I am so ready for some snow, and I hope we get a ton this winter so I can try out the AWD and see how it works. Thanks for watching and commenting guys!
You are going to love it. My DD is a 2005 Sierra Denali that has the 149 T case. The gmt800 trucks never got the BW tcase like the SUV did. It has a heads and cam 6.0 with a built by me 4L65 and a 3800 stall converter. If you dump the gov loc diff before it breaks and swap in a nice LSD it makes for an extremely controllable winter hotrod. I dont recommend a torsen style rear diff in the snow as the just act like an open diff most of the time. I went with a auburn pro series rear diff and love it. And for context I live in Alaska
I had a 2010 Denali XL with this set up. It worked well in all dry conditions. I ran into an issue in the snow though. Tires although new were highway type all seasons. I was in 3-4 inches of powdery snow on an uphill grade. Every time I would try to accelerate from a stop the rear would slide off the crown of the road and towards the shoulder. This happened a few times until the front would lock in and start pulling. Definitely an unnerving feeling. Maybe there’s some way to program the rear to slip less before the front kicks in.
HELL YEAH BROTHER. This is exactly what I've been bench racing in my head for years. Couldn't decide between using a SCSB, Silverado SS or an AWD SUV (Denali/Escalade).
I hope this series gets you a lot of subscribers - this is awesome stuff. I don't know why there isn't more AWD GM stuff out there, thanks for spelling it out for us.
I remember the swap you did in a GMT400 on that tv show. Just have to make that one side front diff bracket. I had an 02 Denali truck in 04 and man did it go good! Tapping the speed limiter, late to Bruins game, down 93 like it was a BMW 7 series. For a truck, even at stock ride height, it handled flat and solid. Lowered it would have been an absolute weapon.
I'm really looking forward to seeing some footage in the snow. When I first purchased my 8.1L Yukon I lived in Denver. Getting moving in the snow in 2WD was tough because of the torque. I could shift to Auto 4WD, but I hated the delay in the front axle engaging, plus the binding that would occasionally come with sharp turns. This should be pretty sweet to see as it comes together!
I had no doubts you would go this route :-) I myself am very into all this AWD/4WD GM transfer cases. Having a 2005 Escalade EXT and building an overland rig, I want to switch to AWD+low range transfer case. GM offered this with NR4 package on limited number of 2003-2006 GMT800 SUVs. It uses BW4482 transfer case, instead of BW4481. Btw, BW4481, used on 2003-2006 Escalades/Denalis DOES NOT require any wiring (apart from speed sensor). Yes, these years Escalades have electronics, but that's for traction control (RPO code JL4), it has nothing to do with the transfer case. So I wouldn’t hesitate to install BW4481 in a street truck. Another advantage of 4481 comes when you bundle it with 4L80 transmission. You can take a transfer case input shaft from BW4484 (2007-2014 Escalades/Denalis), which already splined for 4L80 output shaft. You can also get the whole BW4484 transfer case and it will be a direct bolt on to 4L80. Good luck with ur project! Cheers, Pavel
good info on the interchangeable inputs for the 32 spline, that's good to know. the only reason why I didn't consider a BW AWD transfer case is because they essentially are an open differential in the middle, and they rely on the ABS system to pulse the brakes if one wheel loses traction and starts to spin too fast. Think of an open differential in snow/ice: the wheel with the least amount of grip tends to spin the most, leaving you stuck, or spinning. But if you can apply the brakes on the fastest spinning wheel (what GM does in a BW AWD equipped truck) it can shift some of the power to the wheel with more grip but less wheel speed. You are correct that the BW cases use no electronics directly, they do rely on the ABS system to control wheel slip which is a feature my truck does not have. But, the NV149 viscous coupled and NP120 Torsen mentioned are more like a limited slip differential, so its easier for it to split and manage the power flow evenly, and does not need intervention from the ABS system. (or at least thats how I understand it lol)
@@LawrenceTolman You are 100% correct, I only wonder how long viscous coupling (which is, AFAIK, is not available brand new, at least from GM) or Torsen would live behind turbo 8.1 :-)
Love watching your builds! Because of you over the past year I have accumulated three cool donor vehicular and wish you were closer to me to do the build. After watching big blaze I found a surviving southern 1977 blazer Chalet camper as the vehicle. I then set my sights on finding a LBZ Duramax and was lucky enough to find a one owner Silverado that lived on Marthas Vineyard all its life and only has 33,000 original miles. I then found a southern 2 owner 2009 Saab 97x aero with the ls2 with the awd system you just mentioned on this video. Boy I have some great options for this build. This would make some good content if I was a TH-camr.
