ebomberger Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I've been looking around and kinda tossing up ideas up in the air. And what would be a better place to get info than this forum. I've been looking at buying a 572 crate engine and dropping it in the SSS. Do you guys think the tranny could handle it, or do I need to go bigger? Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black2003SS Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Jeezus...not this again! 1. Old school big block is not bolt in. Read new motor mounts, etc. 2. NO NO NO NO the 4L65E can not handle it, it can barely handle a 500hp radix kit, let alone a 720hp big block. 3. Do you have $30k to blow on the conversion? Or even $16,000 on the crate motor? 4. Can not retain AWD, must convert to 2wd. 5. Buy an extended cab 2wd to hack up, not a 2004 SS 6. Can tell you're a newbie 7. This topic has been covered 8. Search function is your friend 9. Please dont think I'm being harsh 10. Carry on as you were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 that sucker would be mean if you get the 720 rated one. Need a new tranny for sure, and some deep pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebomberger Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I was reading through an issue of Truckin', and they put a supercharged 572 into an '07 tahoe. Sounds like a good Idea to me. As far as money goes, I'm not too worried. My life consists of me and my SSS. I would appreciate any info I can get. I'll let you guys know when I get ready to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanis520 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 anybody see that article in sporttruck like 2 months ago. they took a 572, completely stripped it down to the block, replaced everything with even more high performance stuff, ran a 1 carb setup, and on 93 octane it was pushin like 1100 hp. THATS INSANE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 To answer your question, no you will need a 4L80E. A very well prepared 4L80E! Another big issue you will have is making the custom adapter to mate the transfer case to the output of the 4L80E; it can be done, it won't be cheap. Check with the professional Syclone/Typhoon guys, they do that kind of work... As far as your project idea, if you want a big block truck that's good enough reason for me. It'll be cool. It'll be insane - an insane amount of money, an insane amount of time, an insane outcome; all I say is, if you do it, don't do it half-assed! Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebomberger Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 check this one out. http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/Parts/sh...il.jsp?engine=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSport Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I am selling a 515 ci BBC for much less than the 572 crate, and it puts out 865 hp. If anyone is interested let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I am selling a 515 ci BBC for much less than the 572 crate, and it puts out 865 hp. If anyone is interested let me know what you previously run it in and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalls54 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 If it was me I would go with one of these with a 454ci displacement and a power adder. The motor swap would be a whole lot easier because its a dierect bolt in GM LSX Block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldogss Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 i say go for the 572...somebody needs to be different...if i had money enough to do it i prolly would...you will have the bragging rights if you get it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usabodyguard Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 send your truck to brian over at JPA in california.... he is a silverado expert and just put in a 572 into a camaro.... he would be able to the entire project... tell him big dave sent you.... btw he used to work at magnuson for years... now has his own shop... goto performance trucks forums as he is a sponsor with close to 12,000 posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebomberger Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 send your truck to brian over at JPA in california.... he is a silverado expert and just put in a 572 into a camaro.... he would be able to the entire project... tell him big dave sent you.... btw he used to work at magnuson for years... now has his own shop... goto performance trucks forums as he is a sponsor with close to 12,000 posts Thanks. Do you got a phone number or email address for him? i say go for the 572...somebody needs to be different...if i had money enough to do it i prolly would...you will have the bragging rights if you get it done Thanks for your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usabodyguard Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 JPA Performance 9940 Canoga Ave, #105 Chatsworth, CA 91311 818-998-4410-Phone ask for brian... tell him big dave (6'8" 295lbs) with the blue silverado 5.3 sent you. they do great work... they did my SC and have probably installed over 500 sc's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebomberger Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Well, I think I found who's going to due my upgrade to a 572. Check these guys out. http://nelsonracingengines.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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