Wagonbacker9
One string banjo. Maybe 2
Well, I'm now convinced that my trans is on its way out. I've been contemplating a 4.8/5.3 swap for a while and I figure this is probably my chance. So there are 2 ways I can go...
1) Put together a budget setup, run MSD ignition and a carb, and figure out how to get the stock ECU to control the trans, and either swap in a fresh one, or rebuild this one while its blown apart
2) swap in a complete 2000+ engine and trans with ECU, etc. Unlocking the ECU is no problem, I already have HPTuners and 2 credits waiting.
Budget is a concern as I've got a kid on the way, I think the complete option 2 package would cost me about 3 grand and I don't know that I'm prepared to go there. If the truck makes it til tax time next year I could probably swing that, but I would call that questionable at this point. However, adding up all the crap I'd have to buy to make option 1 into a runner, I'm not sure how much cheaper it would end up being.
So... I open it for your thoughts.
1) Put together a budget setup, run MSD ignition and a carb, and figure out how to get the stock ECU to control the trans, and either swap in a fresh one, or rebuild this one while its blown apart
2) swap in a complete 2000+ engine and trans with ECU, etc. Unlocking the ECU is no problem, I already have HPTuners and 2 credits waiting.
Budget is a concern as I've got a kid on the way, I think the complete option 2 package would cost me about 3 grand and I don't know that I'm prepared to go there. If the truck makes it til tax time next year I could probably swing that, but I would call that questionable at this point. However, adding up all the crap I'd have to buy to make option 1 into a runner, I'm not sure how much cheaper it would end up being.
So... I open it for your thoughts.