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Old 01-04-2014, 08:20 PM
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are they famous for any particular problems, I heard the trans but v8 fwd I'm not surprised. im looking for a nice 4 dr DD
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Old 01-04-2014, 10:44 PM
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Oil consumption due to DoD but can tune that out. Also motor mounts are weak and rear main seal are a issue
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how hard is it to get the trans out?
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I heard these LS4s can get you banned from the street. Be careful with that.
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I heard these LS4s can get you banned from the street. Be careful with that.
Yea youll be streetbanned but your ls4 has to be a bucket for u to qualify!!!
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I don't get that
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The engine itself? Pretty reliable except for the dod related hardware the intake manifold is also trash.as for the trans its a little more involved depending on your experience and skill
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oh im a tech so I do most my own work. if you tune the trans and do an extra cooler are they usually good to go
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Originally Posted by ssdeuce74
oh im a tech so I do most my own work. if you tune the trans and do an extra cooler are they usually good to go
Yup, however you just want to take off the front bumper to properly mount and secure your trans cooler. Unless you wana fiddle with taking off the whole hood latch assemble etc..
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Damn wish I would of read this before I took mine out last week, I have my whole front end apart. More for cleaning purpose though Attachment 726379
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these engines are durable, I have been running 125 shot of nitrous for a few months maybe 5-6 bottles and no problems
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how do u like your tuner/custom tunes
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Originally Posted by ssdeuce74
how do u like your tuner/custom tunes
I love them its a huge upgrade from stock, if you are gonan get a tune get it from Diablew and get a trinity hand held for the hardware. Diablew knows his stuff, he is very helpful and very personable in his e-mails
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be my first call if I get one
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