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help witha 4.8

Old Sep 4, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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im new to the whole ls scene, and i was wondering what all i can do to my truck, its got a 4.8 in i know its an ls based motor, i was just wondering about heads, cam, intake that type of stuff what can i use ya know?? any help would be appreciated
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Lots of 4.8's around here. Try looking through the forums or use the search tool. Lots of good info here. https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=395748
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Lots of 4.8's around here. Try looking through the forums or use the search tool. Lots of good info here. https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=395748
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i have done most of those types of mods. except for the electric fans and LSD. i recommend getting some long tube headers, catless mid pipes, a nice muffler, a custom intake, new spark plugs, underdrive and alternator pulley, electric fans, and a nice dyno tune. you will see a substantial increase in horsepower and torque. probably somewhere in the 30-50 hp increase to the wheels depending on how agressive the tune is. then look at either forced induction or nitrous if you want even more, and maybe one day a motor swap. good luck
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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i have got equal legnth long tube headers, catless y pipe, 3 in exhaust to somekind of muffler not sure wat it is, msd wires, aem brute force intake... i honestly think ther might be some kind of tune on it, but i have no idea
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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im wondering about cam and heads and intake, then forced induction after that
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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tr220 with a wheatley tune and u will be happy
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a small cam and good tune will help out alot
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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back to basics - have you done all the free mods. all together they are worth a bit and help out further mods
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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What spark plugs are good? Ive heard that with GMC/Chevy the stock plugs work better than anything else since the motor was tuned to it..?? Is this true?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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i didnt like the stock type plugs when i first got my truck. i went to the tr55 plugs and some msd wires. i felt a little better throttle response but that was it. i did get about 2 miles per gallon better tho.
but, if you go cam and heads first, be sure to get a setup that will work well with forced induction if thats what you want to do afterward. then get a dyno tune to maximize your performance and you should see great numbers. keep us updated on your add ons and performance
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