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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
I'm so sorry man I just now saw your post. Factory ECU was of no use with the swap in this application. The main engine/ECU harness that would typically attach to the new model fuse box has all your needed sensor wires to tie to your truck/cluster. We used an aftermarket fuse block for the...- colthard
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
Never made a thread for it, but as mentioned earlier in the thread. We ended up with a 5.3 and 4l60e due to budget constraints. That being said, in hindsight, if we were to do it again, it would be a 6.0 and 4l80- colthard
- Post #27
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
It's done and running strong. I'm open to any and all questions you got!- colthard
- Post #25
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
he's my buddy, i texted him and told him, lol. hes been helping us with the project- colthard
- Post #22
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
we now have most everything complete PRND321 works and turned out really easy once i figured it out we're still working on finishing up the cooling fan wiring the a/c system had a leaky o-ring on the pressure sensor behind the compressor, but now we are good to go with the 99 OE compressor we...- colthard
- Post #19
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
so as it turns out, we had 16, yes 16 bad injectors. the third set finally gave us fuel output and the motor now runs. all thats left now are things like the prnd321 indicators, tach, a/c, 2nd alt bracket finishing touches, fluids and exhaust.- colthard
- Post #18
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
well, motor is in and bolted up highly modified LH header is on RH exhaust is done, LH hasnt been started. Power steering is hooked up Radiator/heater/upper coolant pipe hoses are hooked up Factory compressor is in place and hooked up with our a/c hose we had made, but not...- colthard
- Post #16
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
even with a 6" ifs drop, the headers would have been fine, but with the IFS in the stock location, it just wasnt gonna happen. the wiring is coming along, but not near being complete. the motor mount adapters were a complete fail. with them installed the rear face of the engine was at 12"...- colthard
- Post #14
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
my newest issue pertains to the neutral safety switch wiring. the 4 pin plug is supposedly blk/wht trans position switch signal bit 1 yel trans position switch signal bit 2 gry trans position switch signal bit 3 wht trans position switch signal bit parity bit on the 97, these...- colthard
- Post #12
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
i appreciate all the responses. due to budget constraints and availability constraints, we ended up purchasing a 99 5.3, complete with all accessories, harness, ecu, fusebox, and all of the other harnesses for the fusebox. we have also purchased shoenfeld swap headers, trans-dapt motor...- colthard
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6.0/4l80e into 97 k1500 questions
Just as an introduction, my name is Colt and i'm from Jonesboro, AR. I'm new to this forum, but not new to forums in general. I have done a fair amount of searching on this forum as well as google, and cant really find straightforward answer to some questions i have regarding a 6.0/4l80e swap...- colthard
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