I love reading these threads so i figured id start one of my own...this will be a long process i already know!
So heres my truck:
had her about 2 years now and been through 2 engines...this will be the 3rd.
currently sitting in it is a fairly new 385 stroker getting 4-6mpg
its on craigslist and just sold today for $1500. i found 07 lq4 engine from a 2500 HD silverade complete with all acessories and pcu for 1000. picking it up tommorow.
so now the fun begins...so far i just started taking apart the front end to remove core support to make install easier.
and thats as far as i got today lol....got a 5yr old running around a a newborn so time to work on this is very limited...but i will post updates once i pick the new motor up and finish removing the stroker.
alot of people are asking wtf am im taking out a freshly built stroker for a used engine...well..the original plan was to make this truck an ultimate sleeper and pretty much just street race the truck. however with the new edition to the family...not going down says the misses!!
so with the lq4 the plan is to cam it add some lt headers and maybe a shot of nos for those lonely nights...
i want a "race inspired" DD with some decent gas mileage basically so im thinking the
tr224 cam
schoenfield lt headers
magnaflow high flow cats
x pipe
mufflers....??? dont kno yet i want something with a very low growl
exhaust cutouts
fast x 102mm intake (if im lucky!!)
probably run a ls3 intake from a new camaro...seen em on ebay for less than $300
and finally some kinda of nitrous kit...dont know too much about it so hopefully someone can help me with that.
goal: 400to 450rwhp with 17-20mpg?? impossible???
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