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Not sure if this was the right place for this or not. I've gotten tired of my 09 ext cab. I had a 1992 truck I wished I had not got rid of. Wanting to go back to something more simple with TBI and non electric trans. I know if I go back to a 92 model or earlier that would work. But how much trouble would it be to take a 2005 model or earlier for an example and do away with all the junk they do to them now? I didn't know if there was more to just changing the engine and trans. out or what. Really like the older style body better than the 09 to. Thanks

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Not sure if this was the right place for this or not. I've gotten tired of my 09 ext cab. I had a 1992 truck I wished I had not got rid of. Wanting to go back to something more simple with TBI and non electric trans. I know if I go back to a 92 model or earlier that would work. But how much trouble would it be to take a 2005 model or earlier for an example and do away with all the junk they do to them now? I didn't know if there was more to just changing the engine and trans. out or what. Really like the older style body better than the 09 to. Thanks

 

 

Ha, i know what you mean, and this is just my opinion and i'm sure many people will disagree with me, but i honestly believe the 88-98 pickups were the last of the "true" trucks, the engines produced great torque without revving the hell out of them. What do you mean by removing the electronics on an '05? do you mean like ripping all the injectors off and slapping on a carb? or something?

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I agree i was looking at a new sierra but didnt like it.i doubt the newer trucks will last as long as the older gm trucks.I dont think it would be worth the hassle.If you were to switch it over to carb you would feel a difference in torque i did a build but my was mine was a LQ9 with ls dual plane intake and 750 carb with turbo theres a vid on utube it made 510hp 515ftlbs

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I agree that the (gmt400) 1988-98 trucks are the best of the GM trucks, but trying to backdate, if that is the word, your newer '09 truck is not really going to get you the results you are looking for ...

 

.. my preferred route for a project like this would be to shop around for a good condition used 88-95 if you want a TBI, or 96-98 if you want a Vortec ... get something with the body in good condition and the rest of it generally well maintained ... to get everything running in top shape plan on rebuilding the engine get a 5.7 L rebuilt or get it stroked to a 383 (6.2L) ... get your transmission rebuilt ... replace the shocks and tires if required ... then SELL YOUR '09 .... and enjoy your new ride..... you should have some money to spare as well after all this .....

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I did the exact same thing last year... got rid of my 05 F-150 and bought this 90 Sierra. I've put a motor (with everything like plugs and such all new), a/c compressor, front rotors/pads/calipers, rear wheel cylinders, u-joints, new shocks, different wheels and tires, new exhaust, and a few other minor things and I still have less than what it's worth in it. The body on the truck was near perfect aside from some small dents, but the motor was shot. Either way, with all the work I've done on it I would not trade it for anything.

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I agree with you guys. I have a 95 Silverado with a 350 and i was wondering if i should do a rebuild or go the crate motor route. My truck only has 167,000 mi and i don't drive it much at all. It runs fine but i eventually want more power out of it.

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