Calling K5 swappers..

[Super73]

I am going to be helping a good buddy do a swap in a 72 GMC Jimmy. The plan is a Connect and Cruise LS3 with 4L70E and NP205 transfer case.

Being my swap (63 C10 Race truck) was originally done in 2006, all major items were custom at that point. In addition it is 2wd. So while I have a lot of first hand knowledge there (and other swaps in varying chassis) it is somewhat irrelevant.

This swap should represent what GM would have put in this truck today. So we would like to keep as much of the stock parts as possible (Accessories, exhaust manifolds etc).



What I am looking for is to understand the mechanical parts used in your swap and challenges those parts provided.




Here are my first thoughts:

Motor Mounts: Dirty Dingo with Truck adapter - but would like input

Did you use a truck oil pan?



Trans Cross Member: Bowtie Overdrives



Use factory truck style accessories including AC - Does this pose any issue with inner fenders, frame etc?

Did you use stock manifolds with out issue? What manifolds did you use?



If you used a NP205 transfer case what did you do to make it work?
What tail shaft did you use?

First thought is to swap out the front axle which isn't a big deal but just want to know what you used in order to get front drive shaft alignment with front differential yoke.

If you used a different T-case to retain the stock front differential, what parts did you use?



Where did you mount the ECU and TCM?



What did you use for a fuel tank?
Did it have an in-tank pump?



What did you do to retain the factory column shifter?
Any info on adapter or cable used would be helpful.



Any other mechanical things I am over looking?



Thanks in advance!