ok guys ive got a steal on a 5.3 with low miles and am thinking about doing a cam swap, and a stall. also ill prolly do lt's and a tune. Im just in the begining stages of this and wondering what other ideas you guys have that i should do? keep in mind that im on a fairly tight budget and this will be my first motor build so i will probably have a bunch of questions in the next month or so. All ideas are always appreciated!

 

goals and budget....

 

^^ you have a great list to start off with. How tight of a budget?? what do you want to end up with?

 

Goals = 400hp & plenty of torque! i dont need a screamer i just want something that will s*** and get enough to have fun and beat average trucks (there arent many trucks like you guys's where im at)

Budget = around 2500 less would be nice but i can also get more with time

 

2500 on top of what you already listed or is that part of the 2500??

 

Cam, stall, 150 shot of nitrous. Might want to look into parts to strenghten your transmission and differential. Because they'll be time bombs more than likely.

If you're out to just beat some average trucks, a cam, set of heads, LT's, Electric fans and stall will usually do. Has done well for me so far.

EDIT: just saw you have a Trutrac... you can probably ignore my rear differential comment.

 

Its part of the 2500

 

I agree that the trans will be a time bomb i just had it rebuilt though and probably will have it beefed up when i do the cam and stall because the guy who im getting the motor from does good tranny work but i like the nitrous idea! should i just look into a kit from nx?

 

I found a used kit and bought new Solenoids from one of our sponsors to the right. 150 shot does wonders.

 

If you dont mind me asking how much did that used kit run for? I love the idea of some juice but honestly i have no experience with building motors and stuff like that, this will be my first one with the help of my dad and some buddies im only 18 btw so im just gettin started!