teach me to LS motor [truck edition]

[Yaj Yak]

Rebuild the 4.8 that's already in there, rebuild transmission or swap to an 80E, and do a JY/Chinese turbo setup on it with mild boost. Depending on what your stock injectors are (EV1, EV6, EV14) buy a set of used takeoff Cobra 39's, LSA, etc injectors for <$150 and throw a Walbro or Aeromotive fuel pump in the back for $100-$150. Let her eat and enjoy the boost in fuel mileage too! It shouldn't be that expensive and if tuned well can run for a long time. If you somehow manage to blow the 4.8 then swap another in or step up to something bigger that will still be dirt cheap. I suggest trying to avoid DoD if possible.

with rebuilding the 4.8 that is in here, what steps to rebuild? all new gaskets? get it bored at all? do anything to the heads? head studs... run the same intake manifold?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

what's tough is, do i do $1500-2500 worth of engine stuff, a 2-3k in trans stuff bill, and then still have to address the "weak" rear end...

be in 4-8k on a truck worth less than 10k.

or just buy something like this.

Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 Lt 2500 | eBay

6L80e/12 bolt/6.0 and be done for 18k with a leather interior, 4x4 and comfiness.

dude, i'm glad someone else goes through the same questions.

i feel your pain.

 

[Lead Pipe]

Boost = build your 4.8

N/A= 6.0 with L92 heads/intake. Doesn't matter LQ4 or 9, mill the heads.

 

[Yaj Yak]

"build your 4.8" = what though... machine work? bearings...? what

6.0.... do i do anything to it?... or just dump it in after the headwork?

 

[Yaj Yak]

i feel like i need to go drink many beers with [MENTION=340]Eagle[/MENTION] and discuss.

 

[Lead Pipe]

I don't think you're looking to make 1000 hp so a new set of rings, bearings and head stubs should do it. If you really want insurance than add forged pistons and rods.

6.0, throw in a set of rod bolts and go to town.

 

[Dasfinc]

what's tough is, do i do $1500-2500 worth of engine stuff, a 2-3k in trans stuff bill, and then still have to address the "weak" rear end...

be in 4-8k on a truck worth less than 10k.

or just buy something like this.

Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 Lt 2500 | eBay

6L80e/12 bolt/6.0 and be done for 18k with a leather interior, 4x4 and comfiness.

2500 Burbans drive like apartment complexes, Noticeably worse than 1500's IMO.

*edit*

You ever consider narrowing your search to 1500HD Trucks? There was a black on black 4 door 2wd one forsale just recently in addision for sub 8k recently.

 

[Yaj Yak]

2500 Burbans drive like apartment complexes, Noticeably worse than 1500's IMO.

Side Note, There is a 4 door, 2 wheel drive Black on Black 1500HD in Addision right now for sub $8k that I was eyeballing. Its at some generic dealer, but it has all the ingredients you're after for a fraction of the cost.

the 2007+ ones drive awesome... and the 00-06 ones aren't thaaaaaaaaat bad to begin with.

 

[Dasfinc]

the 2007+ ones drive awesome... and the 00-06 ones aren't thaaaaaaaaat bad to begin with.

I drive my Father In-laws 2013 with some regularity for running errands, and it feels like a schoolbus even after driving their chevy express van.

I don't mean 'bad' as in Rough, I mean as in 'Numb', as in it feels like the steering input is a suggestion. I know this is in part because its so freaking big/heavy, but is scary if you are trying to hustle it somewhere.

 

[Yaj Yak]

it's a truck not a mustang brah

 

[Yaj Yak]

You ever consider narrowing your search to 1500HD Trucks? There was a black on black 4 door 2wd one forsale just recently in addision for sub 8k recently.

i dig em, but im not buying shit from around here, it's not if it's going to rust, it's how badly will it.

 

[rocket5979]

with rebuilding the 4.8 that is in here, what steps to rebuild? all new gaskets? get it bored at all? do anything to the heads? head studs... run the same intake manifold?

All new gaskets/seals, new bearings wouldn't be bad either, new rings which also means re-honing the bores, ARP hardware including head studs or bolts, clean up the cylinder head decks. Don't bother boring out or swapping major hardware unless it is broken. The boost will make up for this and a small universal intercooler kit from CXRacing or the like will keep IAT's in check.

 

[Dasfinc]

it's a truck not a mustang brah

My Mustang handles like a dump truck compared to our Cooper S

 

[Great White Drake]

A gasket kit was around 1k when I bought one 3-4 years ago. If you really want a budget build, compression check and let it ride.

 

[rocket5979]

A gasket kit was around 1k when I bought one 3-4 years ago. If you really want a budget build, compression check and let it ride.

Wait, what??? Did that include bearings, rings, etc? That's freaking expensive! The gaskets shouldn't cost that much.

EDIT: I just looked online and found full gasket, rings, bearings, etc kits for like $460.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Dat Burb Looks LOVELY

Asia motors had 4 white 2500s and 2 black 1500s.

Chicago Motors only has 1 black 1500 with almost 200k miles.

[MENTION=19]Kay Jay[/MENTION] ever shop here? http://www.motorsourceinc.com/inventory/

 

[Great White Drake]

Wait, what??? Did that include bearings, rings, etc? That's freaking expensive! The gaskets shouldn't cost that much.

EDIT: I just looked online and found full gasket, rings, bearings, etc kits for like $460.

Yep, scratch that. That was 1k on arp bolts and a full gasket kit.

 

[Eagle]

i feel like i need to go drink many beers with [MENTION=340]Eagle[/MENTION] and discuss.

IN! But do it soon, I am going outta town soon for a bit. Otherwise we can hook up when I get back.

How's the engine sounding today?

 

[Yaj Yak]

IN! But do it soon, I am going outta town soon for a bit. Otherwise we can hook up when I get back.

How's the engine sounding today?

when do you go out?

next week will probably be better for me anyways

 

[Outlaw]

It's an LS motor. Just drive it. If it doesn't sound like something's going to fall out the bottom and it has decent oil pressure, it's fine.

 

[Eagle]

Truth in that too... but if it blows up completely, then the engine is only worth its weight as scrap. At least right now it could be rebuilt...

 

[Yaj Yak]

ain't nothin' not wrong with it right meow homie.

 

[Outlaw]

It won't blow up. It's fine. Drive the bastard.

 

[Yaj Yak]

will you buy me 6.0 if it does?

 

[Eagle]

ain't nothin' not wrong with it right meow homie.