Skee's 97 K1500 Stepside build thread

[AirmanSkee]

The 97 is going to become my DD/tow pig for the 93. With a mild SAS later down the road. Might play in it a little bit but wont be rough housing it too much. The 400 is only a 3spd, right?

 

[TylerZ281500]

duh yes it is. im not gonna act like im a genius of transmissions right now. ive had two 700r4s, a 200r4, th400, 4l60e and that was it, the only ones ive messed with were the 700r4 adding a manual valve body and my 4l60e.

 

[AirmanSkee]

Yeah. If I could get all the components for the swap cheap I would love to tackle the auto-manual swap. The crossmember is actually on the TCase, not the tranny though, right? Ive read so many threads my head is spinning.

 

[TylerZ281500]

there should be a crossmember for both. the blazer frame i have laying in the back yard has the sm465? corssmember and then the np203 tcase crossmember right behind it.

 

[AirmanSkee]

Hmmm... The picture under 88's truck only has one on the tail of the tranny and none for the Tcase. I never really paid attention that much when I was under mine.

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[94Sierra4x4]

That TH400 will hold up to some serious power, can be built for 500-600hp fairly cheap too

 

[AirmanSkee]

Hey Michael since you been studying SAS like crazy got any links to the most helpful info you've gotten?

Shoot Mike, I didnt see you comment before Tylers. My bad man. But I do have alot of threads saved that I thought were helpful. Depending on what route you wanna take though, as there are a few different ways you can go. (Ford HP44, D60, GM axles, ect.) I did find 88GMCtrucks and DirtRidinZ71's to be some of the most helpful though. And Im sure anyone would be glad to answer any questions you have. I cant speak for it, because I havent actually been through the swap yet to know how much they helped

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?12080-DirtridinZ71-Budget-SAS-Build

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthr...lid-Axle-Swap-Build&highlight=solid+axle+swap

That TH400 will hold up to some serious power, can be built for 500-600hp fairly cheap too

Thats what I hear, but I also hear its a nightmare to get them to work right, especially since my truck has a fully electric controlled transmission. I have yet to find a decent thread on the swap that didnt make me more confused than at the start.

 

[94Sierra4x4]

Shoot Mike, I didnt see you comment before Tylers. My bad man. But I do have alot of threads saved that I thought were helpful. Depending on what route you wanna take though, as there are a few different ways you can go. (Ford HP44, D60, GM axles, ect.) I did find 88GMCtrucks and DirtRidinZ71's to be some of the most helpful though. And Im sure anyone would be glad to answer any questions you have. I cant speak for it, because I havent actually been through the swap yet to know how much they helped

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?12080-DirtridinZ71-Budget-SAS-Build

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthr...lid-Axle-Swap-Build&highlight=solid+axle+swap



Thats what I hear, but I also hear its a nightmare to get them to work right, especially since my truck has a fully electric controlled transmission. I have yet to find a decent thread on the swap that didnt make me more confused than at the start.

You can tune out the automatic completely, I am fairly confident in that statement

 

[AirmanSkee]

I think in the end if I am going to go through the pain and swap transmissions, I might as well make myself happy and go with the manual? Depending on how hard they are to find up here in AK, I could always sell the 400 and pick up a good NV4000.

 

[TylerZ281500]

400s can be built for good power cheap, i have many freinds using them behind 700-800hp lsx's bbc's sbc's etc. great for offraoding, drag racing, very versitile trans yet not so good for towing or economy.