Flywheel back help

[Ian Carver]

Hello all,

I have a 93' k1500 Z71 that I am planning a complete performance rebuild on and would like to get some advice on torque converters, transmissions, transfer cases, drive shafts, rear-ends/axles, gear ratios, etc. The plan is to drop a 450 to 500 HP and 500 ft. lb. motor into the truck. Add a 4" lift with 33" all terrain tires as well. I want the truck to be an all around good truck for highway driving as well as taking off road for hunting and what not. I would love to hear everyones thoughts on the parts I have listed above and in what order you would add them as this will all go into place before the new engine is installed.

Thanks for your help!

 

[smdk2500]

How much are you wanting to spend? If it where me and I had the budget I would do a dana 60 and 14 bolt full float axle swap. You said your only wanting to run 33's but I have seen people with less power and smaller tires break axles. Transmission I would go with a 4l80e. Gear ratio with 33s 410's should be enough with a some sort of locking diff. In the past ive used detroit locker but there are many other options out there. Ive heard good things about tom wood drive shafts. I have never used them before.