You'd be surprised how well the NP246 does in "AUTO 4WD" setting. This setting enables the use of the viscous coupler in that transfer case to work like an AWD setup, and locks in the front axle. I had an '03 RCSB 4WD that was 4.8L and 60e that I autocrossed competitively for a couple years in SCCA events using that setting.. It never flinched once, not a single time and the difference in handling was hugely noticeable vs RWD only. It was nice to switch back to RWD for hooning moments too.. I originally was planning to duplicate this exact setup (and I had all the parts to do it), but I autocrossed it once with the NP246 and it was seemless.. I never had a single problem with that case and I beat it to death on dry pavement in the Auto 4WD setting. Just my $0.02.. Glad to see more competitive truck builds and can't wait to see Ugly Truck with rebuilt trans !
LT thank you for all of your time and effort in making really great informative content. You are dialed into a community of people who own and love these trucks and think about doing similar modifications.
Psychlone lol Overall with the rear driveshaft it will be 3/4- 1” too long and will bottom out in the tcase. Especially with it lowered. Been there. Another thing I do when I do the swap is just leave the factory front diff in and swap the passenger half shaft and housing out. Saves time and you know you already have a good front diff. Though it is a good time to be doing your front axle seals and check the lash adjusters/retainers holding in the carrier bearings to make sure they haven’t fallen in. Obviously when it does will result in drag and burning out the viscous coupler. If you get into doing the front diff ie: bearings etc. You should do a video on it to properly teach a fella how to rebuild them as it can get ‘fun’ and would be some good education for some folks looking to do the same thing. For the tcase warning light just unplug the tccm (transfercase control module) while the truck is off and it won’t show any warnings anymore. Easy peasy.
This type of build is growing on me. I have a 2009 1500 4X4 with the 6L80 that I’m thinking of swapping to a T56 AWD Pre Runner. Could be fun! Thanks for the video and parts list!
AWD is awesome in the snow I drove mine in the winter in Interior Alaska. Mines 6.0 4l85e AWD. Coilovers all around. Getting ready to pull the 6.0 and toss my extra 8.1 into it and ditch the 4 link rear setup for a 2016 mustang gt IRS I have laying around.
Thanks LT, I watched the 88 Red Tide conversion, great videos. I have a 2003 GMC Sierra, that I plan on lowering, and converting my 4WD to AWD. Thanks, again. Mark
I knew you'd come back to this idea since the PT days. You were really hooked on the idea back then and still are now. Shame that truck disappeared. It would be a solid rig now.
Looking forward to this one, LT! Stripped the drivetrain out of a Silverado SS last year and will be doing the same swap in my stepside. Definitely interested in seeing the front diff and transfer case rebuilds!
Do the viscous, she's really old at this point, like me. Had to rebuild t-case in my son's clapped out Denali he bought based on childhood memories of mine. I'd still consider building another Denali/SS(with Denali parts) clone even now. Brand new trucks are no better than a built Denali, they just look different. 800 is still my favorite body style.
So stoked to see this conversion. The GMT400 one was bad ass. Made me want to try it on my 99 Suburban till I looked at prices for the parts in my area. Round here one would swear their gold.
