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Dec 10, 2017 | 03:59 PM

tmf66

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New guy from PA

Hello all,
My name is Alan and my next project is to put a 6.0 with a 4L80E is my Sonoma. I am looking for a 03 or newer van as a donor. I will be putting in a Ford Explorer 8.8 limited slip rear end and modify it to fit, with 373:1 gears. From what I am reading, it sounds like the CPW harness is the best way to make it play with the Sonoma. I have had this truck for almost 4 years and will never sell it. I painted it, replaced the entire suspension and lowered it 2inches front and back just to scratch the surface of what has been redone. I will have to modify the floor to accept the new trans, so I bought seats from an Audi A4 to replace the junk that came from the factory while I do that. This is the first time I have joined a forum but not the first time to put a V8 in a S-10. I'd love to hear some comments and suggestions to make the LS engine perform better than stock.

98 Sonoma that's getting an LS

Dec 11, 2017 | 07:40 AM

Torqstorm

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Clean truck, should be a fun ride when she's finished. We have a lot of customers that have had great results from a solid 6.0 with just a boost cam and our supercharger making over 550 whp.
Good luck on your build!

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Dec 12, 2017 | 09:04 AM

tmf66

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Thanks

Thanks, When I am ready I will look you up. How will the supercharger effect this as it will be my daily driver? I'm not as concerned with fuel mileage as reliability maintenance. I was hoping for 400hp. 550hp is incredible! Maybe I should be looking for a 9" not a 8.8??? All good things to think about.

Dec 12, 2017 | 02:03 PM

Torqstorm

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Our superchargers are tailored for the daily street driven guys at a respectable power level. They are extremely reliable, self contained oil system, 8 rib drive belt, and we have a limited lifetime warranty on them. So no worries on dependability on that side of the build! Let us know when your ready and we'll see what we can do! Follow us on instagram at torqstorm_superchargers and Torqstorm Superchargers on facebook. Lots of cool things going on!

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Dec 23, 2017 | 04:55 PM

JosephIV

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Clean S10. My friend is putting one together and hung a 4.10 LSD Explorer 8.8 under it. Here's a good reference for finding the right one in the junkyard: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...le_codes.shtml

We pulled it for $175 disc to disc here in Maryland, don't know what prices are by you. Have fun with your build!

Jan 20, 2018 | 10:15 AM

tmf66

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Thanks for the link, I picked up a 8.8 with 373 gears limited slip for $160. Ordering parts to rebuild it and then narrow it to fit. Any ideas on the best place to get axles made?

Mar 12, 2018 | 02:46 PM

tmf66

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Manual or Automatic

I just picked up a 6.0 out of a 2002 Silverado with 140k. I was originally going to put a 4l80e in but am thinking about a 6 speed. The only reason I was thinking about an automatic was my knees are killing me! (Don't get old)
My question is: What 6 speed should I be looking for to bolt up to the 6.0? It will need to handle 400hp plus. Thanks!

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