5.3 - 700hp build options?
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LS6 cam isn't much of an upgrade from stock, and a brand new better cam can be had for almost the same price.
LS9 cam is cheaper, but requires $250 in other parts to work in a Gen 3, and makes much less torque than most of the other stock cams.
Either stay stock or get a real cam. Don't go through the trouble of swapping in 15 HP.
LS9 cam is cheaper, but requires $250 in other parts to work in a Gen 3, and makes much less torque than most of the other stock cams.
Either stay stock or get a real cam. Don't go through the trouble of swapping in 15 HP.
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LS6 cam isn't much of an upgrade from stock, and a brand new better cam can be had for almost the same price.
LS9 cam is cheaper, but requires $250 in other parts to work in a Gen 3, and makes much less torque than most of the other stock cams.
Either stay stock or get a real cam. Don't go through the trouble of swapping in 15 HP.
LS9 cam is cheaper, but requires $250 in other parts to work in a Gen 3, and makes much less torque than most of the other stock cams.
Either stay stock or get a real cam. Don't go through the trouble of swapping in 15 HP.
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Or do a bunch of reading before you buy any parts at all. Get a plan to do what you want. And copy someones build. Check the classifieds out, joinj groups on fb, start searching used for good stuff. Youll be surprised what you can get
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If you want to spend a little extra, grab a Triple 12 from Stock48 here on the forums. I actually prefer it over the Trick Flow, but its more expensive and might take a bit longer to get your hands on depending on how backed up he is.
Assuming an 88 is a T6 frame, running heat wrapped 2 1/4" hot side and a smaller GT2-3 camshaft from Lingenfelter (uses factory yellow springs) will make it more responsive and quicker to "kick" that big housing
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First ls motor, ive seen alot on these and want to learn more, so for my first build i could use some direction. I have a 2003 yukon 5.3 lm7, looking for a few options on how to make around 700hp and be dependable and streatable. Just got the block cleaned in a hot bath and we're ready for install process soon as I get the parts I will be using.
Going into an 86 z28 Camaro.
Trying to avoid turbo or supercharger, considered a forged bottom end for safety, don't want to put all this money into it just to blow it up. Have considered a used p1sc pro charger. Anyone have some build sheets or ideas to go off of. And if I use the stock heads (which I'd like to) what kind of work would they need? Ideas on cams to run procharged or not. Intakes for either option? Give me some ideas, I realize 700 hp non turboed would be pretty hard to achieve, would love to get there NA but...
Oh and I want the cam to sound mean and Lopey but don't want to go too nuts.
And no, I'm Not punching it out to a 5.7 nor am I making it a stroker or changing the crank specs other then maybe swapping over to full forged bottom end. And no im not getting a 6.0.... Money is tight at the moment. I'm working with what I have and trying to put a serious build sheet together.
Thanks guys!
Going into an 86 z28 Camaro.
Trying to avoid turbo or supercharger, considered a forged bottom end for safety, don't want to put all this money into it just to blow it up. Have considered a used p1sc pro charger. Anyone have some build sheets or ideas to go off of. And if I use the stock heads (which I'd like to) what kind of work would they need? Ideas on cams to run procharged or not. Intakes for either option? Give me some ideas, I realize 700 hp non turboed would be pretty hard to achieve, would love to get there NA but...
Oh and I want the cam to sound mean and Lopey but don't want to go too nuts.
And no, I'm Not punching it out to a 5.7 nor am I making it a stroker or changing the crank specs other then maybe swapping over to full forged bottom end. And no im not getting a 6.0.... Money is tight at the moment. I'm working with what I have and trying to put a serious build sheet together.
Thanks guys!
Also you're trying to do this "cheap" and nobody as mentioned it. Unless you have a 4L80E or you've managed to swap a T56, you're going to destory the 4L60E in your truck very fast with 700hp. Somehow I completed missed the part about this going into an 86 Camaro.
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You eliminated way to many options to make this happen "cheaply".
Also you're trying to do this "cheap" and nobody as mentioned it. Unless you have a 4L80E or you've managed to swap a T56, you're going to destory the 4L60E in your truck very fast with 700hp. Somehow I completed missed the part about this going into an 86 Camaro.
Also you're trying to do this "cheap" and nobody as mentioned it. Unless you have a 4L80E or you've managed to swap a T56, you're going to destory the 4L60E in your truck very fast with 700hp. Somehow I completed missed the part about this going into an 86 Camaro.
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Have you?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tech-s...ld-tricks.html
The guy that runs the place is banned from this site.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tech-s...ld-tricks.html
The guy that runs the place is banned from this site.
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Have you?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tech-s...ld-tricks.html
The guy that runs the place is banned from this site.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tech-s...ld-tricks.html
The guy that runs the place is banned from this site.
There's always monster transmissions too
I own one already. Haven't had an issue other then had to order a pump washer off of ebay that was double thickness... good for 650 horse in a 700r4. They make then for 4l60s too
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There are LOTS of people on this site that have broken 700+ HP rated 4L60s at 500whp. You're only crutching yourself.
A stock 80e can handle as much or more power than most built 4L60s. Its a no-brainer.
A stock 80e can handle as much or more power than most built 4L60s. Its a no-brainer.
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If I can find one I would. But there's gotta be a reason I've seen alot of 4l60s under prostreeted cars
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Go to the automatic section. You'll find guys doing the 80e swap after breaking their 3rd 4L60e.
Biggest problem with the 80e is its size and weight. Its not a small trans by any means, and a lot of older cars won't swap them because they have to dent the floor or replace the trans tunnel. I went with the great big hammer route when I swapped in mine.
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Sounds like the exact same question so many of us are wondering as well.
Go to the automatic section. You'll find guys doing the 80e swap after breaking their 3rd 4L60e.
Biggest problem with the 80e is its size and weight. Its not a small trans by any means, and a lot of older cars won't swap them because they have to dent the floor or replace the trans tunnel. I went with the great big hammer route when I swapped in mine.
Go to the automatic section. You'll find guys doing the 80e swap after breaking their 3rd 4L60e.
Biggest problem with the 80e is its size and weight. Its not a small trans by any means, and a lot of older cars won't swap them because they have to dent the floor or replace the trans tunnel. I went with the great big hammer route when I swapped in mine.
my manager makes ~650 to the wheel with a stroked LM4 in a 93 RX7
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