noob, 97 4 door tahoe

[saveitforsunrise]

Hi all, first post, i just turned 18 and still in highschool so build will be slow but steady, my truck is a 97 tahoe 4x4 4 door, around a month ago my 4l60e went out, so i got on cragslist and started looking, found a nv3500 to go in its place, so im sure this is one of the few whove done the swap, i was very succsesful with it, me and one friend did it in 2 nights, thats droping the auto, mounting the clutch pedel, and instaling the manual with new transfer case, not many upgrades besides that, i put on a set of 33/12.50/15s about 5 months ago, mainly because all we have in my area is mud and i love to play in it, but they ride horrible and no lift they scrub a good bit, so im in the process of getting rid of them, so any questions about her feel free to ask, oh and incase you were wondering i love to travel off road, my daily commute cosistes of a 27 mile dirt road, and 4 miles highway to and from school, when i got her she had 163xxx on the clock, that was last dec, as of now that has been increased to 253xxx, i honestly dont know what to say, you all have so many adventures to tell and gear to show off, at the moment im just trying to get a job

 

[Rot Box]

Good work! I love the idea of a manual in a later model Tahoe :bike_rider:

i honestly dont know what to say, you all have so many adventures to tell and gear to show off, at the moment im just trying to get a job

Don't worry about fancy high dollar gear! The only thing you need to have for a great adventure is food, water, ambition and appreciation--everything else just makes it more convenient :coffeedrink:

 

[TurboChris]

Good looking truck! I don't know about yours....but if it gets mileage anything like mine...you're gonna need TWO jobs, haha....be careful with that mud...tons of fun but it sure likes to break parts.

 

[saveitforsunrise]

well it did get horrible milage, around 5-7 highway, but with the 5 speed im getting around 15-17, im pretty sure the gears are 3.11 but not exact on that, i havent changed them and im the second owner

 

[saveitforsunrise]

figured you guys would like to see the pics from the swap since most dont seem to believe me, hope you guys like it

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[cowboy63645]

Great job on the swap, I have always thought about swapping out an auto for a manual. Your rear gears are probably 3.55's, as most came stock with them.

 

[saveitforsunrise]

word of advice, get a clutch braket out of a 95-up k series, if you dont youll have to take a sawzall and big hammer to make room under the dash, thats the only problem we had, other than bleeding it, i know the nv3500 isnt the best transmission, but i dont rock climb, so im hopeing that it will last

 

[Jean-Seb]

Awesome ! Glad to see you did the swap. Enjoy your Tahoe !

 

[02TahoeMD]

Great job on the swap, I have always thought about swapping out an auto for a manual...

Agreed, I love the conversion you did, nice job. Wish my Tahoe had one...

 

[saveitforsunrise]

tahoeMD your my insperation for building my hoe, i saw yours on cardomain and wish id have bought a nbs, your tahoe is the most amazing one i have ever seen, id take your setup over anything, the only thing i would change is throw a duramax, allison and k2500 conversion under the front

 

[poriggity]

Very nice.. Swap looks pretty cool too!
Scott

 

[Larry]

Nice job on the swap. Should have swapped in a manual shift transfer case while you were at it. The electric shift garbage is as reliable as a plastic anvil.

 

[saveitforsunrise]

Mr. Larry,
i did swap in the transfercase also, i forgot to take the shifter out before i junked the truck it came out of, also, im trying to figure out how to toggle the front diff. i know it can be done, just need some advice with the wires

 

[hillbillyjake]

you may want to check out fullsizechevy.com for info on the t-case swap wiring. i've looked into it for my '00 nbs tahoe and there is some good info.

 

[saveitforsunrise]

iv been tooling with the idea of a 6.5td swap, i dont want to sas it or id go cummins, will the 1500 front end hold it?