Destram Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 We could all meet up at Walmart..or Audio Advantage. They shouldn't mind some system show offs. I'll need a few weeks, though. I just sent off one of my subs and amps to Greg at RE Audio to be fixed. When they get back, I'm building a new box that's tuned lower. 2006 BMW 325i My feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/77301-official-destram-feedback/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 We could all meet up at Walmart..or Audio Advantage. They shouldn't mind some system show offs. I'll need a few weeks, though. I just sent off one of my subs and amps to Greg at RE Audio to be fixed. When they get back, I'm building a new box that's tuned lower. That will work! Hopefully I can limp the van along on the dying v6. Always cool to meet SMD folks face to face. 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 Tacoma Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 still shuttin ppl down at the red light i suppose 03 Ram 1500 3.7 v6 quad cab H/U: Pioneer 4200UB Subs: 4 DC LVL 4 15s D1 Sub Amp: 2 Crescendo 3kwp strapped Highs Amp: Crossfire xp240.2 Highs: Crossfire 2 rs69, 2 rs52 Alt: DC POWER ALT 270XP Batts: 5 sprinter data safe Big 3 0ga New Truck 03 Ram Build Log 6 DC Audio lvl2 15's My Wrecked 99 Dodge Ram Sport Build Log 02 Ranger X Cab Build 02 Ranger Build 2 http://www.dcsoundlab.com/ My linkhttp://www.crescendoaudio.com http://www.dcpowerinc.com/ http://www.crossfirecaraudio.com/ Youtube Vids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Ha! If the motor doesn't shut down first! Finally got the stereo up and going and now the engine is trying to die on me. It runs like total CRAP! ...but it runs enough to turn the tires over and spin the alt. so, it is all good. 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loburbon Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 a 350 swapin an astro van is one of the easiest swaps to do. raise the vehicle high enough to actually unbolt the motor sub frame. slide it out, remove old motor and trans and slap in the v8, bolt sub frame back up. its that simple. the 4.3 trans will work with the v8. 2000 gmc yukon 4 sundown Zv3 15's 4 dd m2a's kenwood kdc-x994 2 batcap 4000's 1 batcap 2000 dual alts. 154@37hz and climbing http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3231683 http://www.myspace.com/torque150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 a 350 swapin an astro van is one of the easiest swaps to do. raise the vehicle high enough to actually unbolt the motor sub frame. slide it out, remove old motor and trans and slap in the v8, bolt sub frame back up. its that simple. the 4.3 trans will work with the v8. Yeah, everything I have looked up pretty much says that too. Thanks for reaffirming what I have been thinking. That dropping the sub-frame is the easiest way to go. The only real "problems" that there will be is getting adapters to move the motor mounts (easy) and some trim work for the clutched fan to clear the fan shroud (easy). I know that the 4.3 is a 5.7 without one row of cylinders. So the 700r4 trans bolts right up, no moving the trans, no change to the driveshaft. My father is the one with all of the tools so- it comes to convincing him that this is actually the easiest way. He wants to pull the motor out bit by bit, which is insane to me. I am looking to keep the stock TBI, put headman headers with 3" collectors, run dual 3" exhausts through some flowmasters. Nothing crazy with the rebuild, just a stout 350. 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992Chevy K1500 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yeah, that's 1992Chevy K1500 that is close by.That would be cool if we could all meet up somewhere and get to slumpin' in a parking lot somewhere. Yeah. I'm right over here in West Point. LOL. Hence the location I put on my profile. To be honest, the last time I was over in Columbus was too long ago to remember. And what year 700r4 do you have? I know for a fact that the 90-93 4WD ones are bullet-proof with the right parts. If yours has "K1500 4WD" or something similar on it, it's bulletproof (with the right parts). I don't generally have time to go over there during the weekdays. I usually have time only on the weekends. Plus, I got no beat. Just loud pipes. My comp setup (Not bad for what it is): HP Compaq Presario V6120US laptop with: 15.4" widescreen AMD Turion 64 X2 1.6GHz processor 2x1GB stick DDR2 SDRAM (667 Mhz) Seagate Momentus 500GB SATA HDD 128MB shared video memory Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit 12 cell Lithium Ion battery (actual battery usage time: 6 hours) What it does: On a USB 2.0 Wireless card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yeah. I'm right over here in West Point. LOL. Hence the location I put on my profile. To be honest, the last time I was over in Columbus was too long ago to remember. And what year 700r4 do you have? I know for a fact that the 90-93 4WD ones are bullet-proof with the right parts. If yours has "K1500 4WD" or something similar on it, it's bulletproof (with the right parts). I got ya' on keeping your location hidden now. The van is an 89. It is the original 700r4, so- nothing special. Other than the added weight from the box, it doesn't need anything crazy. It isn't like I am putting the 350 in so I can win drag races or do burn outs with all of my equipment. I just want something with a bit more torque. 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992Chevy K1500 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I got ya' on keeping your location hidden now. The van is an 89. It is the original 700r4, so- nothing special. Other than the added weight from the box, it doesn't need anything crazy. It isn't like I am putting the 350 in so I can win drag races or do burn outs with all of my equipment. I just want something with a bit more torque. LOL. Yeah. To be honest, I live in one of the good neighborhoods (not too many around here) and I still don't trust some of the people who live nearby. And sorry I haven't been able to get back to you about a demo. I've been busy with school (It's my senior year, so lottsa writing and applying to colleges). My comp setup (Not bad for what it is): HP Compaq Presario V6120US laptop with: 15.4" widescreen AMD Turion 64 X2 1.6GHz processor 2x1GB stick DDR2 SDRAM (667 Mhz) Seagate Momentus 500GB SATA HDD 128MB shared video memory Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit 12 cell Lithium Ion battery (actual battery usage time: 6 hours) What it does: On a USB 2.0 Wireless card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 700r4s are nice with the over drive but stock there not to stong... had a rear end let go and the shock load took te tranny with it... put a TH400 in.. was going down te road doing about 40mph wanted to throw it in nutral to cheak something out and hit reverse accidently... nothing happend to tranny slowed me down kinda quick tho lol this is in a 1990 K-15 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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