my first ls swap 1996 2 door Tahoe 4wd 385 Stroker to LQ4 cam headers **pics**

[pl4yboy]

so with the lq4 the plan is to cam it add some lt headers and maybe a shot of nos for those lonely nights...
i want a "race inspired" DD with some decent gas mileage basically so im thinking the
tr224 cam
schoenfield lt headers
magnaflow high flow cats
x pipe
mufflers....??? dont kno yet i want something with a very low growl
exhaust cutouts
fast x 102mm intake (if im lucky!!)
probably run a ls3 intake from a new camaro...seen em on ebay for less than $300
and finally some kinda of nitrous kit...dont know too much about it so hopefully someone can help me with that.

goal: 400to 450rwhp with 17-20mpg?? impossible???

If you're getting an LS3 intake, you have to run the L92 or LS3 rectangle port heads. Look at spending AT LEAST another 600 on those. The TR224 cam isn't a great choice for L92s either. What gears does this thing have? You're going to struggle to get 17-20 mixed. Highway is possible.

[myzterray]

If you're getting an LS3 intake, you have to run the L92 or LS3 rectangle port heads. Look at spending AT LEAST another 600 on those. The TR224 cam isn't a great choice for L92s either. What gears does this thing have? You're going to struggle to get 17-20 mixed. Highway is possible.

honestly idk what intake im going to get. the motor im picking up is a stock lq4 from a 2500 hd. so im not sure exactly what heads or anything are on it. im open to all suggestions. im definately doing a budget build. i went all out on the stroker and wasnt very happy with it. truck is 4wd with stock gears. i would love to convert to 2wd but im not sure of how much of a hassle that would be. I ive in southern california so having 4wd is pretty much useless. what do you suggest as far as cam and intake so i can get good mpgs

[pl4yboy]

honestly idk what intake im going to get. the motor im picking up is a stock lq4 from a 2500 hd. so im not sure exactly what heads or anything are on it. im open to all suggestions. im definately doing a budget build. i went all out on the stroker and wasnt very happy with it. truck is 4wd with stock gears. i would love to convert to 2wd but im not sure of how much of a hassle that would be. I ive in southern california so having 4wd is pretty much useless. what do you suggest as far as cam and intake so i can get good mpgs

Well... It really depends. The 224 is a small cam for a 6.0, but it won't need much of a stall. A 2800-3000 would be plenty for it behind a 6.0. I'm not sure if you have a stall already or not. But you can still get pretty good mileage and you won't hit 400 hp... but it'll still be fun, reliable, and a good family ride.

[myzterray]

Well... It really depends. The 224 is a small cam for a 6.0, but it won't need much of a stall. A 2800-3000 would be plenty for it behind a 6.0. I'm not sure if you have a stall already or not. But you can still get pretty good mileage and you won't hit 400 hp... but it'll still be fun, reliable, and a good family ride.

well originally i was going to build a 5.3 and i saw alot of ppl using that cam but im a speed demon and i i been reading alot of build threads. everyone with the 5.3 wished they got the 6.0. so im going to just start with the 6.0. i definitely wanna hit 400 to the wheels. if i have to sacrifice a mpg or 2 thats ok. there no stall in the truck currently just a vette. so what would i need to get in order to hit 400+ on a lq4?

[pl4yboy]

well originally i was going to build a 5.3 and i saw alot of ppl using that cam but im a speed demon and i i been reading alot of build threads. everyone with the 5.3 wished they got the 6.0. so im going to just start with the 6.0. i definitely wanna hit 400 to the wheels. if i have to sacrifice a mpg or 2 thats ok. there no stall in the truck currently just a vette. so what would i need to get in order to hit 400+ on a lq4?

Want a list of what I'd do for a nice DD on 91-93 octane?

LQ4
90mm NNBS intake + TB
243 heads
232/236 .600 112 cam (general, would be much better with a custom spec'd one)
3200-3600 stall (Tight)

[Mhotrodscooter]

Nice build.. I've always wanted to do this to my 97 2-door, but really didn't have the funds to have 2 projects. Good luck with build.

[myzterray]

Want a list of what I'd do for a nice DD on 91-93 octane?

LQ4
90mm NNBS intake + TB
243 heads
232/236 .600 112 cam (general, would be much better with a custom spec'd one)
3200-3600 stall (Tight)

sounds killer. looks like things didnt go according to plan with the lq4. so i might have to settle for an lm7 5.3. ugh i hate Craigslist flakes!!so motor is still for sale...i guess i got a free $100 bucks out the deal because the guy gave me $100 to hold it but just called and said he cant do it.

[navi243]

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