Kiebayless

Hey guys I have a regular cab short bed 02 1500 with the 4.8. I was thinking about a 6.0 swap but everyone seems to be doing 6.0 swaps so I was thinking about buying an 02 496 and doing heads, cam, intake, intake manifold, e85, and nitrous. Then swapping to a 4l80, and a tub. Don't plan to drive it unless im roll racing or drag racing. Any input would be greatly appreciated

Atomic

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Yea it would be different, but there is a reason its not very popular. Lot of cubes but the heads suck pretty hard. Great towing motor, not so much for racing. There is also a relatively small aftermarket and I think Raylar is one of the only companies to make parts for it.

FFDP

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Agreed, I'd look into how strong the rotating assembly is too before you smack it with some nitrous.

arthursc2

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With the cost of Raylar parts for that damn 8.1, you could probably build a 427/454 LSx that blows the 8.1 away and can handle anything you toss at it.

Sigurd

496 heads suck but these guys are the ultimate in 8.1 performance! they offer heads and intakes, camshafts and performance packages. check out the link.
Vortec 8100 8.1L Chevy GM Performance Parts - GEN 7 Big Block - 496MAG HO Marine Performance Parts - Raylar Engineering

Atomic

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Did you join just to point to Raylar?

Sigurd

Sure... Have to admit they have the market cornered. No one particularly cares to hop up to an 8.1. It's like throwing a 409 in something. They sure are cool but not many after market parts for them exist.