chrishoekusmc Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 What’s up guys? So, my eventual plan is to drop an LS7 in the SSS if I can find a decent deal on one down the road when I’m ready. I also plan to drop in a 4l80 when I do the engine swap. One of my obvious concerns with adding a $h!t ton of horsepower is hooking up. I am considering the possibility of doing an AWD conversion. I would like to know first off if this is a stupid idea? Am I retarded for wanting to do this? Also I have a few more questions below: What all do I need besides a transfer case, front diff, front axels? I know with the 4l80 conversion I will need a shorter driveshaft. What if I just did the AWD conversion and not the 4l80 conversion, would I still need a different drive shaft? Since my truck is 2wd I’m pretty sure my rear end has 3:73s, and AWD trucks have 4:10s. So if I buy a front diff off of someone I assume it will have 4:10s and I will need to change the gears in my rear end? Is that right? I currently have 2” drop spindles and drop keys on the front, probably equivalent to about a 3” drop in the front. Will that be an issue with the AWD conversion? If I recall correctly, I think I’m alright. I think that is about the lowest AWD guys usually go in the front. Is there such thing or even a reason to have traction bars on an AWD truck? Lastly, what should I expect to pay for a transfer case, front diff, and any other components I may need? Is there anything I missed? Other things I need to take into consideration? Thanks in advance guys. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I think it would be more trouble/money than its worth. With the money you spend on that you could have a legit rear suspension setup with slicks to get the power to the ground. I'd stick with 2wd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatTallCanadian Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Stay 2WD. Just get traction bars and invest in a proper suspension set up, with that and slicks you'll put power down. You don't see all the pro drag cars switching to awd. Plus you'll lose time in the top end being awd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakesvho Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 ^^^^^ 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldadoblanco Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Just like the others say stay 2wd I'm not sure about ss 2wd but I would assume up front they sitting on coils and you would need a frame from 4x4 since the suspension on 4x4 are torsion bars like the awd ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chpspecial Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Yup, its that easy... You just need the parts... An awd 4l80 is possible but the 80 requires different driveshafts from a 65, so you either need to plan for it or do a proper rear suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishoekusmc Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks for the input guys. I think y'all changed my mind. Now when y'all talk about a "legit" rear suspension setup, what does that entail? Really nice shocks and a Caltrac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Maybe something like this setup? http://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/1297359-06-silverado-cage-4-link-build.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverad0 SS Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 AWD is a blast and very fun to drive! but that amount of hours and money you might as well look for a trade for an AWD SS or stay 2WD. a good lowered suspension and Soft tires will make night and day difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishoekusmc Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Maybe something like this setup? http://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/1297359-06-silverado-cage-4-link-build.html That's a hell of a setup. I think it would be easier to do the AWD conversion. AWD is a blast and very fun to drive! but that amount of hours and money you might as well look for a trade for an AWD SS or stay 2WD. a good lowered suspension and Soft tires will make night and day difference. AWD does seem pretty bad ass. The hours I'll have, the money I'll get, I won't trade trucks though, too much sentimental value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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