Sean Buick 76
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I agree I wouldn’t spend over $900 unless I could test drive it! That’s why I buy parts truck/van donors so I can test drive them before swapping. Nothing worse than doing a swap and realizing the engine or trans is pouched, it’s too big of a risk.Ya, I came across that today.
A bit out of my budget for now. Nevermind all the parts that go along to get it running in the truck.
Realistically, my budget is $2500-3000.
By not going silly off the hop, it should be doable. Get one in and running, then mess with a cam during its first winter.
Also although the 4L80E is vastly superior to its little brother I would still think of a rebuild at 200,000 as preventative maintenance. Pay me now or pay me later!