I recived my truck from my dad as a graduation gift. Its a 2004 RCSB W/the 4.8/4l60e. When i recived it, it had 5000 miles on the clock. I found out about ls1truck.com talked to Redheartbeat and GMCwantsLS1 they told me "EVERYTHING" i had to do and what to watch out for. I didnt know a damn thing about car/trucks mechanically but they made me feel like i could do an engine swap.
So 3 weeks later i found a 36k 2002 Camaro SS LS1 long block(no intake) w/ all the sensors for 1000$. That next weekend i had a LS1Truck!
This is whats happened so far...
Engine/Mods
- 2002 LS1 5.7L
- 243 Heads w/ lightweight sodium valves
- LS6 Cam 204/219 .551/.548 117.5(Cam Dr. Measurments)
- Pacesetter LT's w/ ORY Pipe
- Pro Dyno Cold Air Intake w/ K&N Filter
- Compcam Hardend Pushrods
- 34" Truck Radiator
- 34" 2005 Electric Fans w/ Nelson wire harness
- Nelson Tune
- 200amp GMC Ambulance Alternator
- Yellow Top Optima Battery
Transmission/Mods
- 4L60E 4 Speed
- Corvette Servo
Rearend/Mods
- Stock 3:42G80
Suspension/Mods
- DJM 4" Lower Control Arms
- DJM 6" Flip Kit
- Calvert Racing Caltrac's
- Doetsch Shocks all 4 Corners(Ride's smoother than before)
Running a 13.37 @ 103MPH 1/4Mile
I dont really have any exterior mods or show mods. I like it that im All Go/No Show. The look on people's faces is priceless when they see my truck missing its front bumber and stock wheels break lose at a 30mph roll. Then i have to let up on the gas to just grab traction again, then fly by them waving with my 3" ORY with no exhaust screaming at them as i pull away.
(I Unbolt my exhaust every once in a while so what? its only two bolts)
Thanks to everyone on LS1 truck for all the information and inspiration. Especially to redheartbeat and gmcwantsls1 for the original spark.
Brandon
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