Would You Rather.....

[contenderv07]

ok so I'm narrowing my choices down in trucks... I have a total of 25k to spend on a truck

I've found a 2006 LBZ with 170k miles on it. Diablo tuner, exhaust, leather seats (but will need to be redone) for 19,5

I also found an LLY with 216k miles on it, but MINT, driven by an 80 year old back and forth to south dakota, no tuner, no nothing. Asking 15k

In saying that, which one would you choose?? I could spend the extra money o the LLY getting headgaskets, cooling, built trans, etc.. or get the LBZ and do some upgrades, but not as stout as the LLY??

 

[six5creed]

LBZ

 

[slowlml]

I'd go with the lly for the fact its stock and old man driven. Plus like you said the extra money for upgrades.

 

[lutzjk913]

Lly if it’s clean and in good condition. Saves money for upgrades and whatever needs fixed.

 

[contenderv07]

here are some pics...
LBZ
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/81WBzkixRdCXn_euA2RmJg.clLZR-hNLJMpBzzbCGiTNc
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/33eS5pmHS6ytwBmVVVA5Qg.HTvCPMzA6czzbBjlebm_Or

LLY
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/zU60NQLOTS6-KKuGtoH28Q.YIwrSurkX-FbZRlPyr4s42
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/UPa4hEXdRlKb_jQUxhGGtQ.fl1Pqy2igCI2KzDtng6M66

How much would it cost *roughly* to replace headgaskets??

 

[Bdsankey]

LLY. Cheaper and in better condition according to your descriptions. You can gain back the 6spd by doing a conversion kit from say Duramax Tuner or Suncoast when you build the trans if you do a lot of unloaded freeway driving. Towing you will almost never use 6th gear as tow/haul turns it off.

Both trucks could use a built trans in their future as the factory trim leaves alot to be desired in terms of shift quality IMO (6spd is better at taking abuse stock than a 5spd).

 

[contenderv07]

LLY. Cheaper and in better condition according to your descriptions. You can gain back the 6spd by doing a conversion kit from say Duramax Tuner or Suncoast when you build the trans if you do a lot of unloaded freeway driving. Towing you will almost never use 6th gear as tow/haul turns it off.

Both trucks could use a built trans in their future as the factory trim leaves alot to be desired in terms of shift quality IMO (6spd is better at taking abuse stock than a 5spd).

If I decide to get the trans built, can they just ut a new 6 speed trans in, or do they build the 5 speed with the conversion kit??

 

[Whitetail Addict]

LLY.

 

[Bdsankey]

If I decide to get the trans built, can they just ut a new 6 speed trans in, or do they build the 5 speed with the conversion kit??

You must use a 5spd with conversion kit.

 

[contenderv07]

awesome thanks everyone. I'm gonna go check it out tomorrow. I've got a CTS2 so I'll check the injector balance rates too

 

[Hambone]

Definitely go Lly

 

[contenderv07]

Alright!!! got a time setup to meet tomorrow. Just gotta work on his price some, he's asking 16,5

 

[cdbright]

just point out $1,500 worth os stuff that needs fixing and your there :thumb::thumb:

 

[SmokeShow]

of those two, LLY.

 

[PureHybrid]

LLY. Just run it till the gaskets start leaking.

The 6spd might not even hold more power in the lbz, being that it's already tuned

 

[contenderv07]

ok so a couple of questions.... if it hasn't blown by now, would I be good to go, or will it just happen, especially if I throw more power at it? Also, would it be better to get some head studs for preventative maintenance?

 

[PureHybrid]

Head studs won't help the factory gaskets, it's a flaw in the design. It's a gamble on whether they'll hold or not on the LLY. I'm at a tick under 230k miles, 500+HP on stock gaskets and bolts

 

[Chevy1925]

ok so a couple of questions.... if it hasn't blown by now, would I be good to go, or will it just happen, especially if I throw more power at it? Also, would it be better to get some head studs for preventative maintenance?

There is no answer for that.

 

[contenderv07]

alright, well, I'll be picking it up on Monday!!:thumb: CAn't wait to get this thing rollin!!! I've got about 10k to put in her

 

[superswamper003]

My 05 lly is on stock HG and has 279k miles. I am the 3rd owner, the 1st just used it to tow and the last did have a hypertech on it for a few thousand miles.. Ive had it tuned with efi for 3 years now and its still going strong. I don't abuse the thing at all though.