I’m sure you’ve already driven it in the winter by now, well hopefully anyway! Just wanted to add my little bit of input on driving an awd gmt800 in the snow and ice. i LOVE it. My daily is an 02 Escalade awd with the 6 litre and it’s a beast. There is literally nothing that will stop it and it always powers through. I’m building a rcsb gmt800 right now with the Escalade front end and cladding, and I’m still deciding whether I will build it awd or 2wd.
I'm running the older front diff in my 00 sierra just used the factory passenger side axle housing from the my original diff been over two years and still working great 👍👌💪
I have a 2003 ss silverado. 6.0 AWD it rode great in ohio during the winter! Drove like it was on tracks in the snow and ice. While others were sliding off the highway no traction ⛄️
these are very neat, worke like a fan clutch or torque converter, fluid is holding the power. the back drive shaft gets 100 percent of the power all.the time, and the front drive shaft is parasitic and can put up to 38 percent of the power to the front drive shaft
I’m building a 98 Olds Bravada with a supercharged V6, keeping AWD and a manual trans swap! A 99+ SCSB AWD is one I’ve always wanted to build as well. But currently also have a Blazer ZR2 that is getting a twin turbo gen5 with a T56 and AWD that should be a monster!
Absolutely love your content. I would love to work for you when you get your own shop and show. 😉 just throwing that out there. Keep doing greatness 🙌🏼
awesome man. i literately just picked up a 02 Silverado with a 5.3 swap but it is 2wd. but it was a steal. less then 80k miles garage kept, and only $3k. awd twin turbo is gunna be my end goal with this truck im so glad i found this video with all this useful info. keep up the good work my guy and happy new year.
Watched your video and it gave me an idea. I happen to have a 03 sierra 2wd short wide and a wrecked 07 gmc denali. So I combined the 2 and made an awd 6.2 6l80e with the 4485 case. I can swap the case later. But it took 3 of us friends 2 days to get it running. I'm not a video editor but I took a couple clips of what we did. Thanks for the inspiration. Love the videos 🤘
Super nice video, subscribed and liked. So much parasitic loss with a supercharger though. Since I went turbo I'll never go back. Using turbo lag as traction control can be a huge advantage and make street driveability and tuning a breeze.
Is it possible to swap out the passenger side axle instead of changing the entire diff? Really love the build currently trying to recreate my own project red tide but have 0 fabrication skill, or equipment to make a new mount for the passenger side.
Funny you mention the Saab 9-7x Aero 6.0 AWD. I'm selling mine. Was going to build to be a track hawk competitor. But need to put the money into my business.
throw some arp rod bolts, head studs, ls9 headgaskets and a cam. Boost the piss out of it. Also iv used the lsa supercharger on cathedral port heads with adapters. true hot rodding
That viscous coupler in the transfer case is a ticking time bomb. I had a 2002 yukon denali, went through 3 transfer cases. I love the idea of awd but be careful of the new venture gear transfer case.
@@LawrenceTolman the coupler is self contained inside the case. It uses a different type of fluid and is known to crack and mix the fluids. After about 30 min of driving my truck would not slip and allow the truck to maneuver parking lots or sharp turns (locked in 4wd). After it would cool down, it would function properly again.
Hi LT I most of the things your doing but I don't like lower a I think you should leave it at stock Hite. I I know you get a Static about the subject but when I was young I worked with my dad in a front end shop and people would bring in there low riders in and have them rebuilt and with in 6 months to a year they where back at having it done again. I'm asking you to reconsider it. Please and thank you Ray in Idaho
Nice score on the Denali parts! I'd like to find a deal like that for my ugly truck. The new project should be a real runner. Looks like a good base to build from. Thanks for the video!
be the first guy to rebuild the np149 awd transfer case !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will get a million views!!!!!!! no one one the internet has such a video!!!!!
I really like this body style for the GMT 800. Never completely understood AWD in a pickup when the truck is already 4wd and put in the air with solid axles. Nonetheless should be a cool build.
