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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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ok, so i have this crazy idea that came to mind, could i put a ls7 inside ny 2006 chevy silverado 1500 that currently has the 4.8l and the nv3500? if so i would use the t-56 tranny if it is strong enough
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Yes you could but its costly. If I were you it be more beneficial to go with a LSX Block and build a 427 or 454, mounted with either the T56 or MVB.
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whats an mvb?

my plan for this truck was to make it competition for the viper truck, so i would nickname it the vett truck or something like that
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Manual Valve Body, almost like a SMG a clutchless manual transmission. you only use the clutch for stopping and going.
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ok, i think i will stay with my original tranny choice, so with 427 lsx do you think the truck would make good competition for the viper truck?
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Check out the LS1tech truck site. http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/
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Check out the LS1tech truck site. http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/
no one is that crazy over their, they only do lq9 swaps and engines like that, but i want to go big
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Originally Posted by 5speedsilverado
ok, i think i will stay with my original tranny choice, so with 427 lsx do you think the truck would make good competition for the viper truck?

absolutely, there's 454's putting down some nice numbers. if you have the right s/c and spray you'd rape a srt-10 ram.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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umm if you plan on using a T56...get it sent to Tickperformance first...otherwise you are going to have a nice engine, nice truck that goes no where....
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ok, so i was just looking into the lsx, and i really want to keep this truck a small block at heart, so is their a small block that i can build up that will kill a srt 10 ram?

umm if you plan on using a T56...get it sent to Tickperformance first...otherwise you are going to have a nice engine, nice truck that goes no where....
so the t56 isn't strong enough?
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I believe he means 454 LSx! Using LSx block.
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Originally Posted by 5speedsilverado
ok, so i was just looking into the lsx, and i really want to keep this truck a small block at heart, so is their a small block that i can build up that will kill a srt 10 ram?


so the t56 isn't strong enough?
I just told you man. go with either a 427 or 454 LSX Build, and s/c and add spray you more then likely own anything you come across. there's a guy on here with a 9 sec silverado. His name is black sheep i believe.
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those are big blocks arn't they? and will my tb bolt up to the intake on one of those? my truck is drive by wire
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Originally Posted by 5speedsilverado
those are big blocks arn't they? and will my tb bolt up to the intake on one of those? my truck is drive by wire
an ls block is not a big block. you gotta realize you gotta pay to play.

read this https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamomet...-b-change.html
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ok, i dont want to go that far with my truck, how about a twin turbo ls3?

i also still have the drive by wire problem...
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Originally Posted by 5speedsilverado
ok, i dont want to go that far with my truck, how about a twin turbo ls3?

i also still have the drive by wire problem...
your killing me man. you need to do some research. you can find an ls3 for a few grand as well.

https://store.gmperformanceparts.com...-19213229--%3E
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lol sorry, im still a noob, i just started getting into the motor swaps, and im used to reading about swaps that are take the motor out transfer every thing and stick it back together and tune it
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Originally Posted by 5speedsilverado
lol sorry, im still a noob, i just started getting into the motor swaps, and im used to reading about swaps that are take the motor out transfer every thing and stick it back together and tune it
I realize that, but theirs more then involved then you think. Take a look at the LQ4 and LQ9 as well.
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lq9 and lq4 are 6.0's right? im still thinking about the ls3 or the l92 with twin turbos and the t56
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Originally Posted by 5speedsilverado
lq9 and lq4 are 6.0's right? im still thinking about the ls3 or the l92 with twin turbos and the t56
yes their both a 6.0 you seem like you don't know what you want. do yourself a favor stop posting and start searching. Price everything out for each motor and build and go from there. be sure to look at dyno sheets and other things to determine what power levels suit you.
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