low-end torque+ LSx motor, is it possible?
04-07-2009 | 10:37 PM
#21
Wow........Car, truck, minivan, suburban, its all about a flat line under the curve. Which LS engines actually do pretty well. They just are designed to rev higher and make "peak" TQ higher in the band, often times higher than old SBC's would even turn in stock form
Dont know much about GTO's huh? My little "Car" weighs 3800 lbs, pretty close (4-500 lbs) to a STD 1500 cab pickup. My demands on my car's drivetrain are actually similar to a truck where as a vette weighs in at 3100-3200 lbs
Dont know much about GTO's huh? My little "Car" weighs 3800 lbs, pretty close (4-500 lbs) to a STD 1500 cab pickup. My demands on my car's drivetrain are actually similar to a truck where as a vette weighs in at 3100-3200 lbs
04-07-2009 | 11:02 PM
#27
Im saying that Cams that EDC, and Comp recommends for GTO's are "Similar" to trucks based on the weights. To the OP, if you are thinking of Cams, as before, tighten up that LSA, keep port velocity up in your heads, OR get a maggie!!!
Do you guys not like "Car" guys in here posting in threads.............is the original SBC some sacred cow that can't be held accountable for its shortcomings? Its not like I don't drive that 1500 ECSB 5.3 in my Avatar on a regular basis
Do you guys not like "Car" guys in here posting in threads.............is the original SBC some sacred cow that can't be held accountable for its shortcomings? Its not like I don't drive that 1500 ECSB 5.3 in my Avatar on a regular basis
04-07-2009 | 11:06 PM
#28
Im saying that Cams that EDC, and Comp recommends for GTO's are "Similar" to trucks based on the weights. To the OP, if you are thinking of Cams, as before, tighten up that LSA, keep port velocity up in your heads, OR get a maggie!!!
Do you guys not like "Car" guys in here posting in threads.............is the original SBC some sacred cow that can't be held accountable for its shortcomings? Its not like I don't drive that 1500 ECSB 5.3 in my Avatar on a regular basis
Do you guys not like "Car" guys in here posting in threads.............is the original SBC some sacred cow that can't be held accountable for its shortcomings? Its not like I don't drive that 1500 ECSB 5.3 in my Avatar on a regular basis
04-07-2009 | 11:39 PM
#29
Yes 93 350 CI K1500 SCLB was the truck I grew up onwas/is a good truck engine, but I would much rather have a newer 6.0 half ton, the TQ is just endless, it just doesn't STOP at 4500 rpms. ..........Have you ever driven a GTO? What I have and have not driven has no basis for the good information I have provided to the OP as a way to use the power the newer engines can provide. That question is really just condescending. Sure its only 300 lb ft off idle, but it stays there all the way up to fuel shut off. Put a decent cam in there, and its even better. That is my opinion. I think the newer engines make good power, its the TM, the converters, and the 4l60 transmissions that leave much to be desired.
Ridiculous?.........thats a bit strong
Ridiculous?.........thats a bit strong
04-08-2009 | 12:41 AM
#30
For towing, even my 403 is lacking N/A and with the turbo. I'm hoping that I have some great throttle response once I put the 2300 on it...but I've been disappointed with it's towing ability in all forms that I've had the truck through so far. In all honesty, the 5.3/4L60E/Radix was probably the best setup I've had so far for towing. The 4L80E that I had with the 6.0/Radix setup ate up all the low end torque.
And yes, I've driven a GTO.
They have a completely different feeling to them than the trucks do.
And yes, I've driven a GTO.
They have a completely different feeling to them than the trucks do.