Cool.!! Swapping this set up into 1994 k1500 silverado.. i am hoping my 2006 yukon slt will work as donor..? It is..says awd on the gear selector deal,..maybe its a denali cant find any badges on it i will match it up to ypur parts. I heard once i needed a 2007 or up to use front diff as donor so praying this 06' yukon works. Been obsessed with this swap since i seen your Red Tide truck. Thank you so much for sharing you knowledge🙏
I prefer the T3 center diff in the AWD TBBS and 9-7x Aero 9which I have)... it can change the torque bias based on the lose of traction. It is the same type of diff used for the Audi Quattro systems which are pretty much the best usage of AWD there is. You can also light up the rears at the track when going through the water box. Plus the T3 center diff is damn near bulletproof. Front is as well, but you can get an upgraded LSD (factory is open) and cry-hardened front drive shafts from Bully Racing if you truly go mad with the power.
I am so ready for some snow, and I hope we get a ton this winter so I can try out the AWD and see how it works. Thanks for watching and commenting guys!
Even on dry pavement this will help with handling.
If you need the 32 spline shaft for a 4L80 swap I know how to contact the guy who does it. He still offers the service on demand.
They're supposed to get snow this weekend up in park city. I'm working up there right now..
You are going to love it. My DD is a 2005 Sierra Denali that has the 149 T case. The gmt800 trucks never got the BW tcase like the SUV did. It has a heads and cam 6.0 with a built by me 4L65 and a 3800 stall converter. If you dump the gov loc diff before it breaks and swap in a nice LSD it makes for an extremely controllable winter hotrod. I dont recommend a torsen style rear diff in the snow as the just act like an open diff most of the time. I went with a auburn pro series rear diff and love it. And for context I live in Alaska
I had a 2010 Denali XL with this set up. It worked well in all dry conditions. I ran into an issue in the snow though. Tires although new were highway type all seasons.
I was in 3-4 inches of powdery snow on an uphill grade. Every time I would try to accelerate from a stop the rear would slide off the crown of the road and towards the shoulder. This happened a few times until the front would lock in and start pulling. Definitely an unnerving feeling.
Maybe there’s some way to program the rear to slip less before the front kicks in.
I like how you laid out the drivetrain on the floor. BTW, GM Interchangability is amazing.
It makes projects like this so much fun
@@LawrenceTolman on powernation TV you did red tide, where did you get the 32 spline input shaft?
@@iangrice9458 6l70
HELL YEAH BROTHER.
This is exactly what I've been bench racing in my head for years. Couldn't decide between using a SCSB, Silverado SS or an AWD SUV (Denali/Escalade).
I hope this series gets you a lot of subscribers - this is awesome stuff. I don't know why there isn't more AWD GM stuff out there, thanks for spelling it out for us.
Man I really love this channel! Thanks for sharing all the knowledge on your projects!
Glad you enjoy it!
LOVE IT! The Syclone was such a sweet little truck, this will be a great tribute to it's legacy.
Just build 1 with a LU3 or LV3...
HELL YES. I like the route your going. Right on man!
😂🤣😂🤣 the only man on earth that continues to build what no one else will!!! THANK YOU!
Thanks for going with the supercharger! Staying tuned!!!
I’m considering doing this conversion on my Z71 being it’s going to be boosted. Thanks for the great info.
I fancy your direction here:)
I remember the swap you did in a GMT400 on that tv show. Just have to make that one side front diff bracket. I had an 02 Denali truck in 04 and man did it go good! Tapping the speed limiter, late to Bruins game, down 93 like it was a BMW 7 series. For a truck, even at stock ride height, it handled flat and solid. Lowered it would have been an absolute weapon.
I'm really looking forward to seeing some footage in the snow. When I first purchased my 8.1L Yukon I lived in Denver. Getting moving in the snow in 2WD was tough because of the torque. I could shift to Auto 4WD, but I hated the delay in the front axle engaging, plus the binding that would occasionally come with sharp turns. This should be pretty sweet to see as it comes together!
hopefully we get a ton of snow this year!
