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We have the privilege of doing this build for a fellow LS1Tech member. After our talks and getting an understanding of what our customer is using the vehicle for we came up with this combination and it will be hitting the dyno soon! This truck is going to be used for Off-roading @ the dunes + driven frequently, this is why we had a good buddy and well known cam grinder spec the cam for the customers usage. We will post up final numbers and a video when it happens.
LQ4 Block 4.030 Blueprinted
Manley 4340 Forged Crank 4.000"
Manley 4340 H Beam Rods 8740 Rod Bolts
Manley Skirt Coated Forged Pistons -10cc Dish
King XP Bearings
Hastings Moly Rings
GM LS3 Cylinder Heads/ARP Bolts
Howards Spec'ed springs
GM Rockers with Trunion Upgrade
Rollmaster .005" under Timing Chain/Gears
LS7 Lifters
Custom Camshaft from Chris Straub @ Straub Technologies (if the customer wants to give specs he can, but I will not without approval).
Edelbrock Vic Jr Intake
Quick Fuel 850CM Double Pumper
MSD Ignition Controller
Gm Coil Packs
Holley Valve Covers
We have the privilege of doing this build for a fellow LS1Tech member. After our talks and getting an understanding of what our customer is using the vehicle for we came up with this combination and it will be hitting the dyno soon! This truck is going to be used for Off-roading @ the dunes + driven frequently, this is why we had a good buddy and well known cam grinder spec the cam for the customers usage. We will post up final numbers and a video when it happens.
LQ4 Block 4.030 Blueprinted
Manley 4340 Forged Crank 4.000"
Manley 4340 H Beam Rods 8740 Rod Bolts
Manley Skirt Coated Forged Pistons -10cc Dish
King XP Bearings
Hastings Moly Rings
GM LS3 Cylinder Heads/ARP Bolts
Howards Spec'ed springs
GM Rockers with Trunion Upgrade
Rollmaster .005" under Timing Chain/Gears
LS7 Lifters
Custom Camshaft from Chris Straub @ Straub Technologies (if the customer wants to give specs he can, but I will not without approval).
Edelbrock Vic Jr Intake
Quick Fuel 850CM Double Pumper
MSD Ignition Controller
Gm Coil Packs
Holley Valve Covers
Did you put any kind of timing chain dampener on there? Looks like that block is drilled for one. My block was not drilled. I had to use the trick flow adapter. Do you know which iron blocks are drilled for them and which aren't?
i never understood painting blocks orange. it looked better before the hillbilly rattle can job. just my opinion though. apparently a lot of people like the orange blocks. I missed the cam specs
queer eye for the race guy i just don't dig orange. except for the racetruck in my sig. it looks sick orange. made a good looking block look like it was assembled in a junk yard by bubba and zane lol. it would look nicer with the factory black block with black covers IMO.
rant aside, i cant wait to see this one run!
Last edited by TXsilverado; 11-25-2014 at 11:10 AM.
To each their own...we think it looks great! She's on the dyno and will have numbers shortly. This 408 is not meant to be a high HP/RPM engine, but a TQ monster for the dunes where the truck will see a lower RPM range. It will be interesting to see what she does!
11-21-2014, 10:36 AM
ATK LQ/LS 408CI Carbed Build 
i just don't dig orange. except for the racetruck in my sig. it looks sick orange. made a good looking block look like it was assembled in a junk yard by bubba and zane lol. it would look nicer with the factory black block with black covers IMO. 
