truck is under the knife again.

[hoe]

quite a few nit nats Im doing to my truck; changing my combo around slightly.
but as now she is sits:

6.0 LQ9 (vortec max)
L92 head swap
FAST 102 intake
102mm throttle body
85lb injectors
4L80e transmission
4000 rpm 9.5" stall converter
4.88 gears set
Detroit trutrac LSD
305/50/20 (32" tires)
Airaid CAI
LPP long tube headers 1 3/4" primary
3" X-pipe (catlesS),
True duals Magnaflow dumped

street tuned by Alvin @ www.pcmforless.com

**** Pics are old, Ive added a couple new ones, and Ill updates as changes are made. I will also update this 1st thread text of my list as things go. ***********


also going to lift it up 2" and Install a 2007 4l80e with almost no miles. I will finally get to install the gears at that point.

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its not just the cover. Its the 6.0 vmax

4l60e VS 4l80e

stock converter

MY tiny 9.5" converter

2/3 DJM drop

Too bad Im going lifted 2" above stock height. with 32" tires

Lpps

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the cam Im looking at is around 232/238 duration specked for my combo on a 113 lsa

 

[Travieso]

damn boi !!! doing big things looking forward to see what you put down

 

[hidpositive]

whats the difference between the 6.0 LQ9 vortex max and just a regular 6.0 LQ9?....

 

[Travieso]

whats the difference between the 6.0 LQ9 vortex max and just a regular 6.0 LQ9?....

same. engine

 

[Tahoewhat]

What are you changing? Put a 6.2 in it and sell me your lq9. lol

subscribing for progress,

 

[mmeachem]

Do the 305/50/20 rub

 

[yukondoit]

Heck yeah man, keep us updated.
dibs on the drop kit?

 

[hidpositive]

same. engine

thats what I though, but for some reason im like 99% my LQ9 (06 denali) doesnt have the "vortex max" logo on the cover.

Is the "vortex max" lq9 out of those select silverado's with the 6.0?

-Gary

 

[Tahoewhat]

The Vortec ** 6000 or VortecMAX is a special high-output version of the Vortec 6000 V8 truck engine originally designed for Cadillac. This engine was introduced in other truck lines as VortecMAX for 2006. It features high-compression (10:1) flat-top pistons for an extra 10 hp (7.5 kW) and 10 ft·lbf (14 N·m), bringing output to 345 hp (257 kW) and 380 ft•lbf (515 N•m). LQ9s are built only in Romulus, Michigan. GM also listed it as based on LS architecture.[24]

Not exactly the same engine. Bigger hp and more compression (i think)

gary- yours is just a 6.0 (denali) eskys have vmax

 

[AtomicHoe094]

looks good man!

 

[hoe]

These pictures are OLD pics, most of these parts are already INSTALLED!
I need to install: GEARS, CAM (232/238 - 236/242 and Re-Tune after the 2"lift.

Do the 305/50/20 rub

slightly on articulation, both front and back. Im a 2wd. Not enuff to hurt anything if you drive with sense. I also have my t-bars maxed. Thats why Im planing a 2" lift.

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What are you changing? Put a 6.2 in it and sell me your lq9. lol

subscribing for progress,

Lol I was going to do the 6.2 swap 2 years ago, people told me the 317 heads made better tq. the 6.0 is a monster IMO, and with the right TUNE. apples to oranges!
ok its like .2 cubes of a difference, 2/10ths. lol. Its wicked 6.0s running around.

 

[Tahoewhat]

These pictures are OLD pics, most of these parts are already
I need to install: GEARS, CAM (232/238 - 236/242 and Re-Tune after the 2"lift.
slightly on articulation, both front and back. Im a 2wd. Not enuff to hurt anything if you drive with sense. I also have my t-bars maxed. Thats why Im planing a 2" lift.

Lol I was going to do the 6.2 swap 2 years ago, people told me the 317 heads made better tq. the 6.0 is a monster IMO, and with the right TUNE. apples to oranges!
ok its like .2 cubes of a difference, 2/10ths. lol. Its wicked 6.0s running around.

yeah, 6.2 would be cool, but im not sure its worth all the trouble. Im still determined to get a lq9 vmax for mine. Just something about a tahoe getting down, not expected.

Why you lifting it? Too low?

 

[hoe]

Heck yeah man, keep us updated.
dibs on the drop kit?

That was sold about month ago.

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yeah, 6.2 would be cool, but im not sure its worth all the trouble. Im still determined to get a lq9 vmax for mine. Just something about a tahoe getting down, not expected.

Why you lifting it? Too low?

really bad roads, and lots of hills, potholes, unpaved road etc. I just relocated, so the drop had to go. Trust, me lifting it 2" is going to do alot for looks, performance wise, its over geared. It still going to get down, and when the Cam goes in with the 4.88s. It will be a NEW animal. I can make it loose traction now on 3.73s with the 305/50/20s. So the 4.88s will be fun. Cam still juggling in my thoughts.

 

[hoe]

Stock VS Planed CAM

191/190 .457/.466 lsa 114 = LQ4 6.0
196/207 .457/.479 lsa 116 = LQ9 6.0 ME

NEW CAM speced specifically for my combo
232/238/621/621/113+1 this will be in the 6'O'

compared to stock should be a light switch difference. Got the cam on my xmas list.

 

[hoe]

new 4l85e trans gets installed today. 2007 model with 25k. should feel nice.

 

[Tahoewhat]

a newer trans will fit in our nbs? and why the 4l85 and not a 4l80?

 

[hoe]

yea of course, they still used both the 80 and 85e in 2007. Right now the 80e in my 2001 is a 98 80e. Now I got a fresh 07 85e which has better internals, and stronger parts. I hopefully get it put in today. And wrap up my 1.5" lift install as well.

I just got a copies of the title, the trans came from a 07 G3500 with a diesel. From what I researched the diesels were coupled with the 85e 5 planetary while the 6.0s got the 80es, Its rated for a extra 20 ft lbs

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The plugs look different, but Ill remove my current Neutral switch and use that so everything plugs up the same. Then in a few weeks Ill slap my 4.88 gears and LSD in, then get the retune. Paint the truck soon after that, and ENJOY it. Still got to squeeze cam swap in to that too.

 

[dwmmatt23]

sick

 

[hoe]

85e is IN. Going to finish up lil stuff tmrw.

 

[hoe]

4L85e is NICE. shifts are awesome too with the 4k stall. My 3.73s are still out back untill next week, but its awesome power delivered throughout gears. This Vmax and 85e is like a marriage. IMO its a good combo. especially for durability. My 4.88s and LSD gets installed in another week.