New here from Downunder

1358 Views 22 Replies 14 Participants Last post by hquick, Aug 12, 2007

hquick

Discussion Starter · Aug 5, 2007

Hi All,
Just found this forum.
I'm from Melbourne, Australia.
I drive a 98 K1500 RHD, 4x4 5.7L Suburban with a Whipple SC.
I've installed the 99+ 0411 PCM and run an EFILive custom op system.
A couple of weeks ago I blew up my 4L60E. I currently have in transit from Beaver Falls, PA a used 4L80E and transfer case, front drive shaft and 454 converter.
Any tips on the installation would be greatly appreciated?
I have the Transgo shift kit.

Thanks

Howard

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Denaliano

· #2 · Aug 5, 2007

:welcome:

azcatfan

· #3 · Aug 5, 2007

Welcome, mate! We're gonna need some pictures too, sounds like a mean ride...

hquick

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 5, 2007

Thanks guys,
I just realised there was a typo in my post. It's a 98 not an 89.
Sorry.

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azcatfan

· #5 · Aug 5, 2007

I love it! That's a clean engine bro....

hquick

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 5, 2007

Thanks,
it's changed a little.
Elec fans are being installed at the moment along with Marine Manifold, Hydroboost system and there is a 0411 PCM in there instead of that black box. I'm just waiting for my 4L80E to arrive and I'll do the swap (hopefully tomorrow).

DRTRAYDEUCE

· #7 · Aug 6, 2007

throw another shrimp on the barby!

Denaliano

· #8 · Aug 6, 2007

Haha, crazy seeing RHD trucks. Pics of the inside! You guys have sealed glass headlights vs plastic composites like we have?

Kal

· #9 · Aug 6, 2007

Welcome aboard. What's the name of the place in Beaver Falls you buy the tranny from? Beaver Falls is only a hop, skip and jump from me.

TWANKY

· #10 · Aug 6, 2007

looks clean man welcome to GMFS mate

chevyman992002

· #11 · Aug 6, 2007

welcome to the site!

bigblockTJ

· #12 · Aug 6, 2007

welcome to the site

hquick

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 6, 2007

Thanks for the welcome guys.
Kal, a guy had it listed on Ebay. I bought the tranny, 454 converter, 4x4 t/fer case, front drive shaft, 3' of the cooling lines and the rear yoke for $900.00 (50,000 miles).
Denaliano, the headlights are glass H4's. I have 90/100w low's and 100w high's with all4onhi (standard here). So 400w when on high.

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deranged

· #14 · Aug 7, 2007

Welcome to the site, and that is crazy looking in RHD, but its a nice truck for sure.

bub

· #15 · Aug 7, 2007

welcome! i love seein' rhd vehicles.

slowsierra93

· #16 · Aug 10, 2007

:welcome: :gmfs:

Nice truck man. That dash looks nothing like the North American version. I'd love to visit australia someday.

hquick

Discussion Starter · #17 · Aug 10, 2007

Thanks guys,
I believe the dash is the same as that of a 97 Blazer.
Must have been easier to make RHD.

Grohe

· #18 · Aug 11, 2007

Ive seen plenty of cars that are RHD, but never an american made truck.

iceman7329

· #19 · Aug 11, 2007

The dash is wierd. Ive got pics of a 98 with the US dash

Any chance on you being able to help me get some parts?

hquick

Discussion Starter · #20 · Aug 11, 2007

Parts for what?
What do you need?

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