Towing for school

[hainesboy]

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]

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

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[hainesboy]

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]

learning is a good idea.