LQ4 Build for my Truck
12-08-2021, 12:01 PM
#1
LQ4 Build for my Truck Hey Guys and Dolls!
I still have the TT CTSV in my Sig and have done a few things to it, but Divorce and a blossoming daughter have taken up most my time. I picked up the truck in the title from basically the original owner. SUPER clean truck. Very Clean underneath. Ls Model, Bose system, 100% stock with 270xxx miles with the 5.3. It made it to 277xxx miles before it started leaking profusely. Decision time; well the decision was made quick when a great friend offered me a high mileage 6.0, 4L60E and wiring harness complete for $500.
As the title says, I wanted to build a mild build focused on reliability in the known weak areas and build a little more power, but not a lot.
After some research and experiences, Here's what I went with:
BTR Truck TORQUE Cam
BTR Rocker Arm Trunnion kit
Melling Timing set with Chain
Summit LS6 Valve springs
Summit LS7 Lifters
Powerbond Harmonic Balancer
ARP Balancer Bolt
Pioneer Motor Mounts
Knock sensor kit with wiring
Sealed Power Hypo Piston .030 Sealed
Power Premium Rings
GM Head Bolt Kit
Melling Oil Pump
Gates Belt Drive Kit, Tensioner & Belt
GM Brake Booster Valve
Remy Starter
Standard Cam Sensor
Standard Crank Sensor
Standard Temp Sensor
ICT Billet Oil Pressure relocation block & wiring extension
Fel Pro Injector Gaskets
ARP Rod Bolts
Fel Pro Al Intake Gaskets
Al Oil Gallery Barbell
Melling Oil Pickup Retainer
RHS CAmshaft retainer plate gasket
Summit Flex Plate Bolts
ACDelco Wires
NGK Plugs
DEI Protecto-Boots
Pioneer Motor Mounts
Anchor Trans Mount
Fel Pro Water Pump Gaskets
186 Thermostat.
There were miscellaneous tools that I bought and I may have left out a few things, but this is the lion share. Machine shop had to bore a little, and the heads are being freshened up with aforementioned parts. I have no idea what she will make with a good dyno tune, but being in Houston, I do not have a short supply of good tuners. I use GForce in Pearland.
All right, pick my plan apart.
What do y'all think?
I still have the TT CTSV in my Sig and have done a few things to it, but Divorce and a blossoming daughter have taken up most my time. I picked up the truck in the title from basically the original owner. SUPER clean truck. Very Clean underneath. Ls Model, Bose system, 100% stock with 270xxx miles with the 5.3. It made it to 277xxx miles before it started leaking profusely. Decision time; well the decision was made quick when a great friend offered me a high mileage 6.0, 4L60E and wiring harness complete for $500.
As the title says, I wanted to build a mild build focused on reliability in the known weak areas and build a little more power, but not a lot.
After some research and experiences, Here's what I went with:
BTR Truck TORQUE Cam
BTR Rocker Arm Trunnion kit
Melling Timing set with Chain
Summit LS6 Valve springs
Summit LS7 Lifters
Powerbond Harmonic Balancer
ARP Balancer Bolt
Pioneer Motor Mounts
Knock sensor kit with wiring
Sealed Power Hypo Piston .030 Sealed
Power Premium Rings
GM Head Bolt Kit
Melling Oil Pump
Gates Belt Drive Kit, Tensioner & Belt
GM Brake Booster Valve
Remy Starter
Standard Cam Sensor
Standard Crank Sensor
Standard Temp Sensor
ICT Billet Oil Pressure relocation block & wiring extension
Fel Pro Injector Gaskets
ARP Rod Bolts
Fel Pro Al Intake Gaskets
Al Oil Gallery Barbell
Melling Oil Pickup Retainer
RHS CAmshaft retainer plate gasket
Summit Flex Plate Bolts
ACDelco Wires
NGK Plugs
DEI Protecto-Boots
Pioneer Motor Mounts
Anchor Trans Mount
Fel Pro Water Pump Gaskets
186 Thermostat.
There were miscellaneous tools that I bought and I may have left out a few things, but this is the lion share. Machine shop had to bore a little, and the heads are being freshened up with aforementioned parts. I have no idea what she will make with a good dyno tune, but being in Houston, I do not have a short supply of good tuners. I use GForce in Pearland.