This is gonna be so sick! I love AWD trucks. Would be even cooler if it was a manual trans with AWD
I had no doubts you would go this route :-)
I myself am very into all this AWD/4WD GM transfer cases. Having a 2005 Escalade EXT and building an overland rig, I want to switch to AWD+low range transfer case. GM offered this with NR4 package on limited number of 2003-2006 GMT800 SUVs. It uses BW4482 transfer case, instead of BW4481. Btw, BW4481, used on 2003-2006 Escalades/Denalis DOES NOT require any wiring (apart from speed sensor). Yes, these years Escalades have electronics, but that's for traction control (RPO code JL4), it has nothing to do with the transfer case. So I wouldn’t hesitate to install BW4481 in a street truck. Another advantage of 4481 comes when you bundle it with 4L80 transmission. You can take a transfer case input shaft from BW4484 (2007-2014 Escalades/Denalis), which already splined for 4L80 output shaft. You can also get the whole BW4484 transfer case and it will be a direct bolt on to 4L80.
Good luck with ur project!
Cheers, Pavel
good info on the interchangeable inputs for the 32 spline, that's good to know. the only reason why I didn't consider a BW AWD transfer case is because they essentially are an open differential in the middle, and they rely on the ABS system to pulse the brakes if one wheel loses traction and starts to spin too fast. Think of an open differential in snow/ice: the wheel with the least amount of grip tends to spin the most, leaving you stuck, or spinning. But if you can apply the brakes on the fastest spinning wheel (what GM does in a BW AWD equipped truck) it can shift some of the power to the wheel with more grip but less wheel speed. You are correct that the BW cases use no electronics directly, they do rely on the ABS system to control wheel slip which is a feature my truck does not have. But, the NV149 viscous coupled and NP120 Torsen mentioned are more like a limited slip differential, so its easier for it to split and manage the power flow evenly, and does not need intervention from the ABS system. (or at least thats how I understand it lol)
@@LawrenceTolman You are 100% correct, I only wonder how long viscous coupling (which is, AFAIK, is not available brand new, at least from GM) or Torsen would live behind turbo 8.1 :-)
@@pashafixesthings
Rigid axle sells them new..
Love watching your builds! Because of you over the past year I have accumulated three cool donor vehicular and wish you were closer to me to do the build. After watching big blaze I found a surviving southern 1977 blazer Chalet camper as the vehicle. I then set my sights on finding a LBZ Duramax and was lucky enough to find a one owner Silverado that lived on Marthas Vineyard all its life and only has 33,000 original miles. I then found a southern 2 owner 2009 Saab 97x aero with the ls2 with the awd system you just mentioned on this video. Boy I have some great options for this build. This would
make some good content if I was a TH-camr.
You'd be surprised how well the NP246 does in "AUTO 4WD" setting. This setting enables the use of the viscous coupler in that transfer case to work like an AWD setup, and locks in the front axle. I had an '03 RCSB 4WD that was 4.8L and 60e that I autocrossed competitively for a couple years in SCCA events using that setting.. It never flinched once, not a single time and the difference in handling was hugely noticeable vs RWD only. It was nice to switch back to RWD for hooning moments too.. I originally was planning to duplicate this exact setup (and I had all the parts to do it), but I autocrossed it once with the NP246 and it was seemless.. I never had a single problem with that case and I beat it to death on dry pavement in the Auto 4WD setting. Just my $0.02.. Glad to see more competitive truck builds and can't wait to see Ugly Truck with rebuilt trans !
I will miss the ability to switch into 2wd for burnouts and hoonage, but I guess thats what the other truck will be for
When I put it in Auto 4 wheel drive, it binds on turns. Any idea why
My bro’s dad had/still has one of those Denali AWD units. His has 4 wheel steer also
LS and use an electronic bypass controller on the blower so you can dial out the boost in bad weather.
Love this will be turning my build awd cannot wait!
LT thank you for all of your time and effort in making really great informative content. You are dialed into a community of people who own and love these trucks and think about doing similar modifications.
