2 hours ago, Ringo64 said:

The answer is always more power!

No... the answer is 42.

 

42 horsepower? Definitely gonna need more than that.

10 hours ago, stratman said:

No... the answer is 42.

 

That's the simple answer stratman.

The truck has been burning a little oil in the number 7 cylinder over the past couple years.  I found a deal on a couple low mileage Brodix heads, roller rockers and a Comp Cams camshaft.

Brodix heads huh? Something tells me that the truck's one wheel burn out is going to get a lot longer in the near future.

Knock Knock Knock go the rod bearings.

59 minutes ago, notallthere said:

Knock Knock Knock go the rod bearings.

15 hours ago, notallthere said:

Knock Knock Knock go the rod bearings.

So are you going to plan a full rebuild -or- is that LS motor sitting under your workbench going to be called into action?

You know I'd hate to see those Brodix heads go to waste. Perhaps you might do something about those one-legged burnouts while the engine is out too.

Edited December 15, 20205 yr by Frosty

2021 plans. LS engine with a 4L80e, new rear springs and a g80 for the 14 bolt.  91 Blazer tank.  I sold the Brodix heads for more than I paid for them this past weekend.

So what do you plan to do to the LS? Cam, heads, headers, forced induction?

Got plans for the truck? Pull a trailer? Pull a boat? Pull the boat right out from underneath the trailer?

"Gee honey this pickup has some pickup! This baby's got some guts to it!!!!"

Edited December 15, 20205 yr by Frosty

1 hour ago, Frosty said:

So what do you plan to do to the LS? Cam, heads, headers, forced induction?

Got plans for the truck? Pull a trailer? Pull a boat? Pull the boat right out from underneath the trailer?

"Gee honey this pickup has some pickup! This baby's got some guts to it!!!!"

Burnouts!

Honestly, I am just going to get it running with a mild tune from a tuner I met this summer.  He said bone stock the LQ4 should be good for about 380 hp to 400 hp.  I will drive it like that for a year or two before I figure out what I want for it.  Yes more burnouts.

 

Based on everything I've read, that seems reasonable so long as the cam and the rest of the rotating assembly has no inherent damage or wear issues.

What do you think you will do with the stock truck motor once the LS is installed? Save for a mild build up for something else? Sell it? Make a magnificent boat anchor out of it? Yard art like Wade?

Edited December 29, 20205 yr by Frosty

Sold a damaged motor for more than I paid for it running, heads, intake everything for $1500

 

Gotta start cleaning

 

On 1/1/2021 at 2:32 PM, notallthere said:

Sold a damaged motor for more than I paid for it running, heads, intake everything for $1500

 

 

13 hours ago, notallthere said:

Gotta start cleaning

 

Sweet. You going to keep us informed of your progress?

Progress.

Looks great dude! I love the Pontiac blue paint on the LS motor. Can't wait to see what else you get done!

Just one thing....."Chevrolet Garage"? Seriously? What have I told you about the "don't ask, don't tell" policy around here?

Edited April 20, 20215 yr by Frosty

Screw the updates. None for you all. Now version 2.0 of stinky.

Stinky? What the hell is Stinky?

I see either a truck dually bed or a step side bed.

Stinky is the truck. Ms Notallthere calls it that. Stepside shortbed

Good to know!! Thanks!

Edited July 4, 2025Jul 4 by Frosty

Who needs to keep plywood outta the rain anymore. Shortbeds are cooler

Looks good. I justa got my passport renewed, when do I need to come wrench on it?