Lb7 build questions

ctrump90

ctrump90

ctrump90
Jan 11, 2012
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Hey guys im working on building my truck for next year. My plan so far is carillo rods, mahle race cast pistons stock bore size, port and polished heads with comp cams equipment, dual fuelers, a single waste gated pedestal 371 from EPR. A lift pump, nitrous kit, and a built trans are already in. The questions i have is what injectors do i need that would be enough for that and possible twins someday and what kind of numbers can i expect with this set up. I know trent hit 800 with a 371 but idk what else he had with it.... and im ruining the fun juice in it now ;) thanks for any advice or tips... corey

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Schwinn68

Schwinn68

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Jan 9, 2008
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Is this your only truck? If it is, you might want to think about buying another for your tow vehicle/ daily driver. These trucks are pretty amazing and can do many things well at a relatively high horsepower range but. It at the one you are shooting for. I'm sure there will be people who disagree with me and that's fine but it's just not worth it. If you make the sacrifices needed to continue to tow and daily drive your truck it will never be as good on the race track or pull track as you think it should and you will be constantly maintaining and working on it as you will break and wear things out much faster.

With that said, your current truck sounds like a blast for the street and will still do all the things you need it to. Why not find a cheap lb7 regular cab and really have some fun with it? That's what I wish I would have done instead and I still might.
 
ctrump90

ctrump90

ctrump90
Jan 11, 2012
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Clare, IL
Schwinn68 said:
Is this your only truck? If it is, you might want to think about buying another for your tow vehicle/ daily driver. These trucks are pretty amazing and can do many things well at a relatively high horsepower range but. It at the one you are shooting for. I'm sure there will be people who disagree with me and that's fine but it's just not worth it. If you make the sacrifices needed to continue to tow and daily drive your truck it will never be as good on the race track or pull track as you think it should and you will be constantly maintaining and working on it as you will break and wear things out much faster.

With that said, your current truck sounds like a blast for the street and will still do all the things you need it to. Why not find a cheap lb7 regular cab and really have some fun with it? That's what I wish I would have done instead and I still might.
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I actually have been considering this... but i have to get other toys paid for first
... either way the pile of go fast goodies im building up i can put on another lb7. So i might just get all the goodies and then.find another truck.... who knows

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FarmDiesel22

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I agree, think about another vehicle also unless you are not going to pull or race that truck. Cause shit is going to break at 600+ hp and you don't want to be stuck without a vehicle or have to go rent a minivan to drive around. lol
 
blk smoke lb7

blk smoke lb7

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Corey has a car and a bike to ride.He does seam to drive the truck all the time thou.lol

Zach I will probably help and will probably pull the engine here.Phiffers in Freeport will do the short block build ballancing and machine work
 
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yellowchevy

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F my life. I leave Illinois and find all these nice people that have Duramax's(and tools) while I'm living in BFE Canada in an abandoned house with a dirt basement with what I'm sure is full or dead bodies. :hello::hello::eek::eek:

Just bring it down to Scott's place so you can use his lift, that way he doesn't have a chance too, haha :rofl::D:thumb:

I'll have to agree with other, get a second duramax, that way you're not rushed to get it back together. It's alot more fun if you're not rushed, I've got great experience in getting things done in a rush.:D

Yellowchevy
 
ctrump90

ctrump90

ctrump90
Jan 11, 2012
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I am actually really considering long and hard about getting another truck..... i think im gonna continue to build upy parts cache and then find another truck in a year or two... then build her up ;) hnmm....

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Schwinn68

Schwinn68

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ctrump90 said:
I am actually really considering long and hard about getting another truck..... i think im gonna continue to build upy parts cache and then find another truck in a year or two... then build her up ;) hnmm....

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I think you will really thank yourself for doing this. I wish I would have just done this and even was given the same advice I gave you but was to stubborn to do it. Then I tore my truck up pushing it too hard. Live and learn I guess. Lol
 
ctrump90

ctrump90

ctrump90
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zacwht20 said:
Thats awesome.. Figured you'd have a hand in it Scott!! :thumb: now i have someone else to be jealous of lol
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zach when do you get home?




yellowchevy said:
F my life. I leave Illinois and find all these nice people that have Duramax's(and tools) while I'm living in BFE Canada in an abandoned house with a dirt basement with what I'm sure is full or dead bodies. :hello::hello::eek::eek:

Just bring it down to Scott's place so you can use his lift, that way he doesn't have a chance too, haha :rofl::D:thumb:

I'll have to agree with other, get a second duramax, that way you're not rushed to get it back together. It's alot more fun if you're not rushed, I've got great experience in getting things done in a rush.:D

Yellowchevy
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when u coming back to civilization?




Schwinn68 said:
I think you will really thank yourself for doing this. I wish I would have just done this and even was given the same advice I gave you but was to stubborn to do it. Then I tore my truck up pushing it too hard. Live and learn I guess. Lol
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Gotta pay to play right???


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