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Re: 6.5 swap progress updated pictures [message #264427 is a reply to message #264420] Fri, 17 October 2014 12:53 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Hal StClair   United States
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Registered: March 2013
Location: Rio Rancho NM
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Sorry, I should have entered the link again.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6691-6-5-engine-swap.html

The motor/trans are from a H1 Hummer so yes it is a 4x4 trans. The transfer case,a B/W unit was used behind a 454 in a Revcon MH but a NP205 would have worked as well I think. Most of the transfer cases built today probably couldn't handle constant power to the front and would have to have the center differential locked to send power forward.
I hear what you're saying on buying a 'project'. We paid more for a nice unit I figured wouldn't be a project, but....I installed a Manny one ton front and reaction arm rear, replaced the upper cabinets and all doors, built a new kitchen cabinet, built window boxes, replaced the carpet with laminate and replaced the air compressor and air valves, built a through bumper hitch, and added a new larger gray tank and macerator pump. So much for a 'turn key' rig. But I enjoy working on it and it has been pretty much trouble free.
The reason I'm building this on a separate frame is that it doesn't sideline the running GMC. I hope to get most of it mocked up and replace the whole thing at one time, we'll see.
One of the great things of owning a GMC is the community, they are always helpful. And parts and suppliers are available.Not trying to be a salesman, but it's certainly true.
Just mt thoughts,
Hal


"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane." 1977 Royale 101348, 1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered, 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout, Rio Rancho, NM
 
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