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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 12:24 AM
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Got too much truck in my blood to trade for a car so...

I really, Really, REALLY want to drop a L86/LT1 in my truck but logistically it doesn't look hopeful. Also, it looks like I can reach my power goals with H/C & Procharger. So I guess I'll start scouting deals and piecing it together.

My high level list...
o LT4 injectors & fuel pump
o DOD delete kit
o Chevy Performance ported LT1 heads & hot cam package (or should a spec a custom cam?)
o (Already have a ported LT1 intake manifold)
o Procharger
LT1 heads are not a fit for the L83. So I'll get the 5.3L heads ported. Thinking about the LT4 cam; retains the factory VVT.
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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I've been kavetching for a while since I can't run Torque Pro on iPhone/iPad. I just swapped my daughter for my iPad for her Lenovo Yoga tablet. Problem solved.

This is *the* app to use. Nothing on Apple even compares.
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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Well, looks like I'm committed to a D1SC kit.

Need to get a driveshaft in it. A better converter. DOD delete kit.

Never ends.
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:05 AM
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What are you doing to the driveshaft ?
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:16 AM
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Just an upgrade from the factory. Denny's Driveshaft or similar.
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 10:15 AM
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Oh ok just something better suited for performance high speeds. I'll be getting a small build going soon, was gonna do procharger but that'll get pricey quick. I decided to just do a cam swap, converter, and nitrous which is pretty expensive too but more affordable for me to do
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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Which yank did you go with single, multi, stall range?

RT
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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It's a factory 2disk ZL1 converter. I'm going to send it to CircleD to bump the stall to about 2600ish
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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Well a few parts came in while I was out of town.

LT4 HPFP & Injectors.
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 12:49 PM
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How much did those run?
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