just wondering what everyones thoughts are on the perfect setup for our trucks is. I know this could be a huge conversation. Just wondering what everyone wants and what they would do to it.

 

Well if you used the stock crank, some good rods like Lunati's, Diamond Pistons, balanced, Good stage 2 heads...like RMS stage 2's and a 224/224 duration cam. Even better with a fbody intake.

 

A free one

 

I wish!

 

Unlimited budget?

RCSB 4X4
6.0L block
forged internals
all ARP fasteners
LSX manifold
AFR stage 2's
TR 224/227 .563/.569 114 LSA
twin T04E turbos
built 4L80E

I dunno...just throwing something out there.

 

Lets Keep It Reasonable. So We All Can Take This Experience. Any One Here With Unlimited Budget(not If Your Married). Ok. Lets Say 6k.

 

Out of the box? How about one of those 422 CID or a 409 CID jobs from Tbyrne with a FI unit? I'm sure some of you all would like to top it off with some NO2 too. No Replacement for Displacememt right?

 

TBYRNE HOW MUCH ARE THOSE ENGINES RUNNING. i THOUGHT JUST THE SHORTBLOCK FOR A 409 WAS AROUND 5K. WHAT OTHER PARTS WOULD SOMEONE NEED. i AM ALWAYS GETTING BRIGHT IDEAS AND MONEY SAVING TIPS.

 

Well, you gotta be more specific around me! You did say "perfect!"

Just for the motor, not counting other required bolt ons. Also assuming a fresh motor that doesn't need rebuilding...

Lunati Rotating assembly (408)
TR cam (230/224??)
AFR Stage 1 heads
Comp "R" lifters

Hmmm, that's already just over $6000. If you stay stock displacement, you could get a little more for that $6000.

 

6k would get you a killer 409.

afr heads, eagle crank, rods, pistons. cam. head studs. and a 200+shot.