive pressure getting into the crankcase and pushing oil out). I don't have the time or inclination right now to rebuild it, and buying short or long block for this thing is stupid money for zero gain. Then I thought, WTF not just give in and find a 6.0 to swap?
So who here has done it? What is the best route? Find a rusty 2500/3500 express van with the engine and computer for cheap? What would I need to change, electronically, for a 1994 4L80e to talk to the computer on an LS? What surprises will I run into along the way? Is there a recommended swap harness to be as close to plug-and-play as possible?
I mean, 323/373 with the ability to get a lot more with a basic tune and dropping torque management is probably going to be better off than 255/405 from the TBI that can't go anywhere further when towing a couple FJ60/62s, right?
Anyway, what's the skinny? Depending upon the donor's price, what other costs am I facing, and what do they currently run? Say a total if I found a 2002-2004 Savana/Express 2500/3500 6.0 that was rusted out for under $1k.
A good long block TBI 454 will run me about $3600... think I could swap for cheaper while tuning for higher torque than the current 405?
So who here has done it? What is the best route? Find a rusty 2500/3500 express van with the engine and computer for cheap? What would I need to change, electronically, for a 1994 4L80e to talk to the computer on an LS? What surprises will I run into along the way? Is there a recommended swap harness to be as close to plug-and-play as possible?
I mean, 323/373 with the ability to get a lot more with a basic tune and dropping torque management is probably going to be better off than 255/405 from the TBI that can't go anywhere further when towing a couple FJ60/62s, right?
Anyway, what's the skinny? Depending upon the donor's price, what other costs am I facing, and what do they currently run? Say a total if I found a 2002-2004 Savana/Express 2500/3500 6.0 that was rusted out for under $1k.
A good long block TBI 454 will run me about $3600... think I could swap for cheaper while tuning for higher torque than the current 405?