Chip Cross
Gots me a Homeboyz site
Well, I figured I would start a build thread so y'all 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.
I might as well post a picture or two 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 :laughing:
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 am trying to make my mind up on what tires to run, I like the BFG KM2 but I also like the price and look of Pitbull Rockers. I am going to pick up some PRP seats and a Redneck ram Hydro assist from West Texas Offroad.
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.
I might as well post a picture or two 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 :laughing:
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 am trying to make my mind up on what tires to run, I like the BFG KM2 but I also like the price and look of Pitbull Rockers. I am going to pick up some PRP seats and a Redneck ram Hydro assist from West Texas Offroad.