My 1998 sierra z71 build thread

[98sierra4x4]

How have I just now come across this truck and build????? I love the truck man, nice work!!!

Thanks man! its been one hell of a project lol

 

[98sierra4x4]

Wow its been a minute since I have been on here lol. I guess I might as well update my build log.

So I started my SM465 swap (3 speed manual with granny low gear) and in order for my NP241C to work I had to swap the input shaft to a 32 spline unit.

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I got the Transfer case done and moved on to the transmission swap. I took the old 4l60e out and cut the hole in the floor (88-98 have the floor stamped for a nv3500/4500 and sm465) I also put my flywheel and clutch in.

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getting the trans up there:

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I got the swap all done everything worked great. I ran a stock 1990 k5 blazer driveshaft. All ready for a hard 4 day weekend of wheeling in Dresser WI.

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first day of wheeling it did great no issues.

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Some good flexing:

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Saw the BSF Recovery guys out there

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Overall the truck did great out there. I wish had more pictures but it was a good run. I decided to ditch the tow mirrors after the first day because the tight trails didnt really agree with them haha.

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After driving it around a bit I ruined the cam. (a lifter got turned in the retainer and ate up the cam and lifter) So now I am going to put a different cam in, get a carb intake, holley 650, and run a fuel cell on the bed.