Well right now $ is pretty tight (thanks to college.lol) so for now i think im just gonna put the motor in and drive it. I image a full bolt on lq9 will embarese the ol cammed out 4.8 any day of the week, just cuz of the amount of torque. i havent torn it down that far yet but idk if i will use anything out of this motor. Im thinkin bout turnin the cam or crank into a lamp stand for my living room.lol
2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
Originally Posted by farmtruc
49 Ford F1
355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed
Same thing happened to me, except mine were the "new and improved" 918s...sucks, but creates a new oppurtunity! good luck
2007 RCSB|DTR81 built LSx 3xx|PRC|NX|BOGART|MSD|QUICKFUEL 950 E85|4L80|FTI Converters|Smith RaceCraft|Racepak
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Post some pics dude. BTW, your package should arrive today
~ Forged engine of some type ~ Ball bearing turbo of an unconfirmed size ~ 4L8000 trans ~ Beefy fuel system ~
How many miles were on them? I still stand by my belief that any performance valve spring (especially duals) are only good for 15000-20000 miles.
2006 SilveradoLittle Black Bitch
That's it? That means you should change them on a yearly basis, atleast.
"ALisSa1 Silverado"1990 Chevrolet RCSB● 2002 Chevrolet Camaro LS1/4L60EScrimpin Ain't Easy( . Y . )
How long do you let truck idle before driving it?
blown transmissions are about as useful as 97% of the guys on this forum
Well ive never heard the 20,000 mile thing before, i may def think bout when i eventually cam the 6.0.. Andrew i start it and drive it.
Thanks bryan!
2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
49 Ford F1
355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed
them comp 918s suck...that happened to my buddy,he caught it early though while idling 1 spring broke and they were the new batch as well lol
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