Psychlone lol
Overall with the rear driveshaft it will be 3/4- 1” too long and will bottom out in the tcase. Especially with it lowered. Been there.
Another thing I do when I do the swap is just leave the factory front diff in and swap the passenger half shaft and housing out. Saves time and you know you already have a good front diff. Though it is a good time to be doing your front axle seals and check the lash adjusters/retainers holding in the carrier bearings to make sure they haven’t fallen in. Obviously when it does will result in drag and burning out the viscous coupler.
If you get into doing the front diff ie: bearings etc. You should do a video on it to properly teach a fella how to rebuild them as it can get ‘fun’ and would be some good education for some folks looking to do the same thing.
For the tcase warning light just unplug the tccm (transfercase control module) while the truck is off and it won’t show any warnings anymore. Easy peasy.
thats the best name anyone has come up with yet
This type of build is growing on me. I have a 2009 1500 4X4 with the 6L80 that I’m thinking of swapping to a T56 AWD Pre Runner. Could be fun! Thanks for the video and parts list!
AWD is awesome in the snow
I drove mine in the winter in Interior Alaska. Mines 6.0 4l85e AWD. Coilovers all around. Getting ready to pull the 6.0 and toss my extra 8.1 into it and ditch the 4 link rear setup for a 2016 mustang gt IRS I have laying around.
Sounds like a fun build!
Lawrence your technical knowledge is mind blowing 🤯
Thanks LT, I watched the 88 Red Tide conversion, great videos. I have a 2003 GMC Sierra, that I plan on lowering, and converting my 4WD to AWD. Thanks, again. Mark
I knew you'd come back to this idea since the PT days. You were really hooked on the idea back then and still are now. Shame that truck disappeared. It would be a solid rig now.
Lawrence. Can’t wait to see both these trucks hitting the street and in full commission. So cool
Looking forward to this one, LT! Stripped the drivetrain out of a Silverado SS last year and will be doing the same swap in my stepside. Definitely interested in seeing the front diff and transfer case rebuilds!
Do the viscous, she's really old at this point, like me. Had to rebuild t-case in my son's clapped out Denali he bought based on childhood memories of mine. I'd still consider building another Denali/SS(with Denali parts) clone even now. Brand new trucks are no better than a built Denali, they just look different. 800 is still my favorite body style.
Dig it. Going to work on a 408 stroker s485 powered Silverado SS tonight!
I love the SS trucks!
I think this is going to be great build!! Should be a lot of fun to drive in the snow!!
Trans codes start with an M. Great video.
DUDE THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHANNELS ON TH-cam
Thanks a ton!
Man I am so glad I found this video. I am doing an AW to a Tahoe using a wrecked Escalade.. I will be going to get the front axle tomorrow
So stoked to see this conversion. The GMT400 one was bad ass. Made me want to try it on my 99 Suburban till I looked at prices for the parts in my area. Round here one would swear their gold.
Funny because I was thinking about going to 4wd on my Yukon denali to get selectable 4high and low on my 07.
Side molding and and wheels are Denali spec but the front end is completely base model Yukon
Looking forward to the build. I’ve recently decided to keep my 02 Tahoe. I’ve always wondered if awd conversation was possible. This is awesome.
I'm thinking of doing this to my obs suburban and lowering it
I’m sure you’ve already driven it in the winter by now, well hopefully anyway!
Just wanted to add my little bit of input on driving an awd gmt800 in the snow and ice.
i LOVE it.
My daily is an 02 Escalade awd with the 6 litre and it’s a beast. There is literally nothing that will stop it and it always powers through.
I’m building a rcsb gmt800 right now with the Escalade front end and cladding, and I’m still deciding whether I will build it awd or 2wd.
I decided on AWD 😁
@4:28 idk about you but having played with vintage audis .... i would prefer all mechanical torsin over a viscous coupling
I'm running the older front diff in my 00 sierra just used the factory passenger side axle housing from the my original diff been over two years and still working great 👍👌💪
I kinda wondered if the housings would interchange… that was my backup plan for redtide if I didn’t build the mount
I have a 2003 ss silverado. 6.0 AWD it rode great in ohio during the winter! Drove like it was on tracks in the snow and ice. While others were sliding off the highway no traction ⛄️
cant wait for the winter to come!
