88GMCtruck's NV4500 Swap

[Aareen]

So, here is the deal; I'm converting all 8 of the forward lighting on my 88 to HIDs. I know, it's a bit overkill but I like having lots of light. The goal is to have all HID forward lighting, installed into non-projector housings. The hardest part of this will be having minimal glare and a defined cutoff line, similar to a projector. This is only possible with the proper optics and shielding.

 

[88GMCtruck]

So, here is the deal; I'm converting all 8 of the forward lighting on my 88 to HIDs. I know, it's a bit overkill but I like having lots of light. The goal is to have all HID forward lighting, installed into non-projector housings. The hardest part of this will be having minimal glare and a defined cutoff line, similar to a projector. This is only possible with the proper optics and shielding.

Is there a reason you quoted one of my other threads about HID lights in a thread about transmissions?

 

[ATC200S1984]

great write up, helped a lot. i just did the same thing to my 93 sierra 2wd, got rid of the 4.3 automatic and put in a 350 5 speed, well worth the time and effort, makes the truck so much more fun to drive.

 

[gnrl]

Clutch Pedal Bracket

You must be registered for see images attach

Hi my truck doesn't have this part. Is it a GM part or aftermarket? Can you share where you bought it and the approx price?

I have been looking on the internet for about 2 hrs for this damn part, but I'm not sure of it's official name so I end up no where!

I'm not too fond of welding in a bunch of sloppy angle iron to support the assembly.

 

[88GMCtruck]

It's a GM part. I've been told it's no longer available.

Best bet would be to scavenge one from a junkyard.

 

[Vortec Lover]

Awesome writeup!

 

[gd1]

Awesome write up! I will be completing this swap soon on my 98.. Hoping I don't run into too many issues with the PCM going crazy once the 5 speed is in.

 

[88GMCtruck]

You'll need to get it tuned for one, since the truck had an electric auto I think it freaks out a little when it doesn't by get any feedback

Sent from my TBI 454 powered android device.

 

[94Sierra4x4]

How do you like the NV4500 when cruising around town, Dave?

 

[88GMCtruck]

It's ok. If your going to want one for a driver, I'd get the later 95+ with the higher gearing. The low gearing in this transmission has some pretty big jumps between ratios and is much more suited towards pulling loads than driving.