LS14Winter

I want to make a quick truck. LQ4 with l92 heads and gm hot cam...

Im thinking about getting a 2004+ silverado reg cab short box with a 4.8 v8 5 speed. Would an LQ4 bolt directly in or would it be a huge swap project?

72chevelle6.0

iTrader: (22)

yes it is bolt in but the trans will not last in the truck.

LS14Winter

You probably know better then I would, but if the trans can handle 295hp from the 4.8 I would think it would hold up for awhile with my modest 370whp goal... LQ4+L92 heads+gm hot cam

I dont plan to launch, donuts, brake stands, or powershifts. Just want a lot of "roll - on" muscle and a sweeeeeeet sounding motor to cruise in.

Besides id much rather have a truck that started life as a manual then have to convert an automatic over

seawalkersee

Just add a blower to it like the special addition ones.

SWS

LS14Winter

Yeah, there's that... but I really like the sound of a cammed v8 :-) If im not mistaken the LQ4 looks like its cheaper anyhow superchevy got one for $350 and put new gaskets in it, $800 for l92 heads, $400 for the hot cam.

The idea was drive the 4.8 for 6+ months, build the lq4 up during this period. Pop the lq4 in next winter

Ill for sure look at the supercharger route though.

dogger

iTrader: (1)

ls14winter it's going to cost more then that to swap l92's you'll need intake rocker's, new intake and a throttle body also which add's to the price.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Go with 317 Heads with that Hot Cam, the L92 Heads are bitchy with Cams.

jfg455

iTrader: (5)

Just bolt in the LQ4. The trans will handle quite a bit until you get traction. Besides, you have more room to grow with the 6.0

E36LUVA

Yeah then throw in a T56 when the trans blows. The perfect Hot Rod truck, cheap fast, simple, what more could you want...

68 TT

I wish they were even close to that much around here. One wrecking yard has put most everybody else out of business and they want $1500 for a high mileage one with no accessories or wiring.

I can drive 900 miles round trip and get one for $850 in the same condition tax free too so I might just buy two while I am there and sell one off locally for a small profit to help fund my project.