Sadly... Yes, I don't have the funds or time to get involved in a full swap right now, and I got a great deal, plus with the mods I already have and the B&M shift kit I just ordered* this transmission will have a long-happy life (knock on plywood).

*

 

C6 and gear vendor would be better BUT expensive.

 

Yea c6 would be better but to ship it from the states... Probably an arm and a leg

 

I can source a C6, just not sure if a 4WD (probably yes), but near $3000 for a Gear Vendors unit is way out of my reach.

 

Outrageous... 3k.. Could get a 5 speed trans for like half that

 

1Ton, that's about how much a brand new C-6 is here in the states as well. I used to work for a dealership and they got trannys in from a company called Jasper, I had them grab me a quote and I think it was around 2-3k. Not with installation. I will see if I can find it in my thread from my rebuild.

Today I watched my truck get pelted by rain...

EDIT: I was incorrect, I found my posting and it was $1,345 WITH my small employee discount from my work. I had thought that was a good deal back then, sheesh.

 

Yea weather sucks here.. But on eBay a rebuilt 5 speed is like 1200-1500

 

Put gas in the truck... $73 got me from under 1/2 tank to a completely full tank. Hopefully that lasts.

Also I may have to diag my vacuum system, I can hear a whistling sound when the engine is running, similar to a leak. It doesn't seem to be running badly though so I can't imagine what it is. I also spent $70+ on some new work boots. they ar the Georgia Giant romeo slip on boots. They aren't cheap but if they can hold up in my line of work, I'll be happy. Next I need a tape measure and a few other odds and ends.

 

How long does a full tank last you?

U got the 33 gal or 25.5?

I got the 25.5.

Gas is from $3.52/Gal to $3.62/Gal here.

 

33 gallon here That *might* last me this week if I am careful. I use about 1/4 tank making a round trip to and from work. That's... 34.4 miles. So I think that's around 8 gallons per day without extra driving to stores or w/e.

 

Ha... I'd be lucky to get 150 miles or 200 miles on 32 gal tank.. On my f250

 

What engine?

 

5.4 it's a workhorse but eats gas

 

I used a drill based paint/rust removal wheel to clean off the caking of rust on the radius arm I just had the new bracket put on last week.. then hit it with some Rustoleum Rust Reformer.. also did the shock tower after scraping off the off undercoating that was falling off.. while not perfect it will/should last a little longer than just leaving the rust sitting their munching..

Still drying photo..

 

Left the truck at the shop to have the transmission swapped tomorrow. Let's hope all goes well and I have my truck ready either monday ir tuesday.