So I'm waiting for updates on this build cause I was thinking about doing the same thing
TCA-19 standard brand
makes a pin you screw in to replace the actuator that keeps it looked in at all times
these are very neat, worke like a fan clutch or torque converter, fluid is holding the power. the back drive shaft gets 100 percent of the power all.the time, and the front drive shaft is parasitic and can put up to 38 percent of the power to the front drive shaft
I’m building a 98 Olds Bravada with a supercharged V6, keeping AWD and a manual trans swap! A 99+ SCSB AWD is one I’ve always wanted to build as well. But currently also have a Blazer ZR2 that is getting a twin turbo gen5 with a T56 and AWD that should be a monster!
Absolutely love your content. I would love to work for you when you get your own shop and show. 😉 just throwing that out there. Keep doing greatness 🙌🏼
I love everything you said in this video!!! Thanks
I noticed you didn't mention the 04 tahoe witch I have. It's all time all wheel with 5.3 & 4l60
awesome man. i literately just picked up a 02 Silverado with a 5.3 swap but it is 2wd. but it was a steal. less then 80k miles garage kept, and only $3k. awd twin turbo is gunna be my end goal with this truck im so glad i found this video with all this useful info. keep up the good work my guy and happy new year.
The only reason I still have my wife's Denali is for that AWD. It is unstoppable.
Watched your video and it gave me an idea. I happen to have a 03 sierra 2wd short wide and a wrecked 07 gmc denali. So I combined the 2 and made an awd 6.2 6l80e with the 4485 case. I can swap the case later. But it took 3 of us friends 2 days to get it running. I'm not a video editor but I took a couple clips of what we did. Thanks for the inspiration. Love the videos 🤘
I mean. The new f150 uses that 4x4 system to grab the pavement hard and launch harder. Awesome idea man
What a great truck/project! Enjoying every video. Keep up the great work LT!!
I had a hunch that you were going to do something like this, i loved this same project you built on Truck Tech
snow and ice? sounds like somebodys been watching ken block lol. either way i approve
Another great video and a nice reference to red tide a documented build of yours seen by thousands
thanks! and let's hope so, I try to title these to be as accurate of the content.
Super nice video, subscribed and liked. So much parasitic loss with a supercharger though. Since I went turbo I'll never go back. Using turbo lag as traction control can be a huge advantage and make street driveability and tuning a breeze.
You could of taken mine. I was the guy who contacted you about wanting to do 4x4/2wd option with a 4l80 swap. Have a 2006 Sierra Denali with 70k miles
I love how your in a brand new neighborhood at a brand new house with oil stains all over the new driveway lol.
lol... gotta keep the property values in check
AWD is going to be awesome. I love the idea of an AWD street truck vs a 4WD truck.
You and me both!
I totally want to do this build. This is going to be cool. Red ride was one of my favorite builds you did
Is it possible to swap out the passenger side axle instead of changing the entire diff? Really love the build currently trying to recreate my own project red tide but have 0 fabrication skill, or equipment to make a new mount for the passenger side.
Just an FYI the 700r4 is a 4 bolt tail like the th350. The 4l60 was the start of the 6 bolt tail.
had an 04 Durango with the awd. So fun. Control drift that thing any place you want
Funny you mention the Saab 9-7x Aero 6.0 AWD. I'm selling mine. Was going to build to be a track hawk competitor. But need to put the money into my business.
that would've been a fun build!
throw some arp rod bolts, head studs, ls9 headgaskets and a cam. Boost the piss out of it. Also iv used the lsa supercharger on cathedral port heads with adapters. true hot rodding
That truck is gonna be freaking awesome to drive.
I sure hope so
Love the channel, love what you're doing to the step-side! Keep the videos coming, LT!
