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    6.0 LQ4 build/swap

    ok I have posted this on another forum but they are only interested in F-body

    I recently blew the 5.3 in my Sierra and am currently building a 6.0 to put back in it. Heres what I have so far

    -2005 LQ4 block with what looks to be no miles (truck caught fire, only the intake was lost) picked it up for 500
    -317 heads with LS6 valvesprings installed
    -ARP Main Studs, Rod Bolts, and Head Studs
    -COMP Cams GM LS Series Retrofit Trunnion Kit
    -Melling Performance Oil Pump
    -GM Performance Hydraulic Roller Lifters

    This is the part that I need some advice on
    1. I am looking for some reccomendations for forged pistons, I am thinking of putting in a set of diamond brand flatop pistons to up the compression.
    2.Headers?? any reccomendations
    3.Cam I like the the way the comp cams thumper series sounds but do not want to upgrade TC for now untill I blow the trans later anyone know a good sounding cam I can put in this thing without sacrificing drivability, I dont mind a good choppy idle but dont want to make it drive like a race car all the time
    4 Any other issues yall might know of with this stuff such as PTC any input would be appreciated.

    Things you should know, I do not plan to tow with this truck as I have a 2500 now
    My wife might have to drive it occasionally if her car takes a dump
    And after I redo the trans I plan on adding N20 up to maybe 150-175 hp

    Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
    Last edited by tatersalad25; 05-08-2010 at 09:20 PM. Reason: didnt finish before publishing
    2000 GMC Sierra Z71 6.0 LQ9, Mahle Forged Flatops, Comp 208/212-554/558 115 LSA, LS6 Valvesprings, Harland Sharp Roller Rockers,Trick Flow 7.4 pushrods, NGK TR55 plugs, MSD wires, Melling High Volume/Pressure oil pump,LS7 lifters, Arp main studs-rod bolts-head bolts, Nelson's 93 Octane Tune, rear 02's and Egr Delete, BBK headers ito true 2 3/4 duals w/dual super 40 flowmasters, built 4L60E, Circle-D 3200 stall

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