This may be a little slower than most other builds on here but you got to start somewhere!

got some quotes back from texas speed and going to get a few more to see who i truly trust to have along the way.

Plans: 600hp daily driver and possibility for 800 later if i get a newer daily.
Vehicle: 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab.. heavy yes.. family can all be in also yes.. and i get to drive something fun.

Current Engine: 5.3L non flex fuel engine
Future Engine: LQ4 or LQ9.. since theres not a ton of differences will probably go for the cheaper LQ4 and do fully forged internals. would really just like to build another engine with my dad

Current Trans: 6L80e i dont see this as a problem even at 800 or 900 as long as im not at the strip every weekend.. it will be more like twice a year if that.
Future Trans: may have to go to a 4L80? dont know that this truck will ever need if but speed/power is an addiction so just thinking ahead

Current Rear: 10 bolt with 4.10 gears
Future rear: not really sure... 14bolt FF with 4.10s? currently running 34s and dont plan on bigger ever.. maybe even stepping back down to 33s

I'm undecided on how much i will replace considering the engine has 100k on it currently but i was hoping to be able to throw in the cam and what not with new gaskets/seals needed get it tuned and be on my way. Which begs the question should i go ahead and do the 6.0 build but the funds are not there for that yet and i want lopey truck now ha!

First quote for:
1-7/8" headers and off road y pipe
DOD delete kit
Cam: stage 3 truck high lift cam 216/220, .600/.600, 114 LSA, 112 ICL
Polished .660 dual valve spring kit - 160lb at 1.8", 415 lb at 1.15", CB at 1.015"
7.40 chromoly push rods

still doing some homework before buying but feel free to drop question, comments, recommendations or concerns at any time! I will get a picture up at some point today if i get another break to do so.

 

 

interesting, i will check that out as honestly don't know what you are talking about ha

 

Basically look for a 6.0 out of a truck newer than 07. They had a few changes to them. The reluctor wheel on the crankshaft went to a 58 tooth reluctor wheel where the old ones has 24 tooth reluctors. Cam sensor changes locations for the later ones, and a couple of others small things.

 

 

 

 

i appreciate it.. i will start looking for one of the ones you mentioned just to get an idea. I am in north eastern arkansas area.

 

In something that weighs 5,500lbs or more depending on passengers, the transmission holding 500-600hp with a really good transmission tune shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Holding 800-900hp without issue is doubtful in something this heavy. Likely would need to be built just to do that. A camaro/ctsv/caprice that drop 1200-1400lbs off your curb weight all stand a better chance at holding larger power numbers.

 

Another Gen IV engine option would be the 6.0 Cast Iron Block, LY6 or L96 Casting Number 12576181.

You're looking at long tubes and y-pipe. Are you planning on supercharging it?