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79gmc5.3 · 08-04-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

There man, I fixed it for ya!

It's like talking to my wife. I say one thing and she hears something totally different!

STOCKISH · 08-04-2010, 10:55 AM

Yep

79gmc5.3 · 08-30-2010, 08:59 PM

Hey guys I'm back!!! I keep lurking around my favorite builds and watch the progress. Some of you guys are SICK and really need some serious therapy!!!!!

And you know who you are!!!!!!! Anyway I was talking to a local tuner yesterday and he offered to do a dyno tune on my truck this Friday if I can get some free time to go by. I will post the final results after I get them.

Gordonr1973 · 10-23-2010, 02:42 PM

Definitely subscribing!

menace121978 · 10-23-2010, 07:02 PM

updates on the dyne run??

BIG10 · 11-29-2010, 04:52 PM

Dude! I just read the entire thread. So glad you got the swap finished. I'm so happy for you. Lots of great info too. Did you ever get the dyno tune?

79gmc5.3 · 01-04-2011, 08:04 PM

Hey Guys. Been away for a while. Truck is running great. Haven't made any changes. As for the Dyno Tune I haven't taken it by because the shop that was going to do it can't flash the ECM. They are mainly a Ford (Mustang shop). They said they would do the pulls to get a baseline but I would have to buy a tuner to reprogram it. Been talking to MTI here in Atlanta and they are very interested in seeing it and tuning it for me, just haven't had the time to take it by. Work keeps getting in the way.

slb1985 · 01-19-2011, 06:24 AM

Glad I read this...reallymakes me want to start a swap but I need to plan and save first and I do believe we are still waiting on this burn out video
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79gmc5.3 · 03-30-2011, 07:49 PM

Hey Guys: Installed a front sway bar yesterday, Man what difference. Bought a 12 bolt posi with 373 gears today, got a rear disc conversion kit from CPP will start that this weekend also looking to do a 3/4 drop with 18" wheels soon. If any of you have pics of LWB with a 3/4 drop please post pics so I can get an idea of what mine might look like. Thanks

menace121978 · 03-31-2011, 12:45 AM

happy to see someones making some progress!!!! looking good man

79gmc5.3 · 04-02-2011, 12:05 PM

This is why I swapped to the 6.0L. If I do a 4" axle flip on the rear will it still tow my boat? I don't use the truck to haul heavy loads in the bed, but I still want to tow my boat.

Pop's C-10 · 04-02-2011, 12:13 PM

Helper bags will get you back up to towing height

**nlped** · 04-03-2011, 05:31 PM

My previous '86 LWB had a shackle and hanger (4" drop) on it and I towed my 19.5' Chapparal with no issue at all, but I tow the same boat now with my 2wd Blazer with a flip in the rear without issue either. You won't have a problem at all with a 4" drop.

79beater · 04-04-2011, 11:17 AM

Your truck is looking great! What did the rear end come out of? Do you know what model truck rear ends will fit our 79 GMCs?

**nlped** · 04-04-2011, 05:03 PM

I know the rearend out from under a '73-'87 1/2 ton square fits without any modifications and the newer '88-'98 rearends will fit with minimal modification (read relocate the spring pads and the shock brackets)...I put the rearend out from under a '96 1500 in my last '87 GMC 2wd.

79gmc5.3 · 04-04-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79beater

Your truck is looking great! What did the rear end come out of? Do you know what model truck rear ends will fit our 79 GMCs?

This one is from a 77 Chevy Silverado SWB. It's not a Posi it is a limited slip

daytonagp4 · 04-07-2011, 11:56 PM

Truck looks great!!! Just read whole thread.....wow....gives me more inspiration!!! I am getting close but this engine stuff has got me baffled. lol I have a friend supposed to be helping but he's hard to get ahold of. Anyway nice truck!!!

79GMCHeavyHalf · 11-14-2014, 08:59 PM

i love this build. i have a 79 the same color scheme and i have plans to restore it and put a 383 stroker in it or the same setup as you have.

Tusky · 04-14-2015, 10:46 AM

I'm new here. I been looking this thread and I love the truck. I know the thread was last year but I want to know how this truck would tow my Camaro on a open trailer ?
Thanks for the help.

