I originally bought the truck off of bill (beastmode) and was going to “just put a 6 liter in it with a cam” well that snowballed a little bit.
basics (stock): 2001 regular cab short bed ls silverado 4.8 auto. Has high miles, but the truck was super clean, so i figured it would make a good builder.
some pics when I got the truck from beastmode
the boneyard 6.0 i bought sat for a while and when i decided to put it in i found out that it was hydrolocked. waited too log to take it back so i figured what the hell if its gotta come apart…
Over the winter I built the 408 and installed. specs were: 408cid 6.0 block, 12:1 compression, ported ls6 heads, ARP studs, tsp torquer v3 cam, ls6 intake, f body accessories, kooks 1 7/8" f body headers to dual 3 1/2" cutouts. Bought the trans from bill ( he had rebuilt for his truck by hodge) 4l60e with vacuum modulator. I installed a precision 4000 stall convertor. Rear end was stock 10 bolt with Detroit tru-trac and 4:56’s. Tons of other minor details, but this was the basics.
The demise of the 408: Some jackass didn’t change the fuel filter and ran the tank too low at the track (my dumb ass) and ran last two cylinders lean in the loop. Didn’t really notice but the truck had a very slight noise at idle. Changed the oil and some metal was found. So time to yank the 408 and install the built ls1 i also bought from bill.
Installed the ls1 with all the accessories from the 408 and was out with quik tuning and the oil pressure kept getting lower and lower. At this point summer is almost over and i was a little disgusted with the truck so i waited till winter and went with the total tear down and some major motor and body mods too.
New Plans
Engine:
410 inch stroker, 6.o block, -20cc dish wiseco pistons with “317” 6.0 heads with dual valve springs. 9.1 :1 compression. Transfer f-body accessories over and weld motor mounts,
Fuel:
Dual walbro intak 340’s with dual 3/8 line to 1/2" fuel line with a Dirt late model fuel filter ( 2" x 12" long!), 60lb siemens deka injectors (till i would max or go to e85) fed by speed inc hi flow fuel rails and magnafuel boost ref. regulator
Induction:
ls2 intake with 90mm tb, ebay intercooler (31x12x4), Bought the infamous 702 horse log with t4 flange and crossover from quik. Got a driver side 6.0 manifold from Jeff. Fab the downpipe as I go with 4" cutout and diesel muffler. Haven’t bought turbo, boost controller, gate or bov yet. still shopping:naughty: possible methanol injection and 2 step down the road.
Transmission:
built 4l80e and 3200 stall convertor (as soon as i find one and can afford it!) already have heavy duty driveshaft with 1350 joints. Might go with a bellhousing shield, all the clutch and flexplate explosions on youtube im a little scared!
Chassis:
Mcgaughys 2" front spindles and belltech 2" rear leafs with 2" shackles for a 2/4 drop. Front calipers, rotors and pads from 2006 silverado/sierra (bigger and thicker rotors). Rear calipers, pads and rotors from 2006 yukon/tahoe (dual piston larger calipers and larger and thicker rotors) budget big brake kit! Got a hydroboost setup from a 2500hd for more pressure and no worries with boost about vacuum. Caltracs for the track. changing the gears in the 10 bolt back to 3:73’s run it till she blows. then fab an old bodystyle 6 lug 14 bolt I got out of another truck in it.
Body:
2006 escalade front clip kit (looking for an O.E. grille the generic one i got with the kit is garbage), shaved roll pan and gate handle, and tailgate spoiler. Black and candy apple red paint scheme with light silver separating stripe. Don’t know exactly how I want it yet but have a general idea. 07-up escalade chrome 22’s when i find a good deal on a set. One caddy crest on the gate and in the grille. CTS V “V” emblems on the doors and right lower tailgate for the “go fast” caddy look.
Interior:
Eh. Tint the windows dark and call it a day! maybe mods later but not top priority.
here is some teardown pics
Fresh powdercoated frame and some re-assembly started
Im not the best photographer so cut me some slack!
More to come soon. It might sound like I skipped a bit in the timeline but this would take an eternity to post if I got down to all the old details. I’m sure i forgot a ton but will add as i remember.
