chip cross
Hardcore RCTalk User
I am still around but I have gone back to 1:1 wheel pretty heavy. I sold ALL my RC stuff to support my Jimmy build up. I have some pretty good friends on this forum so I figured I would show you all what I have been up to lately. So y'all (Kurt) could all tell me what I was doing wrong... I have been kicking the idea of swapping a newer style LS motor such as a 5.3 or a 6.0 into my 1976 Jimmy for about two months now.
I have a good friend that said oh heck put an 8.1 in it and that got the gears in my head turning. I like big blocks, you don't have to spin them as hard to get horsepower and torque out of them which would only make sense they will last longer then a higher rpm small block. I did some checking around and talking with Kevin and Jason at Pacific Fabrication and I found just what I was looking for.
From my understanding the 8.1 will go right back into where a 454 came from. My Jimmy had a 454 in it before I bought it from the previous owner. I picked up some new motor mounts from DIY4X for 112.00 that are a lot better then the factory junk. I also picked up a fuel pump from FLeaBay. The only thing I have left is to figure out is what headers to use..... Any of you have any input ?
Here is a few pictures of my Jimmy that is getting the 8.1 transplanted into it.
Specs :
Dana 60 front
Lock Right going to replace with an ARB
1/4 Diff Cover
4:56 gears
New rotors, calipers and studs
New Wheel bearings
King Pins reworked
2.5 inch BDS front springs
ORD HD grease able shackles
ORD sway bar dico
ORD Steering box brace
14 Bolt rear
Detroit locker
4:56 gears
1/4 Diff cover
U joint / yoke rock guard
Rear disc conversion
New bearings and seals
shock mounts moved
axle perches moved
4 inch BDS rear springs
ORD HD grease able shackles
Built TH400 with external cooler
6 bolt round adapter
6 bolt round NP 205 soon to be twin sticked
New bearings, gaskets and seals in the NP 205
1350 yokes on everything
Thick wall drive shafts
16X8 Factory Ford wheels
Yea, I know Ford parts on a Chevy... but they make the truck look old school with the GMC hub caps.
Dual batteries
Hydo boost brakes
The inside of the tub has been Line X'ed
3000 watt continuous 6000 watt max inverter
I have a good friend that said oh heck put an 8.1 in it and that got the gears in my head turning. I like big blocks, you don't have to spin them as hard to get horsepower and torque out of them which would only make sense they will last longer then a higher rpm small block. I did some checking around and talking with Kevin and Jason at Pacific Fabrication and I found just what I was looking for.
From my understanding the 8.1 will go right back into where a 454 came from. My Jimmy had a 454 in it before I bought it from the previous owner. I picked up some new motor mounts from DIY4X for 112.00 that are a lot better then the factory junk. I also picked up a fuel pump from FLeaBay. The only thing I have left is to figure out is what headers to use..... Any of you have any input ?
Here is a few pictures of my Jimmy that is getting the 8.1 transplanted into it.
Specs :
Dana 60 front
Lock Right going to replace with an ARB
1/4 Diff Cover
4:56 gears
New rotors, calipers and studs
New Wheel bearings
King Pins reworked
2.5 inch BDS front springs
ORD HD grease able shackles
ORD sway bar dico
ORD Steering box brace
14 Bolt rear
Detroit locker
4:56 gears
1/4 Diff cover
U joint / yoke rock guard
Rear disc conversion
New bearings and seals
shock mounts moved
axle perches moved
4 inch BDS rear springs
ORD HD grease able shackles
Built TH400 with external cooler
6 bolt round adapter
6 bolt round NP 205 soon to be twin sticked
New bearings, gaskets and seals in the NP 205
1350 yokes on everything
Thick wall drive shafts
16X8 Factory Ford wheels
Yea, I know Ford parts on a Chevy... but they make the truck look old school with the GMC hub caps.
Dual batteries
Hydo boost brakes
The inside of the tub has been Line X'ed
3000 watt continuous 6000 watt max inverter