08-04-2010, 10:55 AM	#252
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Yep __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-30-2010, 08:59 PM	#253
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Hey guys I'm back!!! I keep lurking around my favorite builds and watch the progress. Some of you guys are SICK and really need some serious therapy!!!!! And you know who you are!!!!!!! Anyway I was talking to a local tuner yesterday and he offered to do a dyno tune on my truck this Friday if I can get some free time to go by. I will post the final results after I get them. __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

10-23-2010, 02:42 PM	#254
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Definitely subscribing! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

10-23-2010, 07:02 PM	#255
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap updates on the dyne run?? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

11-29-2010, 04:52 PM	#256
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Dude! I just read the entire thread. So glad you got the swap finished. I'm so happy for you. Lots of great info too. Did you ever get the dyno tune? __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

01-04-2011, 08:04 PM	#257
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Hey Guys. Been away for a while. Truck is running great. Haven't made any changes. As for the Dyno Tune I haven't taken it by because the shop that was going to do it can't flash the ECM. They are mainly a Ford (Mustang shop). They said they would do the pulls to get a baseline but I would have to buy a tuner to reprogram it. Been talking to MTI here in Atlanta and they are very interested in seeing it and tuning it for me, just haven't had the time to take it by. Work keeps getting in the way. __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

01-19-2011, 06:24 AM	#258
slb1985 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandusky,OH Posts: 71	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Glad I read this...reallymakes me want to start a swap but I need to plan and save first and I do believe we are still waiting on this burn out video Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 R10 Silverado - Rusty But trusty Daily 1984 C10 Custom Deluxe - Newest Project

03-30-2011, 07:49 PM	#259
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Hey Guys: Installed a front sway bar yesterday, Man what difference. Bought a 12 bolt posi with 373 gears today, got a rear disc conversion kit from CPP will start that this weekend also looking to do a 3/4 drop with 18" wheels soon. If any of you have pics of LWB with a 3/4 drop please post pics so I can get an idea of what mine might look like. Thanks Attached Images __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

03-31-2011, 12:45 AM	#260
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap happy to see someones making some progress!!!! looking good man __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

04-02-2011, 12:05 PM	#261
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap This is why I swapped to the 6.0L. If I do a 4" axle flip on the rear will it still tow my boat? I don't use the truck to haul heavy loads in the bed, but I still want to tow my boat. Attached Images __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

04-02-2011, 12:13 PM	#262
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Helper bags will get you back up to towing height

04-03-2011, 05:31 PM	#263
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap My previous '86 LWB had a shackle and hanger (4" drop) on it and I towed my 19.5' Chapparal with no issue at all, but I tow the same boat now with my 2wd Blazer with a flip in the rear without issue either. You won't have a problem at all with a 4" drop. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-04-2011, 11:17 AM	#264
79beater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: memphis, TN Posts: 33	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Your truck is looking great! What did the rear end come out of? Do you know what model truck rear ends will fit our 79 GMCs? __________________ Arron 79 GMC LWB, 350 Vortec "stolen" 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

04-04-2011, 05:03 PM	#265
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap I know the rearend out from under a '73-'87 1/2 ton square fits without any modifications and the newer '88-'98 rearends will fit with minimal modification (read relocate the spring pads and the shock brackets)...I put the rearend out from under a '96 1500 in my last '87 GMC 2wd. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-07-2011, 11:56 PM	#267
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap Truck looks great!!! Just read whole thread.....wow....gives me more inspiration!!! I am getting close but this engine stuff has got me baffled. lol I have a friend supposed to be helping but he's hard to get ahold of. Anyway nice truck!!!



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11-14-2014, 08:59 PM	#268
79GMCHeavyHalf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pincher Creek, AB, Canada Posts: 1	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap i love this build. i have a 79 the same color scheme and i have plans to restore it and put a 383 stroker in it or the same setup as you have.

04-14-2015, 10:46 AM	#269
Tusky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mississippi Posts: 71	Re: 79 GMC Sierra LWB 6.0L swap I'm new here. I been looking this thread and I love the truck. I know the thread was last year but I want to know how this truck would tow my Camaro on a open trailer ? Thanks for the help.

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