1992 Sonoma GT getting an LS1 drivetrain!
#21
Those headers are awesome!
I ran 26" tires and about 2200rpm down the highway if I remember correctly
SDOL tune that was pretty lean at cruise 16:1
With an auto and numerically lower rear gear I could see 28-30 with that truck. A good custom tune will go a long way to providing good fuel economy.
I ran 26" tires and about 2200rpm down the highway if I remember correctly
SDOL tune that was pretty lean at cruise 16:1
With an auto and numerically lower rear gear I could see 28-30 with that truck. A good custom tune will go a long way to providing good fuel economy.
#23
The 6l80e also allows the ability to have paddle shifters which will be good for me because I may do some racing here and there for fun, Ill have an aftermarket trans cooler as well to help with any heat build up. Plus every now and then on the street it'll be nice to have it. Also the trans is a much smoother trans for daily driving. People are talking about tq management between shifts but right now I don't believe the motor I'm building will be affected cause it won't even have as much power as some of the motor it comes behind from the factory. But people are finding ways around this now and it shouldn't affect reliability as much as long as your not doing 0-60 runs at every stoplight.
The 6l80e may not be the most popular right now but either were all the other transmissions at one point.
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You know how the old saying goes:
"Opinions are like ********, everyone has one and most of them stink!"
I would not want one in a SONOMA. You referred to pulling a boat, right? How big of a boat are you gonna be pulling with this small of a truck? Regardless of the drivetrain, there is only so much you can pull safely....
"Opinions are like ********, everyone has one and most of them stink!"
I would not want one in a SONOMA. You referred to pulling a boat, right? How big of a boat are you gonna be pulling with this small of a truck? Regardless of the drivetrain, there is only so much you can pull safely....
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You know how the old saying goes:
"Opinions are like ********, everyone has one and most of them stink!"
I would not want one in a SONOMA. You referred to pulling a boat, right? How big of a boat are you gonna be pulling with this small of a truck? Regardless of the drivetrain, there is only so much you can pull safely....
"Opinions are like ********, everyone has one and most of them stink!"
I would not want one in a SONOMA. You referred to pulling a boat, right? How big of a boat are you gonna be pulling with this small of a truck? Regardless of the drivetrain, there is only so much you can pull safely....
My main point was people make quick statements without any type of reasoning to back up what they are saying. I can understand why you wouldnt want one but then theres plenty of people who wouldn't want an ls1 in a sonoma or a 240sx or a bmw or etc.... But thats why there is a Hybrid page so people can build what they want and try to share with others and get some input on there build. I don't mind input just say more then you shouldn't do that and whatever you do say have a valid point not just hearsay of what you think.
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My statement is based on the research I did, which was not a WHOLE lot because of the cost and the weight difference, and that is also why I am switching to a turbo 350 now.
lighter, cheaper to operate, and works just as well, even with 3 less gears. But my main goal now is for drag racing, not so much street driving. I will probably drive it on the street for a little bit, or until I get a tow truck.
Either way, I would not want one that is that much heavier. My opinion for my truck.
Best of luck on your build and I hope it all fits and works out fantastic.
lighter, cheaper to operate, and works just as well, even with 3 less gears. But my main goal now is for drag racing, not so much street driving. I will probably drive it on the street for a little bit, or until I get a tow truck.
Either way, I would not want one that is that much heavier. My opinion for my truck.
Best of luck on your build and I hope it all fits and works out fantastic.