Hopefully we get some snow in utah this year. I love driving in it and doing donuts in the parking lots
That viscous coupler in the transfer case is a ticking time bomb. I had a 2002 yukon denali, went through 3 transfer cases. I love the idea of awd but be careful of the new venture gear transfer case.
thats not good to hear
@@LawrenceTolman the coupler is self contained inside the case. It uses a different type of fluid and is known to crack and mix the fluids. After about 30 min of driving my truck would not slip and allow the truck to maneuver parking lots or sharp turns (locked in 4wd). After it would cool down, it would function properly again.
It’s like you read my mind with your step side!
Hi LT I most of the things your doing but I don't like lower a I think you should leave it at stock Hite. I I know you get a Static about the subject but when I was young I worked with my dad in a front end shop and people would bring in there low riders in and have them rebuilt and with in 6 months to a year they where back at having it done again. I'm asking you to reconsider it. Please and thank you Ray in Idaho
Cool overview. Can’t wait to see this 1 go together.
More excited stuff on you channel I will definitely keep watching
call it a tsunami larger than a cyclone great name for the project
I love it.
I would love to do this to a 1990s 2dr Tahoe are Yukon . big boy Typhoon
now you're talking
Can't wait for you to start this project
Love to have your spare parts even though i forsay i don't need them yet
Nice score on the Denali parts! I'd like to find a deal like that for my ugly truck. The new project should be a real runner. Looks like a good base to build from. Thanks for the video!
LT, you sir are living my dreams. “High” HP lowered awd single cab short bed 🥺🥺
Hell yeah !!! Great choice! LSA 4.8 AWD.
Awd trucks are beast in the winter and snow. I have one.
I cant wait for the snow this winter
@@LawrenceTolman it spins around faster if u try to do a donut
I can’t wait to see this one start
be the first guy to rebuild the np149 awd transfer case !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will get a million views!!!!!!! no one one the internet has such a video!!!!!
not a bad idea, and I do plan on rebuilding it
@@LawrenceTolman I can't wait!!! That's going to be a internet game changer!
I really like this body style for the GMT 800. Never completely understood AWD in a pickup when the truck is already 4wd and put in the air with solid axles. Nonetheless should be a cool build.
Because fast street truck
I loved the one you guys built on the show can't wait to see how this turns out.
me too!
The knowledge you just told us is great
I’ve always wanted to try building a Jeep CJ with an awd transfer case and trutracs to see if it would be better in the snow.
This is build is gonna be very interesting. Been rattling around in my head for a while !
I knew you were gonna do it you wantd to see what the red truck was gonna do awesome stuff bro cant wait to see it itll be better
Is it possible to get you to post the measurement of the front driveshaft length from either weld to weld (tube length) and/or centerline of ujoints?
Looks good, LT. Can’t wait.
Ive always wanted to see a twin torqstorm setup with a crossram intake manifold. It would look insane in a stepside like this one.
Good luck finding that Saab lol, good to know I can be looking for a Trailblazer SS too.
Love this. Will live vicariously through you...
Cool.!! Swapping this set up into 1994 k1500 silverado.. i am hoping my 2006 yukon slt will work as donor..? It is..says awd on the gear selector deal,..maybe its a denali cant find any badges on it i will match it up to ypur parts.
I heard once i needed a 2007 or up to use front diff as donor so praying this 06' yukon works.
Been obsessed with this swap since i seen your Red Tide truck.
Thank you so much for sharing you knowledge🙏
I prefer the T3 center diff in the AWD TBBS and 9-7x Aero 9which I have)... it can change the torque bias based on the lose of traction. It is the same type of diff used for the Audi Quattro systems which are pretty much the best usage of AWD there is. You can also light up the rears at the track when going through the water box. Plus the T3 center diff is damn near bulletproof. Front is as well, but you can get an upgraded LSD (factory is open) and cry-hardened front drive shafts from Bully Racing if you truly go mad with the power.
This is gonna be good! Fun and practical.