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hainesboy · 11-05-2012, 11:18 PM

Hey guys, new guy here. I have a good basis of what I need to do but want your opinions. So heres the situation; I will be going back and forth to john deere tech school every three months for the next two years. I dont think i have my sig right but i drive a stock 97' xclb 12 valve with an auto and 234000 miles. My plan through the next year is to build to between 400-500 horse. The trailer will be a 30' 5th wheel. i have to go about 110 miles and that includes ladd canyon and cabbage hill/deadmans pass if anyone is familiar with eastern oregon. Build plans; hx35/ht4b, 5-speed swap, 80 horse injectors, timing, studs, and so on. I am not very familiar with my pump yet but am slowly learning. Also plan on airbags, trac bars, and upgraded brakes. Any input is appreciated and apologize for the extensive post.

YOUNG GUNS15 · 11-05-2012, 11:24 PM

leave the auto in it and learn how to build it.

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hainesboy · 11-05-2012, 11:29 PM

Ive gone back and forth on transmissions and still favor the manual. The cost to upkeep ive figured is much cheaper and more reliable with the manual. And if i did build the auto good chance i would go with goerend components and just cant foot that bill right now lol. Ive done a 5-speed swap before and it wasnt that bad.

elizasanchez121 · 11-06-2012, 12:14 AM

learning is a good idea.

11-05-2012, 11:18 PM	#1
hainesboy Name: hainesboy Title: Tech in training Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Haines,Or Member`s Gallery Posts: 51	Towing for school Hey guys, new guy here. I have a good basis of what I need to do but want your opinions. So heres the situation; I will be going back and forth to john deere tech school every three months for the next two years. I dont think i have my sig right but i drive a stock 97' xclb 12 valve with an auto and 234000 miles. My plan through the next year is to build to between 400-500 horse. The trailer will be a 30' 5th wheel. i have to go about 110 miles and that includes ladd canyon and cabbage hill/deadmans pass if anyone is familiar with eastern oregon. Build plans; hx35/ht4b, 5-speed swap, 80 horse injectors, timing, studs, and so on. I am not very familiar with my pump yet but am slowly learning. Also plan on airbags, trac bars, and upgraded brakes. Any input is appreciated and apologize for the extensive post. __________________ 97' 12v 5-speed xclb II comp sticks, 3200k squishies, S364ETT, 4" straight, slid plate, secret squirrel..., Project name; Black pearl Slowly learnin'

11-05-2012, 11:24 PM	#2
YOUNG GUNS15 Name: YOUNG GUNS15 Title: Im AWESOME!!!! Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utah Member`s Gallery Posts: 7,346	leave the auto in it and learn how to build it. 47re Clutch Pack Upgrades - Competition Diesel.Com - Bringing The BEST Together __________________ Spence -1994 4x4 12 valve 13mm, single 475 748/1292 Fuel 872/1470 N2O -2005 4x4 12 valve CCSB 3rd gen '12-rail' 280hp

11-05-2012, 11:29 PM	#3
hainesboy Name: hainesboy Title: Tech in training Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Haines,Or Member`s Gallery Posts: 51	Ive gone back and forth on transmissions and still favor the manual. The cost to upkeep ive figured is much cheaper and more reliable with the manual. And if i did build the auto good chance i would go with goerend components and just cant foot that bill right now lol. Ive done a 5-speed swap before and it wasnt that bad. __________________ 97' 12v 5-speed xclb II comp sticks, 3200k squishies, S364ETT, 4" straight, slid plate, secret squirrel..., Project name; Black pearl Slowly learnin'

11-06-2012, 12:14 AM	#4
elizasanchez121 Name: elizasanchez121 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 39	learning is a good idea.