2013 Avalanche...LMG 5.3 to L96 6.0 (Pics)

[01FormulaTA]

Been to the track with it yet?

Nope, no track times....I'd imagine maybe a high 13 with perfect conditions....before this truck I had a full bolt on (stock cam) NNBS CC 6.2 Silverado that felt stronger than this truck with the Cammed 6.0...some it was because the Silverado was lighter and also had 3.73 rear vs 3.42 in my Avalanche....when I get this LS3 broken in I will prob make a trip out to the track just to see what runs, hopefully mid 13's

Old 11' 6.2 Truck:

Lowered 3/5:

Stock Height w 1.5" Front Level:

 

[01FormulaTA]

New Parts...

 

[swathdiver]

You swapping out the TSP cam for Cam Motion?

 

[01FormulaTA]

You swapping out the TSP cam for Cam Motion?

Check a couple posts back for pics of the new LS3...

But Im swapping out the whole set up....see below

Current Set Up:

Iron L96 6.0
Compression 9.7:1
BTR .660 Springs
Straub Trunion Upgrade
TSP 212/218 .600 .600 114LSA
TSP 7.4 Pushrods
ARH 1 3/4" LT w High Flow Y-pipe
into 3.5 Pypes Muffler dumped before the axle
Stock Flexplate

New Set Up (To-Be-Installed):

Aluminum LS3 6.2
Compression 10.7:1
LS3 Blue Springs
Straub Trunion Upgrade
Cam Motion 206/216 .553 .553 117+4LSA
LS3 Pushrods
Kooks 1 3/4" LT w Off Road Y-pipe
into Corsa Catback
Circle D LS Billet Flexplate

 

[swathdiver]

Got it now! Do keep us posted, I think the "smaller" cam will deliver the same or better performance.

 

[01FormulaTA]

Shout Out @THE YETI

I bought your 2006 NBS CC a couple years back....miss that truck

 

[01FormulaTA]

weird...Im using Google Photos to host these pics but they are only showing up for me when I am logged into my Google Photos account in a separate tab...are you guys seeing the new pics I posted or no?

 

[swathdiver]

nope, just a circle with a negative symbol inside.

 

[01FormulaTA]

ok well I switched to Imgur now....hopefully that fixes the problem, they are showing up for me now

 

[swathdiver]

Yep, they're back. What made you switch from the 2011 CC to the Avalanche?

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm jealous! Nice.

 

[01FormulaTA]

Yep, they're back. What made you switch from the 2011 CC to the Avalanche?

A couple reasons, one of the main ones was 2013 was the last year of the Avalanche so they were offering DEEP discounts that were hard to pass up (I was able to get in a new truck with a lower payment than my 2011), also I prefer the interior of the Avalanche (my 2011 had the Truck Dash not the LTZ Dash), the midgate is very useful, the Avalanche also has the Factory storage bins in the bed and a factory bed cover, coil spring suspension in the rear vs leafs meant a much more comfortable ride...thats pretty much it, both have been great trucks for me

 

[01FormulaTA]

Some progress....

Pulled the Stock LS3 Cam

Cam Motion vs Stock LS3

New Cam, 3 Bolt Cam Gear and LS2 Damper Installed

 

[swathdiver]

Looks great Chris. Couple of questions if you don't mind? Why are camshaft manufacturers offering cams made from different materials? I do not recollect this being offered when I used to build engines near 30 years ago. How long have you been racing and what are your thoughts on engine breathers versus catch cans? I'd never heard of the latter until last year.

I'd say you made a good choice then with the Avalanche, those reasons would have moved me to do it too but the power of the 6.2 is what I'm sure lead to this project!

 

[01FormulaTA]

Looks great Chris. Couple of questions if you don't mind? Why are camshaft manufacturers offering cams made from different materials? I do not recollect this being offered when I used to build engines near 30 years ago. How long have you been racing and what are your thoughts on engine breathers versus catch cans? I'd never heard of the latter until last year.

I'd say you made a good choice then with the Avalanche, those reasons would have moved me to do it too but the power of the 6.2 is what I'm sure lead to this project!

Working on cars/trucks has been a hobby of mine since growing up. Ive been tinkering for about 15 years....

As far as the cam material question....The only cam manufacturer that I know of that offers different materials is Cam Motion, I went with their 8620 Carburized Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Camshaft simply bc they told me it would be ground in house. If I went with a 5150 Core there was a possibility I could get a Comp Cam core. I was trying to avoid this as I have read of several people having an issue with Cam Whine (search YouTube) due to poorly polished lobes. I believe TSP and Cam Motion both CNC their cams in house.

On Catch Cans vs Breathers, I have always used Catch Cans on my set ups. A lot of people swear by Breathers but they both seem to be effective in preventing oil vapor from entering the intake. To me its just easier to empty a can every oil change than worry about changing or cleaning another filter...Ill be going with an Elite Engineering Catch Can for the LS3

And yes I definitely miss the power of my old 6.2 truck!

 

[iamdub]

Any idea what power that L96 made?

Whatcha doin with it once it's out?

 

[01FormulaTA]

Any idea what power that L96 made?

Whatcha doin with it once it's out?

I would put the L96 right around 350-360ish RWHP

Motor will go up for sale locally in Houston...

 

[01FormulaTA]

Progress...

Old Exhaust is Off...

L96 is Out...

Empty Engine Bay...

More work ahead tomorrow...

 

[Tonyrodz]

Progress...

Old Exhaust is Off...

L96 is Out...

Empty Engine Bay...

More work ahead tomorrow...

Making progress.

 

[randeez]

Lookin good man, was talking to you over on PT.net - looks like you finally decided on which engine?