All right, pick my plan apart.
What do y'all think?
Last edited by 54inches; 12-10-2021 at 08:15 PM. Reason: Mistakes
12-08-2021, 12:10 PM
#2
TECH Enthusiast
If it's a GMT-800 truck and plan on using Speed Engineering long tube headers you'll want to use GM motor mounts. Header fitment issues are common when using aftermarket mounts with the SE headers.
12-09-2021, 11:37 PM
#3
See my notes in Red.
BTR Truck TORQUE Cam
BTR Rocker Arm Trunnion kit
Melling Timing set with Chain
Summit LS6 Valve springs
Summit LS7 Lifters Don't forget New OEM trays
Powerbond Harmonic Balancer
ARP Balancer Bolt
Pioneer Motor Mounts
Knock sensor kit with wiring USE OEM AcDelco harness and Sensors
Sealed Power Hypo Piston .030 Sealed
Power Premium Rings
GM Head Bolt Kit Look at Summit Racing Head bolt option
Melling Oil Pump Look at Summit Racing option
Gates Belt Drive Kit, Tensioner & Belt
GM Brake Booster Valve
Remy Starter
Standard Cam Sensor
Standard Crank Sensor
Standard Temp Sensor
ICT Billet Oil Pressure relocation block & wiring extension
Fel Pro Injector Gaskets
ARP Rod Bolts Not needed and a waste of money
Fel Pro Al Intake Gaskets
Al Oil Gallery Barbell
Melling Oil Pickup Retainer
RHS CAmshaft retainer plate gasket
Summit Flex Plate Bolts What's wrong with the OEM?
ACDelco Wires
NGK Plugs
DEI Protecto-Boots
Pioneer Motor Mounts Get something better. Prefer OEM
Anchor Trans Mount Get something better. Prefer OEM
Fel Pro Water Pump Gaskets
186 Thermostat.
There were miscellaneous tools that I bought and I may have left out a few things, but this is the lion share. Machine shop had to bore a little, and the heads are being freshened up with aforementioned parts. I have no idea what she will make with a good dyno tune, but being in Houston, I do not have a short supply of good tuners. I use GForce in Pearland.
All right, pick my plan apart.
What do y'all think?
BTR Truck TORQUE Cam
BTR Rocker Arm Trunnion kit
Melling Timing set with Chain
Summit LS6 Valve springs
Summit LS7 Lifters Don't forget New OEM trays
Powerbond Harmonic Balancer
ARP Balancer Bolt
Pioneer Motor Mounts
Knock sensor kit with wiring USE OEM AcDelco harness and Sensors
Sealed Power Hypo Piston .030 Sealed
Power Premium Rings
GM Head Bolt Kit Look at Summit Racing Head bolt option
Melling Oil Pump Look at Summit Racing option
Gates Belt Drive Kit, Tensioner & Belt
GM Brake Booster Valve
Remy Starter
Standard Cam Sensor
Standard Crank Sensor
Standard Temp Sensor
ICT Billet Oil Pressure relocation block & wiring extension
Fel Pro Injector Gaskets
ARP Rod Bolts Not needed and a waste of money
Fel Pro Al Intake Gaskets
Al Oil Gallery Barbell
Melling Oil Pickup Retainer
RHS CAmshaft retainer plate gasket
Summit Flex Plate Bolts What's wrong with the OEM?
ACDelco Wires
NGK Plugs
DEI Protecto-Boots
Pioneer Motor Mounts Get something better. Prefer OEM
Anchor Trans Mount Get something better. Prefer OEM
Fel Pro Water Pump Gaskets
186 Thermostat.
There were miscellaneous tools that I bought and I may have left out a few things, but this is the lion share. Machine shop had to bore a little, and the heads are being freshened up with aforementioned parts. I have no idea what she will make with a good dyno tune, but being in Houston, I do not have a short supply of good tuners. I use GForce in Pearland.
All right, pick my plan apart.
What do y'all think?
Last edited by 1FastBrick; 12-09-2021 at 11:52 PM.
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