The fact that the 60e needs to be "built" to handle daily driving duties behind a stock tbi 350 tells me it's not a good transmission. I don't exactly drive like a grandma but I also don't beat the piss out of it. Almost no towing, the few times I do, I tow in 3rd. I could possibly blame the...
Thanks for the replies everyone. I've thought about the swap some over the last week or so and the more I look into it, the less convinced I am it's the route I want to go. Not that I wouldn't love to have a 6.5 in my truck, I just don't think it would be worth the time and effort required to...
That's pretty much my reason to a T lol. I've always wanted one.
Replacing this truck won't happen... well, trading it in or selling it for something else won't happen. I inherited the truck from my grandfather when he passed away in 2012. I've more than doubled the mileage on it since then...
I joined here simply because I got the sudden urge to 6.5 swap my 95 Silverado. Do I need a diesel? Nope. I tow light and rarely. Do I want a diesel? Yep. Why? Turba Whistle. I really have no need, other than I like the sound and why the hell not. A buddy of mine is 6.5 swapping his Escalade...