ridndirty Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 So currently i have a 4.8 reg cab. i have alot of goals for it but ive been reading up alot and wondering if i should change things around. so i have here 2 options, one of them is obviously going to be a "cooler" pick, but for me i need to go with what is more practical for my goals. -heavily mod my 4.8 (bore, stroke, cam, rocker pkg, cylinder head, s/c, tranny....pretty much rebuild it) OR -get a 6.0 and mod it over time, then drop it in when its done. i would probably still do all the same stuff, it would just take alot longer and be alot more $$$ i found a bare lq9 block for sale cheap. i would pretty much have to buy everything to put it together tho what are your guys' thoughts? btw this is my daily driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posi12Bolt Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 IMO... I would do the basics to your 4.8... tune, exhaust, intake, etc... NOTHING ELSE... safe your money for the 6.0 or bigger... and really get the bang for your buck... your gonna dump a bunch of money into the 4.8 and its still just gonna a puney 4.8.... **** that! ~Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 guy by me is selling an LS2 long block for $1000, so it could be cheaper if you look...go 6.0L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 (edited) IMO... I would do the basics to your 4.8... tune, exhaust, intake, etc... NOTHING ELSE... safe your money for the 6.0 or bigger... and really get the bang for your buck... your gonna dump a bunch of money into the 4.8 and its still just gonna a puney 4.8.... **** that! ~Brian Put your money into the "truck", not the "motor". I don't think that the 4.8 will get you to your performance goals, I would find any 6.0L (LQ4, LQ9, LS2, L92) get it on an engine stand and put in forged pistons, ARP rod bolts, good cam/valvetrain, swap it into your truck, and go modding from there. You can either keep the original 4.8 as insurance in case you blow up your modded motor, or you can sell it off to offset the cost of building the larger engine. What kind of trans are you working with? Mr. P. ps - don't buy a bare block; you'll spend more in the end. Get as complete a long block as you can afford. OR, if you have the budget get a complete 6.0l short block and buy prepped L92 heads for well under a grand and with the right cam you are well into 500-525 hp. I think you can already tell what my powertrain plan is! Edited March 25, 2007 by misterp (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridndirty Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 i guess its unanymous. once i sell my other car ill swoop up a 6.0. and ill definitely have a build journal to keep you guys posted on everything! but dont get antsy this is gonna take months! and if you know of any 6.0's for sale right now let me know if its a good deal and where to find it! thanks -Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 6.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivierakid55 Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 read the may issue of car craft magazine. that will have you leaning towards an iron blocked lq4/9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridndirty Posted March 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 read the may issue of car craft magazine. that will have you leaning towards an iron blocked lq4/9 can i find that online? im excited to start the project ....now all i need is to find a good shop to go to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridndirty Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 guy by me is selling an LS2 long block for $1000, so it could be cheaper if you look...go 6.0L does he have it posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashSS Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 What about a 5.3? those are good all around power plants and would prolly be cheaper than a 6.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 LS2 stuff in SE MIchigan here is this one, another guy has a complete Ls2 for 3500, I'll dig for the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridndirty Posted April 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 (edited) i saw one on here and got all excited....then i kept reading and found out it was already sold anyone find a complete (or close to it) block that would be perfect for a rebuild? Edited April 1, 2007 by ridndirty (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridndirty Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 found one in my area (of all places) heres the link. im not familiar with transmissions so let me know if its any good. thanks! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/300531402.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 My recomendation is to run the 4.8L for a bit and buy parts for it that will also work on the 6.0L. This will make the 6.0L swap alot cheaper when it comes time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridndirty Posted April 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 thats a good idea. but i still need a block to start on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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